Show Segments

All on-air show segments.

State We’re In: Richard Neal

Congressman Richard Neal (D) – Springfield and Massachusetts’ Second Congressional District, will join Jim Madigan to talk about the secret US military mission that took the life of Osama bin Laden and how it impacts the war on terror. Neal will also discuss the...

Noho Parade: Celebrate Diversity

This year will mark the 30th year of the Northampton Gay Pride rally that works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and all other people who support the struggle for equality in Western New England. Additional Info: Noho Pride   Watch this...

Parkinson’s Awareness

Neurologist Emilio Melchionna from Mercy Medical Center will give viewers important information on the detection and treatment of this debilitating neurological disorder. Additional Info: National Parkinson Foundation   Watch this...

Good Housekeeping

Peter Quirk, local writer & historian, will discuss the little-known fact that Good Housekeeping Magazine was founded in Holyoke 126 years ago on May 2 – plus other interesting  elements surround the beginning of the venerable publication.   Watch this...

Freedom Rider: Zilong Wang

Hampshire College student Zilong Wang is one of 40 students nationwide chosen for the 2011 Freedom Ride 50th Anniversary bus trip that will be travelling through the  South from May 6 – 16. Wang talks about his excitement for being part of this journey that changed...

Freedom Riders

In conjunction with upcoming May PBS/WGBY broadcast of American Experience’s  “Freedom Riders” documentary, James Breeden, Judy Frieze Wright, Jean Thompson, and Albert Gordon; four Freedom Riders from our region; will join Jim Madigan on Wednesday, March 9th to...

Osama bin Laden Reaction

Vincent A. Ferraro, Professor of International Politics at Mt Holyoke College is our guest.  Professor Ferraro is a specialist in international relations and American foreign policy. Additional Info: Vincent A. Ferraro Profile Watch this...

Veteran Help/“Run to Home” Base Race

Guests: Col. David Vacchi, US Army (Ret.) and  Sgt. Jon Schnauber Guests will discuss the re-adjustment difficulties faced by many returning veterans and the effort they are part of to provide assistance to veterans and their families by participating in the Red Sox...

The State We’re In: Mayor Mary Clare Higgins

Mary Clare Higgins is stepping down after six terms and 12 years as Mayor. She’ll discuss her decision not to seek re-election and the increasingly difficult fiscal problems facing local governments today. We’ll also ask her about new job starting in the fall —...