Showing posts with label More Perfect Union. Show all posts
Showing posts with label More Perfect Union. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:
 
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday


8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Monday, November 17, 2025

Toward a More Perfect Union with Franklin Matters (audio)

FM #1582 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1582 in the series. 


The Towards a More Perfect Union radio show wants to continue to explore national issues but also bring them into a state level and local level point of discussion. Michael Walker-Jones and I got to sit recently to explore out loud some of the ways that could work. 


It seems like a natural fit. I generally focus on what matters here in Franklin and given the political climate and trends, some of those national issues will have an impact here. Maybe not the same as elsewhere but if there will be an impact, Franklin needs to be aware.


While our conversation covers a broad range of topics, we start by introducing Michael to my Franklin listeners, in case you are not aware of his background.


We are also looking for your input on what we might call this series of conversations. Something simpler than “Towards a More Perfect Union meets Franklin Matters” (or vice versa).


The recording runs about 51 minutes

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1582-franklin-matters-meets-toward-a-more-perfect-union-11-03-25/



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Toward a More Perfect Union with Franklin Matters (audio)
Toward a More Perfect Union with Franklin Matters (audio)
Toward a More Perfect Union audio episodes can be found ->  https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm 


As they move to do more video episodes, they also can be found on Franklin TV’s All Access YouTube page -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbAODFjFPJ0wfMIr07hSTgQeTpTCghG0I 


Michael Walker-Jones’ LinkedIn profile -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-walker-jones-ed-d-136a74112/ 



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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

More Perfect Union: Immigration and The Courts (video)

I filled in for Peter J to host this episode of More Perfect Union. Participants were
  • Michael Walker Jones
  • State Rep Jeff Roy
  • Rachel Plukas, Chair, Franklin Democratic Town Committee
  • US Representative Jake Auchincloss

The court decision file mentioned can be found ->    https://knightcolumbia.org/documents/ahmr9jfap2
 


US Representative Jake Auchincloss participated remotely
US 4th MA District Representative Jake Auchincloss participated remotely


Wednesday, September 10, 2025

More Perfect Union - WFPR: 102 - DEI Part 2

In this episode, the group and guest Dr. Jim Purcell, the executive director of the commission of higher education in Alabama, discuss attempts to suppress DEI, personal experiences about the importance of DEI, the benefits it brings, and much more.


Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app


Sunday, August 10, 2025

More Perfect Union: D. E. I. (video)

In this episode, the group and guest Dr. Bell, as well as the audience from the Senior Center discuss DEI, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace, and how it as a concept has been around, and it's important to provide opportunities and fairness to all people.

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGe7POQRUmQ


More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Thursday, July 31, 2025

More Perfect Union - WFPR: Should teacher's be able to legally strike (audio)

In this episode, the group and guests Max Page, president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and Cecily Myart-Cruz, president of the United Teachers Los Angeles, discuss if teacher's should be able to legally strike, and why they would want to strike.

More Perfect Union - wfpr
More Perfect Union - wfpr
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Jeff Roy, hold a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Monday, June 30, 2025

More Perfect Union - WFPR: 99 - DEI (audio)

In this episode, the group and guest Dr. Bell, as well as the audience from the Senior Center discuss the DEI, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace, and how it as a concept has been around, and it's important to provide opportunities and fairness to all people.


More Perfect Union - WFPR: 99 - DEI (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR: 99 - DEI (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Friday, May 30, 2025

More Perfect Union - WFPR: #98 - June 3rd Special Election (audio)

In this episode, the group and guests Scott Dragonetti and Rachel Plukas discuss the special election happening in Franklin on June 3rd proposing an override. They discuss Franklin's history, the last special election not passing, and what the group hopes to happen this time.





Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The Lincoln Project: Aftermath (video)

"Donald Trump’s plan for America is no secret. Beating Trump this November is the only mission. The Lincoln Project invites you to take a peek at the terrible future Donald Trump would impose on America.

