27Speaks

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by Michael Wright, Dan Stark and Cailin Riley to discuss the latest East End news. This week, Wright details an upcoming referendum vote in Hampton Bays, Stark talks about the latest traffic issues in Southampton Town and Riley recounts her interview with a remarkable man being honored at the Hampton Classic.

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by Michael Wright, Dan Stark and Cailin Riley to discuss the latest East End news. This week, Wright details an upcoming referendum vote in Hampton Bays, Stark talks about the latest traffic issues in Southampton Town and Riley recounts her interview with a remarkable man being honored at the Hampton Classic.

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by Michael Wright, Dan Stark, Jack Motz and guest Peter Boody to discuss the latest East End news. This week, Motz talks about more workforce housing discussions in East Hampton while Boody recounts a stirring discussing at The Bridge Shul.

Legendary filmmaker John Waters found fame in the 1970s and 1980s with a series of campy and totally outrageous films, including “Pink Flamingos,” “Polyester” and “Hairspray,” among others. Known as the “Pope of Trash,” this Baltimore native is a hero in underground cult cinema circles.

Late July brought Waters and his one-man show, “Going to Extremes” to Guild Hall. In advance of that show, Waters, who turned 80 in April, took part in a free-ranging phone conversation with the Express News Group’s Annette Hinkle and Guild Hall’s executive director Andrea Grover, an avid fan of Waters’ work.

Fortunately, it was recorded, and in this episode of “The Follow Up,” you’ll get to hear that interview, because when it comes to John Waters, delivery is everything. Warning: Some of the material may not be ideal for younger listeners.

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by Cailin Riley, Jack Motz, Dan Stark and Annette Hinkle to discuss the latest East End news. This week, Stark talks about an initiative to reduce litter that's gaining steam in the Hamptons, while Hinkle recounts her interview with the legendary Fran Leibowitz.

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by Jack Motz, Michael Wright, Cailin Riley and Michelle Trauring to discuss the latest East End news. This week, Wright talks the ongoing traffic issues in the Hamptons, Riley discusses development conflicts in Sag Harbor and more.

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by Bill Sutton, Drew Budd, Jack Motz and Cailin Riley to discuss the latest East End news. This week, Budd talks about the death of a beloved teacher and coach, Sutton discusses a potential new initiative to protect Westhampton Beach beaches and more.

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by Brendan O'Reilly, Michelle Trauring, Dan Stark and Jack Motz to discuss the latest East End news. This week, O'Reilly discusses a Sag Harbor boating accident, while Trauring talks about the upcoming Ellen Hermanson Foundation gala.

The Follow-Up: Local stories, deeper context

A Bi-Lingual Partnership: WHBPAC and OLA discuss expanding access to the arts on the East End — and what’s next for the WHBPAC

Recently, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center and OLA (Organización Latino Americana) of Eastern Long Island teamed up to present a night of comedy. The twist is that the comedian, Colombian-born Pedro Gonzalez, presented back-to-back shows — the first in English, the second in Spanish.

It’s just the latest example of how the two non-profits have worked together in recent years to provide entertainment that appeals to all East End audiences — including Spanish speakers.

In this episode of “The Follow Up,” Julienne Penza-Boone and Minerva Perez, executive directors of WHBPAC and OLA, respectively, talk about their partnership and how it has been received within the community. Penza-Boone also reveals some details about the PAC’s upcoming expansion, including news of a couple impressive grants that will help make the project a reality.

In this episode of the Express News Group's 27Speaks: Behind the Headlines podcast, host Joe Shaw is joined by Dan Stark, Jack Motz, Hope Hamilton and Michelle Trauring to discuss the week's latest East End news. This week, Stark discusses friction amongst the Southampton Village Board, Hamilton details important new tick disease information and more.