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The Top Left Corner
by The Greylock Glass
Our general news show is concerned with Massachusetts’ northwestern-most corner, with occasional forays into southern Vermont and New York’s Hudson Valley.
Episodes
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TLC #189, Kevin Schreck on “Antarctic Voyage”
This week on the podcast, we journey to the far edges of the map — to the icy reaches of South Georgia Island — with award-winning filmmaker Kevin Schreck. His latest documentary, Antarctic Voyage, follows field biologist Dr. Samantha Monier on a research expedition into one of the planet’s most...
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TLC #188, Nicole Webster Clark
Nicole Irene is an herbalist, metaphysical philosopher, and cosmic wanderer devoted to reconnecting people with the sacred. With certifications from Dandelion Herbal Center and Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary—and a third in progress from Cornell University—she weaves ancient plant wisdom with...
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MASS MoCA Staff Ratify Wage Agreement Ending Three Week Strike
Editor’s Note: The following article is derived from officially released information, published with few or no editorial changes. The Greylock Glass occasionally provides our readers with such content if the information is factual in nature, and requires little to no interpretation or analysis,...
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TLC/186 — Katja Esson on Razing Liberty Square
The broadcast premier of Razing Liberty Square can be viewed on PBS. on January 29, 2024. A streaming release for this powerful award winning documentary feature film directed by Academy-Award nominated filmmaker, Katja Esson will also be available. RAZING LIBERTY SQUARE had its world premiere at...
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TLC-186 — Democracy in Dispute: David Stuckenberg
I walked south on Water Street, searching for the strangely elusive location where David Stuckenberg was to announce his candidacy for President of the United States shortly. I’d had to get up and out the door by 6:30 a.m. to make the 11 o’clock beginning of ceremonies in Plymouth, Mass. I got...
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Top Left Corner 184: Alexander Davis onThis Show is Available for Touring
UPDATE! This show is looking for members of the community to participate on stage— no performance experience required. Contact Alexander Davis to be a part of the magic! From the website of the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance: Boston-based Alex Davis‘ This Show is available for Touring, presents…
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Top Left Corner #183: Berkshire County residents demand an end to US aid to Israel
Today’s guest is Robin Chadwell, who is helping spearhead a campaign for peace in the Middle East. A letter she has been circulating is garnering an increasing number of signatories as the situation for Palestinians, both in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank grows more dire by the hour. Robin...
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TLC #183: Mayoral Candidate John Krol
Jay Velázquez: And this is the Top Left Corner. Episode number 183 here on The Greylock Glass, GreylockGlass.com The Berkshires’ mightiest independent alternative news thing. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez, known in an alternate zip code as the Mongrel. Welcome. Welcome to the show. This is going…
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Top Left Corner #182: BAAMS celebrating 3rd Season with potent musical events
Jay Velázquez: This is the Top Left Corner. You’re listening to episode number 182. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez. And this episode dropped Thursday, August 10th, 2023. Sometimes the content is evergreen, sometimes it’s time sensitive. In this case, it is time sensitive. And that topic is the...
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Top Left Corner #181: Select Board Candidate Stephanie Boyd
Editor’s Note: Stephanie Boyd declined to provide either a photo or short bio. Top Left Corner: This is the top left corner right here on The Greylock Glass GreylockGlass.com, the Berkshires mightiest independent alternative news thing. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez. And as always, it’s a pleasure...
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Top Left Corner #180: Select Board Candidate Andy Hogeland
On Episode #180 of the Top Left Corner, we speak with incumbent candidate for the Williamstown Select Board.
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Top Left Corner #179: Happy Record Store Day, with Andrea Belair
Belltower Records is more than just a source for hard to find choice vinyl — it's fast becoming a critical hub for the live music scene in North County.
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Top Left Corner #178: NTRVW — Michael Lavery, Candidate for State Rep., Mass. 3rd Dist.
We speak with Becket resident Michael Lavery, who is running this election to unseat Massachusetts State Representative, William "Smitty" Pignatelli, in the race for Berkshire 3rd district.
