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The Rundown with Carrie Saldo

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Dig into the week’s most important stories and know what’s up in western Mass. Join Carrie Saldo for The Rundown — where reporters from newsrooms across the region recap the biggest headlines and share their takes on the news and events that shaped the week in the 413.What do you think was the most important news event of the week? Share your thoughts at 413-225-4922 or via email at therundown@nepm.org.

Dig into the week’s most important stories and know what’s up in western Mass. Join Carrie Saldo for The Rundown — where reporters from newsrooms across the region recap the biggest headlines and share their takes on the news and events that shaped the week in the 413.What do you think was the most important news event of the week? Share your thoughts at 413-225-4922 or via email at therundown@nepm.org.

14hr 57min
Thumbnail for "UMass faculty votes no confidence in chancellor, spring housing market, Ludlow Mills".
Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists debate and discuss the UMass faculty vote of no confidence in Chancellor Javier Reyes, the evolving local housing market, and EPA assistance at the Ludlow Mills redevelopment project.
May 24, 202429min 7sec
Thumbnail for "VP Harris in Pittsfield, Superior Court nominees, property tax burdens".
Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign stop in Pittsfield, the nomination of local federal prosecutor Deepika Shukla to the Superior Court, the burden of past-due property taxes on Massachusetts homeowners, the Summer Olympics and more.
July 26, 202429min 4sec
Thumbnail for "RNC, mobile methadone clinic, nursing home maltreatment, Victor Theater restoration".
Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss the Republican National Convention, a new mobile methadone clinic in the region, grim allegations of patient maltreatment in western Massachusetts, and the latest on the MIFA Victory Theater restoration project.
July 19, 202429min 28sec
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Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss Mass. democrats’ support for President Joe Biden’s candidacy, the local struggle under the Cannabis Control Commission, the state of smalltown commerce, the rise of AI development, and much more.
July 12, 202429min 16sec
Thumbnail for "Regional broadband internet, flood mitigation, accessible outdoor spaces".
Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss the growing need for local flood mitigation, the future of reliable regional broadband internet access, and how western Massachusetts can increase access to the outdoors.
July 5, 202429min 8sec
Thumbnail for "Doctor shortage, free bus fares, journalism industry support".
Panelists discuss the shortage of primary care doctors in the region, the possibility of state support for the journalism industry, the future of accessible public transportation, and the latest in changes in Holyoke Public Schools.
June 28, 202429min 6sec
Thumbnail for "Racial segregation in schools, school choice impacts, “Gender Queer” controversy".
Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss racial segregation in Springfield and Holyoke schools, funding challenges faced by Pittsfield Schools as students choose other districts, the latest in the “Gender Queer” book controversy, and much more.
June 21, 202429min 36sec
Thumbnail for "Opioid remediation funds, divestment debates, superintendent shuffles".
On The Rundown, panelists discuss use of the state’s opioid remediation funds, the ongoing divestment debate at UMass Amherst and Williams College, Hampshire Regional Schools new superintendent’s controversial history, and much more.
June 14, 202429min 16sec
Thumbnail for "Springfield Schools tensions, ex-crypto mogul, public opinion polls".
This week on The Rundown, panelists discuss ongoing tensions in the Springfield School District as disparaging remarks made by outgoing superintendent circulate on social media, how an ex-cryptocurrency executive and convicted felon has impacted real estate in Lenox, the latest results in UMass Amherst public opinion polling, and much more.
June 7, 202429min 9sec
Thumbnail for "New Springfield superintendent, cannabis lawsuit, LGBTQIA+ legal climate".
This week on the Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss the lawsuit to challenge the Controlled Substance Act by western Massachusetts cannabis couriers, the newly elected Springfield School District Superintendent, and LGBTQ+ social and legal climates.
May 31, 202429min 8sec
Thumbnail for "Public transportation funding, UMass chancellor criticism, environmental regulation".
May 17, 202424min 9sec
Thumbnail for "UMass arrests, racist bullying, hospital safety reports".
Today on The Rundown, panelists cover administrative responses to pro-Palestine encampments at UMass Amherst and Williams College, a recent civil rights complaint against Southwick Regional school districts leaders, varying safety ratings in local hospitals, and more.
May 10, 202423min 33sec
Thumbnail for "Campus protests, UMass racial discrimination, school superintendent search".
