5/18/26 (Co-Host Megan Zinn)

The three not so little bears in Bill’s neighborhood.

Dr. David Gottsegen on plastics in our food and water.

Megan Zinn with Katie DeBonville on “Grace Notes: A Musical Memoir.”

Andrew Zimbalist, Smith Prof and sports expert: the World Cup coming to Mass -- an economic boondoggle?

Michael Klare, Five College Prof Emeritus of Peace & World Security Studies: War and Peace (?) -- China, Iran, Cuba & Ukraine.

5/18/26 (Co-Host Megan Zinn)

The three not so little bears in Bill’s neighborhood.

Dr. David Gottsegen on plastics in our food and water.

Megan Zinn with Katie DeBonville on “Grace Notes: A Musical Memoir.”

Andrew Zimbalist, Smith Prof and sports expert: the World Cup coming to Mass -- an economic boondoggle?

Michael Klare, Five College Prof Emeritus of Peace & World Security Studies: War and Peace (?) -- China, Iran, Cuba & Ukraine.

5/18/26 (Co-Host Megan Zinn)

The three not so little bears in Bill’s neighborhood.

Dr. David Gottsegen on plastics in our food and water.

Megan Zinn with Katie DeBonville on “Grace Notes: A Musical Memoir.”

Andrew Zimbalist, Smith Prof and sports expert: the World Cup coming to Mass -- an economic boondoggle?

Michael Klare, Five College Prof Emeritus of Peace & World Security Studies: War and Peace (?) -- China, Iran, Cuba & Ukraine.

5/18/26 (Co-Host Megan Zinn)

The three not so little bears in Bill’s neighborhood.

Dr. David Gottsegen on plastics in our food and water.

Megan Zinn with Katie DeBonville on “Grace Notes: A Musical Memoir.”

Andrew Zimbalist, Smith Prof and sports expert: the World Cup coming to Mass -- an economic boondoggle?

Michael Klare, Five College Prof Emeritus of Peace & World Security Studies: War and Peace (?) -- China, Iran, Cuba & Ukraine.

5/18/26 (Co-Host Megan Zinn)

The three not so little bears in Bill’s neighborhood.

Dr. David Gottsegen on plastics in our food and water.

Megan Zinn with Katie DeBonville on “Grace Notes: A Musical Memoir.”

Andrew Zimbalist, Smith Prof and sports expert: the World Cup coming to Mass -- an economic boondoggle?

Michael Klare, Five College Prof Emeritus of Peace & World Security Studies: War and Peace (?) -- China, Iran, Cuba & Ukraine.

What happens when decades spent behind prison walls helping others tell their stories

inspires a powerful debut novel. In this episode of The Hustler Files, we sat down with longtime prison activist, educator, and author Jean Trounstine to discuss Sounds Like Trouble to Me, a gripping story shaped by the emotional realities of incarceration, abuse, survival, justice, and hope. Jean shares how years of teaching incarcerated women, directing theater pro-grams

behind bars and witnessing lives transformed inside the justice system ultimately led her to write her first novel! This conversation explores the real-life experiences that inspired her characters, the emotional complexities of trauma and redemption, and the powerful stories too often hidden from public view. The discussion also takes a deeper look at women’s

incarceration, abuse behind prison walls, and the courage of those fighting for justice and change. It's a conversation about storytelling, humanity, and the belief that truth whether through fiction or lived experience can challenge what we think we know.

Join us as we hear from the new owners of Paradise City Arts, Elana Churnick Kritz and Mariah Swanson. They are not strangers to the arts and have developed quite a name for themselves in the art world before taking over the helm at PCA. A 30-year legacy is a hard ship to Captain, but they are taking it in stride and as a team. Please attend PCA on May 23-25 at the 3 County Fairgrounds, go to www.paradisecityarts.com for more information, times, food, and music schledue. Tune in for the surprise news, artist line up, and new showstoppers. Thank you for joining us in the excitement and fun of our local arts, business, and non-profit community.

5/15/26 (Co-Host Buz Eisenberg)

MTA Pres Max Page: the banks’ demands on Hampshire College and why it’s closing, the MTA’s position on overrides, and the MTA’s newly-elected officers (Max is term limited).

Amherst Coll Prof Austin Sarat: “ The Supreme Court’s Takedown of American Democracy Is Complete.” And last night Texas executed its 600th person since the death penalty was reinstated—a person profoundly intellectually challenged.

Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: the state budget—the good, the bad & the ugly, the Protect Act and bonding bills for the environment and economic development.

Students from Mohawk Trail Regional interview Bill about radio and journalism.

ArtBeat with Jason Montgomery (in for Donnabelle Casis) & Darrell Clemmer: “Small Scale, Epic World” at 50 Arrow Gallery in Easthampton.

5/15/26 (Co-Host Buz Eisenberg)

MTA Pres Max Page: the banks’ demands on Hampshire College and why it’s closing, the MTA’s position on overrides, and the MTA’s newly-elected officers (Max is term limited).

Amherst Coll Prof Austin Sarat: “ The Supreme Court’s Takedown of American Democracy Is Complete.” And last night Texas executed its 600th person since the death penalty was reinstated—a person profoundly intellectually challenged.

Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: the state budget—the good, the bad & the ugly, the Protect Act and bonding bills for the environment and economic development.

Students from Mohawk Trail Regional interview Bill about radio and journalism.

ArtBeat with Jason Montgomery (in for Donnabelle Casis) & Darrell Clemmer: “Small Scale, Epic World” at 50 Arrow Gallery in Easthampton.

5/15/26 (Co-Host Buz Eisenberg)

MTA Pres Max Page: the banks’ demands on Hampshire College and why it’s closing, the MTA’s position on overrides, and the MTA’s newly-elected officers (Max is term limited).

Amherst Coll Prof Austin Sarat: “ The Supreme Court’s Takedown of American Democracy Is Complete.” And last night Texas executed its 600th person since the death penalty was reinstated—a person profoundly intellectually challenged.

Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: the state budget—the good, the bad & the ugly, the Protect Act and bonding bills for the environment and economic development.

Students from Mohawk Trail Regional interview Bill about radio and journalism.

ArtBeat with Jason Montgomery (in for Donnabelle Casis) & Darrell Clemmer: “Small Scale, Epic World” at 50 Arrow Gallery in Easthampton.