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Sunday, April 23, 2023

Pew Research Center: "Podcasts as a Source of News and Information"

"Key takeaways
  • Podcasts are popular: About half of Americans have listened to a podcast in the past year, and one-in-five of those listeners say they listen to a podcast nearly every day
  • Listeners turn to podcasts for entertainment, learning, and simply to have something to listen to while doing something else
  • Comedy, entertainment, and politics are at the top of the list of topics that podcast listeners say they regularly listen to
  • Most podcast listeners say they hear news discussed on podcasts – however, just one-in-five listeners say they listen to a podcast that’s connected to a news organization"

 

Poynter: Podcasts as a Source of News and Information
Poynter: Podcasts as a Source of News and Information

Continue reading the study results -> 
 

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The Wonderful World of Wine Needs Your Vote for the 15th Annual Podcast Awards

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINE (WWW) NEEDS YOUR VOTE!
15TH ANNUAL PODCAST AWARDS
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

Find us under  "Grammar Girl Education Category"
https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/

Listen On Sound Cloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397

On Wednesday - listen to https://buff.ly/37Db7Yf (102.9 on the local area radio dial) - 10:00 AM/ 1:00 PM / 7:00 PM The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone - All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points The show replays on Saturday at 1:00 PM


Mark C. Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS
Franklin Liquors
363 East Central St
Franklin MA 02038
508-528-7338
franklinliquors.com
Podcast: The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

 
Podcast: The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)
Podcast: The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

Thursday, November 21, 2019

FPS Voice Podcast - Social Media / Q&A

FPS Voice Podcast
Episode 1: Social Media and Q&A

Our first full podcast episode is here! Dr. Sara Ahern and Mr. Paul Peri recap key points and takeaways from our Social Media event, including tips, resources and what our faculty and administration see happening in Franklin Schools related to social media use. 

Our Q&A session covers questions on the 
  • 2020/2021 calendar
  • Kindergarten registration
  • High School Sports
Tune in and subscribe!

https://anchor.fm/fpsvoice/episodes/FPS-Voice-Episode-1-Social-Media-and-QA-e92um0

FPS Voice Podcast - Social Media / Q and A
FPS Voice Podcast - Social Media / Q and A

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Looking for a podcast to listen to? Have you heard of the Kitchen Sisters?

Looking for a podcast to listen to? This might be one to fit: 

"For more than 40 years, radio and podcast producers, Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva, best known as The Kitchen Sisters on public radio, have chronicled the lives, rituals, triumphs and tribulations of people from all walks of life, weaving together a rich tapestry of America’s cultural heritage. Now the Library of Congress is acquiring their full body of work, including more than 7,000 hours of audio, photos, handwritten journals, podcasts and storybooks.

Known for their pioneering approach to storytelling, Nelson and Silva’s award-winning public radio programs amplify the voices of people rarely covered in the news media and have helped raise awareness about myriad social causes. Their work is featured on NPR, PRX, the BBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Australian Broadcasting Corporation, as well as at international festivals, and in live and multimedia performances.

“The Kitchen Sisters have enlightened audiences for decades, unearthing unique stories about people and cultural traditions across the globe. You learn about the impact of internment on Japanese American cooking, stories about the mythic Route 66, and the ways minority and immigrant communities shape the American soundscape. The Library of Congress is thrilled to receive this outstanding body of work,” said Elizabeth Peterson, director of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress."
Shared from the Library of Congress page:  https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-22-001/

Looking for a podcast to listen to? Have you heard of the Kitchen Sisters?
Looking for a podcast to listen to? Have you heard of the Kitchen Sisters?


Sunday, January 21, 2024

FHS Theater Co has a podcast!

"Ever wanted to know the ins and outs of FHSTC? Now you can! Introducing the T-co Topical: a podcast that tells you all about the Franklin High School Theatre company. 
Episode one of this podcast, Officers Outlook, is out now on Spotify under the username FHSTC. Go check it out now for a listening experience that will tell you all the biggest updates on theatre company endeavors."

Spotify Link -> https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KTSHpUBt1PRJPa0BMmYe8 


FHS Theater Co has a podcast!
FHS Theater Co has a podcast!

