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Radio Worcester’s Talk of the Commonwealth
Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz is heard live Monday - Friday morning from 6 to 10 a.m. at radioworcester.com. Subscribe to our podcast to hear the mornings best interviews and conversation.
Episodes
Radio Worcester’s Talk of the CommonwealthThe Fascinating Story of how the Milwaukee Brewers Came To Be
The origins of the Milwaukee Brewers trace back to 1901, when the franchise began as an American League team before moving to St. Louis as the Browns, and…
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Latest Scams from the BBB Scam Tracker
Lisa Swanson, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central New England, tells us about scams happening in our own backyard. She spoke with Radio Worcester's…
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Radio Roundtable for Oct. 27th
The Radio Roundtable discussion covered three main local issues: police oversight and human rights commission authority, housing development zoning, and…
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Veterans Inc. Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast and Celebration
Everything you need to know about Veterans Inc., Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast and Celebration, Nov. 11th 8:30 to 10:30 before the parade at 11 a.m. At the…
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City Vibes Returns
City Vibes is back as a contemporary digital talk and lifestyle show, building on the successful local television series that developed a loyal following in…
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The Rundown
Westboro Police Chief Todd Minardi was placed on administrative leave after he was found asleep in his city-issued vehicle in a Shrewsbury parking lot, with…
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Talk of the Commonwealth Wednesday Oct. 28
We spend a lot of time on the Fox News Power Rankings and what they show. Democrats take the House but they rate the Senate a toss-up. More indicators of a…
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Talk of the Commonwealth for Tuesday Oct. 27th
One week until mid-terms. On the Radio Roundtable we looked at the work of the Human Rights Commission and could it serve as oversight of the WPD. Ballot…
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Worcester Chamber on Ballot Questions 7 & 8
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tim Murray discusses the Chamber's positions on upcoming ballot questions and previews an upcoming…
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Talk of the Commonwealth for Monday Oct. 26th
Hank and "Big" Ben talk about how expensive it is to buy Halloween candy. Halloween Candy sales are down and Retailers say people are cutting back where they…
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Dr. Edward Arous on Varicose Veins
Dr. Edward Arous of The Vascular Care Group discusses varicose veins, a common condition affecting predominantly women in their 30s and 40s, often after…
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Auxilium - WiseDine
WiseDine is a campus dining technology platform founded by recent Holy Cross graduate Nico Corporan, developed from his personal experience of being rushed to…
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Assumption University Larry Lucchino Institute for the Study of Sportss
Assumption University has announced the creation of the Larry Lucchino Institute for the study of sports. It was established through a generous donation by the…
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Lisa Malo of the Downtown BID on Downtown Fun
Lisa Malo of the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) discusses upcoming events and initiatives in Worcester's downtown area. Key highlights…
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CASA Project Worcester Santa Crawl
CASA Project Worcester County, a nonprofit providing court-appointed advocacy for youth in the foster care system, announces its upcoming fall and winter…
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Girls Inc. is 110 and Still Going Strong - Oct. 29th Celebration
Girls Inc. of Worcester marks its 110th anniversary in 2026 celebrating over a century of empowering girls and young people in Central Massachusetts. Founded…
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Day of Good Makes an Impact
Promoting Good LLC, a Worcester-based leadership and culture firm, recently hosted the Day of Good to celebrate its 10th anniversary by honoring community…
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Chamber President Tim Murray on Challenge of Retaining Business in Worcester
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tim Murray discusses the challenges facing life sciences startups in Worcester, noting that only 8% of…
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Talk of the Commonwealth Friday Oct. 23rd
First Amendment Friday. Two issues dominated the conversation - How did fake pollster Wedgewood get away with it and can the polls be trusted? A lot of…
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Political Roundtable Attacks Ads in Ohio and Michigan
Hank, "Big" Ben and Randy Feldman talk about the attack ad Ohio Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy used against his opponent Amy Acton. All three agree it…
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Congressman McGovern on SNAP Benefits and Ending the War in Iran
Congressman Jim McGovern discusses federal policy priorities in an interview covering international affairs, domestic social programs, and corporate…
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Everything You Need To Know for the New Worcester Railers Season
Mike Myers – Worcester Railers Chief Operating Officer stops by the Radio Worcester diner. Some highlights include; The Railers welcomed 9,130 fans into the…
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Disney on Ice at the DCU Center
Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! makes its New England premiere at the DCU Center October 22–25. The all-new production features Mickey and friends…
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Talk of the Commonwealth for Thursday Oct. 22nd
Conversation about the town of Lancaster halting their annual Halloween Husky Walk. Critics say the findings of an internal police review finding officers…
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The Rundown Reacts to WPD Internal Investigation in Toomey Case
Hank and Ben along with Mark Henderson of the 016.com and Tom Marino of thisweekinworcester.com react in real time to the breaking story in the Telegram that…
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Talk of the Commonwealth for Wednesday Oct. 21st
The show starts with a conversation about AI and its dangers. Hank was emcee for the third anniversary of the Worcester Guardian and he talks about that. Dr…
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The Radio Roundtable on Pot, Chandler St., Snow and more
Worcester Radio Roundtable discusses Mayor Joe Petty's resolution urging voters to reject Question 8, which would repeal Massachusetts' recreational marijuana…
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The WBDC Explains the 504 SBA Loan
The SBA 504 loan program, administered by the Worcester Business Development Corporation (WBDC) in partnership with local banks like Webster Five, offers small…
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The Emotional Impact of Financial Fraud
Lisa Swanson, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central New England, speaks with us about the emotional impact of financial fraud, why people sometimes…
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Talk of the Commonwealth for Tuesday Oct. 20th
A look at the local issues of the day including calls and texts on Lt. Gov. candidate Oliver and how Mike Minogue has handled the situation.
