More Perfect Union - WFPR

In this episode, the group sits down with Ted McIntyre, Franklin Resident and Climate Activist, to discuss the climate change situation and Jeff Roy's recent victory on Beacon Hill for climate change activism in Massachusetts. This episode is part one of a two-part conversation with Ted McIntyre on climate change in Massachusetts.

In this episode, the group delves into a collection of topics starting with the recent FBI Search and Seizure that took place on former President Trump's Mar-A-Lago home, what will happen in the coming days following this and how America's current climate allows Trump to have a platform.

In this episode, the group is joined by Stephen Sherlock of Franklin Matters, Alan Earls of the Franklin Observer, and Martin Luttrell, former long-time reporter for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, to dive into the issue of "The Local News Desert" - the dissolution of smaller local news outlets, discussing the decline of readership seen by newspapers, the economics of small businesses, the i...

In this episode, the group dives into a mixed bag of discussion topics covering the current climate of Covid, the president's current bout with covid, his effectiveness as a president given his age, the 2024 election & who the big players may be and clean energy and what Massachusetts is doing to play their part.

In this episode, the group continues their conversation with award-winning writer, author and former Boston Globe Editor Peter Canellos, to speak about his book 'The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America's Judicial Hero', a look at the U.S.'s history of civil rights, how John Marshall shaped the political and economic landscape at the turn of the century and the ties that has...

In this episode, the group sits down with award-winning writer, author and former Boston Globe Editor Peter Canellos, to speak about his book 'The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America's Judicial Hero', a look at the U.S.'s history of civil rights, how John Marshall shaped the political and economic landscape at the turn of the century and the ties that has to today. This con...

In this episode, the group sits down with Dr. Britney Butler and Mass State Senator Rebecca Rausch to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling reversing Roe v. Wade; what this means for Americans, who and where will be affected by this, what we can do now and what the future holds for us.

In this episode, the group continues their discussion with firearms trainers and educators Michael Cox, and Robert and Stavroula MacQuarrie, to discuss responsible firearm ownership, the future of firearm legislation in Congress, the importance of education and proper firearm safety. Michael Cox is a firearm safety and training coordinator at Safe Insight. You can learn more about Michael and the...

In this episode, the group sit down with firearms trainers and educators Michael Cox, and Robert and Stavroula MacQuarrie, to discuss responsible firearm ownership, the future of firearm legislation in Congress, the importance of education and proper firearm safety. Michael Cox is a firearm safety and training coordinator at Safe Insight. You can learn more about Michael and the work Safe Insight...

In this episode, the group convenes to discuss the upcoming Insurrection Hearings; what January 6th meant, how right wing politics can go too far, and what the future might hold for America.

In this episode, the group sits down with Robert and Stavroula, two firearms instructors from Franklin MA, to talk about the current gun laws in America; the problems around mental health and gun access Robert sees as a police officer, why the U.S. continues to see shootings like the one in Uvalde TX, and what action needs to be taken to see real change. Stavroula hosts an informational Youtube ch...

In this episode, the group is joined by MA State Senator Eric Lesser to talk about his campaign for Lieutenant Governor, time as an MA state senator, working with the Obama administration and in the White House, and what he hopes to accomplish as the LT. Governor.

In this episode, the group sits down to continue their discussion of the Supreme Court; recounting the history of the Courts System, famous cases, where's they've missed the mark in the past and what the future of the Supreme Court might look like.

In this episode, the group sits down with Jesse Mermell to talk about the pending Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision; what that decision would mean for the U.S., the policies in states like Texas that has made abortion more difficult, the work in front of America to better protect women with legislation, and what listeners can do to help.

In this episode, the group sits down to talk about The Supreme Court; potential changes that could be made, the issues that face the court and democracy right now and what the future of SCOTUS could look like.

In this episode, the group is joined by two of the candidates running for the position of Massachusetts Attorney General; Quentin Palfrey and Shannon Liss-Riordan. The two discuss their backgrounds in government and law, the issues facing the Mass Attorney General's office currently, what they'd aim to achieve if elected, and so much more.

In this episode, the group is joined by former BBC and WGBH radio voice Chris Woolf to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, Chris's time in Afghanistan reporting from the country, similarities and differences between the two, what it's like in a warring country and so much more.

In this episode, the group is joined by Massachusetts State Auditor candidates Chris Dempsey and Diana DiZoglio to talk about what the job entails, what problems face Massachusetts, and what they aim to accomplish in this position.

In this episode, the group is rejoined with Frank Falvey to discuss the current stance of religion in the U.S., how it's played a part in the groups lives, what the future of religion in America looks like and how the digital age has shaped that

In this episode, the group is rejoined with Frank Falvey to discuss the current covid climate and the effects it's had on senior citizens; what it's like being a senior during this time, the disproportionate negative effects it's had on seniors, what has been done to aid this group and what more still needs to happen.

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss what the Supreme Court means to the U.S., how it works, it's history some of the cases up for decision in the court right now, the political lean of Supreme Court members and so much more.

In this episode, the group is joined by Emerson Claus, the president of the Home Builders and Home Improvement Association and new committee member of the Commission of Clean Heat, to talk about what goes into building a home, the U.S. workforce and his work towards bringing more clean heat to America.

In this episode, the group talks about holiday traditions; the story of Hanukkah and what it means to the Jewish people, how Santa and Christmas formed into what they are today, the story of St. Nicholas and more.

In this episode, the group talks about local government; the work they do to keep the towns roads, schools and different buildings and services running, how things get done on a local level, what is taken for granted, and how the community comes together to improve things.

In this episode, the group is joined by Franklin's Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sara Ahern, to discuss the her time here as a superintendent during COVID, the actions made to handle the pandemic and the work the schools are doing towards the future.