It is the spooky season, which means it’s time to delve into many uncanny fables new and old of the area with folklorist, journalist and explorer of the unexplained Jeff Belanger. In addition to being our guide to the more interesting tales of New England, he is celebrating the release of his latest book, “Wicked Strange," and two upcoming shows on our very own NEPM TV.
We also head to Easthampton to learn more about the inaugural run of the F*ing Awesome Game Show. We talk to mastermind Hors d’Oeuvres about this labor of love, the call to make a game show for western Mass., the many props and inspirations that have contributed to the experience and how you can participate in making it even better.
And Congressman Jim McGovern has a lot on his mind. We pepper him with listener questions about the now 4-week-long government shutdown, military operations in the Gulf of Mexico, and the precarious positions of SNAP benefits and health insurance for Americans in need. Plus we get his take on the upcoming NYC election, which may indicate a greater sea of change.
