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Our general news show is concerned with Massachusetts’ northwestern-most corner, with occasional forays into southern Vermont and New York’s Hudson Valley.
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Nov 1, 2023
Top Left Corner #183: Berkshire County residents demand an end to US aid to Israel
Local activist Robin Chadwell joins The Top Left Corner podcast to delve into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, public understanding of the current situation, and its portrayal in mainstream media. She and show host, mongrel, discuss the framing of the Israeli occupation, America's unique role in supporting Israel, and the colonial parallels found in U.S. history. Included in the show notes is a link to further resources and ways for listeners to resources and ways to get involved.
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Sep 12, 2023
TLC #183: Mayoral Candidate John Krol
"I think it is a critical piece for people, not only just to feel that they have access, but to actually provide that real understanding of, Hey, this is the everyday. And hey, we did say last week that we are going to work on this project. We tried. We really didn't get much progress this week, but we're going to keep at it, you know? Just be honest, you know, just be honest. And and when we screw up, we're going to admit it, you know, and and I feel like people respect that. People really want to see government more open and accessible. And so that's what I really want to bring to the table."
— John Krol
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Aug 10, 2023
Top Left Corner #182: BAAMS celebrating 3rd Season with potent musical events
This episode's topic is the 2023 training and performance season at the Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies; we speak with Richard Bolger, Founder and Executive Director, and Jane Forrestal, Director of Development and Communications.
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May 8, 2023
Top Left Corner #181: Select Board Candidate Stephanie Boyd
Editor’s Note: Stephanie Boyd declined to provide either a photo or short bio. Top Left Corner: This is the top left corner right here on The Greylock Glass GreylockGlass.com, the Berkshires mightiest independent alternative news thing. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez. And as always, it’s a pleasure to have you with us. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The Top Left Corner. It’s episode 181. Can you believe it? And today is Monday, May 8th, 2023. On this episode, we are continuing our very short series of interviews with the candidates for the Williamstown Select Board. The election
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May 8, 2023
Top Left Corner #180: Select Board Candidate Andy Hogeland
On Episode #180 of the Top Left Corner, we speak with incumbent candidate for the Williamstown Select Board.
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Apr 22, 2023
Top Left Corner #179: Happy Record Store Day, with Andrea Belair
Belltower Records is more than just a source for hard to find choice vinyl — it's fast becoming a critical hub for the live music scene in North County.
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Nov 4, 2022
Top Left Corner #178: NTRVW — Michael Lavery, Candidate for State Rep., Mass. 3rd Dist.
We speak with Becket resident Michael Lavery, who is running this election to unseat Massachusetts State Representative, William "Smitty" Pignatelli, in the race for Berkshire 3rd district.
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Oct 30, 2022
Top Left Corner #177: NTRVW X2 — Local Artist, Thor Wickstrom on Green River Farms; Tom Conklin in our Solopreneur Spotlight
Part of Williamstown's perhaps most iconic vista is up for sale with the listing of Green River Farms at $2.75 million. We speak with artist Thor Wickstrom about why he's painted that view for 18 years. We also speak with the owner of the best known voice in the Berkshires on his shift from radio to full time voice talent. AND we hear a track from W.A.M. awards nominee, The Happy Curmudgeons.
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Oct 23, 2022
Top Left Corner #176: NTRVW — Dean Martilli, U.S. House candidate, 1st Dist. of Mass.
We speak with Dean Martilli, Republican candidate for Congress, 1st District, Massachusetts, who is facing off against entrenched incumbent Richie Neal.
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Oct 20, 2022
Top Left Corner #175: Eliza Edens — “We’ll Become the Flowers”
We speak with semi-local songstress, Eliza Edens, whose brand new release, "We'll Become the Flowers," is a mature, sophisticated — yet still deeply personal — exploration of loss, introspection, longing, and acceptance.
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Oct 18, 2022
Top Left Corner #174: Lenox residents, officials not on same wavelength about cell towers.
We speak with Courtney Giraldi about the current state of play in the battle over responsible, safe cell tower placement in Berkshire County.
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Oct 5, 2022
Top Left Corner #173: Bill Densmore on protecting source identity
In this episode, we speak with journalism scholar and practitioner, Bill Densmore, about the Springfield Diocese's efforts to seize investigative documents of the Berkshire Eagle's Larry Parnass,
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Oct 2, 2022
Top Left Corner #172: The Eagle’s Larry Parnass on protection of confidential sources
We speak with Larry Parnass, investigative lead and Managing Editor for innovation at the Berkshire Eagle.
