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The Rundown with Carrie Saldo
Fridays at 9 a.m. on 88.5 NEPM
Hosted by Carrie Saldo

Dig into the week’s most important stories and know what’s up in western Mass. Join Carrie Saldo for The Rundown — where reporters from newsrooms across the region recap the biggest headlines and share their takes on the news and events that shaped the week in the 413.

What do you think was the most important news event of the week? Share your thoughts at 413-225-4922 or via email at therundown@nepm.org.

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