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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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29:08

New Springfield superintendent, cannabis lawsuit,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/05/31

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists weigh in on a legal challenge to the Controlled Substances Act rolled out by legal cannabis purveyors in western Massachusetts. Will this light a spark that changes the weed industry? After months of divisions and delays among the committee members, the Springfield School District has elected a new superintendent, Sonia Dinnall. Have tensions in the district subsided now that a new leader has been chosen? We analyze how the rocky selection

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29:07

UMass faculty votes no confidence in chancellor,...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/05/24

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss the University of Massachusetts Amherst faculty vote of no confidence in Chancellor Javier Reyes. Earlier this month, Reyes sent police to dismantle an on-campus pro-Palestine encampment resulting in more than 130 arrests. What does this mean for the chancellor?And, heading into the high season for home sales, western Massachusetts continues to see a rise in single-family home prices. We’ll break down the numbers and what that means

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24:09

Public transportation funding, UMass chancellor...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/05/17

Today on The Rundown, Carrie Saldo and panelists discuss a new study that calls for an increase in state funding for public transportation in Massachusetts, pointing to a need to expand accessible transportation services into rural areas. What could this mean for the western part of the state? We’ll dig in and find out.As pro-Palestinian protestors at University of Massachusetts Amherst were arraigned this week, a contentious Faculty Senate meeting was held with the newly-installed

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23:33

UMass arrests, racist bullying, hospital safety reports

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/05/10

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss two different administrative responses to Palestinian solidarity demonstrations at UMass Amherst and Williams College. We dig into the aftermath of a police crackdown that led to reports of brutality and more than 130 arrests of community members, UMass students and faculty members.And, we return to the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional school district where instances of racist bullying have made a lasting impact. What have the

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23:48

Campus protests, UMass racial discrimination, school...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/05/03

Today on the Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss pro-Palestine campus demonstrations at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Consistent with a nationwide student movement, protesters demand UMass to cut financial ties with Israel.These demonstrations come as the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights investigates alleged discrimination against Palestinian and Arab students at UMass. These cases join more than 130 open investigations of ancestral-based discrimination

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23:50

Border toll controversy, west-east rail, climate impacts

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/04/26

NEPM reporter and guest host Adam Frenier and panelists discuss comments by Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt on potential plans for state border tolls. This idea received backlash from governors of bordering states and was quickly shut down by Gov. Maura Healey; we dig into the potential impacts of border tolls on local communities. Western Massachusetts representatives continue to push for a west-east rail, touting it as a huge economic opportunity for the

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23:14

Quabbin Reservoir, school budget woes, canceled rail...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/04/19

One of the largest unfiltered water supplies in the United States is located right here in the 413. The Quabbin Reservoir provides 3.1 million people in central and eastern Massachusetts with drinking water, but could more western Massachusetts communities gain access to that resource? The Pittsfield schools superintendent double checked some state numbers and unlocked $2.4 million in additional state aid for the district facing $3.6 million in budget cuts. We talk about this as many more

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44:17

Amherst schools lawsuit, psychedelic futures, and new...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/04/12

Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss alleged civil rights violations at Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools, which have garnered attention from conservative and progressive media. We dig into the defamation and discrimination lawsuit that sparked this hotbed issue.Magic mushrooms might be on the ballotwhen you cast your vote this November. What are the policy details and the potential impacts of legalizing psychedelics? History was made this week as the fourth-largest city in New England

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42:51

New North Adams hospital, PFAS lawsuits, and eclipse...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/04/05

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss the impact of a new hospital in North Adams. Ten years after the closure of the only regional hospital in northern Berkshire County, the North Adams Regional Hospital has admitted its first patient.And manufacturers of PFAS, an abbreviation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are under legal fire from the city of Westfield, the Massachusetts attorney general, and more. We'll dig into the details behind the lawsuits

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44:16

Criminal neglect at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, Holyoke...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/03/29

