Podcasts about Massachusetts

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Brian Walshe, a Massachusetts man headed to trial for the murder and dismemberment of his wife, Ana, has pleaded guilty to two of the three charges he faces. Walshe admitted to misleading police officers and unlawful conveyance of a human body. He continues to deny the first-degree murder charge against him. The trial is scheduled to begin on December 1st. FOX News Contributor and criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter shares his expert legal analysis and explains what listeners can expect to see in the upcoming trial. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 2025 meditations are written by Bird Treacy and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Bird Treacy, a Christian formation director, Godly Play trainer, consultant, writer, and cat lady, lives with her wife in Massachusetts.

Which is the best path to freedom? Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dreamscapes of the Mind.  Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, author, podcaster and the proprietor of the Waking Up app.  This episode is the first installment of a new series on the Eightfold Path. The rest of the series is available on Waking Up, a top-notch meditation app with amazing teachers and a ton of courses for all levels. If you subscribe via this link: wakingup.com/tenpercent, you'll get a 30-day free trial—and you'll be supporting the 10% Happier team, too. Full and partial scholarships are available. In this episode we talk about: What the term "non-duality" means — and why it matters to ordinary meditators. The multiple meanings of non-duality across Buddhist traditions (Theravāda, Mahāyāna, Vajrayāna). How different traditions (and even different teachers within them) define samsara and nirvana. The non-duality of the observer and observed — and how that insight can alleviate suffering. Whether understanding non-duality is practically relevant for reducing stress and emotional reactivity. The evolution of Buddhist teachings over time and how interpretations differ across countries. Sam's argument that the non-dual view can be directly experienced in everyday consciousness — and that realizing it ends unnecessary suffering. Joseph's emphasis on non-duality as one path among many toward the ultimate goal: the end of suffering. How metaphysics and direct experience intersect, and whether doctrinal differences are "self-confirming." The concept of "non-clinging" as the real heart of Buddhist practice — and how it relates to non-dual awareness.   Related Episodes: How To Suffer Less: Joseph Goldstein, Sam Harris, and Dan Harris on the Buddha's Eightfold Path   Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources:  For a 30-day free trial to the Waking Up app, go to wakingup.com/tenpercent   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!   Tickets are now available for an intimate live event with Dan on November 23rd as part of the Troutbeck Luminary Series. Join the conversation, participate in a guided meditation, and ask your questions during the Q&A. Click here to buy your ticket!   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors:  AT&T: Staying connected matters. That's why AT&T has connectivity you can depend on, or they will proactively make it right. Visit att.com/guarantee for details. Fabletics: Treat yourself to gear that looks good, feels good, and doesn't break the bank. Go to fabletics.com/Happier, sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.

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The trial of 50-year-old Bryan Walshe continues today with jury selection after the Massachusetts man refused to plead guilty to his wife’s murder. Ana Walshe went missing on New Year’s Day 2023 and to date, her body has never been found. Amy and T.J. discuss the courtroom drama minutes before his trail began, Walshe changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on the disposing of her body and misleading police charges. However, his attorney made it very clear to the judge, Walshe is not admitting guilt when it comes to Ana’s murder. It’s a move that left many folks scratching their heads, especially when you hear the evidence prosecutors plan to present at trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThe first voice on a 911 call carries a lot more than a headset. In this candid, unfiltered conversation with veteran dispatcher and recovery coach Lisa Trusas, we pull back the curtain on what really happens at the console: juggling multiple emergencies at once, coaching panicked parents through CPR, catching danger in a whisper, and making judgment calls with lives on the line. Lisa's story reframes dispatch as the heart of public safety—where police, fire, and EMS meet—and where the weight of uncertainty often lingers after the line goes dead.We dig into the human cost of the work and the culture that shapes it. Lisa lays out the “double stigma” dispatchers face—expected to be as tough as sworn personnel while being dismissed as civilians when they seek help. We compare how fire and police approach debriefs and mental health, why dispatchers are too often left out of critical incident reviews, and how Massachusetts' mandatory behavioral health training is a step forward. Along the way, we discuss the “300-call syndrome,” the risk of missing red flags after too many routine hang-ups, and the practical skills that matter most: active listening, reading background noise, trusting instincts, and knowing when to insist on a second unit.This conversation also honors the rare moments of closure that keep people going—the infant saved over the phone who grows up and stays in touch—and the quieter calls that reveal unmet needs, like elders who call because they're lonely. If you care about first responder mental health, emergency communications, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed practice, this is a grounded, real-world look at where help truly begins: the first call. Subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a review to support more honest conversations about the people who hold the line before anyone arrives.Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

The Wampanoag were the Native American people who lived along the coast of what is now Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In 1620, the Pilgrims arrived from England and built a colony called Plymouth. The Wampanoag helped them survive by teaching them how to grow corn, catch fish, and live through the harsh winters. In 1621, the Pilgrims and Wampanoag shared a harvest meal that many people later called the First Thanksgiving.

