Radio Worcester’s Talk of the Commonwealth

The Radio Roundtable on Protests and Security

The Radio Roundtable, Matt Wally, Guillermo Creamer, Randy Feldman and Keith Linhares talk about how recent protests have stopped the City Council from carrying out there business, actually bringing meetings to a halt. A vigorous debate on what is allowable in society when it comes to protest, when does it work against the protestors, what are they trying to accomplish and a conversation over whether the public is being heard. The Roundtable also looks at the politics of an open rift on the council and how that may play out in the upcoming election.

Rachel Sage to Play Electric Haze in Worcester

Billboard-charting alt-folk-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachael Sage will perform at Electric Haze on Sunday, June 22nd where she will play songs from her forthcoming full-length studio album, Canopy. Rachael will be accompanied by long-time members of her band The Sequins - drummer Andy Mac (Kindred Souls) and harmonica player Trina Hamlim (Susan Werner). The show is a co-bill with Kristen Ford, Carissa Johnson and Sarah Donner (all playing individual sets). The extravaganza kicks-off at 6:00. She speaks with Hank Stolz, Talk of the Commonwealth, about her upcoming appearance.

How to Bridge the Gap When Buying and Selling a Home with ClearPath Financial Partners

On this edition of The ClearPath Financial Partners podcast, Ryan Kittredge, President and Financial Advisor, discussed strategies for homebuyers who want to purchase a new home before selling their current home.

Independent Film Making in Worcester Gets a Boost - HollyWoot

A short film, shot entirely in Worcester for the Dead of Winter Film Festival, recently won and won big at “The Top Shorts Film Festival.” Solus Writer/Director/Actor Tommy Jay Dwyer, John Keough, and HollyWoot Film Group stopped by the Talk of the Commonwealth. 

Worcester School Superintendent Looks Back at Last Three Years

 As her tenure comes to a close, Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez sat down for a candid conversation reflecting on her three-year leadership of the state’s second-largest school district.  

Red Hot WooSox Back at Polar Park This Week

On this episode of The Worcester Red Sox Show Dr. Charles Steinberg talks about the Roman Anthony being called up to the Boston Red Sox, joining Marcello Mayer. How that call up didn't slow down the WooSox, who have a 9 game winning streak and hot young stars, like "The Password," and Blaze Jordan. Dr. Charles encourages fans to come out for the upcoming homestand. "These are the days. Here they are. The kind that we look forward to all winter long."

The Roundtable Takes on an Article Critical of the WPD

The Radio Roundtable, Guillermo Creamer, Randy Feldman, Tony Economou comment on the controversy over a piece written by Tom Marino at thisweekinworcester.com that says a Worcester Police Union pressured the Police Chief to bring charges against Councilor Etel Haxhiaj. The WPD says the story is false.The Roundtable also looks at the riots in L.A. and what is happening with immigration protests and ICE arrests in Central MA.

A Look At The Protest That Shut Down City Council and More

The Rundown looks at how an Anti-ICE demonstration forced the Worcester City Council to recess their meeting.Tom Marino and Mark Henderson look at a thisweekinworcester.com story, denied by the Worcester Police Department, that claims a police union leader threatened to end support for the Chief if Councilor Etel Haxhiaj wasn't charged over interfering with police during the ICE arrest on Eureka St.

Worcester Mayor on Protest That Shut Down Council Meeting

Tuesday night’s chaotic City Council meeting, which was derailed by vocal protesters chanting “ICE out of Worcester,” continuing public outrage over a recent arrest on Eureka Street and immigration enforcement policies.
“It’s come to a point where we have to get the people’s business done,” said Petty. “We weren’t able to do that again.”
The mayor described escalating tensions, including scared citizens in attendance, damage to City Hall property, and a group that followed councilors out of the building. Petty ultimately recessed the meeting to restore order but said, “Enough’s enough.”

Rucker Foundation 100K Donation to the Worcester Guardian

Dave Nordman of The Worcester Guardian shares the news of a $100,000 donation from the Cliff and Susan Rucker Charitable Foundation. The Guardian is a nonprofit free online news organization serving the Worcester, Massachusetts community.