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508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we note that in 2019 homelessness in Worcester was down 19%, and that the Diocese of Worcester lost $1.5million. We try to understand these findings, and generally fail to do so. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play … Continue reading "Numbers (508 #359)"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk with “Worcester’s most-traveled, most-jailed, and most notorious political radical since Abbie Hoffman” about getting hit by a car, cost overruns for the baseball stadium, war with Iran, the bus, and YIMBY consequences. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe … Continue reading "Scott Schaeffer-Duffy (508 #358)"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk about property taxes, Worcester Magazine, Yeats, listener feedback, state capacity libertarianism, and getting through a singularity crisis. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk with Noah Bombard of masslive.com about journalism, the Worcester Renaissance, murder, and commodities. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk with Worcester legend Tina Zlody about the Worcester Public Market, the Market Pantry, and tips for spearheading new projects in the city. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | … Continue reading "Worcester Public Market (508 #355 w/Tina Zlody)"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk about Lt. Jason Menard, commercial taxes, Underdog, and Worcester Plaza Tower. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk about tax deals, election results, crime stats, bad/good driving, vapes, tarot, the CEMANECT economy, and the season finale of our favorite non-scripted TV drama, “Worcester!” Here’s the Cowen/Gioia interview Mike recommends. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with … Continue reading "Season Finale (508 #353)"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk about the 2019 municipal election and the lawnsigns thereof. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk about death and crime in Worcester, Post-Christian America, opioids and religion, property taxes, election mailers, and flashlights. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk about the loss of institutions like the Columbus Day Parade, the Dive Bar, and pencils. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk about public health policy and NATO watch bands. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS Naomi Martin: First vaping-related death in Mass. Matt Stout and Naomi Martin: Charlie … Continue reading "Stoned Driving (508 #349)"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk about Paul Letsky’s funeral, the vape ban, improving regional rail, “every fountain a running fountain,” reducing our waste by 30%, Greg Sestero at the Sprinkler Factory, downtown ambassadors, the Greendale Mall, houses and condos, school attendance, Walmart’s fulfillment center, and buying one year of food. … Continue reading "One Year of Food (508 #348)"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk about Paul Letsky, mountain lions, vaping, City Council candidate forums, the federal judiciary, fountains, the Midtown Mall, and cybersecurity. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS Worcester in … Continue reading "Murder Cats (508 #347)"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we discuss the climate strike, Worcester’s plastic bag ban, election analysis, and dogs in strollers at stART. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS Worcester in 60 seconds: There were … Continue reading "ASTM D6400 (508 #346)"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk machetes, Worcester, politics, and opening foods and beverages on the internet with Travis Duda & Ricky Nelson of the Seltzer Time podcast. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | … Continue reading "It’s Seltzer Time! (508 #345 w/Ricky Nelson and Travis Duda)"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk with Worcester School Committee challenger Hermorne McConner. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we talk with Victor Infante of the Telegram & Gazette and Worcester Magazine about journalism, the local economy, and The Man from the Train. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | … Continue reading "CEMANECT (508 #343 w/Victor Infante)"

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we interview School Committee challenger Jermoh Kamara. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we discuss the Worcester economy, plastic bags, election by lot, and the WRTA. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS What is the most bizarre government in world history?

508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we interview School Committee challenger Mariah Martinez. Audio: Download the mp3 or see more formats. Subscribe with iTunes | Subscribe with Google Play | Contact Info | Twitter feed | RSS