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The trial of 50-year-old Bryan Walshe continues today with jury selection after the Massachusetts man refused to plead guilty to his wife’s murder. Ana Walshe went missing on New Year’s Day 2023 and to date, her body has never been found. Amy and T.J. discuss the courtroom drama minutes before his trail began, Walshe changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on the disposing of her body and misleading police charges. However, his attorney made it very clear to the judge, Walshe is not admitting guilt when it comes to Ana’s murder. It’s a move that left many folks scratching their heads, especially when you hear the evidence prosecutors plan to present at trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The trial of 50-year-old Bryan Walshe continues today with jury selection after the Massachusetts man refused to plead guilty to his wife’s murder. Ana Walshe went missing on New Year’s Day 2023 and to date, her body has never been found. Amy and T.J. discuss the courtroom drama minutes before his trail began, Walshe changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on the disposing of her body and misleading police charges. However, his attorney made it very clear to the judge, Walshe is not admitting guilt when it comes to Ana’s murder. It’s a move that left many folks scratching their heads, especially when you hear the evidence prosecutors plan to present at trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Gn, the pioneering Singaporean fashion designer known for his uncompromising attention to detail, is featured in a new retrospective at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes us there for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Loneliness seems to be part of what it means to be a relational being. Does that mean loneliness can never really be “solved”? Here's one way to think about loneliness: As a gap between relational expectation and social reality—something that signals our essentially relational, reciprocal nature as human beings.This episode is part 6 of a series, SOLO, which explores the theological, moral, and psychological dimensions of loneliness, solitude, and being alone.In this reflective conclusion to the series, Macie Bridge and Ryan McAnnally-Linz explore loneliness not as a pathology to solve but as a universal, creaturely experience that reveals our longing for relationship. Drawing on insights from conversations throughout the series, they consider how loneliness emerges in the gap between what we desire relationally and what we actually have, and why this gap might be intrinsic to being human. They discuss solitude as a vital space for discernment, self-understanding, and listening for God; how risk is inherent to relationships; why the church holds unique potential for embodied community; and how even small interactions with neighbors and strangers can meet real needs. Together they reflect on grief, social isolation, resentment, vulnerability, and the invitation to turn loneliness into attentiveness—to God, to ourselves, and to our neighbors, human and non-human alike.Episode Highlights“Loneliness is just baked into our creaturely lives.”“There really is no solution to loneliness—and also that's okay.”“We invite a certain level of risk because we invite another person closer to our own human limits.”“There's no blanket solution. We are all experiencing this thing, but we are all experiencing it differently.”“I realized I could be a gift to her, and she could be a gift to me, even in that small moment.”About Macie BridgeMacie Bridge is Operations Coordinator for the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. Macie is originally from the small town of Groton, Massachusetts, where she was raised in the United Church of Christ. As an undergraduate at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, Macie studied English literature, creative writing, and religious studies. She spent a year in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with the Episcopal Service Corps after receiving her B.A. There, she served as Events & Communications Coordinator for L'Arche North Carolina—an emerging L'Arche community, and therefore an incredible “crash course” into the nonprofit world.About Ryan McAnnally-LinzRyan McAnnally-Linz is Associate Director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture and a theologian focusing on flourishing, meaning, and the moral life. He is co-author of Public Faith in Action and The Home of God with Miroslav Volf, and Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most with Miroslav Volf and Matt Croasmun.Show NotesLoneliness as Creaturely ConditionLoneliness as “baked into our creaturely lives,” not a sign of brokenness or failureThe “gap between what we want and what we have” in relationshipsLoneliness as a universal human experience across ages and contextsSolitude and DiscernmentSolitude as a place to listen more clearly to God and oneselfTime alone clarifies intuition, vocation, and identity.Solitude shapes self-knowledge outside societal expectations.Community, Church, and EmbodimentChurches can be embodied spaces of connection yet still feel lonely.Hospitality requires more than “hi”; it requires digging deeper into personal encounter.Embodied church life resists technological comforts that reduce vulnerability.Grief, Risk, and VulnerabilityDistinguishing grief-loneliness from social-isolation lonelinessRelationships inherently involve risk, limits, and potential hurt.Opening oneself to others requires relinquishing entitlement.Everyday Encounters and Ecological AttentionSmall moments with neighbors (like taking a stranger's photo) can be meaningful.Loneliness can signal attention toward creaturely neighbors—birds, bugs, landscapes.Turning loneliness outward can widen our capacity for care.Production NotesThis podcast featured Macie BridgeEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Alexa Rollow, Emily Brookfield, and Hope ChunA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

November 2025 meditations are written by Bird Treacy and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Bird Treacy, a Christian formation director, Godly Play trainer, consultant, writer, and cat lady, lives with her wife in Massachusetts.

