The Rundown with Carrie Saldo
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<p>Dig into the week’s most important stories and know what’s up in western Mass. Join Carrie Saldo for The Rundown — where reporters from newsrooms across the region recap the biggest headlines and share their takes on the news and events that shaped the week in the 413.</p><p>What do you think was the most important news event of the week? Share your thoughts at 413-225-4922 or via email at <a href="mailto:therundown@nepm.org"><strong>therundown@nepm.org</strong></a>.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
Springfield courthouse controversy, U.S. Senate debate, sherrif budget
The <a href="https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/07/state-picks-cheapest-site-for-new-600m-springfield-courthouse.html">proposal</a> for Springfield’s new $600 million courthouse sparks conversation and <a href="https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/07/springfield-court-officials-disappointed-with-courthouse-pick.html">controversy</a> over its planned location. We unpack the details of a <a href="https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/07/springfield-developers-file-lawsuit-to-block-courthouse-selection.html">lawsuit filed</a> to block the selection. Meanwhile, western Mass. was the location for the first Democratic U.S. Senate debate earlier this week, and our panel will breakdown the candidates’ <a href="https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2026-07-08/first-u-s-senate-debate-between-markey-and-moulton-here-are-five-takeaways">performances</a>. And, <a href="https://commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/its-time-to-act-on-the-states-pfas-problem/">should</a> Massachusetts ban so-called forever chemicals? We weigh in on how to mitigate toxic PFAS contamination. Plus, we debut a new segment, The Rundown Rewind! We look back on the Inspector General’s <a href="https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/06/time-for-the-chaos-to-stop-inspector-general-releases-final-report-on-sheriffs-budget.html">report</a> on the sheriff’s budget. We’re running down all of that and more this week with our panel: <a href="https://focusspringfield.com/govmatters/">G. Michael Dobbs</a>, host at Focus Springfield; <a href="https://www.masslive.com/staff/greta-jochem/">Greta Jochem</a>, investigations editor at The Springfield Republican; and reporter emeritus <a href="https://www.wamc.org/people/paul-tuthill">Paul Tuthill</a>.
June 26, 2026
Data centers & more
Holyoke becomes one of the first cities in the state <a href="https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/06/holyoke-becomes-1st-city-in-state-to-fully-ban-data-centers.html">to ban</a> data centers, while another 413 city considers a <a href="https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2026-06-17/holyoke-bans-future-data-centers-as-westfield-mulls-a-moratorium">moratorium</a> on them – we’ll unpack why communities in western Mass. are having concerns about their impact. Meanwhile, municipalities in Berkshire County face difficult decisions as they <a href="https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/southern_berkshires/aging-communties-impact-berkshire-county/article_ac7ae957-d330-4a7c-82bf-00f1e9b2896d.html">struggle</a> to find enough volunteers to fill government positions. And, new standards are being considered by the state for high school graduation <a href="https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2026-06-17/mass-k-12-graduation-council-urges-long-runway-to-introduce-new-standards">requirements</a>. Plus, Mass Audubon has developed a new wildlife <a href="https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/southern_berkshires/mass-audubon-wildlife-preserve-becket-palmer-brook/article_058a4c00-4c6f-4408-b7b1-4b6e417bb154.html">preserve</a> in the 413. We’re running down all of that and more this week with panelists Berkshire Eagle reporter <a href="https://www.berkshireeagle.com/users/profile/clarence%20fanto/">Clarence Fanto</a>; <a href="https://www.masslive.com/staff/amunford/">Aprell May Munford</a>, reporter for The Springfield Republican Newspaper; and former State Senator <a href="https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/AGH0/">Adam Hinds</a>.
June 12, 2026
Deep dive into higher ed.
In this special edition of The Rundown, we take a closer look at higher education. The 413 is a hotbed of higher education in the state. Massachusetts already ranks number one as <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/massachusetts-most-educated-us-state-per-degrees">the most</a> educated state for adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher, and now<a href="https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/2024-12-27/free-community-college-faces-growing-pains"> two</a> and four year college degrees are <a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/fair-share-is-making-higher-education-more-affordable">free or low cost</a> for many people here. We examine what <a href="https://www.mass.gov/news/mass-degrees-deliver-new-report-highlights-economic-impact-of-governor-healeys-college-affordability-investments">impact </a>that’s having, for better and for worse. And, with <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/20/business/college-costs-in-massachusetts-new-england/">rising tuition</a> costs, what new federal loan caps could mean for college students here in western Mass. and beyond. Plus, the job market <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/08/newsletters/massachusetts-job-market/">is thawing</a> a bit; what does that mean for recent and future grads? We’re running down all of that and more this week with our panel: <a href="https://commonwealthbeacon.org/about/people/laura-colarusso/">Laura Colarusso</a>, editor for the Commonwealth Beacon; <a href="https://www.nepm.org/people/phillip-bishop">Phil Bishop</a>, reporter for NEPM news; and recent UMass Journalism and Public Policy graduate <a href="https://dailycollegian.com/staff_name/lucy-postera/">Lucy Postera</a>.
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<p>Dig into the week’s most important stories and know what’s up in western Mass. Join Carrie Saldo for The Rundown — where reporters from newsrooms across the region recap the biggest headlines and share their takes on the news and events that shaped the week in the 413.</p><p>What do you think was the most important news event of the week? Share your thoughts at 413-225-4922 or via email at <a href="mailto:therundown@nepm.org"><strong>therundown@nepm.org</strong></a>.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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