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.

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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.

Latest Episodes

Behind college closures, future of public transit

Today on The Rundown, we discuss the reasons behind ongoing college closures, what's next for the PVTA after finding success in fare-free rides, and the legacy of two local leaders who passed this week.
Alleged racial segregation in schools, end of fed. oversight on Springfield police dept. & more

We break down a lawsuit filed alleging racial segregation in western Mass. schools, the end of federal oversight on the Springfield police department, the 350th anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre, the legacy and passing of former Rep. Barney Frank and much more.
Post office closures, nationwide cyberattack, targets on higher ed. DEI

We dive into post office closures in Franklin and Hampden Counties, how a nationwide cyberattack impacted local education, and how attacks on D.E.I. in higher education continues.
Environmental impacts in the 413

Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss hidden blood tests for PCBs by the state, rural concerns of renewable energy projects, how changes with the U.S. EPA impacts western Mass., and find out what pee-cycling is.
Baystate takes over Mercy Medical, Mass. GOP convention

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss Baystate Health taking over Mercy Medical Center, the Mass. GOP convention earlier this week, age of consent in Massachusetts and more.
Mass. Public Records Law

Today we dive deep into the Massachusetts Public Record Law.
Hampshire College closure, state use of AI, rural funding need

Today, Rundown panelists dig into Hampshire College's announcement to close its doors, AI use in Mass. government departments and the need for state funding for rural areas.
Mass. social media ban, recreational cannabis, nuclear arms production

Carrie Saldo and panelists discuss ballot initiatives to ban social media use among teens and recreational marijuana use, hurdles faced by a housing authority to open up affordable housing, nuclear arms production in Pittsfield and more.
Iran War, co-op business models, gender-affirming care, gambling harm prevention

Panelists break down President Trump's address to the nation, a new bill to encourage more co-op business models, Mass. healthcare providers halting gender affirming care, and what gambling harm prevention looks like.
Hampden County Sheriff cuts, climate grants legal battle, school funding complaints

Today on The Rundown, we break down the Hampden County Sheriff announcement of 50 job cuts and $4 million budget reduction, Springfield's effort to get back climate grants that were cut by the Trump administration, and complaints by lawmakers about school funding.

Meet Carrie Saldo

Carrie Saldo is an experienced and award-winning multimedia journalist.

She's reported on everything from arts to politics. Her investigations have sought justice for homeless individuals, called attention to racial inequity in the construction industry and sparked an international debate about two Norman Rockwell paintings.

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and the artist Christo are among the people she's interviewed.

She's worked with several PBS and NPR member stations, including GBH News in Boston and Rocky Mountain Public Media in Denver. And you can find her work on podcasts, and in newspapers and magazines.

She has degrees in English and theater from Manhattanville College.