Citizens United v United States Citizens

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution was designed to protect the free speech rights of people, not corporations. Guests: John Bonifaz - Director, Free Speech for People, Pam Wilmot - Director, Common Cause Massachusetts, and Senator Jamie Eldridge discuss the recent Supreme Court decision Citizens United v FEC that may have the most deleterious effect on democracy in our lifetime, weakening campaign finance laws and expanding the power of corporations. A fascinating discussion...

Chris Oake Comedy

Chris Oake starring at the Acton Jazz Cafe.

The Casino Debate

Senator Susan Tucker & John Drinkwater have a spirited debate on the legalization of casino slots.

Local Impact - Congresswoman Tsongas on the Heal...

Local Impact - Massachusetts Tax Impacts

Local Impact - Marion Stoddart's Work of 1000

Marion Stoddart moved to Groton in the 1960's. At that time the Nashua River was listed as one of the 10 most polluted rivers in the country. Residents within a mile could smell the river and small animals could walk across the Nashua River. Marion Stoddart proved that with vision and commitment, an "ordinary" person can accomplish extraordinary things. The subject of a documentary film, "The Work of 1000", Marion Stoddart along with Susan Edwards, film producer, and Abigail Nehring, Communica...

Local Impact - Casinos Are A Bad Bet

Host Sue Kennedy discusses revenues and costs of casinos and how they affect the community with guests: Les Bernal, Executive Director stoppredatorygambling.orgTom Larkin, PsychologistKelly Marcimo, Fmr. Executive Director League of Women Voters of MassachusettsSenator Susan Tucker, 2nd Middlesex & Essex (Andover, Dracut, Lawrence & Tewksbury)

Local Impact - Crisis in Health Care

Dr. Robert McKersie discusses the challenges in our health care system and possible solutions a single payer system can achieve.