Western Massachusetts
Amidst nationwide college protests and graduation cancellations, a University of Massachusetts Amherst spokesperson says the May 18 proceedings are continuing as usual.
New Podcast: The Secrets We Keep
The Fabulous 413
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We hear some live music from Tony Silva and Russell Brooks ahead of their performance at the Parlor Room on Saturday, we McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern, and Monte tells us about his vacation in Spain!
The Rundown with Carrie Saldo
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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.