Spectrum
Cape Cod Public Affairs Programming
Episodes
August 18, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews is joined by Tara Vargas Wallace, Founder/CEO of Amplify POC Cape Cod. Tara talks about her organization and its mission to transform Cape Cod's cultural and economic landscape to help businesses owned by people of color, while ensuring that their work reflects the values of belonging and equity for everyone. She also talks about their Summer Festival, happening on August 30th! For more details, visit: https://www.am...
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August 18, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews is joined by Rabbi Yekusiel Alperowitz from Chabad Lubavitch of Cape Cod to talk about the first-ever Cape Cod Jewish Culture Festival, happening Sunday, August 17th from 2-5 p.m. Rabbi Alperowitz will talk about all of the fun things scheduled for the event, and how the day will give us all a chance to share in the warm and rich tapestry of Jewish tradition and contemporary expression. Air Date 8-17-25
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August 11, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews welcomes Marty Brummell, the President/CEO of the Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce, Talita Rocha, a leader in the Brazilian local business community and Josie Santos, representing MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI) to talk about the inaugural VIVA Brazil Cape Cod! It's a vibrant celebration of Brazilian & American cultures coming together in a mix of music, dance, food and entrepreneursh...
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August 11, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews is joined by Capt. Sharon Dounce, the Port Captain and Relief Captain of the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware, to talk about the ship and it's visit to Provincetown from August 8th through August 17th. For more information on the ship and details how you could take a sail on board, visit: https://www.kalmarnyckel.org/
Air Date: 8-10-25
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August 4, 2025 • 29 mins
Kevin Matthews welcomes Sandra Harrison, the Volunteer & Community Relations Manager at Habitat For Humanity Of Cape Cod to talk about their mission as she goes step by step on the whole home process...from finding the land to the application process to the build. She'll also talk about the 2025 Walk, Run, Ride For Homes coming up on September 14th. Find more details at:https://habitatcapecod.org/ Air Date: 8-3-25
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July 28, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews talks with Katie Moore, the Senior Director of Animal Rescue at IFAW to learn more about the origins of IFAW and their Animal Rescue Program here on the Cape, which deals with more marine mammal strandings than anywhere else in the world! Katie will also talk about their upcoming 'Party for a Porpoise' fundraiser and about IFAW's Stranded Marine Animal Hotline...which is (508) 743-9548. To find out more about IFAW, c...
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July 28, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews is joined by Officer Brian Morrison from the Barnstable Police Department, the president of People Of Action, Jason Gordine and board member, Denise Harris to talk about the 9th Annual Barnstable Unity Day, happening on Friday, August 1st from 4-7 p.m. on the Hyannis Village Green on Main St. They'll talk about the history of the event and how it continues to break down the walls that divide us as a society and bring...
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July 14, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews welcomes the Finance and Administrative Coordinator of We Can, Amanda de Oliveira to Spectrum to talk about this non-profit that, for nearly two decades, has transformed the lives of thousands of women on Cape Cod. She'll also share details about the We Can Pathmakers Program, and the safe space it creates to help women believe in themselves and pursue their goals. For more information on the We Can Pathmakers Progra...
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July 14, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews talks with the founder and event coordinator of the Veterans ROCK Music Festival, Seamus Devine about this year's 2nd annual free concert event! Seamus will also talk more about the beneficiary of the event, the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center, and the programs that they have to support our former service members. For more details on the Veterans ROCK Music Festival, visit: https://capeveterans.com/event/vete...
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July 1, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews gets a special inside look at everything that goes on to make the Cape Cod Hydrangea Fesrival one of the region's most beloved traditions, including how it supports local nonprofits, by welcoming Greta Georgieva, Office Manager & Special Projects Coordinator at the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. For more details about the festival visit: https://www.capecodchamber.org/events/cape-cod-hydrangea-fest/
Air Date;6-29-25
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July 1, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews welcomes Sue Gierej and Melani Bangs from the Friends of Dennis Dog Park to talk about their group, to give us an update on their ongoing Rainbow Bridge project being built at the Cheryl Malone Fresh Pond Dog Park and their upcoming fundraiser happening on Thursday, July 10th! Air Date:6-29-25
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June 17, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews is joined by Ben Guist, Development Manager for Bike MS for the Greater New England Chapter of The Multiple Sclerosis Society and Becky Hamil, co-captain of Team Spinal Tap, to talk about this year's ride! Find out more details at: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=2095&utm_source=streetlight&utm_medium=semg&utm_campaign=bikefy25-ccg-comk&utm_content=sem-combinedad-193...
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June 17, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews is joined by the CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Paul Niedzwiecki, to talk about the 17th Quahog Day celebration with Doug the Quahog, happening on Friday, June 20th from 4-6 p.m. at the Blue Water Resort Cape Cod in South Yarmouth. For more details, go to: https://www.capecodchamber.org/events/quahog-day/ Air Date: 6-15-25
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June 2, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews welcomes the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, Cheryl Osimo to Spectrum to talk about her organization and their great works in the forefront of breast cancer prevention. They'll also talk about their upcoming Against The Tide Event. Find out more at https://mbcc.org/
Air Date: 6-1-25
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June 2, 2025 • 15 mins
With Lower Cape Pride Weekend just around the corner (June 13–15), Kevin Matthews talks with Rick and Joan Francolini to talk about how it all began, what keeps them motivated and what this year’s Pride celebration means to them—and to the community they love. Find out more at
https://www.lowercapepride.org/
Air Date:6-1-25
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May 19, 2025 • 30 mins
Kevin Matthews welcomes Michelle DeSilva from Cape Cod Cares 4 The Troops for an extended episode of Spectrum. Kevin & Michelle will talk about the early beginnings of this wonderful organization as well as touch on many of the projects that they are involved with regarding our veterans and their families! Plus, they'll talk about the upcoming 21st Annual Troops in the Spotlight event happening on Sunday, May 25th! Find out more at...
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May 12, 2025 • 16 mins
Kevin Matthews welcomes the Recreation Director for the Town of Sandwich, Tricia MacDonald and the Assistant Recreation Director, Amelia Finerty to talk about all the events coming up in 2025 to commemorate the 350th anniversary of The Hoxie House! Tricia & Amelia will also give us a little history behind house; from it's beginning in the 17th century through today! For more details about the events, visit: https://www.sandwichmass...
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May 12, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews welcomes Jennifer Harrington, an Animal Control Officer for the Town of Harwich, to talk about her free Animal Control Talk Series, which helps to educate and inform people about animal welfare and safety. Her talks make a big difference in teaching people how to understand and interact with all animals. To reserve a seat for one of her talks, just call the Harwich Community Center at (508) 430-7568.Air Date:5-11-25
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May 5, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews welcomes Kind Hearts For Kids volunteer, Anne English to talk about the organization and find out more about their mission to help kids in foster, adoptive and kinship care situations. They will also talk about their upcoming Kind Hearts For Kids: A Cupcake Adventure Family Fun Walk, coming up on Saturday, May 17th! Find out more at: https://www.kindheartsforkids.org/
Air Date: 5-4-25
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May 5, 2025 • 15 mins
Kevin Matthews talks with Executive Director, Christine Menard about the history of The Family Pantry of Cape Cod, starting with its beginnings in 1989. They also talk about their upcoming annual fundraiser, the 2025 Summer Gala! For more details, visit: https://www.thefamilypantry.com/
Air Date: 5-4-25
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