We left off last time with the arrest of Elizabeth Proctor. So now our story continues with the accusations against her, which very quickly spread to her husband, John Proctor. It's no longer just women, it's no longer just Salem, the fear of the Devil has spread. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they recap testimony, petitions, and sift through accusations and evidence surrounding the Proctor family. What made John different? What made him stand out? Was it just chance and bad timing, or was it something more? Calef, Robert. More Wonders of the Invisible World. London, 1700. Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York: Viking Press, 1953. Perley, Sidney. History of Salem, Massachusetts, Vol. 1, Chapter 2. Salem, MA: Sidney Perley, 1924. Roach, Marilynne K. The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege. New York: Cooper Square Press, 2002. Rosenthal, Bernard. Salem Story: Reading the Witch Trials of 1692. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993. Upham, Charles W. Salem Witchcraft; With an Account of Salem Village and a History of Opinions on Witchcraft and Kindred Subjects. Boston: Wiggin and Lunt, 1867. “John Proctor House.” Salem Witch Museum. Accessed November 11, 2025. https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/john-proctor-house/. “John Proctor.” Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project. University of Virginia Library. Accessed November 11, 2025. https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/tag/proctor_john.html   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com    Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Welcome back to Mostly Superheroes! This week, Carrie the Creator is serving up a review of the new holiday slasher film, "Thanksgiving" (2023)! Starring Patrick Dempsey, this Eli Roth-directed movie brings terror to Plymouth, Massachusetts, one year after a tragic Black Friday riot. Is this masked maniac's revenge connected to a larger, sinister plan? Join us as we dive into the scares, the plot, and give you our honest thoughts on this R-rated horror flick. Don't miss our take on "Thanksgiving," currently scoring 83% on Rotten Tomatoes! Will there be a sequel? Yes! "Thanksgiving 2" is confirmed. Release Date for Thanksgiving 2: Currently targeting a 2025 release window, specific date to be announced! Listen to the full episode for all the details and our movie recommendation. Subcribe, support, and more at www.mostlysuperheroes.com. #ThanksgivingMovie #Thanksgiving2023 #EliRoth #PatrickDempsey #HorrorMovie #SlasherFilm #MovieReview #Podcast #MostlySuperheroes #HolidayHorror  

The trial of 50-year-old Bryan Walshe continues today with jury selection after the Massachusetts man refused to plead guilty to his wife’s murder. Ana Walshe went missing on New Year’s Day 2023 and to date, her body has never been found. Amy and T.J. discuss the courtroom drama minutes before his trail began, Walshe changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on the disposing of her body and misleading police charges. However, his attorney made it very clear to the judge, Walshe is not admitting guilt when it comes to Ana’s murder. It’s a move that left many folks scratching their heads, especially when you hear the evidence prosecutors plan to present at trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Hampshire man faces new charges in Massachusetts as DNA links him to a 1991 rape inside a woman’s home in Peabody. A Wyoming police chief's teen daughter faces a felony charge after her roommate’s dog died from antifreeze poisoning. Drew Nelson reportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preaching for the Solemnity of Christ the King, Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy offers a reflection on the character of God's Reign we are called to co-create: "In this final hour on Calvary, we see a radically different kind of kingship than the world elevates. God's reign is not self-serving, or seeking retribution. Nor does it portend a death-dealing system intent on punishment. No. Instead, Jesus offers a paradise of mercy that extends even to those whom we may not think deserve it."Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy serves as the executive director of Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN), the national organization working to end the death penalty, advance justice, and begin healing through the practices of restorative justice. She has a Masters in Theology degree from Boston College (formerly Weston Jesuit School of Theology in Cambridge, Massachusetts).Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/11232025 to learn more about Krisanne and CMN, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

November 19 marks the annual Lydia Pinkham Open Studios event in Lynn, Massachusetts, showcasing artists at the historic factory where Lydia's famous Vegetable Compound for Women was manufactured.

The intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue (Mass & Cass) is an area in Boston that has long attracted a large number of people struggling with homelessness and drug addiction. It’s remained an ongoing challenge for local leaders for years. What's the best strategy for cleaning up Mass and Cass? MA Sen. Nick Collins has introduced a bill, An Act Relative to Life-Saving Treatment (S.1042) in hopes of tackling how best to help those struggling at Mass and Cass. It's an act that offers a clear, compassionate, and comprehensive fix to how involuntary commitment is handled in Massachusetts. Sen. Collins checked in with Dan to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We left off last time with the arrest of Elizabeth Proctor. So now our story continues with the accusations against her, which very quickly spread to her husband, John Proctor. It's no longer just women, it's no longer just Salem, the fear of the Devil has spread. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they recap testimony, petitions, and sift through accusations and evidence surrounding the Proctor family. What made John different? What made him stand out? Was it just chance and bad timing, or was it something more? Calef, Robert. More Wonders of the Invisible World. London, 1700. Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York: Viking Press, 1953. Perley, Sidney. History of Salem, Massachusetts, Vol. 1, Chapter 2. Salem, MA: Sidney Perley, 1924. Roach, Marilynne K. The Salem Witch Trials: A Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Community Under Siege. New York: Cooper Square Press, 2002. Rosenthal, Bernard. Salem Story: Reading the Witch Trials of 1692. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1993. Upham, Charles W. Salem Witchcraft; With an Account of Salem Village and a History of Opinions on Witchcraft and Kindred Subjects. Boston: Wiggin and Lunt, 1867. “John Proctor House.” Salem Witch Museum. Accessed November 11, 2025. https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/john-proctor-house/. “John Proctor.” Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project. University of Virginia Library. Accessed November 11, 2025. https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/tag/proctor_john.html   Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com    Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

