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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.
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Radio Worcester’s Talk of the CommonwealthState Senator Robyn Kennedy on AI, Flock, ICE and more.
Massachusetts State Senator Robyn Kennedy joined the Talk of the Commonwealth on radioworcester.com to discuss a range of pressing legislative and local…
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Beware Back to School Scams
Lisa Swanson, CEO of the BBB of Central NE, reminds us to be on the look for back-to-school scams. She tells the Talk of the Commonwealth on Radio Worcester…
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The Rundown on Racist Incident and Council Vote on Civilian Review Board
This week on The Rundown, Randy Feldman stops by to talk about the controversial vote to file the Civilian Review Board proposal for oversight of the Worcester…
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The Political Roundtable on 9/11
This week's Political Roundtable looks at America twenty-five years after 9/11.
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Girls Inc. Podcast - Still Becoming...
“Still Becoming…”; The Podcast of Girls Inc. with Board Chair Pam Daly. In this episode we look at Pam Daly’s personal journey as a Girls Club alumna, her role…
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Reaction to Speakers at Republican Mid-Term Convention
Robert Amorello, from the Radio Worcester Political Roundtable is in Texas at Trump-A-Palooza with the MA delegation. He brings us a first hand look at what…
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Congressman James McGovern on AI and more
Congressman Jim McGovern discusses a range of pressing issues in this interview, beginning with growing concerns about the rapid and potentially dangerous…
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Political Roundtable Member is in Dallas for Trump-A-Palooza
Robert Amorello has arrived in Dallas ahead of the Republican Mid-Term Convention and gives us this inside view.
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Worcester Mayor Joe Petty Explains Civilian Review Board Vote
Worcester Mayor Joe Petty appeared on Radio Worcester to address a racially charge incident in the city and the controversial filing of the Citizen Review…
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Red Sox Manager Joe Morgan has Died
Bill Wanless of the Worcester Red Sox (Pawtucket Red Sox) reflects on one the great mangers and character's of the Boston Red Sox, "Walpole" Joe Morgan.
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Racism Rears Its Ugly Head in Worcester
The Radio Roundtable responds to the racist harassment of two Black artists working on Worcester’s Wall of Women mural and debates whether Massachusetts’…
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Comedian Dustin Ybarra Comes to Worcester
Comedian and actor Dustin Ybarra joined Hank on Talk of the Commonwealth ahead of his upcoming performance at the Brick Box Theater at the JMAC on Thursday the…
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Check Out These Great Promotions From The Worcester Railers
This season will see approximately 30 theme nights across 36 home games. The Railers will wear six specialty jerseys on eight different nights, including…
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The Argument for No on 9 - MA Gun Law
Toby Leary, founder of the Civil Rights Coalition, discusses the organization's grassroots campaign to repeal Massachusetts Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024, a…
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Congressman James McGovern Says if Dems Take House He Expects Investigations into Trump
McGovern responds to a Gallup poll showing nearly 90% of Americans believe there is widespread corruption, expressing agreement and pointing to what he…
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Be a Life Long Learner - WISE program as Assumption University
Rebecca Perry, Director of the WISE Program, stopped by The Talk of the Commonwealth on Radio Worcester, to tell Hank about the long running program and that…
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The Top Scams of 2025
Every year, BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust analyzes reports submitted by consumers and businesses through BBB Scam Tracker to identify which scams are…
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Radio Roundtable on Primary Day and Human Rights Commision
This episode of the Radio Roundtable, hosted by Hank and Ben, features political commentator George Russell and immigration attorney Randy Feldman discussing…
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Clark U. Political Science Professor Boatright on Primaries
Clark University Political Science Professor Robert Boatright, author of "The Problem with Primary Voters" and co-editor of "Reforming Primary Elections,"…
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15th Worcester Debate Mary Keefe vs Ron Waddell
Radio Worcester presented the 15th Worcester Debate between incumbent Rep. Mary Keefe (D) and challenger Ron Waddell (D). The Democratic Primary is September…
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The Rundown - Why Precise Language Matters
This episode examines the critical role of precise language in journalism and law enforcement communication. Why certain language had to be used in regards to…
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Joe Petty Talks About An 18 Hour A Day City
Petty highlighted the success of a recent downtown DJ event that drew over 10,000 people to the Palladium with no incidents, noting the event may be outgrowing…
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Congressman Jim McGovern on the Midterms
Congressman Jim McGovern talks about the midterms, trade war with Canada and more.
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Raj for State Rep. 14th Worcester
Dr Barur Raj Rajeshkumar is running for State Rep. for the 14th Worcester District. Hear why he is running.
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Hear from Rep. Mary Keefe Running for Re-Election
State Representative Mary Keefe (D) discusses her 12-year tenure representing the 15th Worcester District and why she is running for reelection. Asked about…
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Hike Worcester Week
Colin Novick is just back from Japan where he hiked the Northern Alps. He tells us how he was out on a trail for 11 days in a Japanese national park with a…
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Discover Central MA podcast with The BID and Crocodile River Music
Crocodile River Music and Worcester BID’s Lisa Malo discuss African music, downtown Worcester’s transformation.
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Worcester City Manager Eric Batista
Batista Discusses Immigration Policy, Police Oversight and Public Safety
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Congressman James McGovern (D-MA) on the Issues of the Day
Congressman Jim McGovern discusses constituent concerns during a district visit, highlighting affordability as the primary issue facing Americans, with rising…
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The Radio Roundtable on Charter Review
The Radio Roundtable, Hank Stolz, Ben White, George Russell and Randy Feldman looks at Worcester's charter review process and police oversight.
