Political Participation: Mike Walsh

Former State Representative Mike Warsh will talk about political participation, and — as former chair of the legislative committee that oversaw the Mass Lottery and state-authorized gambling—he’ll discuss the prospects for – and the impact of — casino...

Impact of State Aid Cuts on Local Communities

Mayor of Agawam, Richard Cohen, and Mayor of Northampton, Mary Clare Higgins, will be joining host Jim Madigan on Wednesday, February 23rd to discuss the impact of state aid cuts and the Governor’s proposal for more school funding, employee health insurance changes...

Former Hampden DA: William Bennett

Former Hampden District Attorney, William Bennett will be joining us in studio with host Jim Madigan on Thursday, February 17th to discuss his personal experiences, and the changes that took place in the criminal justice system over the past years. Bennett will also...

Chief Anthony Scott

Chief Scott will retire after 10 years as Police Chief in one of the poorest communities in the State. Chief Scott became the first African-American appointed Chief of Police in Holyoke. He turns 65 in April and is mandated by the State to retire. Scott, one of the...

The Berkshire Creative Economy

Guests: Helena Fruscio, Berkshire Creative Director and Nancy Fitzpatrick The concept of Creative Economy has been a huge boon in the Berkshires and lauded by the Governor. Fruscio was just named to a national arts committee and Fitzpatrick is being recognized by the...

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...

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...

Jose Tosado: Springfield Budget

Jose Tosado, recently elected to a second consecutive term as President of the Springfield City Council will be our guest to discuss his concern about anticipated cuts in state local aid and respond to the speculation that he may be running for Mayor of Springfield...

Dinosaur Tracks in Our Region

Historical Interpreter Sarah Doyle from Turners Falls, Massachusetts, will join us to explore dinosaur tracks of 200 million years ago. Watch the Segment Additional Info: Nash Dinosaur Tracks Connecticut River Valley trackways Amherst College – Museum of Natural...

Status of Rail in Western New England

Executive Director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Tim Brennan will be our guest to discuss upcoming plans for rail travel in the region and the latest updates on the process to link Vermont and Hartford by rail. Watch the Segment Additional Info: Pioneer...

Economic Preview for 2011

Allan W. Blair, President and CEO of the Western MA Economic Development Council and John Rogers, Economist and Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness at American International College will be our guests to discuss the Economic Outlook for the nation...