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| (L-R) Michael Walker-Jones, State Rep Jeff Roy |
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Monday, March 2, 2026
Michael Walker-Jones recognized with 2026 Black Excellence Award
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Why aren't retail prices coming down ?
Friday, January 9, 2026
Candlelight Vigil for Renee Nicole Good held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 (audio)
FM #1624 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1624 the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Candlelight Vigil for Renee Nicole Good held on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The vigil was held on the Franklin Town Common.
Each of the speakers are introduced by master of ceremonies Rachel Plukas
Erin Ferguson
Ron Tibbetts
Rev Beverly Waring
State Rep Jeff Roy
Michael Walker Jones
The recording runs about 30 minutes. Let’s listen to the candlelight vigil held January 8, 2026. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1624-vigil-for-renee-nicole-good-01-08-26/

Candlelight Vigil for Renee Nicole Good held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 (audio)
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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. 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, 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.
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday |
- This segment shares my discussion with Michael Walker-Jones on the intersection of Franklin Matters meeting Toward a More Perfect Union -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/toward-more-perfect-union-with-franklin.html
- This segment features Kim & Mark in Episode 303 - Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Food And Wine Pairing" -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_01275655796.html
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) |
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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
More Perfect Union: Immigration and The Courts (video)
- Michael Walker Jones
- State Rep Jeff Roy
- Rachel Plukas, Chair, Franklin Democratic Town Committee
- US Representative Jake Auchincloss
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| US 4th MA District Representative Jake Auchincloss participated remotely |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
More Perfect Union - WFPR: 102 - DEI Part 2
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| Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio) |
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
Thursday, July 31, 2025
More Perfect Union - WFPR: Should teacher's be able to legally strike (audio)
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| More Perfect Union - wfpr |
Monday, June 30, 2025
More Perfect Union - WFPR: 99 - DEI (audio)
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| More Perfect Union - WFPR: 99 - DEI (audio) |
Friday, May 30, 2025
More Perfect Union - WFPR: #98 - June 3rd Special Election (audio)
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)
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| wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio) |
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 96 - Democrats vs Republicans (audio)
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| Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio) |
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
More Perfect Union shares the marginal income tax history from 1913 to 2017
"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/
Saturday, February 10, 2024
More Perfect Union - WFPR
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
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| 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)
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| wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio) |






