Episodes
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Andrew O'Leary, Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools
The New Bedford Podcast with hosts Steven Richard and Marcus Coward welcomes Andrew O’Leary, Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools. In this episode, they dive into the challenges and opportunities facing local education, from student achievement to community impact, and discuss the future…
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#23 - The New Bedford Police Department faces backlash for hiring "Non US Citizen" as a Police Officer
Tune in for another hard-hitting episode of The New Bedford Podcast! This week, Steven Richard and Marcus Coward dive into some of the most talked-about and controversial stories shaking up the South Coast.
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#22 - Marcus Coward
In this episode, Marcus Coward joins us to break down some of the biggest stories making headlines in the South Coast: The second fatal accident on the New Bedford-Fairhaven bridge — why is this area becoming a hot spot for tragedy? A drive-by shooting on I-95 in Fall River, allegedly carried out...
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#21 - Brian Conceicao and Catherine Buckley of the Veterans Transition House
In this powerful episode, Steven Richard sits down with Brian Conceicao and Catherine Buckley of the Veterans Transition House (VTH) in New Bedford—a nonprofit organization that has been serving homeless and at-risk veterans for over 30 years. Founded by Vietnam veterans in 1990, VTH has helped...
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#20 - Manny DeBrito, Election Commissioner of New Bedford
In this episode, Steven Richard & Michael Silvia sit down with Manny DeBrito, the Election Commissioner for the City of New Bedford. They discuss the vital role of local elections, the importance of civic engagement, and how Manny and his team work behind the scenes to ensure fair, accessible…
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#19 - David Daniels, RISE Recovery Support Center
In Episode 19, Steven sits down with David Daniels, the Program Director of RISE Recovery Support Center in New Bedford. RISE, which stands for Recovery in a Supportive Environment, is a peer-led recovery center built on compassion, connection, and community. David shares how RISE approaches...
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#18 - Helena DaSilva Hughes, Immigrant Assistant's Center
In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with Helena DaSilva Hughes, President of the Immigrants Assistance Center in New Bedford. Helena shares the vital role the center plays in supporting and empowering immigrant families across the South Coast. From providing...
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#17 - Dr. Michelle Houde & Kristin Batstone of the Women's Center
In this powerful episode of The New Bedford Podcast, guest hosts Erica Richard and Keilianys Justiniano sit down with Dr. Michelle Houde and Kristin Batstone of The Women’s Center. In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, they dive deep into the essential work the center does to support...
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#16 - Naomi Carney, Councillor at Large
In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with longtime Councillor at Large, Naomi Carney, for a wide-ranging conversation about city politics, public service, and the future of New Bedford. Naomi shares her perspective on the most pressing issues facing the city,...
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#15 - Leo Choquette, Ward 1 City Councilor of New Bedford
In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, Steven sits down with Ward 1 City Councilor Leo Choquette for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the most pressing — and controversial — issues facing the city. We dive into recent ICE raids in New Bedford and their impact on the community, unpack…
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#14 - Shawn Oliver, Ward 3 City Councilor of New Bedford
In episode 14 of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with Ward 3 City Councilor Shawn Oliver for an open and honest conversation about the state of New Bedford. From public safety and economic development to housing, and the challenges facing New Bedford, Shawn offers a...
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#13 - Jeff Pelletier, CEO of "Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts"
In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with Jeff Pelletier, the CEO of Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts—a nonprofit leading the charge in youth empowerment through career readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy education. Jeff shares how…
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#12 - Elijah DeSousa: "Citizens against Eversource"
In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with New Bedford City Councilor-at-Large Ian Abreu and special guest Elijah DeSousa, the founder of Citizens Against Eversource—a rapidly growing Facebook group that has amassed 28,000 members in just 28 days. The...
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#11 - Ian Abreu & Michael Silvia
In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with two influential local figures: Ian Abreu, City Councilor at Large, and Michael Silvia, owner of New Bedford Guide. Together, they dive into the biggest stories shaping the city and beyond. Topics include: ✅ New Bedford...
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#10 - Chris Resendes: Gun laws changing, PTSD an eligibility for police benefits, AI taking over & More!
In Episode 10 of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with financial advisor Chris Resendes for a wide-ranging conversation. They explore the practical use of AI in everyday life, the evolving gun laws in Massachusetts, and the important issue of police officers with PTSD...
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#9 - Mayor Jon Mitchell: Hunting Whitey Bulger, Corruption in Boston, Migrant Crisis, and New Bedford’s Growth
In Episode 9 of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with Mayor Jon Mitchell for an in-depth conversation about his journey to becoming New Bedford’s mayor and his vision for the city’s future. They discuss his time as a federal prosecutor leading the task force to track down...
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#08 - Barry Richard: 50 years in talk radio & journalism
In Episode #8, Steven sits down with his father Barry Richard, a legendary local talk radio host with nearly 50 years of experience behind the mic. Barry shares fascinating stories from his career, including his time covering Providence’s dynamic radio scene with Buddy Cianci, breaking the…
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#07 - Greg DeMelo: Independent running for Bristol County Commissioner
In episode #07 of The New Bedford Podcast: Steven Richard sits down with Greg DeMelo, an independent candidate for Bristol County Commissioner, to discuss his vision for the county.
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#06 - Jesse St. Gelais: Independent running for 8th Bristol District
In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard talks with Jesse St. Gelais, an independent candidate running for State Representative in the 8th Bristol District of Massachusetts. With the election on November 5th, Jesse shares his vision for the district and what motivated him…
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#05 - Ian Abreu: Understaffed Police, Offshore Wind vs Fishermen, and More!
In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with City Councillor at Large Ian Abreu, who received the most votes of all the city councilors in New Bedford's previous election. Ian discusses a range of topics affecting New Bedford, including local politics, rising…
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#04 - Jess Machado: School cover up scandal, 2024 election, and more!
n this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, Steven Richard welcomes back investigative journalist Jess Machado of Fall River Reporter for another deep dive into some of Massachusetts’ most pressing stories. Jess provides new updates on the tragic Jacob Pothier case, where questions continue to…
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#03 - Shawn Oliver: Getting "Cancelled", Questioning Offshore Wind & More!
In this episode of "The New Bedford Podcast", Steven Richard sits down with Ward 3 City Councilor Shawn Oliver to talk about his journey from a successful grassroots campaign to becoming a key voice in New Bedford’s local government. Shawn opens up about the highs and lows of his political…
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#02 - Jess Machado: Inside the courtroom of the Karen Read Trial
In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with investigative journalist Jess Machado of Fall River Reporter. Jess is one of only 10 journalists given access to the courtroom to cover the highly publicized Karen Read murder trial. She shares exclusive insights into...
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#1 - Michael Silvia: Journalist & Founder of New Bedford Guide
In this episode, Steven sits down with a special guest, Michael Silvia—journalist, founder of New Bedford Guide, and owner of the Fall River Reporter. Join us as we dive into the origins of New Bedford Guide, how Michael turned his passion project into the largest social media presence in the…
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