Cultural Connections

On today's episode of the Cultural Connections podcast, Brian is joined by Marc Laredo, Candidate for Mayor of Newton, MA and current President of the Newton, MA City Council.. Together they discuss why Marc is running for Mayor and what issues are important to him, should he be elected Mayor in November. Learn more about Marc Laredo on his campaign website at:https://www.laredofornewton.com/

On today's episode of the Cultural Connections podcast, Brian is joined by Mir Mahbubur Rahman (Snigdho) of Bangladesh. Snigdho tells the story of the Student Revolution that occurred in Bangladesh last Summer. He also shares his own personal story of losing his twin brother, Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho during the revolution last summer.

On Today's episode of the Cultural Connections podcast, Brian is joined by returning guest, Chris Fussner:

Christopher J. Fussner is an international businessman, philanthropist,and contributor to various non-profit organizations. He possesses deepknowledge of and experience in Asia, having lived and worked in the region for38 years.

Mr. Fussner founded and owns TransTechnology Pte. Ltd. inSingapore in 1988, a major distributor of surface mount technology andsemiconductor capital equipment. 

For the next two weeks on the Cultural Connections podcast we will be focused on learning more about the 5 ballot questions on the Massachusetts Ballot on November 3rd.

This episode features Graham Moore, Lead Educational Outreach Organizer for the Yes on Question 4 ballot measure.

Please note the Cultural Connections podcast is not endorsing either side of any of the 5 ballot questions, instead we are trying to educate the voters from both sides of each questions. The producer of the Cultural Connections podcast has reached out to both sides of each of the 5 ballot questions with invitations to appear on the podcast.

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For the next two weeks on the Cultural Connections podcast we will be focused on learning more about the 5 ballot questions on the Massachusetts Ballot on November 3rd.

This episode features Dr. Anahita Dua, representative for the No on Question 4 ballot measure.

Please note the Cultural Connections podcast is not endorsing either side of any of the 5 ballot questions, instead we are trying to educate the voters from both sides of each questions. The producer of the Cultural Connections podcast has reached out to both sides of each of the 5 ballot questions with invitations to appear on the podcast.

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On today's episode of the Cultural Connections Podcast, Brian is joined by Bill Humphrey. Bill is the current Ward 5 City Councilor in Newton, MA and is also a candidate for the MA House of Representative seat in Middlesex District 12. Bill tells us why he is running for State Representative and why he believes he is most qualified for the position.

On this episode of the Cultural Connections Podcast, Brian is joined by Amy Sangiolo. Together they discuss the race for MA State Representative 12th district. We discuss why Amy is running for this seat and why she believes she is uniquely qualified for the position

On today's episode of the Cultural Connections podcast Brian Is joined by Newton, Massachusetts City Councilor At Large from Ward 2, Tarik Lucas. Together they discussed all things Newton, MA including the recent teachers strike, zoning reform and more.

For the month of December the Cultural Connections podcast will be featuring and highlighting some amazing organizations that are making a difference in our community. To kick off this series, Brian is joined by Jenny Griffin, Executive Director of the Joy of Music Program in Worcester, MA.

On today's podcast Brian is joined by Rabbi Ben Rosen, Assistant Rabbi at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, MA. Together they discuss the recent events in the Middle East and the rise in antisemitism.