EVENTS

We talk to author Jedidiah Berry about his new book, "Kill All Wizards," see how the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is celebrating Juneteenth, and discuss sci-fi cinema with Mr. Universe.

We have Live Music Friday with The Golden Hours, chat with Yacht Rock Revue frontman before heading to Tanglewood, and figure out what's going on with the FIFA World Cup with one of NEPM's own.

For 413 Gives, we talk to the Elizabeth Freeman Center. Plus, we find out about Amherst Black history with Ancestral Bridges ahead of their Juneteenth celebration.

We talk with Green River Festival organizer John Sanders to preview the lineup, check out the "Brewing Massachusetts" exhibit at the Memorial Hall Museum, and talk to organization 18 Degrees in honor of 413 Gives.

We talk to comedian Alison Larkin about her comedy special, "Grief... A Comedy", chat with filmmaker Ricky Camelleri about the new film, "Our Hero Balthazar," and check in with the Word Nerd.

We talk to hosts of The Tumble Science Podcast before the 2026 Joke-Ha-Thon fundraiser kicks off, get a Black historical perspective of the 250th, and have our latest Local Hero Spotlight with McKinstry Farms.

We hear live music with Pamela Means, speak with author Tom Perrotta about his new book, "Ghost Town," and check in with Mr. Universe.

We get the rundown on the 2026 Berkshire International Film Festival, take a tour of Fern Hill Farm and dish about the word "dish" with the Word Nerd.

NEPM's Smart and Funny People brings Shankar Vendantam, creator and host of the podcast Hidden Brain, to the Academy of Music on Friday, Aug. 21.

We talk with founders of Milestone Films about their restoration of "Queen Kelly" that will screen at Amherst Cinema and check in with Mr. Universe.