93.9 The River

Monte reveals all with Katherine Greenwood Swanson from Swansons' Fabrics, who are making Monte look magical.

How is hunger and homelessness an ongoing battle with veterans? Monte talks with Bruce Buckley the CEO and Jason Stump the Executive Chef from Soldier On.

Congressman McGovernon his thoughts as the outgoing Chair of The Rules Committee and as he, once again, walks 43 miles to help fight hunger.

Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster on another commonly mispronounced word and a brief history of its etymology.

Monte talks with Andrea Freeman from the Public Health Institute of Western Mass about how they work with the Food Bank to change policies to end hunger. At the same time, they are coming up with creative ways to make sure people have enough to eat today.

Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed on how the Apollo 8 Earthrise picture shaped our perception of our planet and how it may hold hope for our planet's future.

Monte talks with Clinical Nutritionist Navigator at Holyoke Medical Marissa Chiapperino, about how the Food Bank of Western Mass does more than just give out food. They give out information.

Monte and the Wine Snobs from State Street taste some Rhone wines that might just be perfect for your Thanksgiving table. And don't forget to go to State Street and Cooper's for a Monte's Mixed Bag to support the Food Bank!

Do you need a rifleman or Jesus? The dictionary doesn't even care.

Dr. Steve Waksman on the first chapter of his new incredible book Live Music in America. Hear him talk with Monte about mid-19th century singer Jenny Lind, and why she is important to Northampton. And hear him speak about her and his book in Northampton November 11th.