The Top Left Corner
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOur 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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MASS MoCA Staff Ratify Wage Agreement Ending Three Week Strike
March 27, 2024 00:15 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBUnionized MASS MoCA employees are striking for fair wages, with 58% earning $16.25/hour amidst living costs demands. After months of negotiations, they demand a raise to $18.25/hour. MASS MoCA offers a 3.5% increase and $17.25 minimum, but faces criticism for prioritizing management over worker needs. The post MASS MoCA Staff Ratify Wage Agreement Ending Three Week Strike appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
TLC|187: Local 2110 UAW workers back on the line at MASS MoCA
March 07, 2024 03:53 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBUnionized MASS MoCA employees are striking for fair wages, with 58% earning $16.25/hour amidst living costs demands. After months of negotiations, they demand a raise to $18.25/hour. MASS MoCA offers a 3.5% increase and $17.25 minimum, but faces criticism for prioritizing management over worker needs. The post TLC|187: Local 2110 UAW workers back on the line at MASS MoCA appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
TLC/186 — Katja Esson on Razing Liberty Square
January 26, 2024 06:18 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWhen rising sea levels threaten the future of coastal dwellers in Miami, wealthy property owners seek to strike gold inland by developing the historically black community of Liberty Square. We speak with director Katja Esson about the issues explored in the film and the process of making it. Watch @IndependentLens’ #LibertySquarePBS on the PBS App starting January 29. pbs.org/libertysquare The post TLC/186 — Katja Esson on Razing Liberty Square appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
TLC-186 — Democracy in Dispute: David Stuckenberg
January 23, 2024 21:03 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIn this episode of the Top Left Corner, we speak with Republican presidential candidate David Stuckenberg. The post TLC-186 — Democracy in Dispute: David Stuckenberg appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner 184: Alexander Davis onThis Show is Available for Touring
January 22, 2024 12:56 - 5 MBBoston-based Alex Davis‘ This Show is available for Touring, presents a comedic solo (with twelve backup dancers) that features the collaborative contributions of students and community members. Davis’ performances illuminate the innate theatricality of everyday life, drawing from pop culture, memes, reality television, improvisational techniques, community building, and lists. The post Top Left Corner 184: Alexander Davis on This Show is Available for Touring appeared first on The Greyloc...
Top Left Corner #183: Berkshire County residents demand an end to US aid to Israel
November 01, 2023 17:50 - 37 minutes - 34 MBLocal 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. The post...
TLC #183: Mayoral Candidate John Krol
September 13, 2023 02:33 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB"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 ...
Top Left Corner #182: BAAMS celebrating 3rd Season with potent musical events
August 10, 2023 19:16 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBThis 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. The post Top Left Corner #182: BAAMS celebrating 3rd Season with potent musical events appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #181: Select Board Candidate Stephanie Boyd
May 09, 2023 03:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBEditor’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 ver...
Top Left Corner #180: Select Board Candidate Andy Hogeland
May 08, 2023 23:23 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBOn Episode #180 of the Top Left Corner, we speak with incumbent candidate for the Williamstown Select Board. The post Top Left Corner #180: Select Board Candidate Andy Hogeland appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #179: Happy Record Store Day, with Andrea Belair
April 22, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBBelltower 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. The post Top Left Corner #179: Happy Record Store Day, with Andrea Belair appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #178: NTRVW — Michael Lavery, Candidate for State Rep., Mass. 3rd Dist.
November 04, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWe 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. The post Top Left Corner #178: NTRVW — Michael Lavery, Candidate for State Rep., Mass. 3rd Dist. appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #177: NTRVW X2 — Local Artist, Thor Wickstrom on Green River Farms; Tom Conklin in our Solopreneur Spotlight
October 30, 2022 22:04 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBPart 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. The post Top Left Corner #177: NTRVW X2 — Local Artist, Thor Wickstrom on Green River Farms; Tom Co...
Top Left Corner #176: NTRVW — Dean Martilli, U.S. House candidate, 1st Dist. of Mass.
October 23, 2022 18:24 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWe speak with Dean Martilli, Republican candidate for Congress, 1st District, Massachusetts, who is facing off against entrenched incumbent Richie Neal. The post Top Left Corner #176: NTRVW — Dean Martilli, U.S. House candidate, 1st Dist. of Mass. appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #175: Eliza Edens — “We’ll Become the Flowers”
October 20, 2022 15:46 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBWe 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. The post Top Left Corner #175: Eliza Edens — “We’ll Become the Flowers” appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #174: Lenox residents, officials not on same wavelength about cell towers.
October 18, 2022 21:52 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWe speak with Courtney Giraldi about the current state of play in the battle over responsible, safe cell tower placement in Berkshire County. The post Top Left Corner #174: Lenox residents, officials not on same wavelength about cell towers. appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #173: Bill Densmore on protecting source identity
October 05, 2022 12:14 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn 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, The post Top Left Corner #173: Bill Densmore on protecting source identity appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #172: The Eagle’s Larry Parnass on protection of confidential sources
October 02, 2022 22:37 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBWe speak with Larry Parnass, investigative lead and Managing Editor for innovation at the Berkshire Eagle. The post Top Left Corner #172: The Eagle’s Larry Parnass on protection of confidential sources appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #171: Harvey Wasserman, “A Gathering To Save Our Elections & Our Earth”
September 24, 2022 21:36 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBWe 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. The post Top Left Corner #171: Harvey Wasserman, “A Gathering To Save Our Elections & Our Earth” appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #170: Investigating cold cases of murder? Time can be your friend.
