Social Issues

Tax Tips & Rules on Deductions

Doug Theobald, CPA for Partner Moriarty & Primack Accountants, will be joining us in studio, with host Carrie Saldo to explain how to be prepared for the tax season. Theobald will give details on the rules regarding deduction for home office, points charged on...

Riverside Industries

Riverside Industries, Easthampton MA, established in 1968 celebrates its 40th year of empowering people with disabilities. Deb Thomas, President of Riverside Industries will give us more information on the programs Riverside Industries provides for people with...

Rich Michelson, Author of “Busing Brewster”

Rich Michelson, owner of R. Michelson Galleries in Northampton discusses “Busing Brewster” the children’s book he has written. It focuses on two African-American brothers who are bused out of their neighborhood to a predominantly white school and the impact it has on...

Talk Radio and Public Discourse

Guest: Michael Harrison, Publisher “Talkers Magazine” In the wake of the Arizona shootings,  talk radio veteran and publisher of “Talkers”  Magazine Michael Harrison will discuss the role talk radio has assumed in our public and political discourse. Watch this...

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...

Housing Foreclosures

Executive director of HAP Inc., Peter Gagliardi will join us in studio to discuss the ongoing problem of home foreclosures in the region. Additional Info: HAP Housing Peter Gagliardi Profile Watch this...

Plan for Progress & The Knowledge Corridor

Brooks Fitch, Director of the W.E.B. DuBois Center at UMass will be our guest to discuss his alliance with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission on the Plan for Progress as well as the Knowledge Corridor initiative. Additional Info: The W.E. B. DuBois Center Pioneer...

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...

Food Bank of Western MA

Andrew Morehouse, Executive Director of The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts will be our guest to discuss the continuing need for food and how we can combat hunger in the region during winter months. Watch the Segment Additional Info: The Food Bank of Western...

Veterans Benefits

Hyman G. Darling, Shareholder at the Bacon Wilson P.C. Attorneys at Law will be our guest to discuss the Veterans Administration programs and benefits available to U.S. veterans, their spouses and children. Watch the Segment Additional Info: Profile Hyman G. Darling...