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Talk of the Commonwealth Monday Oct. 19th
The conversation centered on the City Manager's interview on Radio Worcester on the homelessness policy, Batista explained that a proposed $25 fine for…
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Worcester Chamber CEO/President Tim Murray on Need for Lab Space
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tim Murray discusses key challenges and opportunities facing the city's business community. The…
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Worcester City Manager on Homeless Encampment Fine
On homelessness policy, Batista explained that a proposed $25 fine for encampment violations serves as a civil penalty alternative to arrest, with services…
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Wonder - Comes to Worcester
Wonder -Wonder is a mealtime platform that makes it easy to mix and match dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, with $0 delivery fees as…
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Radio Worcester Conversation on How is Worcester Trying to Help its Unhoused Population
Hank, "Big" Ben and Randy Feldman talk about what is it the city of Worcester is trying to accomplish when it comes to its homeless population. A new ordinance…
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Mayor Joe Petty on DPW Winter Upgrades, Drones and City Council Start Time
This radio interview features Worcester Mayor Joe Petty discussing several city initiatives ahead of the winter season. The mayor addresses public concerns…
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Congressman James McGovern on Westborough Drones and Mid-Terms
Congressman Jim McGovern has some serious concerns about the planned Amazon delivery drones scheduled to fly out of the Westborough warehouse. With all signs…
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WooSox Show Boo in the Woo - Dr. Charles on some cool Brewers history
The Worcester Red Sox Show features Dr. Charles Steinberg and Hank Stoltz discussing the upcoming "Boo in the Woo" Fall Festival at Polar Park with Sara…
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Talk of the Commonwealth for Friday Oct. 16th
Continued looking at the mid-terms. Randy Feldman joins Hank and Ben later in the show to give us his take. Ben is a big "The Head of the Charles" Regatta fan…
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The Worcester Guardian Celebrates Third Anniversary
The Worcester Guardian marks three years of providing independent, nonpartisan local news coverage to the Worcester community. Co-founder Dave Nordman…
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Worcester Success in Biotech, but, Needs More Lab Space
Worcester's biotech sector is emerging as a regional economic success story while Boston faces an oversupply of empty lab space. In an interview with the…
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Fall Prevention
This discussion on fall prevention features Rebecca Read, PT, DPT, lead outpatient therapist at St. Vincent Hospital Rehabilitation Services. Read explains…
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Talk of the Commonwealth for Thurs. Oct. 15th
We continue with a look at the mid-term elections. We also hear about the upcoming Veterans Inc. 5K, the opening of Wonder on Park Ave., a very unique way to…
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The Rundown on local media 2026
Mark Henderson of the016.com reflects on the 40th anniversary of the Telegram and Gazette leaving local ownership, arguing that the defining moment for…
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Talk of the Commonwealth Wednesday Oct. 14th
Start out talking about the Sen. Ed Markey and John Deaton debate. Is it time to do away with the two party system? Is all the partisanship too toxic? We talk…
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United Way of CM Women's Initiative Stepping Up for Girls
On this episode of Voice of Business Presented by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Women's Initiative of United Way of Central Massachusetts is…
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Cybersecurity with BBB of Central NE CEO Lisa Swanson
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Lisa Swanson, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central New England, has just returned from the final session…
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The Radio Roundtable on Ballot Questions and Local Media
The Radio Roundtable with Hank and Ben along with George Russel and Randy Feldman look at the first three ballot questions and local media landscape.
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Kool Kojak Still Looks at Worcester As Home
Worcester-born multidisciplinary artist Kool Kojak sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about his decades-long career spanning music production, graffiti…
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TSO is coming to the DCU
Joel Hoekstra, long time guitarist with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, talks to Hank about the upcoming stop in Worcester. Hank also asks about what it's like…
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State Senator Michael Moore
State Senator Michael Moore stops by the Radio Worcester diner and tells us he supports Governor Healey's proposal to temporarily suspend the gas tax and looks…
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Talk of the Commonwealth for Tuesday Oct 13th
A look at the mid-term races. The Radio Roundtable with George Russell and Randy Feldman look at the MA ballot questions and MassLive teaming up with social…
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Talk of the Commonwealth Oct. 11th
The Talk of the Commonwealth for Monday October 11th is Columbus Day! Hank goes over the history of Columbus Day and how as kids we just know "in 1492 Columbus…
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Talk of the Commonwealth Oct. 9th
A First Amendment Friday. Main topic ended up being the debate for MA Governor between incumbent Maura Healey (D) and challenger Mike Minogue (R). That…
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The Rundown with Hank, Mark and Tom for 10-8
Hank Stolz hosts a discussion with Mark Henderson of the016.com and Tom Marino of thisweekendworcester.com covering local and state politics, a major…
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Why the Jobs Report is Important to Investors
Ryan Kittridge of ClearPath Financial Partners explains why the monthly jobs report carries significant weight for investors and market movements. The labor…
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Worcester Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade
On this episode of the Voice of Business presented by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce on Talk of the Commonwealth we hear about the Shrewsbury St…
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City of Worcester Receives 3-Star Certified Welcoming Designation from Welcoming America
The City of Worcester has been designated a three-star Certified Welcoming City by Welcoming America, a national organization that evaluates how inclusive…
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Talk of the Commonwealth Thursday October 8th
Some talk about the mid-terms and locally should Worcester be building Public Bathrooms. Clark University is having a seminar on AI and the mental health…
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State Senator Robyn Kennedy on Falling MCAS Scores and more
State Senator Robyn Kennedy stops by the Radio Worcester diner to talk about the budget, falling MCAS scores, ballot questions and more. The conversation…