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Sep 24, 2022
Top Left Corner #171: Harvey Wasserman, “A Gathering To Save Our Elections & Our Earth”
We speak with legendary activist, Free Press Senior Editor, and senior advisor to Greenpeace USA, columnist Harvey Wasserman, about election theft and an upcoming conversation with 2020 presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson.
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Sep 4, 2022
Top Left Corner #170: Investigating cold cases of murder? Time can be your friend.
The subject of today's show is that of murder and missing persons cases that have gone cold. We hear from Bershire District Attorney Andrea Harrington and then Dr. Sarah Stein, nationally renowned cold cases specialist.
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Sep 2, 2022
TLC #169: NTRVW — Ellen Maxon, Pittsfield Police Advisory and Review Board
The Pittsfield Police Department explanation of their actions that led tot he death of Miguel Estrella portrays the facts as crisp as a high-def photo, while the community still finds that explanation as less than clear.
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Aug 22, 2022
TLC #168: Tara Jacobs — running for the most critical office you haven’t heard of.
The decisions and positions of the Governor's Council have such a deep impact, over so broad an area, it's no wonder it's such a well-kept secret they don't even list it properly on the ballot.
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Aug 17, 2022
Top Left Corner #167: MASS MoCA workers organize one-day walk-out
With talks stalled between MASS MoCA management and the UAW Local 2110, workers will walk off the job Friday, August 19, for a one day strike action to demand a livable wage.
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Aug 12, 2022
Top Left Corner #166: NTRVW x2 “The Mane Event” — microfestival & Dem’ Sticks
In this episode, we speak with Steve Dalton, of Sample the Cat, on the upcoming microfestival, "The Mane Event," Saturday, August 13 at 4:00 p.m. and also to Dave Deming, founder of Dem' Sticks — a line of artisan percussion toos reminiscent of brushes or fans, but made of bamboo.
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Aug 7, 2022
Top Left Corner #165: Right ways and wrong ways to respond to mental health crisis calls.
According to the D.A.'s report, Officer Coffey immediately "stepped out of his cruiser, drew his taser, turned it on and pointed it at Estrella," shouting "commands to Mr. Estrella to drop the knife." That's not a de-escalation tactic.
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Aug 7, 2022
Top Left Corner #164: No Justice for Miguel
On the evening of March 25, 2022, friends of Pittsfield, Mass. resident Miguel Estrella called 911 to request assistance for the 22-year-old, who was in the midst of a mental health crisis. Roughly two minutes after officers arrived at the scene, Estrella was dead.
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Jul 30, 2022
Top Left Corner #163: Justice for Miguel?
On this episode, we speak with Ivy Moody, a legal expert who explains that alternative methods of dealing with community members in the midst of mental health crises exist that may have prevented his death at the hands of the police.
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Jul 23, 2022
Top Left Corner #162NTRVW: Berkshire D.A. Andrea Harrington on drug deaths, Roe v. Wade, more.
Top Left Corner: And with me on the line is Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington. Andrea, thanks so much for coming on the Top Left Corner. It’s been too long. Andrea Harrington: It’s great to be here. Thanks for having me. Top Left Corner: So we have we have a number of things that I have wanted to catch up on. And I know that that you probably have plenty to say about them. Firstly, though, let’s let’s talk about the most. Recent items that have come out of your office, the issue of drugs being laced with chemicals that
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Jul 13, 2022
Top Left Corner #161 Micah P. Hinson live at The Foundry
Micah P. Hinson plays the Foundry West Stockbridge Friday, July 15 — his first U.S. performance in several years. We spoke with the artist by Skype during a break in his first exploration of the Berkshires.
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Jul 4, 2022
Top Left Corner #160BAAMS Grand Opening
In this Independence Day episode, we speak with Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies founder and Executive Director, Richard Boulger and Director of Development and Communications, Jane Forrestal, about the grand opening of this new music academy North Adams.
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Jun 19, 2022
Top Left Corner #159 — Junteeth & Fathers Day edition
We debut heartbreaking track, "The Hate," by Misty Blues, released this month as a single. We speak with Nora Zahn from the North Adams Public Library about their Summer Reading Program, and we also hear from Shirley Edgerton about the Berkshire Teaching Fellows Program — a, effort coordinating MCLA, the NAACP— Berkshire Chapter, and school districts in the County.
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May 21, 2022
Top Left Corner #158 — NTRVW: Michael Lavery to challenge Pignatelli for State Rep.