It's November 19th, 2025, and if you've been following the headlines, you know the name Donald Trump has been front and center—once again, dominating courtroom news across the nation. Just yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a pair of consolidated cases involving “Trump, President of the United States versus V.O.S. Selections, Inc.” and "Learning Resources, Inc. versus Trump, President of the United States.” According to the official Supreme Court November calendar, the energy in the courtroom was electric as the justices pressed both sides on issues ranging from executive authority to civil liberties. Legal analysts rushed out of the chamber, some shaking their heads, others feverishly texting updates as arguments wrapped up after more than an hour of fierce debate.While the Supreme Court scene drew the spotlight, several other federal courtrooms have been just as heated over the past few days. Polico and Lawfare have both highlighted the growing drama as an appeals court panel is considering a hefty million-dollar penalty against Trump for what they describe as a “frivolous lawsuit” targeting Hillary Clinton. One judge on the panel openly questioned Trump's legal strategy, asking pointedly whether his effort to revive the lawsuit was “bad faith” litigation. Analysts said the former president's moves in the courtroom seem as much about making headlines as about winning legal victories, and this latest run-in with an appeals court could make history if the million-dollar penalty is upheld.But that's far from the only legal battle roiling the Trump orbit. Just Security notes that a slew of ongoing lawsuits have tested the limits of Trump's executive power since he returned to office earlier this year. Most notably, litigation over his controversial executive orders targeting prominent law firms—orders that called for curtailing their government contracts and suspending employees' security clearances—has drawn intense scrutiny from judges and civil rights advocates. A federal court in Washington is still weighing whether to permanently block these orders, and legal experts say the final ruling could have far-reaching implications for the separation of powers and for how presidents can respond to perceived political enemies.On the civil rights front, court challenges continue to mount against Trump's bans affecting healthcare for transgender youth and restrictions on “gender ideology” in federal programs. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and advocacy groups like PFLAG are suing the Trump administration in what they call a fight for constitutional rights. With temporary injunctions in place and permanent rulings pending, the nation is watching closely to see how these legal battles play out—and what precedents they will set for years to come.All the while, outside the courthouses, protestors and supporters vie for attention, their voices echoing through the marble corridors and onto the evening news.Thanks for tuning in to this week's update on the unfolding Trump court dramas. Be sure to join us next week for more as the legal fireworks continue. This has been a Quiet Please production—visit Quiet Please Dot A I for more stories like this.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

We are doing a " Then and Now"" show today and tomorrow with Linda Marks. Linda writes an album every year and we thought it might be fun to do a comparison from last year to this year to see what's been going on with here. Songs from last year include Lighthouse, Be The Change and Hidden Bloodlines. Tomorrow...where Linda is today

Episode Description:Massachusetts has an opportunity to make history, and you can be a part of it. On November 25, 2025, Bill H.1927 goes before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary. This legislation will exonerate 8 individuals convicted of witchcraft in Boston and recognize everyone else who suffered accusations across Massachusetts. Between 1648 and 1693, more than 200 people were formally charged with witchcraft in Massachusetts. Only 31 from Salem have been cleared. The rest have been forgotten—until now.Co-hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack, who helped co-found the Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project and successfully passed Connecticut's witch trial absolution bill in 2023, share how YOU can help Massachusetts finish the job.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The 8 individuals convicted in Boston who have never been exonerated: Margaret Jones, Elizabeth Kendall, Alice Lake, Hugh Parsons, Eunice Cole, Ann Hibbins, Elizabeth Morse, and Goody GloverWhy this matters today: Witch hunts didn't end in the 1600s—they're still happening around the worldThe history of Massachusetts exoneration efforts from 1703 to 2022How Connecticut proved it's possible with overwhelming bipartisan support in 2023Exactly what you can do to support H.1927, whether you live in Massachusetts or anywhere else in the worldKey Facts:200+ individuals were accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts between 1638 and 169338 people were convicted (30 in Salem, 8 in Boston)25 people died: 19 hanged in Salem, 5 hanged in Boston, and Giles Corey pressed to deathOnly Salem victims have been exonerated—the 8 Boston convictions remain unaddressedThe Boston Eight:Five Executed:Margaret Jones (1648) - The first person executed for witchcraft in MassachusettsElizabeth Kendall (1647-1651) - Falsely accused by a nurse covering her own negligenceAlice Lake (c. 1650) - Mother of four, judged for her pastAnn Hibbins (1656) - A widow, called "quarrelsome" for speaking her mindGoody Glover (1688) - Irish Catholic widow executed just 4 years before SalemThree Convicted But Not Executed:Hugh Parsons (1651) - Conviction overturned, released 1652Eunice Cole (likely 1656) - Convicted and imprisoned, though records are incompleteElizabeth Morse (1680) - Sentenced to death but eventually releasedCRITICAL DATE: November 25, 2025The Joint Committee on the Judiciary holds a hearing on H.1927 at 10:00 AMThis bill MUST get through committee to move forward. If it doesn't receive a favorable report, it gets sent to "study" where it becomes invisible and inactive.How YOU Can Help RIGHT NOW:1. Sign the Petition (From Anywhere in the World)change.org/witchtrials Goal: 3,000+ signaturesKeep it short: 2-6 sentences is enough! Include:Why this bill matters to youThat these people were innocentWhy Massachusetts should complete its exoneration workConnection to modern witch hunts (optional)2. Submit Written Testimony (From Anywhere in the World)Where to submit: Details at massachusettswitchtrials.org3. Contact Your Massachusetts Legislators (MA Residents)Email your state representative and senatorAsk them to support H.1927Ask them to co-sponsor the billTell them: "Massachusetts exonerated the Salem victims but left the Boston victims behind. Please honor all witch trial victims."4. Spread the WordShare this episode and use hashtags:#H1927#WitchTrialJustice#MassachusettsHistory#mawitchhuntjusticeproject#EndWitchHunts5. Get a Support PinPurchase the Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project pin on Zazzle (under $5) Link in show notes and at massachusettswitchtrials.orgSign the Petition to Exonerate the Boston 8The History of Witch Trial Exonerations in MassachusettsAbout the MA Witch Hunt Justice ProjectPurchase a MA Witch Hunt Justice Project Memorial Pin

