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The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration

The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration

by NEPM | Apr 30, 2021 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

This week, President Joe Biden marked his first 100 days in the White House. Biden took office with an ambitious agenda that included getting ahead of the coronavirus, steering the massive economic recovery, and overhauling climate policy. All of this with a narrow...
Photographer Barry Goldstein’s “Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021”

Photographer Barry Goldstein’s “Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021”

by NEPM | Jan 29, 2021 | Art & Entertainment, Public Affairs, Show Segments

The inauguration of President Joe Biden happened amid a pandemic and against the backdrop of a violent siege on the U.S. Capitol building a week before. As a result, the swearing in of America’s new Commander in Chief was unlike any other in history.   NEPM...
Former Springfield Mayor Bob Markel on His Friend Joe Biden

Former Springfield Mayor Bob Markel on His Friend Joe Biden

by NEPM | Jan 22, 2021 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Joseph Biden became the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday. The transition of power took place just two weeks after a violent siege of the Capitol Building by supporters of former President Donald Trump. In his inaugural speech, President Biden declared...
Rep. Richard Neal on the Inauguration of Joe Biden (Digital Extra)

Rep. Richard Neal on the Inauguration of Joe Biden (Digital Extra)

by NEPM | Jan 22, 2021 | Digital Exclusive, Public Affairs, Show Segments

On Wednesday, January 20th, Joseph R. Biden became the 46th President of the United States. Biden took the oath of office at a very different kind of ceremony in Washington, D.C. — set against the backdrop of a global pandemic and the aftermath of a violent siege at...
EXTENDED: Previewing the Inauguration of Joe Biden

EXTENDED: Previewing the Inauguration of Joe Biden

by NEPM | Jan 15, 2021 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

On January 20th, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, and security will be unlike any in modern American history following last week’s riot and siege at the U.S. Capitol. Biden takes office amidst a turbulent transition from the...
State Senator Eric Lesser on Student Loan Debt & Biden Transition

State Senator Eric Lesser on Student Loan Debt & Biden Transition

by NEPM | Nov 25, 2020 | Education, Election 2020, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Three weeks after Election Day, President-elect Joe Biden’s administration is taking shape, recently unveiling a series of Cabinet nominations and top White House staffing moves. The General Services Administration has also begun the formal transition process.  ...
The Race for 2020: Who Will Win the White House?

The Race for 2020: Who Will Win the White House?

by NEPM | Nov 6, 2020 | Election 2020, Public Affairs, Show Segments

For three days the country has anxiously awaited the results of the 2020 Presidential Election. As of right now, it’s looking likely that former Vice President Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States. Biden cleared a major hurdle today by pulling...
The State We’re In: Sprint to the 2020 Presidential Election Finish Line

The State We’re In: Sprint to the 2020 Presidential Election Finish Line

by NEPM | Oct 30, 2020 | Election 2020, Show Segments

As of the Friday before Election Day, more than 75 million voters have cast their ballots — a record turnout for early voting. President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are going all out to convince the remaining undecided voters to cast ballots in their...
The State We’re In: Final Presidential Debate Recap & Election Polling

The State We’re In: Final Presidential Debate Recap & Election Polling

by NEPM | Oct 23, 2020 | Election 2020, Public Affairs, Show Segments

With less than two weeks to Election Day the latest polls show former Vice President Joe Biden leading President Trump. But as Hillary Clinton found out in 2016, the polls can be wrong. Could there be a repeat of 2016 this year?   One of the keys for a Biden victory...
Dr. Jack Brown & Reggie Love on the First Presidential Debate

Dr. Jack Brown & Reggie Love on the First Presidential Debate

by NEPM | Oct 13, 2020 | Election 2020, Public Affairs, Show Segments

As the nation watched a Presidential debate that left many Americans concerned, there have also been questions about the physical conditions of the candidates.   And while voters in some states have already cast their vote, did the first debate sway on-the-fence...
The State We’re In: VP Debate and Trump’s COVID Diagnosis

The State We’re In: VP Debate and Trump’s COVID Diagnosis

by NEPM | Oct 9, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Election 2020, Show Segments

It was an eventful week in American politics. President Trump contracted the coronavirus and was flown to Walter Reed Medical Center. After spending the weekend receiving treatment, the President was realeased on Monday evening. Meanwhile, the first and only Vice...
WNEU Prof. John Baick on the Latest Election 2020 News

WNEU Prof. John Baick on the Latest Election 2020 News

by NEPM | Oct 2, 2020 | Election 2020, Public Affairs, Show Segments

This week, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden participated in a raucous Presidential Debate, the first of the 2020 election cycle. Other campaign shakeups occurred this week, including a bombshell New York Times report on President Trump’s...
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    Divided
    Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021

     
    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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