Podcast - The Berkshire Argus

AUDIO: In new book, Berkshires rock critic Seth Rogovoy explores the music of Beatles guitarist George Harrison

"Within You, Without You: Listening to George Harrison" is a deep, passionate dive into the music of the so-called "Quiet Beatle."

By Bill Shein

/ 11 Oct 2024

AUDIO: In new book, Berkshires rock critic Seth Rogovoy explores the music of Beatles guitarist George Harrison

AUDIO: Amid Gaza protests and sharp rhetoric, a conversation about nonviolence

A discussion with journalist Eric Stoner about protest movements, nonviolent strategy and tactics, and the present moment.

By Bill Shein

/ 1 Jul 2024

AUDIO: Amid Gaza protests and sharp rhetoric, a conversation about nonviolence

AUDIO: How to address the Berkshires' economic development challenges

A part-time Berkshires resident also happens to be a leader in urban planning, regional economic development, and place-making.

By Bill Shein

/ 20 Jun 2024

A outdoor photo of Professor Steven Pedigo of the University of Texas at Austin.

AUDIO: A conversation with Ralph Nader

Now ninety years old, Ralph Nader discusses his American Museum of Tort Law, the power of organized citizens to make a difference, and lessons he learned growing up in a small, working-class town a stone’s throw from the Berkshires.

By Bill Shein

/ 14 May 2024

AUDIO: A conversation with Matt Tannenbaum of 'Hello, Bookstore'

After nearly a half-century running The Bookstore in Lenox, Matt Tannenbaum is both a renowned bookseller and a tireless, entertaining raconteur.

By Bill Shein

/ 29 Jan 2024

AUDIO: A conversation with Matt Tannenbaum of 'Hello, Bookstore'

AUDIO: Great Barrington's Affordable Housing Trust takes on the community's largest economic challenge

In this episode of the Berkshire Argus Podcast, Bill Cooke and Ananda Timpane talk about the Trust and its efforts to move the ball forward on housing.

By Bill Shein

/ 28 Dec 2023

A photo of Bill Cooke and Ananda Timpane.

AUDIO: Is it possible to have civil online conversations?

A Berkshire Argus Podcast discussion with Jon Rosen, founder of an online discussion group called "Fair Game." What inspired him to start it in 2016, how it's going, and what he's learned.

By Bill Shein

/ 14 Dec 2023

AUDIO: Is it possible to have civil online conversations?

AUDIO: What's next for the nonprofit Triplex Cinema in Great Barrington?

An interview with Nicki Wilson and Ben Elliott about how a community organized to save a cherished movie house and plan its ambitious future.

By Bill Shein

/ 21 Sep 2023

AUDIO: What's next for the nonprofit Triplex Cinema in Great Barrington?

AUDIO: Bob Jones on plans for a PCB dump in Lee, Massachusetts

The chair of Lee's Select Board wants a more comprehensive Housatonic River cleanup and reconsideration of a planned PCB disposal site in his town.

By Bill Shein

/ 31 Jul 2023

AUDIO: Bob Jones on plans for a PCB dump in Lee, Massachusetts

AUDIO: A housing discussion with Patrick White

The recently re-elected Stockbridge Select Board member on housing ideas, healthy discussion, and maintaining a "well-rounded community."

By Bill Shein

/ 18 Jul 2023

AUDIO: A housing discussion with Patrick White