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Top Left Corner #177: NTRVW X2 — Local Artist, Thor Wickstrom on Green River Farms; Tom Conklin in our Solopreneur Spotlight
Part of Williamstown's perhaps most iconic vista is up for sale with the listing of Green River Farms at $2.75 million. We speak with artist Thor Wickstrom about why he's painted that view for 18 years. We also speak with the owner of the best known voice in the Berkshires on his shift from radio...
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Top Left Corner #176: NTRVW — Dean Martilli, U.S. House candidate, 1st Dist. of Mass.
We speak with Dean Martilli, Republican candidate for Congress, 1st District, Massachusetts, who is facing off against entrenched incumbent Richie Neal.
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Top Left Corner #175: Eliza Edens — “We’ll Become the Flowers”
We speak with semi-local songstress, Eliza Edens, whose brand new release, "We'll Become the Flowers," is a mature, sophisticated — yet still deeply personal — exploration of loss, introspection, longing, and acceptance.
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Top Left Corner #174: Lenox residents, officials not on same wavelength about cell towers.
We speak with Courtney Giraldi about the current state of play in the battle over responsible, safe cell tower placement in Berkshire County.
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Top Left Corner #173: Bill Densmore on protecting source identity
In this episode, we speak with journalism scholar and practitioner, Bill Densmore, about the Springfield Diocese's efforts to seize investigative documents of the Berkshire Eagle's Larry Parnass,
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Top Left Corner #172: The Eagle’s Larry Parnass on protection of confidential sources
We speak with Larry Parnass, investigative lead and Managing Editor for innovation at the Berkshire Eagle.
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Top Left Corner #171: Harvey Wasserman, “A Gathering To Save Our Elections & Our Earth”
We speak with legendary activist, Free Press Senior Editor, and senior advisor to Greenpeace USA, columnist Harvey Wasserman, about election theft and an upcoming conversation with 2020 presidential candidate, Marianne Williamson.
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Top Left Corner #170: Investigating cold cases of murder? Time can be your friend.
The subject of today's show is that of murder and missing persons cases that have gone cold. We hear from Bershire District Attorney Andrea Harrington and then Dr. Sarah Stein, nationally renowned cold cases specialist.
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TLC #169: NTRVW — Ellen Maxon, Pittsfield Police Advisory and Review Board
The Pittsfield Police Department explanation of their actions that led tot he death of Miguel Estrella portrays the facts as crisp as a high-def photo, while the community still finds that explanation as less than clear.
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TLC #168: Tara Jacobs — running for the most critical office you haven’t heard of.
The decisions and positions of the Governor's Council have such a deep impact, over so broad an area, it's no wonder it's such a well-kept secret they don't even list it properly on the ballot.
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Top Left Corner #167: MASS MoCA workers organize one-day walk-out
With talks stalled between MASS MoCA management and the UAW Local 2110, workers will walk off the job Friday, August 19, for a one day strike action to demand a livable wage.
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Top Left Corner #166: NTRVW x2 “The Mane Event” — microfestival & Dem’ Sticks
In this episode, we speak with Steve Dalton, of Sample the Cat, on the upcoming microfestival, "The Mane Event," Saturday, August 13 at 4:00 p.m. and also to Dave Deming, founder of Dem' Sticks — a line of artisan percussion toos reminiscent of brushes or fans, but made of bamboo.
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Top Left Corner #165: Right ways and wrong ways to respond to mental health crisis calls.
According to the D.A.'s report, Officer Coffey immediately "stepped out of his cruiser, drew his taser, turned it on and pointed it at Estrella," shouting "commands to Mr. Estrella to drop the knife." That's not a de-escalation tactic.
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Top Left Corner #164: No Justice for Miguel
On the evening of March 25, 2022, friends of Pittsfield, Mass. resident Miguel Estrella called 911 to request assistance for the 22-year-old, who was in the midst of a mental health crisis. Roughly two minutes after officers arrived at the scene, Estrella was dead.
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Top Left Corner #163: Justice for Miguel?