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Dr. Abraham on Cyclospora Outbreak
More than 140 cases of Cyclosporiasis have been reported in Massachusetts. Dr. George Abraham, an infectious disease expert at St. Vincent Hospital in…
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Clark University on MA Heat Resilience Officer - Urban Tree Canopy
Dean Lou Leonard of Clark University's School of Climate, Environment and Society tells Radio Worcester's Talk of the Commonwealth, how urban tree canopy…
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Cyprian Keyes Restaurant Re-Opens
Amanda Safford, Marketing Director, Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, stops by Radio Worcester to tell us Cyprian's Restaurant is re-opening Friday August 21st after…
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Worcester City Manager on Closing of DOJ Report
The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation into the Worcester Police Department. City Manager Eric Batista appears on the Talk of the…
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Should Worcester Allow Speed Cameras
A discussion on the likelihood of speed camera legislation passing in Massachusetts explores the technology's potential to enhance road safety while addressing…
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State Senator Michael Moore on a Number of Significant Pieces of Legislation
MA State Senator Michael Moore explains the Protect Act, which provides enhanced protections against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions by…
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The Rundown on Civilian Review Board
This episode examines two major Worcester issues: the ongoing debate over establishing a civilian review board for the police department and community concerns…
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Troy Siebels Named Interim Executive Director of the Worcester Guardian
Troy Siebels has been named the interim executive director of The Worcester Guardian. Siebels spent twenty-two years at the Hanover Theatre, twenty as…
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Senator Robyn Kennedy on the End of the Legislative Session
State Senator Robyn Kennedy discusses the conclusion of Massachusetts' formal legislative session on July 31st and ongoing work through January. Senator…
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Republican Senate Candidate John Deaton on Markey/Moulton Debate
Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Deaton joins Hank Stolz to discuss his reaction to the Democratic primary debate between incumbent Senator Ed Markey and…
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Radio Roundtable on ShotSpotter and More
A Worcester-area radio roundtable discussion covering multiple civic issues. Panelists debated the Cambridge City Council's decision to reactivate the…
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Worcester Restaurant Week
Worcester Restaurant Week runs from August 3-16, 2026, marking its 17th year and largest year with nearly 50 participating restaurants across Worcester and…
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Worcester Red Sox Show with Bill Wanless and Bill Ballou
The Worcester Red Sox Show features Hank Stolz with Bill Wandless and Bill Ballou discussing the third annual WooSox Hall of Fame ceremony and current team…
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Ron Waddell Democratic candidate for state representative in the 15th Worcester District
Ron Waddell, Democratic candidate for state representative in the 15th Worcester District, discusses his campaign priorities and vision for the district.
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Radio Roundtable
This episode of the Radio Roundtable examines Worcester City Manager Eric Batista's decision not to recommend a civilian review board for police oversight …
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ClearPath Financial Partners - Flexibility in Retirement
This episode of the ClearPath Financial Partners podcast deals with flexibility. How retirees can optimize their tax situation through strategic planning and…
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Dr. Charles Into the WooSox Hall of Fame and Spring Training Report
Worcester Red Sox President Dr. Charles Steinberg reacts to the the news he is going into the WooSox Hall of Fame. The Boston Herald's Gabrielle Starr who is…
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Bill Moore on the Work of Project New Hope
Bill Moore tells us about the work of Project New Hope with our veterans.
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Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on the Tax Rate
On the Talk of the Commonwealth, Hank Stolz spoke with Eric Batista, Worcester’s City Manager, about a range of issues facing the city, including tax policy…
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State Senator Michael Moore on Cannabis Lounges
State Senator Michael Moore discussed recent legislative activities in Massachusetts. He began by clarifying that the long delay in establishing cannabis…
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Worcester Mayor Petty on local issues
Mayor Petty expressed caution about a proposal to levy fees on all vacant lots, noting that some property owners used adjacent lots for family activities and…
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Will the Affordable Care Act be Extended?
Hank Stolz spoke with Congressman Jim McGovern about several key issues before the holiday recess. Congressman McGovern first detailed the procedural mechanics…
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The Political Roundtable on Venezuela and Affordability
The political round table discussion covered several key national and international topics. The conversation began with an analysis of the United States'…
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McGovern on Affordability and Venezuela
The interview with Congressman Jim McGovern focused primarily on the issue of affordability for American families. McGovern argued that despite a strong stock…
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Worcester Mayor Joe Petty on Tax Classification
The primary focus of the conversation was on the council's decision to approve the lowest possible residential rate, which resulted in a significant increase…
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Ryan Kittredge on Market Jitters
Ryan Kittredge, President, ClearPath Financial Partners, with some advice on not obsessing over the Dow's up and downs.
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Final Days for the Thrive Turkey Drive
Worcester-based Thrive Support & Advocacy is seeking community support to provide Thanksgiving dinners to families amid historically high need. The nonprofit…
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Prop Bets Scandal on the Worcester Red Sox Show
Dr. Charles Steinberg looks at the prop bets scandal that has rocked the NBA and MLB. He also takes about Winter in Wooville and how that form of off season…
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Fall Out from the Government Shutdown on the Political Roundtable
The political roundtable discussion centered on the recent US government shutdown, analyzing the political fallout for both Democrats and Republicans. The…
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Senator Moore on the Issues
State Senator Michael Moore discussed the impact of the federal government shutdown on Massachusetts, particularly concerning SNAP benefits. He argued that the…