Science & Environment

Housatonic River

Cleaning up the Housatonic River of PCB’s, a suspected carcinogen that was leaked by GE transformer works in Pittsfield is the subject of much debate in the Berkshires.  A portion of the River has been cleaned up but there is still a lot more to do and how that next...

Astronaut Cady Coleman

NASA astronaut Cady Coleman will join us from the International Space Station to talk what its like to live on the station, and how she keeps in touch with her family during her mission. Additional Info: www.nasa.gov Cady Coleman Bio Watch this...

New Car Talk

Mike Quincy, Auto Content specialist, Consumer Reports Magazine, will discuss the April issue of Consumer Reports magazine — which focuses on the best and worst automobiles on the market.   Watch this...

Topia Inn

Nana Simopoulos and Caryn Heilman, owners of the only Eco-inn in the region, the Topia Inn, will join Carrie Saldo to talk about the inn, global warming, energy savings they have experienced since the opening, and tips on how to create an eco-friendly environment at...

Astronomy: Stargazing

Astronomy Professor Judith Young, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst will talk about the simple pleasure of stargazing. Professor Judith Young Watch this...

Maple Sugaring

Did you know that it takes more than 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup? Whether you are a professional or just tapping the maple trees in your own backyard, Rob Leab says anyone can make maple syrup, so long as you follow a few basic rules. Tune in...

Feeding Western Massachusetts

Prof. Brian Conz, Geography & Regional Planning from WSU, and Margaret Christie, special projects director of CISA will join host Carrie Saldo to discuss the need to support local food/agricultural production and to connect farmers with local residents to support...

Logistics Conference

Our guest is Michael Graney, Vice President for Business development with the Economic development Council of Western Massachusetts discussing a Session in Springfield Tues. March 29 – sponsored by the EDC and Associated Industries of Massachusetts – to inform local...

Western Massachusetts Home Show

Franklin County Technical High School in Turners Falls, Pathfinder Vocational Technical High School in Palmer, and Westfield Vocational High School in Westfield and Putnam Vocational High School in Springfield collaborated with the home builders and remodelers...

Engine Innovation?

The Scuderi family is developing and testing a new automotive engine based on their late father’s design which they believe will be much more energy-efficient and run cleaner releasing fewer toxins than current designs. President of Scuderi Group Sal Scuderi will join...

Impact of Solar Flares on Communications

Richard Sanderson, astronomer at the Springfield Science Museum will join host Carrie Saldo to discuss the current sun activity in the last weeks which was the strongest solar eruption – or “flare” seen in the last five years. Sanderson will also talk about the impact...

Japan’s Nuclear Crisis and Tsunami Aftermath

Prof. Monroe Rabin from the physics department at University of Massachusetts Amherst will join host Carrie Saldo to talk about the aftermath of the natural disasters, and the nuclear crisis that hit Japan last week. Additional Info: Nuclear Power at Wikipedia...