Radio Worcester’s Talk of the Commonwealth
The best interviews from the Talk of the Commonwealth morning show as heard on AM 830 WCRN and the Radio Worcester Network. radioworcester.com.
Episodes
In a wide-ranging interview, Worcester Mayor Joe Petty discusses the proposed changes to the petition process, housing priorities, and the city's future cultural programming—including hopes for the return of the Latin American Festival.
The popular kids character "Bluey" will make an appearance Sunday during the WooSox game at Polar Park. Dr. Charles Steinberg also tells us that the WooSox want to do what they can to make a hotel or office building a reality next to the park.
State Senator Michael Moore runs down the money flowing back to Central MA from the state budget.
Following up the tremendous success of The Van Gough Immersive Experience in Worcester, Craig Morrison of Exhibition Hub, announced the company will be bringing The Monet Immersive Experience to Worcester in September. Morrison appeared on The Podcast of Discover Central MA along with Don Porcaro of The Worcester Bravehearts talking about the upcoming All-Star game.
Dr. Charles also said the team is actively working with developers to drive the progress of the projects around Polar Park, with the goal of creating a thriving community around the stadium. That includes working on having a hotel or other building being built in left field. Plus, alert the kids "Bluey" will be at the park on Sunday.
The Political Roundtable on the Talk of the Commonwealth features Robert Amorello and Randy Feldman looking at the top political stories from the right and the left. This week Birthright Citizenship, the Big Beautiful Bill and Biden's Doctor takes the fifth.
Lisa Swanson is the new President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central New England. She is no stranger to Central New England Businesses, having been with the Hanover Theatre since its start almost 18 years ago. Swanson discusses the BBB's mission, its accreditation standards for businesses and charities, and her plans to reinvigorate the organization's President's Club and more.
The Radio Roundtable, Matt Wally, Guillermo Creamer, and Randy Feldman look at a plan put forward by Worcester Mayor Joe Petty and Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson on a tax incentive for local landlords to keep their rents below market rate. Wally applauds the idea but Creamer and Feldman are more skeptical on how much good it will due. Feldman questions the timing and wonders if it is just a feel-good election press release without an...
Worcester’s Director of Communications and Marketing, Matt Moore, discusses his role, how the city handles media and social media response, and the balancing act between speed and accuracy—especially in high-pressure situations like recent ICE activity on Eureka Street.
The Rundown with Mark Henderson, the016.com and Tom Marino, thisweekinworcester.com. A weekly look on the Talk of the Commonwealth on the top stories of the week. This week's conversation looks at the delayed opening of Crompton Park pool, a local restaurant owner's response to a negative online review, and a proposed ban on law enforcement wearing masks.
Worcester Mayor Joe Petty talks about what federal grants being withheld could mean for Worcester schools. Why the city's pool was closed on the hottest day of the year and can we do something about all the dog poop.
Lisa Swanson is the new President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central New England. She is no stranger to Central New England Businesses, having been with the Hanover Theatre since its start almost 18 years ago. Swanson discusses the BBB's mission, its accreditation standards for businesses and charities, and her plans to reinvigorate the organization's President's Club and host an open house event to engage the communi...
Luis Pedraja - President - Quinsigamond Community College speaks with the Talk of the Commonwealth about the importance of education in upholding the ideals of democracy. Dr. Pedraja says "Education enables us to participate in democracy and in that way be a continuation of that promise that was made a long time ago on the 4th of July in 1776."
Insight on the first American Pope from Ambassador Francis Rooney . Rooney is a former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, appointed by President George W. Bush. He is also the author of a book titled "The Global Vatican" about diplomacy and the U.S.-Holy See relationship. Rooney has a personal relationship with the new Pope, having known him when he was Father Bob and served on the board of an Augustinian school in Tulsa.
Jonathan Godbout , a 20-year-old ninja warrior from Sterling, talks to Hank about his upcoming TV appearance, his love for the sport and how he trains. He has been a fan of American Ninja Warrior since he was a young kid , he even built his own obstacle courses in his living room, and started training at a local ninja gym when he was 12 years old. His next appearance on the show is Monday July 21st.
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Tim Murray continues to be critical of the state's Board of Education to implement a lottery system for admission to vocational and technical school programs, arguing that it will reduce the number of graduates.
Mayor Petty and Councilor Mero-Carlson Propose Local Property Tax Incentive to Preserve Affordable Housing in Worcester. On his weekly visit to the Talk of the Commonwealth, Petty outlines the plan.
Every Wednesday Tom Marino, thisweekinworcester.com and Mark Henderson, the016.com, join Hank and "Big" Ben to run down the top stories of the week and add their comments. This week they look at the news from WPI that based on market conditions the Hampton Inn, purchased by WPI to convert to student housing will remain a hotel and on the city tax rolls for the foreseeable future. A story from the Worcester Guardian looks at safety ...
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