September 04, 2022 19:40 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBThe 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. The post Top Left Corner #170: Investigating cold cases of murder? Time can be your friend. appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
TLC #169: NTRVW — Ellen Maxon, Pittsfield Police Advisory and Review Board
September 02, 2022 13:22 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBThe 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. The post TLC #169: NTRVW — Ellen Maxon, Pittsfield Police Advisory and Review Board appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
TLC #168: Tara Jacobs — running for the most critical office you haven’t heard of.
August 22, 2022 15:39 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBThe 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. The post TLC #168: Tara Jacobs — running for the most critical office you haven’t heard of. appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #167: MASS MoCA workers organize one-day walk-out
August 17, 2022 05:13 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWith 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. The post Top Left Corner #167: MASS MoCA workers organize one-day walk-out appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #166: NTRVW x2 “The Mane Event” — microfestival & Dem’ Sticks
August 12, 2022 20:44 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn 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. The post Top Left Corner #166: NTRVW x2 “The Mane Event” — microfestival & Dem’ Sticks appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #165: NTRVW x2 “The Mane Event” — microfestival & Dem’ Sticks
August 12, 2022 20:44 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn 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. The post Top Left Corner #165: NTRVW x2 “The Mane Event” — microfestival & Dem’ Sticks appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #165: Right ways and wrong ways to respond to mental health crisis calls.
August 07, 2022 17:43 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBAccording 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. The post Top Left Corner #165: Right ways and wrong ways to respond to mental health crisis calls. appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #164: No Justice for Miguel
August 07, 2022 15:09 - 1 hour - 60 MBOn 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. The post Top Left Corner #164: No Justice for Miguel appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #163: Justice for Miguel?
July 31, 2022 03:21 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBOn 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. The post Top Left Corner #163: Justice for Miguel? appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #162NTRVW: Berkshire D.A. Andrea Harrington on drug deaths, Roe v. Wade, more.
July 23, 2022 20:44 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBTop 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 ...
Top Left Corner #161 Micah P. Hinson live at The Foundry
July 14, 2022 03:40 - 1 hour - 74 MBMicah 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. The post Top Left Corner #161 Micah P. Hinson live at The Foundry appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #160BAAMS Grand Opening
July 04, 2022 18:22 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBIn 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. The post Top Left Corner #160 BAAMS Grand Opening appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #159 — Junteeth & Fathers Day edition
June 19, 2022 18:30 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBWe 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. The post Top Left Corner #159 — Junteeth & Fathers Day edition appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #158 — NTRVW: Michael Lavery to challenge Pignatelli for State Rep.
May 21, 2022 19:17 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBEditor’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 th...
Top Left Corner #157 — NTRVW: Jane Patton candidate for Williamstown Selectboard
April 27, 2022 23:17 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn this episode, we speak with Jane Patton, one of three candidates for two seats on the Williamstown Select Board; submitted photo. The post Top Left Corner #157 — NTRVW: Jane Patton candidate for Williamstown Selectboard appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #156 — NTRVW: Bilal Ansari candidate for Williamstown Selectboard
April 23, 2022 02:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBIn this episode, we speak with Bilal Ansari, one of three candidates for two seats on the Williamstown Select Board; submitted photo. The post Top Left Corner #156 — NTRVW: Bilal Ansari candidate for Williamstown Selectboard appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #155 — NTRVW:Berkshire Fair Share committee
April 03, 2022 11:57 - 59 minutes - 48 MBWealth 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. The post Top Left Corner #155 — NTRVW: Berkshire Fair Share committee appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #154 — NTRVW: Randal Fippinger, Williamstown Select Board Candidate
March 23, 2022 15:08 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBRandal Fippinger announces his entry into race for Williamstown Select Board. The post Top Left Corner #154 — NTRVW: Randal Fippinger, Williamstown Select Board Candidate appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #153 —NTRVW:Julia Lemieux of Windy Ridge Farm
March 11, 2022 16:03 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MBThe 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. The post Top Left Corner #153 —NTRVW: Julia Lemieux of Windy Ridge Farm appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #152 — NTRVW: Mike Pawula of The Tossers, playing Flat Burger Society 3/8
March 03, 2022 19:59 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBOn this episode, we speak with Mike Pawula of the Celtic Punk band, The Tossers, playing the Flat Burger Society Tuesday, March 8. The post Top Left Corner #152 — NTRVW: Mike Pawula of The Tossers, playing Flat Burger Society 3/8 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
🎧 Top Left Corner #151
February 18, 2022 05:34 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWe 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. The post 🎧 Top Left Corner #151 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #150
January 06, 2022 22:26 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBWe speak with Allyn Burrows, Artistic Director of Shakespeare & Company. The post Top Left Corner #150 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #149
December 10, 2021 13:15 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBListen and comment LIVE on Radio Free Berkshires Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. The post Top Left Corner #149 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #148
December 09, 2021 16:27 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBListen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. The post Top Left Corner #148 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #147
December 08, 2021 13:04 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBListen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. The post Top Left Corner #147 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #146
December 07, 2021 13:20 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBListen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. The post Top Left Corner #146 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #145
December 06, 2021 13:08 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBListen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. The post Top Left Corner #145 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #144
December 03, 2021 12:50 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBTop Left Corner • 12/03/21 Listen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. The post Top Left Corner #144 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #143
December 02, 2021 12:29 - 59 minutes - 41 MBTop Left Corner • 12/02/21 Listen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. The post Top Left Corner #143 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #142
December 01, 2021 12:38 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBListen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. The post Top Left Corner #142 appeared first on The Greylock Glass.
Top Left Corner #141
November 30, 2021 12:39 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBTuesday, 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 [email protected] 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...