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Nicole Webster Clark, artist, educator, and proprietress of The Enchanted Altar, joins The Top Left Corner to discuss the resurgence of herbalism, plant medicine, and spirituality in modern wellness. From her early inspirations in her grandparents' garden to teaching hands-on herbal workshops, she shares insights on reconnecting with ancient healing traditions. With skepticism toward big pharma growing, Nicole explains how people are rediscovering the wisdom of nature, integrating folk medicine with modern science, and creating a community around holistic health. Plus, we explore the magic of nettle, dandelions, and the power of intentional ritual in daily life.

In this episode of the Top Left Corner, we speak with Republican presidential candidate David Stuckenberg. The post TLC-186 — Democracy in Dispute: David Stuckenberg appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Boston-based Alex Davis‘ This Show is available for Touring, presents a comedic solo (with twelve backup dancers) that features the collaborative contributions of students and community members. Davis' performances illuminate the innate theatricality of everyday life, drawing from pop culture, memes, reality television, improvisational techniques, community building, and lists. The post Top Left Corner 184: Alexander Davis onThis Show is Available for Touring appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Local activist Robin Chadwell joins The Top Left Corner podcast to delve into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, public understanding of the current situation, and its portrayal in mainstream media. She and show host, mongrel, discuss the framing of the Israeli occupation, America's unique role in supporting Israel, and the colonial parallels found in U.S. history. Included in the show notes is a link to further resources and ways for listeners to resources and ways to get involved. The post Top Left Corner #183: Berkshire County residents demand an end to US aid to Israel appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

This episode's topic is the 2023 training and performance season at the Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies; we speak with Richard Bolger, Founder and Executive Director, and Jane Forrestal, Director of Development and Communications. The post Top Left Corner #182: BAAMS celebrating 3rd Season with potent musical events appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Editor's Note: Stephanie Boyd declined to provide either a photo or short bio. Top Left Corner: This is the top left corner right here on The Greylock Glass GreylockGlass.com, the Berkshires mightiest independent alternative news thing. I'm your host, Jay Velázquez. And as always, it's a pleasure to have you with us. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The Top Left Corner. It's episode 181. Can you believe it? And today is Monday, May 8th, 2023. On this episode, we are continuing our very short series of interviews with the candidates for the Williamstown Select Board. The election The post Top Left Corner #181: Select Board Candidate Stephanie Boyd appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

On Episode #180 of the Top Left Corner, we speak with incumbent candidate for the Williamstown Select Board. The post Top Left Corner #180: Select Board Candidate Stephanie Boyd Andy Hogeland appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Belltower Records is more than just a source for hard to find choice vinyl — it's fast becoming a critical hub for the live music scene in North County. The post Top Left Corner #179: Happy Record Store Day, with Andrea Belair appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

We speak with Becket resident Michael Lavery, who is running this election to unseat Massachusetts State Representative, William "Smitty" Pignatelli, in the race for Berkshire 3rd district.

Part of Williamstown's perhaps most iconic vista is up for sale with the listing of Green River Farms at $2.75 million. We speak with artist Thor Wickstrom about why he's painted that view for 18 years. We also speak with the owner of the best known voice in the Berkshires on his shift from radio to full time voice talent. AND we hear a track from W.A.M. awards nominee, The Happy Curmudgeons.

We speak with Dean Martilli, Republican candidate for Congress, 1st District, Massachusetts, who is facing off against entrenched incumbent Richie Neal.

We speak with semi-local songstress, Eliza Edens, whose brand new release, "We'll Become the Flowers," is a mature, sophisticated — yet still deeply personal — exploration of loss, introspection, longing, and acceptance.

We speak with Courtney Giraldi about the current state of play in the battle over responsible, safe cell tower placement in Berkshire County.

In this episode, we speak with journalism scholar and practitioner, Bill Densmore, about the Springfield Diocese's efforts to seize investigative documents of the Berkshire Eagle's Larry Parnass, The post Top Left Corner #173: Bill Densmore on protecting source identity appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

We speak with Larry Parnass, investigative lead and Managing Editor for innovation at the Berkshire Eagle. The post Top Left Corner #172: The Eagle's Larry Parnass on protection of confidential sources appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

We speak with legendary activist, Free Press Senior Editor, and senior advisor to Greenpeace USA, columnist Harvey Wasserman, about election theft and an upcoming conversation with 2020 presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson. The post Top Left Corner #171:  Harvey Wasserman, “A Gathering To Save Our Elections & Our Earth” appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

The subject of today's show is that of murder and missing persons cases that have gone cold. We hear from Bershire District Attorney Andrea Harrington and then Dr. Sarah Stein, nationally renowned cold cases specialist. The post Top Left Corner #170: Investigating cold cases of murder? Time can be your friend. appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

With talks stalled between MASS MoCA management and the UAW Local 2110, workers will walk off the job Friday, August 19, for a one day strike action to demand a livable wage. The post Top Left Corner #167: MASS MoCA workers organize one-day walk-out appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

In this episode, we speak with Steve Dalton, of Sample the Cat, on the upcoming microfestival, "The Mane Event," Saturday, August 13 at 4:00 p.m. and also to Dave Deming, founder of Dem' Sticks — a line of artisan percussion toos reminiscent of brushes or fans, but made of bamboo. The post Top Left Corner #166: NTRVW x2 “The Mane Event” — microfestival & Dem' Sticks appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

