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The Rundown with Carrie Saldo

Dig into the week’s most important stories and know what’s up in western Mass. Join Carrie Saldo for The Rundown — where reporters from newsrooms across the region recap the biggest headlines and share their takes on the news and events that shaped the week in the 413.What do you think was the most important news event of the week? Share your thoughts at 413-225-4922 or via email at therundown@nepm.org.

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29:26

ICE arrests, environmental challenges, cuts to arts

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/05/09

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists react to ICE agents making arrests in downtown Great Barrington. We unpack what we know so far.Federal funding cuts under the Trump administration are impacting the arts and culture scene in the Berkshires. We explore how the local economy could be affected as the summer season approaches.Plus, in the wake of Connecticut River floods of 2023, we discuss how cities and towns along its banks are preparing for future environmental

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29:17

Trump impacts, Holyoke schools, Latino economic...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/05/02

Today on The Rundown, panelists reflect the first 100 days of the Trump administration, and how its policies have had local impact in the 413 thus far.And, we unpack a new report that looks at the contributions of Latino population to the state’s economy over the last ten years, despite ongoing gaps between Latino residents and other Massachusetts populations.Plus, concerns emerge as the Holyoke School District prepares to revert from state to local control. Today’s panel includes reporter

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29:15

Threatened VA services, life without parole sentencing

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/04/25

Today on The Rundown, panelists examine the legacy of Pope Francis, how the residents of western Mass. view his papacy and his impact on the church here in the 413.And, local veterans express concern to policymakers about cuts to services as many municipalities wrestle with their budgets for the next fiscal year in the wake of major slashes to federal funding. Plus, advocates push the state to consider eliminating life without parole sentences.In for Carrie Saldo, NEPM reporter Adam Frenier

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29:05

Federal cuts, rising tariffs

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/04/18

This week, some local organizations and towns have received news that federal funding grants have been cut. The email from the Trump administration goes something like this: “Your award was terminated.”Western Massachusetts libraries, museums and historical societies are getting word out that tens of thousands of expected dollars in funding won’t be available for certain arts events or digital archiving, at least for now. We also catch up on how towns and cities are coping with rescinded

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29:07

Federal cuts to education, school leadership turnover

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/04/04

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss proposed federal funding cuts that could hit schools in Springfield and other western Massachusetts districts hard. What options, if any, does the city have?In other education news, we analyze why leadership turnover has reached critical mass at some Berkshire County school districts.Plus, the latest roadbump in the ongoing saga of a long-proposed economic development project in the town of Adams. Today’s panel includes Kevin Moran,

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30:00

PILOTs, housing solutions

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/03/28

In Holyoke, Mayor Joshua A. Garcia seeks to garner $1.8 million through Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs), a voluntary program for tax-exempt organizations to contribute payments to the city. Will it stick?Plus, two different approaches for creating more places to live in the 413, accessory dwellings and affordable housing. We rundown the latest on both. Today’s panel includes Claire O’Callahan, affordable housing reporter at the Berkshire Eagle; Evan Garber, vice president of A.L. Cignoli

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29:13

Gov. Healey’s $8.4B funding package, public school...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/03/21

This week, Gov. Maura Healey was in the 413 announcing $8.4 billion in new transportation and infrastructure funding. She says this package won’t raise taxes, but how’s that possible? What’s the money for? We’ll dig in and find out.Despite uncertainty on federal funding, Healey says the commuter rail from western Massachusetts to Boston is on track for continued development. And, we discuss how school districts in Springfield, Pittsfield, Northampton, Belchertown and more are working to

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29:17

Energy bill relief, judge shortages, political analysis

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/03/14

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss Gov. Maura Healey’s plans to provide relief for Massachusetts residents with high energy bills. The Democratic National Committee has elected a new executive director with ties to western Massachusetts, Roger Lau. We offer our analysis on this news as the Springfield Republican editorial board says that Democrats should not “play dead” in the face of President Donald Trump’s agenda. And, how has a judge shortage hampered legal

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29:25

President Trump’s address to Congress, bullying...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/03/07

Today on The Rundown, panelists react to President Donald Trump's address to Congress about the savings the Trump administration says it has identified through its efforts and how federal funding cuts are impacting western Massachusetts.And, we discuss state demands for the Southwick School District to amend its bullying policy following a civil rights violation.Plus, it’s time for another round of Rundown Pundown as we discuss the latest cannabis news in the 413.This week’s panel includes

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29:20

Primary care shortage, teacher burnout

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/02/28

It has been increasingly difficult to find a primary care physician in Massachusetts, but why is the issue worse in the 413 than the rest of the state?And, while area manufacturers look to local vocational and technical schools for recruiting new talent, many school districts struggle with teacher burnout and attracting new educators.Plus, panelists break down the battle between employers and employees over remote working.This week’s panel includes Springfield Republican reporters Jim

