ACLU on Obstruction of Justice
Attorney Bill Newman, representative for the American Civil Liberties Union (ALCU), explains the Obstruction of Justice questions raised regarding the firing of FBI Director James Comey, and discusses the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of collusion between the Trump Presidential Campaign and Russia.
Researching the Connecticut River Flooding
Western New Englanders know the importance of rivers. Parks run alongside them, bridges cross them, farms flourish in the rich soil near their banks. But when rivers flood—as they did during Hurricane Irene in 2011—they don’t just destroy parcels of land; they change the face of commerce and culture in affected communities for years to come. A group of researchers from UMASS Amherst has been spending time collecting data and researching the Connecticut River flooding so that they can better understand how rivers reclaim themselves after a catastrophic event. Producer Dave Fraser tagged along on a recent research endeavor to learn more.
Patrick Berry on Local Media Ownership
Westfield native Patrick Berry purchased the Westfield News in 2011 from a Washington, DC-based corporation, returning it to local ownership after many years. Since buying the paper he’s done many interesting things to it, including opening a café called “the Press Room” in its downtown Westfield offices, where he broadcasts a weekly radio show.
Connecting Point’s Tony Dunne talked with Patrick about the ins and outs of local media ownership, the future of print, and the need for community-based voices in an ever-changing media environment.
Life with Monte: The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, the world’s first museum dedicated to Springfield’s own Dr. Seuss, opened to the public this past Saturday. As Theodore Geisel himself might have said:
Join Monte Belmonte
As he follows the red & white floor,
Of the Springfield Museums newest addition,
for a very special tour.
