Is Our Health Care System Broken?

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“We’re the richest country in the world and our health care system does not reflect all the money that we have in this system.” – Dr. Evan Benjamin On this episode of Pioneer Valley Life, Doctors Evan Benjamin and Bill Cutler talk about the current state of the American Health Care System and more with… Continue reading


A Year of Compassion

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A Community Offering to a Global Teacher Year of Compassion: Massachusetts Tribute documents how a small Tibetan diaspora community in Western Massachusetts honored His Holiness through tribute, teaching, service, and continuity. Transforming compassion into public recognition, sacred practice, civic action, and a lasting community offering to a global teacher. -Presented by The Regional Tibetan Association… Continue reading


The Moogdles Make Reverse Appliques

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Laugh a lot. Learn a bit. In this latest episode the Magoodles give making Reverse Appliques a try! With their combined (limited) sewing skills, Amanda and Robin customize tote bags with this new fun technique. -Produced and hosted by Amanda Rodriguez and Robin Krok   Makin’ it Magoodle: Ep. 3 – Reverse Applique Premieres on… Continue reading


The Tibetan Community in The Pioneer Valley

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“As a people we try to stand on our feet first to be able to assist and support and help others.” – Thondup Tsering On this episode of Pioneer Valley Life, Thondup Tsering talks about the ties between the Pioneer Valley and Tibetan refugees going back to the 90s.  -Pioneer Valley Life is produced and… Continue reading


The Art of Writing & Rewriting Music

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“The Muse is a fickle thing. […] It’s a very mystical process for me.” – Ginny Elkin On this episode of Songwriters’ Spotlight, folk musician Ginny Elkin performs songs from her latest album inspired by her family. Elkin’s music features an engaging use of guitar filled with personal, emotional expression.  -Songwriters’ Spotlight is produced and… Continue reading


Earning Our Health Every Day

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“We have to earn our health every day. It’s not a given.” – Josef Arnould  In this episode of Hot Elder, Amy sits down with her former boss, Dr. Josef Arnould– author, chiropractor, and strength training adviser. In this conversation the two discuss the value of good health and a good mindset as well as… Continue reading


Real People, Real Estate- Season Finale with Sasha Wilde!

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The Realities of Roofing & More On the Season 1 Finale of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Sasha Wilde, owner of Sexton Roofing & Siding, to talk about taking a leap into business ownership, finding home in Western Massachusetts, and building a company rooted in relationships and community. Sasha shares the honest… Continue reading


An Interview with Disability Activist Chris Palames

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From Reciting Poetry on Operating Tables to the New Documentary White Nine On this episode, Chris Palames, longtime activist on behalf of the disabled community, regales host Drew Hutchinson with stories from his life including the recent documentary White Nine. -Local Bias is hosted and produced by Drew Hutchison   Local Bias with guest Chris… Continue reading


An Update on the Uplift Project in Guyana

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James Sullivan sits down with returning guest Forrest McSweeney to discuss his recent trip to Guyana and give an update on his Uplift Project.  -Pioneer Valley Life is produced and hosted by James Sullivan   Pioneer Valley Life – Episode 38 Forrest McSweeney Part 2 Premiers Thursday at 7:00pm on: Easthampton’s 191 Public cable channel … Continue reading


What Makes the Amherst & Pioneer Valley Market So Unique?

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The Pioneer Valley is Full of Micro Markets In this episode of Real People, Real Estate, Lindsay sits down with Heather Ferrari of William Raveis Real Estate for a conversation about community, connection, and the unexpected paths that lead us home. From growing up around her family’s beloved Amherst restaurant, Nancy Jane’s, to earning her… Continue reading