93.9 The River

But they might not be what you expect. Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed tells us what we know and what we don't know about Odd Radio Circles.

Monte and The Wine Snobs at State Street urge you to reconsider Chardonnay. And by you, we mean that person who was right in front of the Chablis section when Monte gave you an impassioned plea to reconsider Chardonnay but who did not heed his exhortation.

Congressman Jim McGovern on the Supreme Court nominee's hearings. Plus answering listener questions about the ongoing war in Ukraine and the lack of continuing money for COVID safety.

Which spelling of ax/axe should get the ax/axe? Monte asks Emily Brewster, resident wordster, from Merriam-Webster.

Annette and Dean Cycon from Leverett are at the Ukrainian border with Poland. Hear what they have been experiencing so far. Hear about how they are helping World Central Kitchen to feed the wave of refugees crossing the border. And hear about where the money you are donating is going.

Hampshire College astronomer Dr. Salman Hameed, Mr. Universe, tells us all about the first image from the James Webb Space Telescope. Why it's only just the beginning. And on whether or not this image is...real.

Paul Giamatti single-handedly ruined the Merlot market globally with one line from Sideways. Now that he's filming in Western Mass, the Wine Snobs at State Street are giving him the opportunity to redeem himself.

Annette Cycon and Dean Cycon are both important movers and shakers here in Western Mass. They will both be taking their gifts to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Hear their story about what has motivated them to go. And get money right into the hands of Ukrainian refugees here.

Congressman McGovern on the President of Ukraine's address to Congress and on the money Congress is bringing to Western Mass

An St. Patrick's Day conversation about parallel lines between the Irish and the Indian with Justin Beatty.