Public Affairs

Chip Harrington

Chip Harrington talks with Jim Madigan about his decision to switch parties and run again for the state senate seat in the 1st Hampden/Hampshire...

Center for New Americans

At a time when immigration has become a major political issue, Executive Director Laurie Millman and students Samba Kane and Maricello Obando Moya tell us about the work being done and the opportunities offered by the Center for New Americans....

Baystate Health Budget

Dr. Mark Keroack discusses what’s behind Baystate Health’s request for $10 million dollars in state budget funding in the 2017 state budget –and what not getting that help may mean for the largest local health care provider....

Web Exclusive: Holyoke Infrastructure Day

When we drive over roads or bridges, or run the water at home, we often take for granted the engineering behind these conveniences. But on May 14th in Holyoke, people spent the day celebrating the unique infrastructure of the city, in particular the dam on the...

Charter School Forum

Sonia Pope, Director of Holyoke Community Charter School, discusses the May 16th informational forum at Sabis International Charter School in Springfield about charter...

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Event

President Brooks Fitch and Committee Chair Van Johnson discuss the May 19th “W.E.B. DuBois Public Policy Series” event sponsored by their Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity in...

Community Action Youth Conference

On May 14th, Community Action of Franklin, Hampshire, and the North Quabbin Regions is holding their 25th annual Youth Conference. It’s a day-long event at Turners Falls High School in Montague, and Jim Madigan talked with conference organizer Tyanna Normandin for a...

Indiana Primary Update

After last week’s Indiana primary, Ted Cruz and John Kasich ended their presidential bids – leaving Donald Trump unopposed and the presumptive Republican nominee for the White House. As this unusual political year progresses, Jim Madigan sits down with former...