Why did the horrific 1692 Salem witch trials and subsequent executions happen? Many Americans don't know that Salem, Massachusetts was founded by numerous people that were part of the original Christian Puritans (aka the “Pilgrims”) that founded the Plymouth, Massachusetts colony and celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day in 1621 with their friend/partners, the indigenous Wampanoag tribe. However, many Puritan people left Plymouth in 1626, as it did not have a natural harbor, and moved 60 miles south to a place with a great natural harbor that they called Salem. Salem and nearby Boston succeeded enormously as commercial colonies while Plymouth gradually faded from relevance. But in 1692 – in a series of bizarre and inexplicable actions - Salem authorities accused and imprisoned over 20% of their population, executing many and leaving many others to die in jail. How could these very conservative, pacifist “reformed” Christians - Biblical New Testament literalists - prosecute this insanely gross level of genocide on members of their very own community? Was the then unknown rye grain fungus ‘ergot', a key ingredient in modern LSD (i.e. ‘Acid'), a contributing factor in the behavior issues that sparked the hysteria? Anuradha and I will guide you through this rarely told, unhappy - but very informative story. Hey folks – we're Scandal Sheet, right? So, you get what you signed up for. But we can still wish all our listeners love and family communion at this holiday time. Enjoy your celebrations! Anuradha can be found at her Instagram accounts: @anuradhaduz_food and @artist_anuradhachhibber. And find us on Patreon at patreon.com/ScandalSheet with bonus content for premium subscribers. We'd love to have your generous support for only the price of one Starbuck's coffee per month. Please reach out to us at scandalsheetpod.com@gmail.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on X at @scandal_sheet. We'd love to hear from you!

As Thanksgiving approaches, many Americans are gathering to reflect on gratitude, family—and of course—food. It's the time of year when we may think about the so-called "First Thanksgiving" and imagine scenes of Pilgrims and Native peoples gathering in Massachusetts to share in the bounty of their fall harvests. But how much do we really know about the food systems and agricultural knowledge of Indigenous peoples of North America? In what ways were the Wampanoag people able to contribute to this harvest celebration—and what have we gotten wrong about their story? Michael Wise, Associate Professor of History at the University of North Texas and author of Native Foods: Agriculture, Indigeneity, and Settler Colonialism in American History, joins us to challenge four persistent myths about Indigenous food practices. Discover how Native communities shaped and stewarded the land and its agriculture long before European colonists arrived—and why this history matters more than we might think. Michael's Website | Book |Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/426 EPISODE OUTLINE00:00:00  Introduction00:01:10  Episode Introduction00:03:43 Guest Introduction00:04:30 Myths about Indigenous Agriculture00:11:29  Indigenous and European Gender Roles00:15:56 Wampanoag Agriculture00:17:29 Wampanoag Corn Cultivation00:25:59 Wampanoag Cuisine00:27:52 Indigenous Disspossession in New England00:32:58 Cherokee Agriculture00:37:13 The Cherokee Hunter Myth00:40:53 The Origin of the Myths about Native American Agriculture00:45:40 Future Projects00:47:13 Closing Thoughts & Resources RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

In today's tense pre-trial hearing, accused wife-killer Brian Walshe faced the judge once again as prosecutors and defense teams sparred over crucial evidence that could shape the upcoming murder trial. Walshe is charged with killing his wife, Ana Walshe, a Massachusetts mother of three who vanished on New Year's Day 2023. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #Truecrime. In this STS episode, Emmy Award-Winning Host Joel Waldman is joined by #BestGuests to dissect the very latest hearing as defendant Brian Walshe gets ready to go on trial for the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe. This latest hearing revealed new procedural updates, strategic legal maneuvering, and a clearer view of how both sides are preparing for what's expected to be a high-profile, emotionally charged courtroom battle. Walshe is accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Ana, on New Year's Day 2023. He was arrested later that month, at first charged with misleading investigators, and eventually murder.Support the show & be a part of #STSNation:Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peggy Twist is a ceramic artist working out of her home studio in western Massachusetts. Sgraffito is Peggy's primary decorating technique on both white and brown stoneware. Peggy thinks of herself as both a functional potter and ceramic artist. Crafting functional forms and imagining and executing her ideas with thoughtful consideration for its purpose and beauty. https://ThePottersCast.com/1179

Amy is joined by Mary Catherine Starr, author of Mama Needs a Minute!, to discuss how even with the best intentions parents can easily fall into patriarchal and unequal gender roles, how to take a closer look at our relationships and households, and how comics can help us cope with the overwhelm of motherhood.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyMary Catherine Starr is a mother-of-two and a graphic designer, illustrator, yoga teacher, author, and the artist behind the viral Instagram account @momlife_comics. Mary Catherine's work focuses on the challenges of marriage, motherhood, double standards, and inequality in both the household and the workplace. She is passionate about speaking up for women and bringing awareness to the mental load and the invisible labor of motherhood. Her first book, a comic memoir entitled Mama Needs a Minute!, came out in March, 2025. Mary Catherine lives in Massachusetts with her husband, her children, and her son's large collection of plastic dinosaurs. Learn more about Mary Catherine Starr at marycatherinestarr.com.