Monday, May 11, 2020

Podcast Recommendation: Neil Pasricha's 3 Books

In these pandemic times, it is a challenge with so many changes yet uncertainty looming around us. Opening a book can take us to another world, away from this. We can escape for the time the book is open and we're able to devote time to it. A book from Stephen King,  or JK Rowling, or Philip Pullman can take us away. 

On the other hand, I recently finished "The Great Influenza" by John M Barry to help understand the time we are in. The book is thoroughly researched. It was an easy read albeit a tough topic. I was glad to have reached the end sooner than I thought. According to Kindle, 35% of the pages were notes, bibliography, etc.

Two key quotes from the book to share:
"And a severe influenza pandemic would hit like a tsunami, inundating intensive-care units even as doctors and nurses fall ill themselves and generally pushing the health care system to the point of collapse and possibly beyond it. Hospitals, like every other industry, have gotten more efficient by cutting costs, which means virtually no excess capacity—on a per capita basis the United States has far fewer hospital beds than a few decades ago. Indeed, during a routine influenza season, usage of respirators rises to nearly 100 percent; in a pandemic, most people who needed a mechanical respirator probably would not get one."

"For if there is a single dominant lesson from 1918, it’s that governments need to tell the truth in a crisis. Risk communication implies managing the truth. You don’t manage the truth. You tell the truth."

So having read that, I needed to escape. I turned to listen to a podcast and Neil Pasricha's 3 Books came up in the queue. This episode was released a couple of weeks ago and while I am close to current, I am still behind. This episode was an emotional one because it acknowledges where we are, how we are dealing with this pandemic.It was timely to listen to.
"Look up to the sky.

It’s a slowly waning crescent before Chapter 52 arrives on the exact minute of the new moon next week.

So why this special episode of 3 Books?

Well, like the “cultivating calm during coronavirus chaos” episode we released a month ago, it’s because we are swimming in wholly unprecedented seas. I am feeling stress around coronavirus and I can tell by your DMs, tweets, comments, and voicemails to 1-833-READ-A-LOT that you're feeling it, too."



Episode page https://www.3books.co/chapters/corona2

This as you heard, is not a 'normal' session of 3 books. I will recommend subscribing to the podcast. You can go back to the beginning and come forward if you have the time and desire. So many of the people he talks with are not 'well known', yet the conversation is an adventure into books, and life, and what those three books mean for the person being interviewed.
 
Neil's home page  https://www.3books.co/

"The Great Influenza" page at Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Great-Influenza-Deadliest-Pandemic-History-ebook/dp/B000OCXFWE

Podcast Recommendation: Neil Pasricha's 3 Books
Podcast Recommendation: Neil Pasricha's 3 Books

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Listen to the Talk Franklin podcast

Talk Franklin
This podcast provides a trusted information source from the Town Administrators office, featuring news, alerts, department info and more. Created in coordination with Franklin TV and Radio and Franklin Matters.
Find all the episodes online (or on your favorite podcast app)  https://open.spotify.com/show/6q76wsRAKGPuEZ8mzEGvP2


Listen to the Talk Franklin podcast
Listen to the Talk Franklin podcast

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

New Podcast Episode on FPS Voice! - Franklin Food Services

New Podcast Episode on FPS Voice! - Franklin Food Services

Our latest podcast is now available!! Franklin Food Services Director, Colin Boisvert shares information about the school nutrition program at FPS, new initiatives, plus a Q & A and upcoming events! 

Find the latest episode here:  
https://anchor.fm/fpsvoice/episodes/Franklin-Food-Services-Overview-e9i4uk 


Links:
Fresh Catch Seafood www.redsbest.com
Fresh Catch Seafood www.redsbest.com
New Podcast Episode on FPS Voice! - Franklin Food Services
New Podcast Episode on FPS Voice! - Franklin Food Services

Saturday, November 15, 2014

The Climate Minute Podcast: Breakthrough in China



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Breakthrough in China-The Climate Minute Podcast

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The US and China set targets for carbon emissions. This is a big deal, since it boosts the international negotiations already in progress, put political pressure on other nations and undercuts the arguments against US action.
Here are some links:
Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.
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Monday, November 3, 2008

FM #19 - 4 things to know

FM #19 podcast provides the 4 things you should know about Franklin, MA this week.