On The Rundown, our panel confronts a continuance without a finding. Key figures facing criminal neglect charges in the Holyoke Soldiers' Home COVID outbreak of 2020 had their latest day in court and we discuss how these cases were resolved.The state’s new commissioner of elementary and secondary education promises to return local control of Holyoke’s school district. What does this mean for the Paper City? And, the Biden administration is refusing a disaster declaration request to

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44:15

Aftermath of racist bullying, clean energy, and a...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/03/22

This week’s panel discusses alleged racist incidents at Southwick Regional School and Pittsfield High School as these western Massachusetts communities grapple with the consequences of student bullying and harassment.A state commission is exploring how the commonwealth can best develop clean energy infrastructure for the future. What part does western Massachusetts have to play in this? Plus, what happens if a fast track fix for a decrepit dam in the Berkshires isn’t fast enough? This

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44:15

Gunfire at Springfield school, Mass. marijuana...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/03/20

Earlier this week, a gun was fired at Springfield Sci-Tech High School. As the investigation continues, The Rundown's panel discusses what we know about the incident and what it means for school safety in its wake. Gov. Maura Healey visited western Massachusetts this week to promote an economic development bill. She has also announced an executive action to pardon people convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession. What will be the impact here in the 413? Plus, state Rep. William

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44:16

Super Tuesday, MASS MoCA strike and a $20M...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/03/08

In the wake of Super Tuesday, we’ll take a look at what’s on the mind of voters in the 413. Host Carrie Saldo and this week’s panelists discuss the various voter perspectives, the “No Preference Campaign,” and what the turnouts could mean for the next presidential election. Union members at a major arts and culture destination in North Adams, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, are on an “indefinite strike” as they seek higher wages. We dive into the details of the union’s

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44:26

Super Tuesday, vacant Catholic properties and to-go...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/03/01

The biggest day of presidential primaries is ahead of us, and we’ll discuss early voter turnout in western Massachusetts. Will Super Tuesday turn out to be a sleepy Tuesday? Host Carrie Saldo talks with panelists about the area’s lack of enthusiasm and what to expect for this critical day in the 2024 presidential election. Some vacant properties owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield are making news in several western Massachusetts communities — we’ll take a look at why that

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44:41

Racist bullying, controversial SJC nomination and...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/02/24

This week on The Rundown, guest host Jill Kaufman and a panel of journalists talk about allegations of racist bullying at Southwick Regional School, where a student’s mom describes an incident as "online slave bidding." Also, the Massachusetts Governor's Council held confirmation hearings this week for Judge Gabrielle Wolohojian, who was nominated to the state's highest court by Gov. Maura Healey. This is raising ethical questions, as the two were once a romantic couple. Our panel

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44:19

Standout Stories for 2024

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/02/16

Today on The Rundown, it’s prognosticating and postulating as host Carrie Saldo gathers a group of journalists to discuss what they think the standout stories of 2024 will be! She’ll talk about the tax rates in western mass, east/west rail, and much, much more with this week’s panel: Payton North, the Executive Editor of Reminder Publishing, NEPM’s very own reporter Adam Frenier, and Larry Parnass, the Executive Editor of The Republican Newspaper.Plus, we’ll hear some of the latest

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44:35

West-east rail, control of Holyoke schools and...

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/02/10

In this episode of The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, is west-east rail picking up steam? Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has tapped a director for the long-awaited railroad line. In the bid to regain local control of Holyoke schools, officials are frustrated by state education leaders who say it's not time for a hand off just yet. And, why city and town clerks are struggling to keep up with the demand for mail-in ballots. Panelists include Steve Fox, senior lecturer at UMass Amherst, NEPM

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44:27

The Rundown: February 2, 2024

The Rundown with Carrie Saldo ·

2024/02/02

In this Friday’s edition of The Rundown, a police search for a book in a middle school classroom sparks questions and concerns about censorship and government overreach, western Mass. museums pull objects from display after new federal rules require tribal consent. And we’ll explore the reason why advocates are bugging the state to be better about pesticide use. That and more with our panel. Plus, host Carrie Saldo sits down with Charmaine Nelson to find out more about the Slavery North

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