November 2025 meditations are written by Bird Treacy and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Bird Treacy, a Christian formation director, Godly Play trainer, consultant, writer, and cat lady, lives with her wife in Massachusetts.

Susan Ahearn is a psychic medium, intuitive and paranormal investigator out of the beautiful state of Massachusetts. She's experienced paranormal activity since childhood and has also had five near death experiences. Her website is capecodhappymedium.com where you can find links to her book and her YouTube channel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

Original airdate: March 08, 2022 At some point in our life, we all go through difficult times when we experience pain, disappointments and loss. These experiences can have a profound impact on us, for better or worse. According to my guest, Stephen Cope, crises does not have to derail us. It can be the very thing that can help us find our purpose and step forward as our best selves. This is the central theme of his new book “Dharma in Difficult Times.” Stephen Cope is a psychotherapist, Kripalu Yoga teacher, scholar and best-selling author of several books on yoga and meditation. He is the founder of the Kripalu Institute for Extraordinary Living in Stockbridge, Massachusetts—the largest center for the study and practice of yoga in the Western world. Yoga Journal named him one of the most influential thinkers, writers, and teachers on the current American yoga scene. Stephen offers his insight into how we can identify purpose as we find our way through our darkest times. He explains what it means to find our Dharma using examples from his own life and the lives and teachings of some famous figures from history. 

The Platform Mix 584 features the Massachusetts born and now Philly resident, Vision! He's played all over the US in Boston where he just played alongside Odd Mob at Royale, all over Philly including Barstool Sansom Street and their basement called Parlay where he plays this Friday and December 13th with Surf Mesa! Follow Vision on his socials to see all his upcoming gigs, and check out his Soundcloud to listen to his latest releases. Subscribe to my Patreon to see full track lists from the mixes, take a look at my top tracks of the week and get a look into what I'm playing out in my sets. Now turn those speakers up and let's get into it with Vision's latest right here, on The Platform. Vision: https://www.instagram.com/visionofficialmusic_/ Podcast: www.youtube.com/@theplatformmix Patreon: www.patreon.com/djdexmke Artwork by Michael Byers-Dent: www.instagram.com/byersdent/

A lecture given at L'Abri Fellowship in Southborough, Massachusetts. For more information, visit https://southboroughlabri.org/ by Eric Johns Empathy is on the decline. Some, even in Evangelical circles, are calling it "toxic" or actually a "sin." This lecture is a chance to reclaim the goodness of true empathy and to consider the slow reading of fiction as a means to cultivate Christ-like empathy for others. Eric Johns is a longtime friend of L'Abri and serves as the senior pastor of Bethel Church in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Copyright for all material on the podcast is held by L'Abri Fellowship. We ask that you respect this by not publishing the material in full or in part in any format or post it on a website without seeking prior permission from L'Abri Fellowship. ©Southborough L'Abri 2025

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! Skyrocketing veterinary bills are hitting Massachusetts pet parents hard.Guest: Dana Gerber – Boston Globe reporter A Celtic Christmas brings holiday cheer to Massachusetts this December, featuring a line-up of world Irish dance champions to share the spirit of Christmas! Production by A Taste of Ireland (an Irish Music & Dance Group)Guest: Cian Walsh – professional dancer in A Celtic Christmas The history and evolution of Thanksgiving the holiday. Also throwing in some turkey cooking tips.Guest: Marc Sheehan - food historian/chef/owner of Northern Spy in Canton From 'Ghost’ to ‘Credit Thief’: 7 toxic bosses and how to deal with themGuest: Duane Deason - business strategist and heads up The Efficacy Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys discuss the Patriots win over the Jets and look ahead to the Bengals. They also discuss the weekend that was in college football and look ahead to the final week of the season. Finally, they start previewing state semifinals in Massachusetts.

Tuesday in Massachusetts and we meet the band Superchild. Dan frost is with Superchild with songs Gameface. Can't Rely, Missin' You, Valley of Gold and Wasted (acoustic live)

Welcome to Scott Bishop's Fairhaven Podcast Series. This Farihaven Performing Artists number six features Eddie Dillon. This is the second of a two-part podcast. Listen to part one here. Eddie is a singer/songwriter and musician with over 500 songs in his catalog. His music has been recorded and released by Aoife Clancy, Barleycorn, Seamus Kennedy, Shananagans, and The Jammin' Divas. Eddie Dillon's two original CDs, The Barber's Lament and Things You Wished You Said, are available online, and a new CD, All For a Song, was released this year. Active in the Irish music world, he is the only American to tour with the Clancy Brothers, he appeared with them on television and in concert in Ireland and the States. Dillon was a founding member of the Shananagans,, in Massachusetts, and still performs with the band on occasion. He was also a member of the Celtic rock band The Aliens. He toured throughout the Northeast with both Aoife and Finbarr Clancy and has played with many other bands as well as solo in venues across New England and New York. Eddie Dillon spoke with The Artists Index Scott Bishop and discussed his love of music, Irish music, the South Coast, and so much more. LISTEN: Soft Kiss, Warm Embrace - The Water and the Wind - Kimaley - Bridgett Harte - History - Money and Water     Eddie Dillon Fairhaven, MA 02719   Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube Please consider donating whatever you can to ensure that our mission continues as we document the legacies of South Coast Artists. If you would like to be a guest on The Artists Index or have a suggestion, please let us know!   This podcast is funded in part with a grant from the Fairhaven Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency

