Chip Harrington

Chip Harrington

Chip Harrington talks with Jim Madigan about his decision to switch parties and run again for the state senate seat in the 1st Hampden/Hampshire...
The State We’re In: Brian Lees

The State We’re In: Brian Lees

Political commentator, lobbyist, and former Massachusetts State Senate Minority Leader Brian Lees discusses the 2016 presidential campaign, as well as his role in a group bringing a medical marijuana dispensary to Western...

The State We’re In: Super Tuesday Follow Up

Examine the results of the Super Tuesday Primary and Caucus results with political consultant Tony Cignoli, Political Science Professor Jerold Duquette of Central Connecticut State University, and Professor Mike Hannahan, Director of Civic Initiative at the Donahue...

The State We’re In: All Politics

Political consultant Tony Cignoli and Central Connecticut State University Political Science professor Dr. Jerold Duquette join host Jim Madigan for a look at how the 2016 Presidential Race is now shaping up in the wake of the New Hampshire Primary and the Iowa...
The State We’re In: Sen. Eric Lesser

The State We’re In: Sen. Eric Lesser

State Senator Eric Lesser (D) – Longmeadow/ First Hampden-Hampshire District, discusses his nationally-recognized proposal to help small businesses get started in the inner city and continuing efforts to battle the opioid addiction crisis in the...
Web Premiere: Ambassador Nicholas Burns

Web Premiere: Ambassador Nicholas Burns

Springfield Public Forum speaker Nicholas Burns – former U.S. Ambassador to Greece and Professor of Diplomacy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government – discusses the dangerous situation in Syria potentially pitting the United States against Russia and his confidence...
The State We’re In: All Politics

The State We’re In: All Politics

With the first 2016 Presidential primaries and caucuses less than a year away, political consultant Tony Cignoli and Political Science Prof. Jerold Duquette of Central Connecticut State University discuss the Democratic and Republican fields of potential presidential...
Governor’s Council: Michael Albano

Governor’s Council: Michael Albano

Governor’s Councilor for Western Massachusetts’ Michael Albano discusses his recently released “Report to the Citizens of Western Massachusetts” detailing the work of the Council during the 2013-15 term, as well as Governor Baker’s decision to...
The State We’re In: State Senator Ben Downing

The State We’re In: State Senator Ben Downing

State Sen. Ben Downing (D) – Pittsfield and the Berkshire/Hampshire/Franklin/Hampden District, discusses the coming 2015 legislative session and the Fiscal Year 2016 budget, with a special focus on energy issues and the Gateway Cities program aimed at providing...
The State We’re In: Brian Lees

The State We’re In: Brian Lees

Former State Senate Minority Leader Brian Lees discusses the passing of former U.S. Senator Edward Brooke–whom he served in Washington as a top aide. We’ll also discuss the start of the Baker Administration and the ascension of Amherst State Senator Stan...
The State We’re In: Rep. Aaron Vega

The State We’re In: Rep. Aaron Vega

State Representative Aaron Vega (D) – Holyoke/5th Hampden District, discusses the coming 2015 legislative session, the incoming administration of Republican Governor-Elect Charlie Baker, and the possible impact of mid-year budget cuts announced recently by Governor...