Today on the Rundown, panelists dig into pro-Palestine protests on local college campuses, alleged discrimination against Palestinian and Arab UMass students, and the search for new superintendents at two local school districts.
May 3, 202423min 48sec
Thumbnail for "Border toll controversy, west-east rail, climate impacts".
Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss a controversy about potential state border tolls, the latest plans for connecting eastern and western Massachusetts by a future rail system, how the changing climate is impacting local residents, and more.
April 26, 202423min 50sec
Thumbnail for "Quabbin Reservoir, school budget woes, canceled rail car contract".
On The Rundown, we discuss the potential for local access to the Quabbin Reservoir drinking supply, the budget deficits facing many regional schools, and the termination of a key rail car manufacturing contract.
April 19, 202423min 14sec
Thumbnail for "Amherst schools lawsuit, psychedelic futures, and new Springfield police superintendent ".
Panelists discuss a defamation and discrimination lawsuit out of Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools, the future of psychedelics in Massachusetts, Springfield’s first Black police superintendent, and much more from the NEPM newsroom.
April 12, 202444min 17sec
Thumbnail for "New North Adams hospital, PFAS lawsuits, and eclipse mania ".
Panelists discuss the new North Adams Regional Hospital, PFAS manufacturers under legal fire for environmental contamination, the upcoming eclipse, and more reporting highlights from the NENC.
April 5, 202442min 51sec
Thumbnail for "Criminal neglect at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, Holyoke schools receivership, federal disaster fund denial ".
The panel discusses the latest with criminal neglect charges at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, the move for local control of Holyoke public schools, and the denial of federal funds for local counties impacted by flooding and much more.
March 29, 202444min 16sec
Thumbnail for "Aftermath of racist bullying, clean energy, and a Berkshire dam repair".
This week on The Rundown, panelists discuss what happens after alleged racist student bullying, the development of clean energy infrastructure, and more from the NEPM newsroom and the NENC.
March 22, 202444min 15sec
Thumbnail for "Gunfire at Springfield school, Mass. marijuana pardons, and a Berkshire House race ".
This week on The Rundown, panelists discuss impacts of gunfire at Springfield Sci-Tech, Gov. Healey’s effort towards economic development and marijuana pardons, the race for the 3rd Berkshire District and much more.
March 20, 202444min 15sec
Thumbnail for "Super Tuesday, MASS MoCA strike and a $20M anti-homelessness campaign".
Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss Super Tuesday, the union strike at MASS MoCA, Gov. Maura Healey’s recent $20 million campaign targeting veteran homelessness, and much more from the NEPM newsroom and media partners.
March 8, 202444min 16sec
Thumbnail for "Super Tuesday, vacant Catholic properties and to-go cocktails".
Host Carrie Saldo and panelists discuss expectations for Super Tuesday, vacant properties owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese, the fate of to-go cocktails, and community activism with the W.E.B Du Bois Center.
March 1, 202444min 26sec
Thumbnail for "Racist bullying, controversial SJC nomination and community activism".
Guest host Jill Kaufman talks to panelists about racist allegations at Southwick Regional School, Gov. Maura Healy's Supreme Judicial Court nomination, and more. Carrie Saldo interviews local activist Mpress Nembhard.
February 24, 202444min 41sec
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It’s prognosticating and postulating as host Carrie Saldo gathers a group of journalists to discuss what they think the standout stories of 2024 will be!
February 16, 202444min 19sec
Thumbnail for "West-east rail, control of Holyoke schools and mail-in ballots".
This week Carrie Saldo talks with panelists about connecting western Mass. to Boston, local control of Holyoke schools, demand for mail-in ballots, and abolitionist David Ruggles.
February 10, 202444min 35sec
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The debut episode of The Rundown with Carrie Saldo
February 2, 202444min 27sec

UMass faculty votes no confidence in chancellor, spring housing market, Ludlow Mills

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May 24, 202429min 7sec

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss the University of Massachusetts Amherst faculty vote of no confidence in Chancellor Javier Reyes. Earlier this month, Reyes sent police to dismantle an on-campus pro-Palestine encampment resulting in more than 130 arrests. What does this mean for the chancellor?

And, heading into the high season for home sales, western Massachusetts continues to see a rise in single-family home prices. We’ll break down the numbers and what that means for the housing market.

Plus, one of the largest mill redevelopments in New England is underway at Ludlow Mills. Where asbestos glue continues to be a problem in the project, we discuss how the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is helping out. 


This week’s panel includes Chris Larabee, reporter for the Greenfield Recorder; Jim Kinney, reporter for The Republican and MassLive; and NEPM reporter Adam Frenier.