Hosts Michael Connaughton and Kathleen Keneally are joined by Tim Fogarty Tim has led Dime Bank's Wealth Management business line as Vice President, Senior Trust Officer since 2021. Tim is responsible for the Bank's comprehensive trusts and estate planning, investment advisory, and non-profit services to benefit the local community. Tim has over a decade of experience in financial services and has held various insurance and investment licenses over the years. He attained his Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation from the American Bankers Association in 2020. He also received the 2023 New Leaders in Banking Award from the Connecticut Bankers Association. Tim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Providence College and a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Roger Williams University School of Law. He is a member of the Connecticut, Massachusetts, and American Bar Associations. They discuss: -The needs for trust and estate planning -How Corporate Trustees serve their clients -Dime's collaboration with professional advisors And much more. Dime Bank's Trust Services: Website: https://www.dime-bank.com/wealth-management Phone: (860) 859-4300

The NASCAR season may be over, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. still has plenty to chat about before the end of 2025. He joins co-host TJ Majors for a brand-new edition of Dirty Air:JR Motorsports returns to the Daytona 500 in 2026How will Denny Hamlin perform after his loss at Phoenix?Ryan Preece joins the show to discuss his recent short track package test at BristolOver and underperformers of 2025During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners wrote in questions regarding:Dale cooked a brisketTerrible Christmas giftsGift exchange with your spouse Proper time for a Thanksgiving dinnerTurkey preferencesWearing athletic jerseys And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMediaReal fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.

November 2025 meditations are written by Bird Treacy and recorded by Fidela Werner. Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Bird Treacy, a Christian formation director, Godly Play trainer, consultant, writer, and cat lady, lives with her wife in Massachusetts.

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to introduce you all to: Raytheon, ritual abuse, MK ULTRA mind control, and Secret Space Program survivor, whistleblower and overcomer, targeted individual, loving mother, nature lover, former Maine journalist and reporter, published writer and author, podcaster and podcast host of her own YouTube channel, flower essence and herbal extraordinaire, remote viewer, psychic and shaman, Family Court reform activist, and an amazing woman risking it all to blind the darkness with her light: Jane HatchIn the shadowed corridors of America's "Technology Highway”, where gleaming industrial parks masked deep underground horrors, Jane was forged in fire. Born into a bloodline laced with Pleiadian DNA and Nazi-collaborator shadows, Jane's destiny ignited before she drew her first breath. Her mother, a luminous Canadian immigrant with dual birth certificates (one German, one veiled), channeled Atlantean memories, spoke to plants, and prophesied UFOs amid the 1960s New England craze. Her father, a college graduate turned Raytheon salesman, ascended from middle-class to yacht-club elite after it's believed he signed a clandestine contract that traded his Jane for wealth and power.At age 4 (or possibly earlier), Jane's abductions began. White vans prowled Hanover, Massachusetts' South Shore, snatching gifted children under guises like "Boston Pops field trips." Jane vanished from school - entire years erased, classmates recalling her presence for mere days. Physically hauled or "20-and-backed," she endured Raytheon's subterranean lairs beneath Needham's pristine suburbs. Electrodes split her psyche into altars; and waterboarding fractured her further. In the Secret Space Program, in sterile white facilities, she served as an intuitive navigator, her trauma-forged psionics propelling UFO motherships.Jane fled at 16, but the "aftercare" intensified: she has been targeted individual since her youth. Directed energy weapons, satellites, Voice-to-Skull, gangstalking, curses, demons, poison, accidents, homelessness, and poverty have plagued her ever since. In Maine, whistleblowing Bath Iron Works corruption blacklisted her professional journalism career. Then corrupt family court "tried her as a witch" for prophetic dreams and exposing Bath Iron Works. Her three gifted and previous daughters were seized, handed to a psychopathic stepmother and likely subjected to the same MK ULTRA tortures Jane did everything in her power to keep them free from.CONNECT WITH JANE: -For consultations, to set up an appointment, or to purchase a book people can text Jane at 774-212-2768 or email lovenewearth@tutanota.com or redfoxruns1@gmail.com-Donate to Jane: Zelle at 774-212-2769-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaneCeliaHatch/videos-Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/JaneCeliaHatch/videos-Websites: https://bethesdastar.com/about-me/ & https://www.radiantearthmother.com/CONNECT WITH EMMA: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationpodcastofficialEMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.comMy Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationVENMO: @emmapreneurCASHAPP: $EmmaKatherinSupport the show

Back for its 37th year, the Fall Festival of Shakespeare includes nearly 500 students from 10 schools in Massachusetts and New York, supported by a cadre of 20 Shakespeare & Company directors, six costume designers, and five production designers.Also, Shakespeare & Company's family-friendly Winter Show returns December 12 – 14th with Sense and Sensibility: a fast-paced, staged reading wherein the wit and romance of Jane Austen's classic tale come to life.