According to the D.A.'s report, Officer Coffey immediately "stepped out of his cruiser, drew his taser, turned it on and pointed it at Estrella," shouting "commands to Mr. Estrella to drop the knife." That's not a de-escalation tactic. The post Top Left Corner #165: Right ways and wrong ways to respond to mental health crisis calls. appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

On the evening of March 25, 2022, friends of Pittsfield, Mass. resident Miguel Estrella called 911 to request assistance for the 22-year-old, who was in the midst of a mental health crisis. Roughly two minutes after officers arrived at the scene, Estrella was dead. The post Top Left Corner #164: No Justice for Miguel appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

On this episode, we speak with Ivy Moody, a legal expert who explains that alternative methods of dealing with community members in the midst of mental health crises exist that may have prevented his death at the hands of the police. The post Top Left Corner #163: Justice for Miguel? appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Top Left Corner: And with me on the line is Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington. Andrea, thanks so much for coming on the Top Left Corner. It's been too long. Andrea Harrington: It's great to be here. Thanks for having me. Top Left Corner: So we have we have a number of things that I have wanted to catch up on. And I know that that you probably have plenty to say about them. Firstly, though, let's let's talk about the most. Recent items that have come out of your office, the issue of drugs being laced with chemicals that The post Top Left Corner #162NTRVW: Berkshire D.A. Andrea Harrington on drug deaths, Roe v. Wade, more. appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Micah P. Hinson plays the Foundry West Stockbridge Friday, July 15 — his first U.S. performance in several years. We spoke with the artist by Skype during a break in his first exploration of the Berkshires. The post Top Left Corner #161 Micah P. Hinson live at The Foundry appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

In this Independence Day episode, we speak with Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies founder and Executive Director, Richard Boulger and Director of Development and Communications, Jane Forrestal, about the grand opening of this new music academy North Adams. The post Top Left Corner #160BAAMS Grand Opening appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

We debut heartbreaking track, "The Hate," by Misty Blues, released this month as a single. We speak with Nora Zahn from the North Adams Public Library about their Summer Reading Program, and we also hear from Shirley Edgerton about the Berkshire Teaching Fellows Program — a, effort coordinating MCLA, the NAACP— Berkshire Chapter, and school districts in the County. The post Top Left Corner #159 — Junteeth & Fathers Day edition appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Editor's Note: At this time, we are able to provide a rough transcript of interviews. By choice, we edit the text of our conversations to remove verbal pauses (um, ah, uh, you know, etc.) and fragmented phrases not to make the speakers look smarter, but to make it easier for audiences who are unable to listen to the podcast and must rely on the transcript. We attempt to remain as faithful as possible to the speakers' original meaning, and apologize for any errors of transcription. That said, even the imperfect transcription we perform is costly. Please support us financially by becoming The post Top Left Corner #158 — NTRVW: Michael Lavery to challenge Pignatelli for State Rep. appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

A blast-from-the-past, with a handful of rock bands from the 70s and 80s, deftly woven into the grid with great APLOMB. We liked it ... a lot, and give it 5 squares on the JAMCR scale. In other news, it's Triplet Tuesday, so to find out how Jean fared, hit download, or better yet, subscribe, and start listening ASAP!

In this episode, we speak with Jane Patton, one of three candidates for two seats on the Williamstown Select Board; submitted photo. The post Top Left Corner #157 — NTRVW: Jane Patton candidate for Williamstown Selectboard appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

In this episode, we speak with Bilal Ansari, one of three candidates for two seats on the Williamstown Select Board; submitted photo. The post Top Left Corner #156 — NTRVW: Bilal Ansari candidate for Williamstown Selectboard appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Wealth inequality has never been so extreme in the entire history of the United States as it is now in 2022. Advocates of the Massachusetts Fair Share Amendment hope to claw back a little equity. The post Top Left Corner #155 — NTRVW:Berkshire Fair Share committee appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

Randal Fippinger announces his entry into race for Williamstown Select Board. The post Top Left Corner #154 — NTRVW: Randal Fippinger, Williamstown Select Board Candidate appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

The wind storms that came through the Berkshires just a few days ago were devastating to a lot of folks, and Julia Lemieux, owner of Windy Ridge Farm, was not spared. The post Top Left Corner #153 —NTRVW:Julia Lemieux of Windy Ridge Farm appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

On this episode, we speak with Mike Pawula of the Celtic Punk band, The Tossers, playing the Flat Burger Society Tuesday, March 8. The post Top Left Corner #152 — NTRVW: Mike Pawula of The Tossers, playing Flat Burger Society 3/8 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

We speak with Alison Case of the Store at Five Corners Stewardship Association about the future of the business. THEN we speak with State Senator Adam Hinds about spending $2.3 billion. The post

We speak with Allyn Burrows, Artistic Director of Shakespeare & Company. The post Top Left Corner #150 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Welcome to today's episode of the Top Left Corner!  Listen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern, on Radio Free Berkshires Get in touch by e-mail at TheGoodFolks@RadioFreeBerkshires.com Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! If you're here for the first time, the Top Left Corner is a locally focused daily live internet radio show and podcast based in the Northern Berkshires, Mass.  We do our best to wade through the spin and biases and bring back the important stuff that most of us really care about.…

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We spoke with Shannon at the Sunny Side Diner today about some amazing-sounding specials! Who should we contact next?

This show was mostly a test of what a daily, one-hour show at 6:00 a.m. would fee like. It feels good!

Berkshire County D.A. Andrea Harrington on Justice Reform

Today's guests on the Top Left Corner: • Comedian Eddie Pepitone • Journalist Mike Kelly, author of "Color Lines" The post THE TOP LEFT CORNER — 2021/09/23 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.