We talk to Franklin-Hampshire State Senator Stan Rosenberg about the recent state Democratic convention, and what he thinks about Deval Patrick’s chances for re-election. We also have an in-depth discussion about the senator’s decision to vote for casinos in Massachusetts, wherein Bill makes his case for legalizing marijuana.
Author Judith Shulevitz has written a book about the Sabbath – both the Jewish and the Christian traditions – and its importance even for the non-religious. She’ll be speaking at Smith College Thursday, May 27, at 7:30.
We apologize for the delay. We ran into some technical difficulties, and we’re still sorting things out. But here, finally, is the latest episode, in which Northampton Mayor Clare Higgins makes her way to the media bunker for a chat about broken (and broke) government, and the announced departure of Northampton School Superintendent Isabelina Rodriguez.
Music in today’s podcast courtesy of No-Shadow Kick. Closing theme by Philip Price of Winterpills. And, of course, The Bill Dwight Show theme song was written and performed by the inimitable Lord Russ.
We talk to Franklin-Hampshire State Senator Stan Rosenberg about the recent state Democratic convention, and what he thinks about Deval Patrick’s chances for re-election. We also have an in-depth discussion about the senator’s decision to vote for casinos in Massachusetts, wherein Bill makes his case for legalizing marijuana. 
