Category: Podcasts

Somm Brahm wants to democratize wine

South Deerfield’s Brahm Callahan is one of only about 250 Master Sommeliers in the world. But perhaps his roots here in the Valley are keeping him grounded in what’s important-fairness, equity and grape juice.

What Happens After Treatment? Cancer Connection Bed-In

Shevaun Keogh Walker from Cummington tells us why her doctor wanted her to reach out to Cancer Connection AFTER her…

Having a place to go when you can’t go no place-The Cancer Connection Bed-In

Mary Bernstein from Amherst talks about how the connections through the Cancer Connection have remained important to her even when…

Living with stage 4 cancer during COVID-19

Jaimee Roncone from Westhampton talk about what the Cancer Connection has done for her and what she is doing for…

Perseverance Pays Off

Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed on why NASA’s successful Mars mission was a win, not just for the US, but for the world.

Saving Rock Dam from Damnation

Rock dam is the best-known spawning area of the federally endangered shortnose sturgeon. But is it currently being polluted?

Confusing Italians: WINE SNOBS

Italy doesn’t make anything easy. Either in the world of wine or the world of meats. Monte and the Wine…

Asking the Governor for answers on the vaccine rollout

On this week’s  McGoverning with McGovern, the Congressman talks about his recent letter to Governor Charlie Baker and answers your questions.

Are You Sapiosexual, Folx? WORD NERD

Some more of the new words in Merriam-Webster’s most recent update with our Word Nerd, Emily Brewster.

DNAmy on the 413 Take-Out Pledge

Amy Cahillane, executive director of the Downtown Northampton Association, on how we can band together to save Northampton’s restaurants. Listen…

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