Western Massachusetts
Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan has released some of his office’s records of officers whose credibility has been challenged.
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Why is western Mass. short-staffed?
The Fabulous 413
Kaliis Smith
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NEPM
We broadcast live from the Iron Horse Music Hall on the day of its long-awaited revival and get to hear some live music from tonight's performers and chat with Parlor Room Executive Director Chris Freeman and Iron Horse general manager Neal Robinson.
The Rundown with Carrie Saldo
Ayu Suryawan
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NEPM
Today on The Rundown, panelists cover administrative responses to pro-Palestine encampments at UMass Amherst and Williams College, a recent civil rights complaint against Southwick Regional school districts leaders, varying safety ratings in local hospitals, and more.
Documentary
"At Sword's Point" recounts a pivotal moment in American history when Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare found its first true target in the labor movement of the United Electrical Workers in Greenfield, Massachusetts in the early 1950s. Broadcast on 88.5 NEPM on Saturday, May 4 at noon and Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.
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Housing and climate change in New England
With more precipitation in New England — and more intense storms — property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. But for some, the best choices may seem counterintuitive.