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 147: The Inner Work of Leadership in a Family Business with Kevin Hancock In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker interviews Kevin Hancock, Chair of Hancock Lumber, about his journey and transformation in leadership. Kevin shares his personal and professional challenges, including losing his father to cancer, navigating a significant economic recession, and coping with a rare voice disorder. Kevin's experiences led him to initiate major cultural changes at Hancock Lumber, focusing on putting employees first and fostering authentic, meaningful work environments. He also discusses his connection with the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where he found inspiration and a new perspective on leadership and the human experience. The episode delves into themes of self-discovery, healing, family business governance, and preparing future generations to lead with heart and authenticity. ·       00:54 Meet Kevin Hancock: A Legacy of Resilience ·       03:42 Navigating Personal and Professional Challenges ·       13:36 The 2008 Economic Crisis and Its Impact ·       18:58 A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing ·       27:25 Finding Purpose at Pine Ridge ·       32:22 The Emotional Draw to Pine Ridge ·       36:25 The Power of Presence and Authenticity ·       40:21 The Impact of Prioritizing Employee Experience ·       50:47 The Role of Ownership and Family Legacy ·       59:24 The Importance of Inner Work and Self-Discovery Websites: ·       fambizforum.com. ·       www.chrisyonker.com ·       hancocklumber.com ·       doortwo.com   Kevin's Books Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse The Seventh Power: One CEO's Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership 48 Whispers from Pine Ridge and the Northern Plains Kevin's Bio: KEVIN HANCOCK is the Executive Chairman of one of America's oldest family businesses as well as an award-winning author and nationally recognized public speaker. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber Company is led by its 720 employees operating 12 lumberyards, 3 sawmills, a truss manufacturing facility, and timberlands in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.  Since 2014, Hancock Lumber has been recognized with the 'Best Places to Work in Maine' award. The company is also a recipient of the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor's Award for Business Excellence, the ProSales National Dealer of the Year Award, and the Maine Retailer of the Year Award. Kevin is a past chairman of the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association, the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association, and the Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees.  Kevin has also served of the Board of Directors for the Hussey Seating Corporation in Maine, the Seneca Sawmill Corporation in Oregon, and the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission. Kevin is a recipient of the Ed Muskie 'Access to Justice' Award, the Habitat for Humanity 'Spirit of Humanity' Award, the Maine Development Foundation 'Ken Curtis Leadership Award', and the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame 'Directors Award'. Kevin also partners with the executive coaching firm DoorTwo to provide senior management training programs around the concepts of shared leadership, dispersed power, and deep employee engagement. Kevin is a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals—within a company or a community —through listening, empowering, and shared leadership.  He is a graduate of Bowdoin College and lives in Maine with his wife Alison.        

Massachusetts' new junk fee and auto-renewal regulations are now in effect, reshaping how businesses disclose pricing and subscription terms. In this episode, we recap insights from Yael Shavit, Chief of the Consumer Protection Division at the Massachusetts AG's Office, who joined Kelley Drye to discuss key compliance takeaways, enforcement priorities, and what businesses should know about these first-of-their-kind rules. Hosted by Simone Roach. Based on a blog post by Paul L. Singer, Beth Bolen Chun, Abigail Stempson, and Salim Rashid.

Faraj Aalaei is the Founder and CEO of Cognichip, an AI company building the world's first Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI) platform to design semiconductors using AI. He brings four decades of experience in communications and networking, having led two companies (Centillium and Aquantia)through IPOs. Aquantia was later acquired by Marvell, where he also held an executive role. Prior to that, Faraj was Co-Founder and CEO of Centillium, which went public on NASDAQ just three years after its founding, the fastest IPO ever for a semiconductor company. He holds an honorary Doctor of Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he also earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, along with an MSEE from the University of Massachusetts and an MBA from the University of New Hampshire.In this conversation we discussed:Why chip development cycles are trailing AI applications by years and how that disconnect leads to inefficient infrastructure and higher energy costsHow AI could help democratize chip design by enabling smaller teams outside traditional hubs to build customized, application-specific hardwareWhat Faraj sees as the real barrier to innovation: the time and cost of chip development, and how Cognichip is reducing both through compute-led designHow AI can augment, not replace, engineers by offering transparent, explainable design suggestions while keeping humans in the loopThe coming talent shortage in semiconductor engineering and how AI might close the skills gap and unlock new opportunities for nontraditional buildersWhy every major technological shift creates more opportunity than it destroys, and how Faraj sees AI enabling people to work on more meaningful problemsResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Faraj on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn How To Drive Compelling Narratives in Youtube Videos.

Debut novelist Amy Rossi shares her journey as she launches The Cover Girl. Amy Rossi received her MFA from Louisiana State University, and she lives in North Carolina, by way of Massachusetts, with her partner and two dogs. The Cover Girl is her first novel.Learn more at amyrossi.com Special thanks to Net Galley for an early preview copy.Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Republican Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson panicking as his plans with Donald Trump have backfired and Democratic attorneys general have called them out. Meiselas also speaks with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell about her lawsuits against Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices