Runners-Up For MW’s Word Of The Year: Part I

Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on what came close for their word of the year. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/word-nerd-word-of-the-year-2017-runners-up-part-i

Heavy Petting: A GOOD Use for The Yellow Snow?

Dr. Steve from the Sunderland Animal Hospital introducing you to yellow snow pioneers. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/heavy-petting-yellow-snow-part-i

And The Merriam-Webster Word of The Year 2017 is…

…Feminism. Emily Brewster, resident wordster from Merriam-Webster, on what feminism means, at least from the dictionary’s point of view. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/merriam-websters-word-of-the-year-2017-feminism-word-nerd

Could We Be Heading Towards ACTUAL Star Wars?

Mr. Universe, Hampshire College Astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed, on what our 50 year old International Space Treaty means in the…

Dave Hayes The Weather Nut Looks at Winter 2017/2018

Are we in for it? Dave Hayes The Weather Nut thinks…maybe. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/dave-hayes-the-weather-nuts-look-at-winter-2017-2018

Monte Reads The Gazette’s “Letters To Santa”

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! These kids never fail to disappoint Monte with their beauty, humor and…

Wine Snob: Surprises from The Gala Tasting

Besides just the wine-avalanche that Beer Mike created when it was all over, there were some super surprises in what…

Should The Dems Clean Their House When The Other Chamber Is So Dirty?

Every Thursday morning at 7:30 Monte talks with US Congressman Jim McGovern for their regular McGoverning with McGovern segment. Got…

Booze 101: Chris Weld From Berkshire Mountain Distillers

How does a still turn stuff into the GOOD stuff? Chris Weld from Berkshire Mountain Distillers gives us a little…

Spox? Thank You, Sean Spicer: Word Nerd Emily Brewster

Emily Brewster, resident wordster from Merriam-Webster has been watching “spox”-a new word that is making it’s way to the dictionary.…