Public Affairs

Reporters’ Roundtable: February

Berkshire Eagle reporter Carrie Saldo is joined by Robert Rizzuto of the Republican and MassLive, Henry Epp from New England Public Radio (NEPR), and George Forcier from the Greenfield Recorder to discuss the latest headline-making stories in the region and beyond in...

Nick Cocchi on Prison Reform

A new sheriff was recently sworn in in Hampden County. Nick Cocchi will take the reigns as Hampden County Sheriff – a post Michael Ashe held for 42 years. Carolee McGrath sat down with the new sheriff to talk about his priorities in the New Year, and his thoughts on...

7 Eagle Group

Founder Jordie Kern and Talent Acquisition Manager Susie McCrea discuss their Amherst-based firm, 7 Eagle Group, which works to place military veterans in executive level positions across the...

The State We’re In: A Divided America

Political consultant Tony Cignoli, Political Science Professor Jerold Duquette, and Psychologist Dr. Patricia Peters Martin join host Jim Madigan to discuss the political mood of a divided America, and what’s needed to deal with the anger and divisions in our society...

Shays’ Rebellion Anniversary

Following the Revolutionary War, there was unrest in America, leading to an uprising called Shay’s Rebellion. Taking place mostly in the Springfield area, the Rebellion took place from 1786 to 1786. Daniel Shays, a decorated Revolutionary War captain, helped lead a...

Amherst Debate Over Legalized Marijuana Delay

Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure last fall making the use of recreational marijuana legal in the Commonwealth. While part of the law went into effect on December 15, the retail component was not set to go into effect until 2018. Lawmakers worked quickly...