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29:27

Icy weather, President’s Day protests

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/02/21

Skates seemed like the most efficient means of travel after much of western Mass. received icy weather this week. Why is it so hard to clean-up after winter storms this season?After a large donation to construct a new art center for the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, State Rep. John Barrett says it is time to look a gift horse in the mouth, but not everyone agrees. We discuss who this donor is and her connection (or lack thereof) to the 413. What did some protestors have to say

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49:26

Local Black history, fluoride in water

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/02/14

Why does the hymn, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” spark debate? We discuss what its author, James Weldon Johnson of Great Barrington, really intended.Towns in Berkshire County never added fluoride to drinking water. Is this a good thing or a missed opportunity?Plus, we reflect on the life of Bishop Bryant Robinson who demonstrated calm in the face of adversity.This week’s panel includes Jim Kinney, reporter at the Springfield Republican; political consultant Ryan McCollum; and Berkshire Eagle

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29:21

Catholic dioceses abuse, Baystate Health cutbacks,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/02/07

A Massachusetts attorney general report into alleged child sexual abuse at some Catholic dioceses has been kept private for years. New reporting delves into what survivors know and what they’re eager to find out.And Baystate Health eliminates 98 corporate jobs as budget cutbacks continue, but how might that move impact healthcare in the region? Plus, as part of the future west-east commuter rail, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has named a stop in Palmer, and we discuss

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29:26

Trump impacts, mobile home affordability, municipal...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/01/31

President Donald Trump has been in the oval office for over a week, and his directives on immigration, environment, and federal spending have prompted questions for many. Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists unpack what some of these orders could mean for residents in western Massachusetts.The cost of living in mobile home parks is rising, how are residents trying to combat this issue?And, prospects for a new courthouse in Springfield are facing some opposition. Plus, we

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29:19

Local perspective on Trump’s executive orders

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/01/24

In for Carrie Saldo, NEPM reporter Jill Kaufman and panelists breakdown a few of President Donald Trump’s many executive orders signed this week, and how those signatures could impact western Massachusetts.Trump’s executive order attempting to redefine birthright citizenship drew immediate lawsuits from the ACLU of Massachusetts and Attorney General Andrea Campbell. And, the president’s call for more fossil fuels puts the federal government at odds with Massachusetts and its push for

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29:21

EV charging stations, farm financial crises, women’s...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/01/17

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists react to Gov. Maura Healey’s State of the Commonwealth.Where are all the electric vehicle charging stations? Despite a rise in electric vehicles we discuss why there aren’t more EV chargers in the Berkshires.And, after the Massachusetts Healthy Incentive Program suffered funding cuts, some western Massachusetts farms say decreased support for low-income people to buy fresh produce is creating a financial crisis. Plus, we discuss gender

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29:07

Sheriff Cocchi’s OUI arrest footage, environmental...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2025/01/10

Today on The Rundown, panelists unpack stories of the new year. Newly-released body camera footage sheds new light on Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s OUI arrest. Meanwhile, Franklin County’s Sheriff Christopher Donelan announces his retirement after 14 years of service.And, we discuss the latest environmental news in western Massachusetts with a proposed city-wide ban of fossil fuels in construction projects moves forward in Northampton and a $20M deal to preserve 2,400 acres across

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29:23

News from the 413 retrospective, part 2

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/12/20

Today on The Rundown, NEPM’s Adam Frenier is in for Carrie Saldo for part-two of News from the 413 Retrospective, where panelists review some of the biggest news stories of 2024 and discuss how those stories might develop into 2025. The cleanup of PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, a highly toxic manmade chemical, is ongoing in the Berkshires. How have these efforts progressed, and is it enough?After a federal rule change requiring Native American tribal consent before displaying

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31:35

News from the 413 retrospective, part 1

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/12/13

What were the biggest news stories of 2024 in western Mass.? The Rundown is recapping some of the most impactful events of the year — and discuss and debate where those issues might end up in 2025.In part one of two, panelists take on the big news in local education. After nearly a decade in state receivership, Holyoke Public Schools transitioned back to local control. In Springfield Public Schools, the search for a new superintendent was complicated by the abrupt early retirement of Daniel

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29:02

Wildfires, climate education, deed fraud investigation

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/12/06

Drought conditions are responsible for wildfires across western Massachusetts. We investigate why these fires have been burning bigger and for longer than typical.We discuss how the town of Windsor hopes to teach climate resiliency by turning a long-closed landfill into an educational forest.And, why are local cases of alleged deed fraud being traced back to a Florida prison? We dig in and find out.Plus, we remember some local music legends who have recently passed away, Leah Kunkel and

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