Editor’s Note: The Greylock Glass pays to have rough transcripts of interviews produced. We attempt to remain as faithful as possible to the speakers’ original meaning, and apologize for any errors of transcription. That said, even the imperfect transcription we perform is costly. Please support us financially by becoming a member or making a one-time contribution to help us continue to provide this service. Hey, Greylock Nation! Today is Saturday, May 21, 2022, and this is episode 158 of the Top Left Corner. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez, and, as always, I thank you for tuning in. We have a great show today, because
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Apr 27, 2022
Top Left Corner #157 — NTRVW: Jane Patton candidate for Williamstown Selectboard
In this episode, we speak with Jane Patton, one of three candidates for two seats on the Williamstown Select Board; submitted photo.
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Apr 22, 2022
Top Left Corner #156 — NTRVW: Bilal Ansari candidate for Williamstown Selectboard
In this episode, we speak with Bilal Ansari, one of three candidates for two seats on the Williamstown Select Board; submitted photo.
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Apr 3, 2022
Top Left Corner #155 — NTRVW:Berkshire Fair Share committee
Wealth inequality has never been so extreme in the entire history of the United States as it is now in 2022. Advocates of the Massachusetts Fair Share Amendment hope to claw back a little equity.
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Mar 23, 2022
Top Left Corner #154 — NTRVW: Randal Fippinger, Williamstown Select Board Candidate
Randal Fippinger announces his entry into race for Williamstown Select Board.
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Mar 11, 2022
Top Left Corner #153 —NTRVW:Julia Lemieux of Windy Ridge Farm
The wind storms that came through the Berkshires just a few days ago were devastating to a lot of folks, and Julia Lemieux, owner of Windy Ridge Farm, was not spared.
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Mar 3, 2022
Top Left Corner #152 — NTRVW: Mike Pawula of The Tossers, playing Flat Burger Society 3/8
On this episode, we speak with Mike Pawula of the Celtic Punk band, The Tossers, playing the Flat Burger Society Tuesday, March 8.
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Feb 18, 2022
🎧 Top Left Corner #151
We speak with Alison Case of the Store at Five Corners Stewardship Association about the future of the business. THEN we speak with State Senator Adam Hinds about spending $2.3 billion.
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Jan 6, 2022
Top Left Corner #150
We speak with Allyn Burrows, Artistic Director of Shakespeare & Company.
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Dec 10, 2021
Top Left Corner #149
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Dec 9, 2021
Top Left Corner #148
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Dec 8, 2021
Top Left Corner #147
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Dec 7, 2021
Top Left Corner #146
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Dec 6, 2021
Top Left Corner #145
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Dec 3, 2021
Top Left Corner #144
Top Left Corner • 12/03/21
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Dec 2, 2021
Top Left Corner #143
Top Left Corner • 12/02/21
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Dec 1, 2021
Top Left Corner #142
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Nov 30, 2021
Top Left Corner #141
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Welcome to today’s episode of the Top Left Corner! Listen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern, on Radio Free Berkshires Get in touch by e-mail at TheGoodFolks@RadioFreeBerkshires.com Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! If you’re here for the first time, the Top Left Corner is a locally focused daily live internet radio show and podcast based in the Northern Berkshires, Mass. We do our best to wade through the spin and biases and bring back the important stuff that most of us really care about. Monday
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Nov 29, 2021
Top Left Corner #140
The Top Left Corner is a locally focused daily live internet radio show and podcast based in the Northern Berkshires, Mass.
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Nov 22, 2021
Top Left Corner #139 — so you ARE up and listening at 6:00 a.m.!
We spoke with Shannon at the Sunny Side Diner today about some amazing-sounding specials! Who should we contact next?
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Nov 19, 2021
Top Left Corner #138 — New Format! New Time!
This show was mostly a test of what a daily, one-hour show at 6:00 a.m. would fee like. It feels good!
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Nov 4, 2021
Top Left Corner #137 — Berkshire County D.A. Andrea Harrington on Justice Reform
Berkshire County D.A. Andrea Harrington on Justice Reform
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Sep 23, 2021
THE TOP LEFT CORNER — 2021/09/23
Today's guests on the Top Left Corner:
• Comedian Eddie Pepitone
• Journalist Mike Kelly, author of "Color Lines"
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Aug 19, 2021
THE TOP LEFT CORNER — 2021/08/19
In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Wysocki, writer and director of the bittersweet Dramarama.
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