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2011-02-22 | Jaz Tupelo // Audio
Party on

Bill Scher is back from his Presidents Day celebrations, and gives us his eyewitness account of the kerfuffle that was Senator Kerry’s recent visit to Northampton.

We also talk to former school committee member and congressional candidate Dr. Jay Fleitman about the Tea Party.

 

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Tuesday 22 February 2011 - File Audio
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2011-02-09 | Jaz Tupelo // Audio
Revolution – and trash – in the air

Vijay Prashad keeps us updated on the situation in Egypt, and gives us an idea of what to expect. Alex Jarrett and Ruthy Woodring of Pedal People keep us updated on our options for solid waste disposal in a post-landfill Northampton. And, as always, Bill Scher keeps us updated on what’s happening in Washington.
 

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Wednesday 9 February 2011 - File Audio
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2011-01-31 | Jaz Tupelo // Audio
Rachel Maddow: Fashion Icon

Rachel Maddow goes to extreme measures to avoid hearing her high school graduation speech. She also discusses ironic fashion, and the departure of Keith Olbermann from MSNBC. (Spoiler: it’s all Michael Kusek’s fault!)

Plus, the usual news, weather, and a taste of the Progressive Breakfast with our pal, political analyst Bill Scher.

 

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Monday 31 January 2011 - File Audio
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2011-01-26 | Jaz Tupelo // Audio
Feeding Northampton

Lilly Lombard and Angie Gregory of Grow Food Northampton stop by to update us on the city’s efforts to buy the Bean and Allard farms, why they want to do that, and how you can help.

Also, we check in with our man in the White House, Bill Scher, who breaks down the State of the Union address for us. He also gives us a preview of The Progressive Breakfast while he waits for his blogger roundtable to begin.

Plus, Bill and Jaz discuss Oscar nominations and a winter weather letdown.

 

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Also, here’s an explanation of the clever use of music in Inception.


Wednesday 26 January 2011 - File Audio
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