Public Affairs

World War II Pilot Bill Purple

Bill Purple of Petersham, MA was recently honored by the French Legion of Honor for his service in World War Two. Purple, who is 89, was a B-17 pilot during the War. Recognizing Bill’s acts of valor, France named him a chevalier or knight of the French Legion of...

Purple Hearts Reunited

Captain Zachariah Fike spends a considerable amount of his own time to track down lost or stolen medals and return them to the veteran who earned them or to their families. He founded the non-profit organization, Purple Hearts Reunited, and travels all over the...

JFK

Professor Thomas Carty, chair of the Social Sciences department at Springfield College, talks about JFK’s connection to the Springfield area and how he got an honorary law degree from Springfield College when he gave his commencement speech prior to his election...

Coming Up Friday, November 8, 2013

The State We’re In:Independent Candidate for Governor Evan Falchuk Independent candidate for Governor Evan Falchuk of Auburndale discusses his positions on key state issues as well as his efforts to establish the United Independent Party in Massachusetts and...

Affordable Care Act

Host Aliz Koletas speaks with Professor Patrick Carley from AIC about the Affordable Care Act and what it means for Massachusetts residents who already have state health care. Professor Carley will also discuss what it means to neighboring states. Follow on Twitter:...

Roca

Roca’s Executive Director Tom McKenna Springfield Assistant Director Keith Rhone talk about their organization, which helps at risk young men get off streets, get jobs, and lead productive lives. They will talk about the intervention model they use to help disengaged...

The State We’re In: Easthampton Mayoral Debate

Airing Sunday, November 3 at 11am Easthampton mayoral candidates Karen Cadieux, David Ewing, Herbert Glazier and Nancy Sykes debate the issues in their race in a discussion moderated by Jim Madigan. Karen Cadieux  Karen Cadieux  on Facebook Nancy Sykes Nancy Sykes on...

Coming Up Friday, November 1, 2013

The State We’re In: State Senate Special Election Debate Candidates City Councilor David Bartley, (D) –Holyoke, and State Representative Don Humason, ( R) – Westfield, debate the issues in their special election race to fill the vacant Second Hampden-Hampshire...