Life with Monte: Room by Room

In June 2012, the Springfield Museums commissioned artist Patrick Dougherty to create this remarkable Stickwork sculpture. Using saplings collected by museum staff and volunteers from managed forestry and wildlife areas inMassachusetts, Patrick and his volunteers...

Election Night Recap

UMass Amherst Political Science Professor Mike Hannahan and Central Connecticut State University Political Science Professor Jerold Duquette join Jim Madigan in-studio to discuss the results of the 2012...

Simon Stevenson’s Hot Mulled Apple Cider

Simon Stevenson’s Hot Mulled Apple Cider Ingredients: 2 quarts apple cider 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole allspice berries 2 whole cloves 1 orange, thinly sliced 1 split vanilla bean Place all the ingredients into a sauce pan and over a low heat bring to a gentle...

Sleep Research

UMass Amherst Neuroscientist Professor Rebecca Spencer discusses her research on sleep in older adults and how it provides information for treatment of memory...

Election Night Preview

UMass Amherst Political Science Professor Mike Hannahan and Central Connecticut State University Poltical Science Professor Jerold Duquette join Jim Madigan in studio to discuss their expected outcomes for Election Night...

Value of a Degree

With today’s tough economy many college grads are finding it tough to find a job after graduating from college with a degree.  Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath looks at the value of a college degree in today’s society and what options young people have...

1903 Stevens-Duryea Car

Guy McClain, Director of the Wood Museum of Springfield History, discusses concerns that a classic 1903 Stevens-Duryea car, which was built in Springfield and is currently being loaned to the museum, will return to private hands. The car, currently for sale for...

WNEU/ Masslive & The Republican Poll Results

  Jim Madigan and Western New England University Polling Institute Director Professor Tim Vercellotti discuss findings from the final election poll for the Republican and MassLive.  Republican Executive Editor Wayne Phaneuf also provides his insights. WNEU...

Massachusetts Ballot Question 3

Dr. James Broadhurst, Chair of MassVote NO on Question 3, and two Supporters of Ballot Ques.tion 3 discuss their differing views on legalizing use of marijuana for medicinal purposes in...

UMass Exit Polling

UMass Amherst political science Professor Brian Shaffner and students discuss the statewide exit polling they will be conducting and providing to major media outlets on Election Day (Tuesday, November 6). UMass...