Show Segments

All on-air show segments.

Reach to Teach

Reach to Teach is a new program encouraging students in Springfield to consider a career in teaching, and to teach in their home city. Springfield Public Schools and Westfield State University are working together to provide students an opportunity to complete their...

Gold Star Mother

Gold Star Mother is a title Kathleen Belanger says she never wanted, a title given to a woman who has lost her son or daughter in the line of duty, while serving in the U.S. military. Her son, Army Sgt. Greg Belanger, had just turned 24 years old when he was killed in...

Bennington Battle Monument

As we honor those who have died while serving in our armed forces this Memorial Day, we bring you a story about the soldiers who served at the birth of our nation – right here in western New England. On August 17, 1777, Brigadier General John Stark and his men...

Uber

Cathy Zhou, General Manager overseeing Uber operations in greater Massachusetts, discusses the growth of the ride-sharing service in western Massachusetts and responds to questions and criticisms that Uber unfairly competes with traditional cab and car service...

On the Road in North Quabbin: Quabbin Snakes Opposition

The proposal by the MA Department of Fisheries and Wildlife to introduce Timber Rattlesnakes on an island in the Quabbin Reservoir in order to increase their population is not without controversy. Many residents of the towns surrounding the Quabbin have concerns about...

Life with Monte: Holyoke Fish Lift

Each Spring New Englanders have the opportunity to view an incredible natural phenomenon. The American Shad and other anadromous fish make their way up the Connecticut River to begin their natural spring migration. In tonight’s “Life with Monte” segment WRSI Radio...

Tobacco Bill

Recently, a bill passed the state senate which would raise the minimum buying age of tobacco from 18 to 21. Most senators voted in favor, while two voted against. Senator Don Humason from the second Hampden Hampshire District was one of the dissenters. He joined...