On this episode, we speak with Ivy Moody, a legal expert who explains that alternative methods of dealing with community members in the midst of mental health crises exist that may have prevented his death at the hands of the police.
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Top Left Corner #162NTRVW: Berkshire D.A. Andrea Harrington on drug deaths, Roe v. Wade, more.
Top Left Corner: And with me on the line is Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington. Andrea, thanks so much for coming on the Top Left Corner. It’s been too long. Andrea Harrington: It’s great to be here. Thanks for having me. Top Left Corner: So we have we have a number of things that I…
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Top Left Corner #161 Micah P. Hinson live at The Foundry
Micah P. Hinson plays the Foundry West Stockbridge Friday, July 15 — his first U.S. performance in several years. We spoke with the artist by Skype during a break in his first exploration of the Berkshires.
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Top Left Corner #160BAAMS Grand Opening
In this Independence Day episode, we speak with Berkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies founder and Executive Director, Richard Boulger and Director of Development and Communications, Jane Forrestal, about the grand opening of this new music academy North Adams.
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Top Left Corner #159 — Junteeth & Fathers Day edition
We debut heartbreaking track, "The Hate," by Misty Blues, released this month as a single. We speak with Nora Zahn from the North Adams Public Library about their Summer Reading Program, and we also hear from Shirley Edgerton about the Berkshire Teaching Fellows Program — a, effort coordinating...
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Top Left Corner #158 — NTRVW: Michael Lavery to challenge Pignatelli for State Rep.
Editor’s Note: The Greylock Glass pays to have rough transcripts of interviews produced. We attempt to remain as faithful as possible to the speakers’ original meaning, and apologize for any errors of transcription. That said, even the imperfect transcription we perform is costly. Please support…
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Top Left Corner #157 — NTRVW: Jane Patton candidate for Williamstown Selectboard
In this episode, we speak with Jane Patton, one of three candidates for two seats on the Williamstown Select Board; submitted photo.
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Top Left Corner #156 — NTRVW: Bilal Ansari candidate for Williamstown Selectboard
In this episode, we speak with Bilal Ansari, one of three candidates for two seats on the Williamstown Select Board; submitted photo.
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Top Left Corner #155 — NTRVW:Berkshire Fair Share committee
Wealth inequality has never been so extreme in the entire history of the United States as it is now in 2022. Advocates of the Massachusetts Fair Share Amendment hope to claw back a little equity.
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Top Left Corner #154 — NTRVW: Randal Fippinger, Williamstown Select Board Candidate
Randal Fippinger announces his entry into race for Williamstown Select Board.
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Top Left Corner #153 —NTRVW:Julia Lemieux of Windy Ridge Farm
The wind storms that came through the Berkshires just a few days ago were devastating to a lot of folks, and Julia Lemieux, owner of Windy Ridge Farm, was not spared.
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Top Left Corner #152 — NTRVW: Mike Pawula of The Tossers, playing Flat Burger Society 3/8
On this episode, we speak with Mike Pawula of the Celtic Punk band, The Tossers, playing the Flat Burger Society Tuesday, March 8.
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🎧 Top Left Corner #151
We speak with Alison Case of the Store at Five Corners Stewardship Association about the future of the business. THEN we speak with State Senator Adam Hinds about spending $2.3 billion.
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Top Left Corner #150
We speak with Allyn Burrows, Artistic Director of Shakespeare & Company.
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Top Left Corner #149
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Top Left Corner #148
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Top Left Corner #147
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Top Left Corner #146
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Top Left Corner #145
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Top Left Corner #144
Top Left Corner • 12/03/21 Listen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern.
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Top Left Corner #143
Top Left Corner • 12/02/21 Listen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern.
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Top Left Corner #142
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Top Left Corner #141
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Welcome to today’s episode of the Top Left Corner! Listen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern, on Radio Free Berkshires Get in touch by e-mail at [email protected] Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on…
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Our general news show is concerned with Massachusetts’ northwestern-most corner, with occasional forays into southern Vermont and New York’s Hudson Valley.
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