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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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29:21

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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29:00

TPS removal concerns, Northern Tier rail project,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/11/22

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss concerns among western Massachusetts immigrant advocacy groups about the possible end of a key federal program, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), under Donald Trump’s presidency.We dig into the latest on the push for a passenger rail across northern Massachusetts, the Northern Tier project. Will this momentum catch wind after finding success from the West-East Rail movement?And, the head football coach fired by UMass Amherst this

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29:06

Healthcare job cuts, digital equity, methadone access

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/11/15

A local healthcare provider, Baystate Health, cuts over 130 leadership jobs. We break down what it means for the workforce and healthcare in our area.Today, computer access is extremely important to stay connected, expand job opportunities, and so much more. The city of Springfield looks to ensure digital equity for all of its residents, and we discuss the next steps toward that goal.And, with Republicans securing majorities in the U.S. Congress, we dig into why it’s relevant to western

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29:06

Election result analysis

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/11/08

We dive into the aftermath of the 2024 election and take a look at what voters, both nationally and locally, had to say with the ballots they cast. Nationally, voters went big on President-elect Donald Trump. While Bay State voters were true to their blue roots with big support for Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump made gains. And, all three U.S. congressional incumbents, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Richard Neal, and Rep. James McGovern, kept their seats.And, in the five ballot questions

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29:05

State and congressional candidate breakdown

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/11/01

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists wade into the state and congressional races on the ballot next week. Three incumbent congressional seat holders have challengers. We rundown what’s known about Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s race against Republican John Deaton, Rep. Jim McGovern’s race against Independent Cornelius Shea, and Rep. Richard Neal’s race against Independent Nadia Milleron.And, turning to Beacon Hill, there are three Massachusetts House seats and one senate seat. Visit

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29:03

Ballot questions break down

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/10/25

Today on The Rundown, we host a ballot question extravaganza. Massachusetts voters will decide on different proposals this time round the ballot box. We help you dissect the ballot bids including auditing state legislature; removing MCAS testing, or Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, as a graduation requirement; unionization for rideshare workers; legalization of some psychedelics; and increasing the minimum wage for tipped workers. This week’s panel includes NEPM reporters Adam

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29:00

Congressional debate, first responder hiring, tech in...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/10/18

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists unpack yesterday’s congressional debate between incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton.For decades, a federal consent decree has governed hiring practices in many Massachusetts police and fire departments. With those court-ordered hiring rules set to expire, panelists unpack concerns of 'backsliding' on diversity in the ranks. And, from so-called “Elephant Snot” to GPS darts, new gadgets are being

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29:29

Environmental management concerns, tent encampment...

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2024/10/11

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss protests against proposed logging plans as forest management concerns arise for Notch Reservoir, Mount Washington and October Mountain in the Berkshires.In Franklin County, pushback on proposed plans to use the Connecticut River for hydropower for another 50 years following a state-hosted informational event on hydropower relicensing left residents with questions. And, we touch on protests in Hampshire County after a tent encampment

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29:00

Gov. Healey’s gun law, Sheriff Cocchi’s O.U.I, golden...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/10/04

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists react to Governor Maura Healey’s executive power to implement a new gun law in Massachusetts. This action swiftly bypasses opponent suspension efforts against tighter gun restriction.More details about Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s recent drunk driving arrest, and the questions that remain. We digest the disciplinary actions taken following the incident and other consequences he may face.And the mystery is solved! Project Skydrop’s

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28:58

Sheriff drunk driving arrest, dipping MCAS scores,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/09/27

As Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi returns to work after his arrest for driving while intoxicated, panelists discuss what’s to come as this news develops.A recently declassified memo clears Ethel Rosenberg for being a Soviet spy, and her family here in western Massachusetts wants the government to exonerate her. What is behind dipping scores Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS)? We dig in and find out.Plus, The Big E sees record-breaking attendance causing safety

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29:22

Streamlining elections, Springfield cybersecurity...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/09/20

Town clerks are in the midst of election 2024. Some are trying to streamline the work of counting ballots, so what might that mean in one small town?Get inside a new cybersecurity center in Springfield that is meant to monitor threats and train students for jobs in cybersecurity.What does the state climate chief do, and what brought her to western Mass. this week? Plus an update on the cleanup of the Housatonic River.This week’s panel includes NEPM reporter Nancy Eve Cohen, reporter and

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28:54

Affordable housing, psychedelics, debate highlights

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/09/13

After taking a few days to simmer, panelists reflect on this week’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Shortages in affordable housing are impacting western Massachusetts residents from Springfield to the Berkshires. What is possible under the state’s new Affordable Homes Act, and what obstacles remain? We dig in and find out. And, with psychedelics on the ballot and a shakeup at the top of the Cannabis Control Commission, we discuss

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29:05

Massachusetts primary election results,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/09/06

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo is back from summer vacation, and ready to dig into the headlines of the week.Turnout was low for Monday’s state primary elections. What impact did that have on some of the local races throughout western Mass.? And looking statewide: The race for Massachusetts U.S. Senate is now decided. Republican John Deaton will be challenging incumbent Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Plus, after arrests and a tense end to last semester, UMass Amherst students return with

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29:04

VP Harris in Pittsfield, Superior Court nominees,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/07/26

After a tumultuous few weeks in American politics, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to take the Democratic presidential nominee. Western Massachusetts Democrats will get a chance to join the excitement as Pittsfield prepares to host a fundraiser for the Harris campaign. As retiring Massachusetts judges continue to mount court vacancies, Gov. Maura Healey has collected a handful of nominees to ease the workload in Superior Court. Included in this list is the chief of the U.S

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29:28

RNC, mobile methadone clinic, nursing home...

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2024/07/19

This week, following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, thousands of delegates from all over the United States and Territories traveled to Milwuake to attend the 2024 Republican National Convention. We discuss the latest on the presidential race and hear from two Massachusetts delegates, Elizabeth Hinds-Ferrick and Michael Valanzola, about their support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. In effort to combat the opioid crisis in the region, Behavioral

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29:16

Biden candidacy support, cannabis industry, smalltown...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/07/12

Despite calls for him to drop out of the presidential race, President Joe Biden is finding support from some Massachusetts democrats. Among that group is Democratic Delegate and Eastampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle; she weighs on her decision. What’s up with legal weed? Local state Rep. Aaron Saunders says “it’s a trainwreck.” We discuss how the Cannabis Control Commission is impacting the region’s cannabis industry. And, with closing businesses and empty storefronts, what is driving

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