Public Affairs

Brian Lees: Presidential Preview

Brian Lees, the political analyst for ABC 40/ Fox 6 will be joining us in studio on Tuesday, February 15th with host Jim Madigan to weigh-in on the 2012 presidential race. Lees will comment on Mitt Romney, front runner for the Republican Party, Massachusetts health...

The State We’re In: Gov. Deval Patrick

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick will be joining us in studio on February 11th with host Jim Madigan to discuss his proposed 2012 state budget, upcoming plans for changing the criminal justice system as well as the anticipated legislative debate over bringing...

Chief Anthony Scott

Chief Scott will retire after 10 years as Police Chief in one of the poorest communities in the State. Chief Scott became the first African-American appointed Chief of Police in Holyoke. He turns 65 in April and is mandated by the State to retire. Scott, one of the...

David Sullivan, Hampshire District Attorney

David Sullivan will join us in studio to discuss his new role as the Northwestern District Attorney and his decision to continue the prosecution of the six South Hadley students accused of bullying Phoebe Prince. Additional Info: Northwestern District Attorney’s...

Egypt Crisis

We will speak with UMASS Asst. Professor of Political Science Amel Ahmed about the continuing political crisis in Egypt. Her specialization is democratic politics, with a special interest in the dynamics of elite vs. popular control over democratic decision-making....

The State We’re In: State Sen. Stan Rosenberg (D)

Guest for “The State We’re In” is State Sen. Stan Rosenberg (D) – Amherst and President Pro-Tem of the Massachusetts State Senate. We’ll look at how the Governor’s proposed 2012 budget impacts The University of Massachusetts and we’ll also discuss the coming Casino...

Outgoing Chamber President

Rus Denver, Pres. Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, will be our guest to discuss his decision to leave Chamber post after 14 years and to share the high points of his job during his time. Additional Info: The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of...

Judge James Collins: Juvenile Court

Judge James Collins is a Juvenile Court Justice recently elected to a two year term as President of the Massachusetts Judges Conference: an independent organization of judges throughout the Commonwealth. He will be in our studio hoping to increase public knowledge and...

Unrest in Egypt

We speak by phone with U-Mass Amherst Professor David Mednicoff, an expert on Middle East politics and ask his thoughts on the current unrest in Egypt. Additional Info: David Mednicoff Profile PBS Newshour Watch this...

The State We’re In: Michael Kane

State Rep. Michael Kane (D) Holyoke – 5th Hampden District will be in studio with our host Jim Madigan to discuss Governor Patrick’s 2012 state budget proposal – due to be released this week Kane will also discuss plans to cut state aid to local governments....

Anti-Bullying Legislation

State Rep. John W. Scibak (D), South Hadley, will be our guest to weigh in on the anti-bullying legislation he co-sponsored last year. Additional Info: Bullying and Anti-Bullying Legislation John W. Scibak Profile Watch this...

UMass Journalism : Phoebe Prince Coverage

UMass Journalism Professor Steve Fox, undergrad Rosie Walunas, and Editor in Chief of MassLive Ed Kubosiak will be our guests to discuss their collaboration on the film project concerning the bullying case of Phoebe Prince. Watch the Segment Additional Info: South...