Cultural Connections

Episode 15: Seeking the Truth and getting the answers.  Guest: Matthew Carroll, Journalism professor at Northeastern University and former member of The Boston Globe Spotlight Team

Brian talks to Rick & Laura Brown, Husband and Wife duo and co founders of Hands House Inc. Learn more about their work and the upcoming projects they are working on in this episode of the Cultural Connections podcast.  www.handshouse.org

Brian is joined by Phil Emmanuel, Owner of Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grille Restaurant in Newton, MA. They discuss his Resturant and   The Art of the Mediterranean Cuisine  Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grille 6 Lincoln Street, Newton MA 02461 617-527-5366 www.grapeleafnewton.com

Brian is joined by Pat DiPillo, World language department chair for the town of Falmouth, Massachusetts. They discuss Cultural Connections through an educational lens. Learn more about how education and culture play a role together. 

On today's episode of the Cultural Connections podcast, Brian is joined by Amy Sangiolo, Candidate for mayor of Newton, Massachusetts. Amy explains why she is running for Mayor and the issues that matter most to her. That and more on today's episode of the Cultural Connections podcast. 

Brian is joined by Chief Carmichael of the Newton, MA Police Department. They talk about policing in Newton, the recent break in's in Newton, police reform and keeping our community safe. 

Brian chats with David Kwee, CEO of Trainingvision Institute, Singapore and Aditya Barella, Managing director, Global Education Services Trainingvision Institut, India. They discuss the growing footprint of adult education in Asia.   

Tarik Lucas, Councilor at Large for Ward 2 in Newton, Massachusetts joins us on the podcast to update us on the proposed gun shop in Newton and what the City Council is doing about this gun shop.

On today's episode of the Cultural Connections podcast, Shalmalee Ghate tells us about her background in India, her career in International Development and gives us a first hand look at the Covid-19 pandemic in India. 

Bob Kelly, Executive Director of NewTV, Newton MA, joins us for a discussion about community media, the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on community media centers, the future of community media and much more. Learn more about NewTV on their website  www.newtv.org  Or Call the station 617-965-7200

In today's episode of the Cultural Connections podcast, Brian sits down with John Oliver of Newton, MA. John is running for the Ward 1 At-Large City Council position in the upcoming special election on Tuesday March 16th. Learn more about John Oliver on his website http://www.johnoliver4newton.org

Brian chats with Tarik Lucas, candidate for Newton Massachusetts City Council Ward 2 At-Large. Learn more about Tarik, why he is running and what issues matter most to him if elected. The special Election is on March 16th. For information about voting and where you can vote visit www.newtonma.gov/government/elections and to learn more about Tarik Lucas and support his campaign visit www.teamtarik....

Chris Fussner is the CEO and Founder of Trans Tech based in Singapore.. Chris tell us all about his background, what Trans Tech is, how he grew the company, what success means to him and much more. 

In Episode 2 of the Cultural Connections podcast, Brian talks with Chris Kimble, COO/ Sales & Marketing Director for If you Can LLC https://www.ifyoucan.com

For our first podcast we are joined by Jamey Breen. Jamey is an author and motivational speaker who talks about his own life challenges all the while of staying positive. Jamey's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Rollin-James-Jamey-Breen/dp/1518738028 Jamey's "The 2 Anchors Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/the2anchors/