Show Segments

All on-air show segments.

Tornado Relief Survey

Steve Abdow, representing Springfield Community Together, discusses the  findings of a recent volunteer-conducted, door-to-door survey about the types of assistance people in Springfield need to complete their recovery from last June’s tornado, as well as what...

Teacher Development

Fred Venne of the Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College,  Bess Kapetanis of WGBY and Alix Kennedy, Executive Director of the Eric Carle Museum, discuss the Professional Development Day for teachers at the Beneski Museum on May...

Amherst Ballet

Amherst Ballet is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary with a series of special events. We’ll hear more about the celebration from acting Executive Director, Sueann Townsend, who also reflects on the school’s history and shares her passion for the art of ballet. Amherst...

Consumer Protection

Janice Garrett, Director of Consumer Protection for the Northwestern District Attorneys office,  and Karen Cartier, President of the Security Loss and Prevention Association, discuss money wiring scams and how to protect yourself from getting “stung” by...

The Civil War

In the next installment of  Connecting Point’s  “Saluting Service” series, Jim Madigan speaks with Wayne Phaneuf, Executive Editor of The Republican and local history buff, about the key roles Western Massachusetts residents played in the Civil...

CISA Farm Shares

There are now over 50 farms growing farm shares for families throughout the Valley and state. We visit two local farms to learn more about this important program. www.buylocalfood.org www.farmfresh.org...

Armher Foundation

Deborah Halpin of Springfield, founder of “ARMHER”, talks about the kits and prodcuts her company markets aimed at providing women with personal protection against attackers....

Cape Cod Lighthouse

Cape Cod’s oldest lighthouse, locally known as the Highland Light,  sits perched 120 feet above the ocean in Truro, MA. Moved to its present location in July 1996 due to the eroding shore line, the Cape’s tallest lighthouse is owned by the National Park Service...

Veterans’ Benefits

Jim Madigan interviews Springfield Veterans Service Officer Tom Belton and West Springfield Veterans Service Officer Jim Berrelli about “Chapter 115” and the special help and benefits it offers for Baystate veterans and their families. Information on...

Life After Sports: NFL Player Deaths

Following the suicide of NFL Pro-Bowler and former Patriot star Junior Seau, Springfield College Psychology Professor & Director of Athletic Counseling Judy Van Raalte, PhD., discusses the particular problems faced by professional athletes after retirement from...