The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on it. "

video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpLpOtFNFWg 

Note: As mentioned last week, I generally avoid big party politics. As the election season leading to November 2024 develops, I will share something worthy of conversation so we can maintain a democratic process. It is not perfect, we are working towards a more perfect union, but it could be a whole lot worse. 


Wednesday, June 26, 2024

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 97 - Juneteenth (audio)

In this episode, the group and guest Dr. Kenneth Elmore discuss the history of Juneteenth, what this day means to so many people, the politics around it, how it influences and brings to light certain issues in America, and much more.



Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 96 - Democrats vs Republicans (audio)

In this episode, the group discusses many topics when taking a deep dive into Democrats vs Republicans, such as presidential elections, immigration, bills, and much more.



Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app
Find other wfpr.fm podcasts on the wfpr page ->   https://wfpr.fm/wfpr_v3_011.htm

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

More Perfect Union shares the marginal income tax history from 1913 to 2017

marginal income tax history
marginal income tax history


More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) posted on Mon, Jun 17, 2024:
"Before we had the fake "trickle down" idea we had "make the rich pay high taxes and use that money to help other people." https://t.co/aN7Xe6E1rK



What does More Perfect Union do?
More Perfect Union is a nonprofit education, advocacy, and journalism organization with a mission to build power for the working class. We tell the stories of working class Americans by covering politics, policy, labor, business, and economics news through a class lens. We pair our reporting with activism to win policy fights that support families and the working class.

The organization is made up of More Perfect Union Action (EIN: 85-3190605), a 501(c)(4) organization that covers policy fights, electoral stories, and ballot initiatives to empower the working class within the political process and More Perfect Union Foundation (EIN: 85-3189807), a 501(c)(3) organization that creates educational content, publishes investigative reports on corporate accountability, and advocates for working class issues.   https://perfectunion.us/about/

A recent video shares info on Uber which is likely going to be a ballot question for MA in November ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w5RjuTmztU


Saturday, February 10, 2024

More Perfect Union - WFPR

More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

Listen to More Perfect Union on wfpr.fm or 102.9 on  Monday's at 11 AM, 2 PM, and 8 PM

Find all the episodes in your favorite podcast app or https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/

More Perfect Union - WFPR
More Perfect Union - WFPR

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 93 - "Right To Shelter" Law, Maura Healey & Running Out of Room (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the "Right to Shelter" law, Maura Healey's announcement and current state of dwindling shelter in the state of Massachusetts.



Franklin Interfaith Council donation page ->   https://franklininterfaith.org/donations/

Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 90 - The Police Raided A Small Kansas Newspaper (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the Police Raid of a small Kansas newspaper, freedom of the press, the First Amendment and more.



Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 89 - Abortion Banned in Indiana and Trump's Legal Fees (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss a panoply of topics including the anti-abortion legislation in Ohio, the current polarization in Congress and voting, Trump's legal fees & indictments and more.



Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Monday, August 28, 2023

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 88 - More Indictments (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent indictments against Trump, what he's being called for, what his response has been, how this will (or won't) affect his voter base, the 2024 election and much more.



Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Sunday, August 27, 2023

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 87 - The Headlines Coming from Florida and Texas, Rudy Giuliani and Lying (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss Florida and Texas, the backwards policy changes taking place, the stacking of the courts by both parties, the increased polarization in the country, Rudy Giuliani lying and much more.


Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Friday, August 4, 2023

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 86 - Discussing The Fourth, Mass Shootings, Regulations, Legislation & more (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss their fourth of July traditions, mass shootings that happened over the weekend, how legislation and regulations help, the other components of this problem, and much more.



Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Monday, July 24, 2023

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 85 - The Supreme Court, Ethics, and Independence Day

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent decisions made by the Supreme Court in the past weeks, whether these decisions are ethical or not, what it means for the future of America, and how this ties into Independence Day as well as Juneteenth



Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app