The History of The Word Vaccine: WORD NERD

What do cows have to do with the word “vaccine”? Turns out it’s gross. https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/the-history-of-the-word-vaccine-word-nerd

The problem with Elon Musk leading us to Mars

Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed, Mr. Universe, on why Elon Musk’s motivation may make for a misguided mission to…

The Continuing Story at Rock Dam

First, listen to my conversation with environmental journalist Karl Meyer and Gill Selectboard member John Ward. Then, listen below to…

Gallery—Space: Bigger Thoughts with Mo Willems

Monte stays masked and far away from Northampton’s Mo Willems as they chat about art beyond The Pigeon and into…

March Muumuu and Lambrusco: WINE SNOB

Monte returns from the Bed-In for Cancer Connection, in full sartorial splendor, to drink the State Street wine of the…

The difference that Cancer Connection makes

Sue Dubilo, now from Westfield, tells us her story about how Cancer Connection was there for her, even when others…

Globular Clusters and UFOs: Mr. Universe

Mr. Universe, Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed joins us. First, some REAL science-the fascinating discovery of smaller black holes…

Vicki McAndrew on how cancer isn’t over when the treatment is.

Vicki shares her story with Monte, in anticipation of the Cancer Connection Bed-In https://soundcloud.com/939theriver-1/vicki-mcandrew-on-how-cancer-isnt-over-when-the-treatment-is  

Beyond Pinot Grigio-Pinot Bianco: WINE SNOBS

Monte and the Wine Snobs at State Street try 3 Pinot Biancos from one of their favorite white wine regions. 

Will McGovern have coffee with Monte in bed?

And other more serious matters. Like LGBTQ rights, the COVID package, and whether or not kids are still being kept…