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today we have farmer and bee keeper Ang Roell from They keep Bees on to talk about how to federal funding freeze is directly affecting their farm. they'll also give us some actions to take to help them and other farms in our area through this time of uncertainty.

This week on Nerd Wars, it's the battle of worst job - Transporter Operator (Star Trek) versus Mustafar Mining Corp Floor Manager (Star Wars) Plus Minotaurs, Baking Soda and a winner is determined. And Carrie from Greenfield is this week's winner! Then it's on to Worst Date - Q (Star Trek) versus Jabba The Hut (Star Wars) A topic is introduced. In honor of Valentine's Day, the Nerds ponder Best Da...

This Week On Nerd Wars The Nerds decide on Best Date Spot - Alderon versus The Holodeck Ace plays Bugs as a wild card, and the Nerd Herder helps decide a winner Plus, Kimaya Diggs and Captain America The next Battle Theme is introduced, courtesy of Harriet - Best Couple. Steve leans in on Princess Leia and Han Solo. Will can't decide between Captain Kirk and Sister Edith Keeler or Quark and Lady G...

2/13/25: UMass prof & diversity expert Nilanjana Dasgupta on "Change the Wallpaper...," DEI's future, & transforming ourselves & our communities. Rabbi Riqi Kosovske on antisemitism, Netanyahu, Trump, & the cease fire. Congressman Jim McGovern: standing up & fighting back. Central West Justice Dir, atty Claudia Quintero, on protecting immigrants & other marginalized communities.

this week Sarah will break down the importance of having a crate trained dog and how to get them trained. she'll start the episode with puppies and move on to older dogs who may need a little more help getting comfortable.

This Week, Nerd Wars is being broadcast from Hoth The Nerds settle the debate of Worst Date - Q (Star Trek) versus Jabba The Hut (Star Wars) Plus, Fantastic Negrito, Name Dropping and Frogs Listeners weigh in - Suzanne wouldn't want to date Khan or Vorgons. Ace, Joe and Lee all lay down their arguments Then it's on to Best Date Spot in the Universe Steve goes with Alderon (but before the expiratio...

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this week laura breaks down how to dye fabrics with herbs, plants, food scraps and all sorts of other goodies! learn all the steps in this episode

this week Sarah from diggity dogs service dogs will break down all the ways to support and prepare for a new puppy!

Steve Discusses a timeline of Valley Music History with Lou Barlow from Dino Jr., Sebadoh and Folk Implosion

Steve talks with Allison Russell about the abolitionist History of Florence and the Florence Congregational Church

this week we're featuring woodworker Sam French of Gill CC Woodworks! his work is featured all across the valley, in colleges, restaurants and local homes. find out all about his tree to heirloom woodworking business

this week laura is going to teach us about plants you can turn into fibers! make your own cordage and fabric with things right here in the valley.

glad chuck prophet had some time to stop by ahead of his nearly sold out iron horse music hall show. find out all about his album wake the dead, how he connected with cumbia group Quiensave, and more!

based in great falls of montague, sadies bikes sits in front of the local bike path along the canal. there you can find owner Nik Perry working on bikes and planning his next gumball machine take over. find out how he blends his passions of art and tinkering in this episode! have a local business you want me to feature? email me! Emily@wrsi.com

the last couple of episodes have been focused on gestation to the teen phase of puppies! now it's time to talk young adult dogs. sarah breaks down the importance of continuing training and making training into a game!

1/27/25: Northampton Mayor GL Sciarra: Northampton Municipal Budgeting 101. Prof Amilcar Shabazz: Why is Amherst’s first black female school superintendent under fire? Amherst Town Mgr Paul Bockelman on schools, library, new fire & police chiefs, warming centers, and more. Megan Zinn w/ John Sayles on his new novel “To Save the Man.”

1/27/25: Northampton Mayor GL Sciarra: Northampton Municipal Budgeting 101. Prof Amilcar Shabazz: Why is Amherst’s first black female school superintendent under fire? Amherst Town Mgr Paul Bockelman on schools, library, new fire & police chiefs, warming centers, and more. Megan Zinn w/ John Sayles on his new novel “To Save the Man.”

1/27/25: Northampton Mayor GL Sciarra: Northampton Municipal Budgeting 101. Prof Amilcar Shabazz: Why is Amherst’s first black female school superintendent under fire? Amherst Town Mgr Paul Bockelman on schools, library, new fire & police chiefs, warming centers, and more. Megan Zinn w/ John Sayles on his new novel “To Save the Man.”

1/27/25: Northampton Mayor GL Sciarra: Northampton Municipal Budgeting 101. Prof Amilcar Shabazz: Why is Amherst’s first black female school superintendent under fire? Amherst Town Mgr Paul Bockelman on schools, library, new fire & police chiefs, warming centers, and more. Megan Zinn w/ John Sayles on his new novel “To Save the Man.”

This Week on Nerd Wars It's decided - who would win in a fight, Han Solo or Captain Kirk? Will Kirk Fu be the deciding factor? Then it's on to who has the worst job in the universe. The Nerds recount their favorite worst jobs and decisions are made It's Floor Manager of the Mustafarian Mining Complex (Star Wars) vs Transporter Room Operator (Star Trek) And a new topic is introduced Help us decide...