Time: 8 minutes, 18 seconds



MP3 File

Session Notes:

This podcast for Franklin Matters will focus on the 4 things you should know about what happened this week.

In the prior two sessions, we spent time listening to Assistant Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski as she was interviewed by the School Committee during their meeting Tuesday Oct 14th. In podcast 17 Maureen told her life story. How she started teaching in NY City, moved to the Buffalo NY area, to Rockaway, NJ and then to Franklin. She reviews her resume detailing how she has prepared to cover all aspects of the superintendent’s role in her own development.

In podcast 18, we’ll listened to the School Committee as they asked Maureen follow-up questions and get into a discussion to clarify her goals, objectives, and vision for Franklin’s school. If you have not listened to these yet, I strongly encourage you to go back and do so at some point in time. All the podcasts can be found within the Important links section on the right hand column.

The first thing you should know about from this week’s events was that the school committee did vote unanimously 6-0 (Matt Kelley was absent) to enter into contract negotiations with Maureen. We should hear in a future meeting about the contract terms and transition with Wayne as he is scheduled to step aside on June 30th 2009.

The second thing you should know about this week is that the pilot to sell advertising banners in the field house was proposed and accepted. During the pilot period, the banner content will need to be reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools, High School Principal and the chair of the School Committee. The cost for the banner would be $480 year and available for a minimum period of three months (at a prorated cost).

The third thing you should know about this week is that if you area parent of school age children there is a survey on the Franklin Schools homepage looking for your input on how to create the calendar for the school year; for example, should the school year begin before Labor Day or after? Your input is welcomed until November 24th. The link to the survey will be available on Franklin Matters here. Jeff Roy has also created a posting at the School Committee blog with a link to the survey. Let your voice be heard.

The fourth thing you should know this week, on the contract front, the Police Department settled their contract with the Town. They had been working under an expired contract since June 2007. This one will cover through June 2010.

The new contract, which expires in June 2010, gives officers a 2 percent raise retroactive to October 2007, a 2.5 percent raise as of October 2008 and a 3 percent raise in October 2009, Nutting said.

Sergeants' pay will increase to 17 percent above the top patrol officer salary step in the first year of the contract, to 18 percent in the second year, and to 19 percent above in the third year.


This was reported in the Milford Daily News and Franklin Gazette this week.

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This podcast has been a public service provided to my fellow Franklin citizens and voters by Steve Sherlock

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.blogspot.com/

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

The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music

Monday, December 28, 2020

FM #422-423 School Committee Meeting - In two parts - 12/22/20 (audio)

FM #422-423 - This is the Franklin Matters radio show, another one in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Dec 22, 2020

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee and Central Office personnel were in the Council Chambers, the remainder of the Committee was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the just over two hour and thirty minute meeting into two logical segments:
  • First - covers the opening through the Guests/Presentations (approx. 1 hour and 23 minutes)
  • Second - picks up from the Superintendent's goals through to the end of the public meeting as they entered Executive Session (not to return to public meeting) (approx. 1 hour and 9 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the other documents released for the meeting (as we go to press, the Superintendent’s Report is not yet updated due to the holiday break)

Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting of Dec 22, 2020

Audio files: 





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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/

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"

FM #422-324 School Committee Meeting - In two parts - 12/22/20 (audio)
FM #422-324 School Committee Meeting - In two parts - 12/22/20 (audio)


Monday, October 21, 2019

Franklin Candidate Forum - Biennial Election 2019

FM #176

This internet radio show or podcast is number 176 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the Candidate Forum conducted in the Council Chambers on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Town Clerk Teresa Burr opens the forum. Moderator Larry Bennedetto outlines the process and introduces the panelists who will ask the questions for the Town Council candidates in the first segment, and then the School Committee candidates in the second segment. I edited to remove the break so the two segments run back to back with a brief musical interlude.

The Town Council segment runs approx 33 minutes. The School Committee segment runs just less than that. The whole forum is just about an hour long.

Town Council candidates
Town Council candidates

School Committee candidates
School Committee candidates

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HW4Mm3yX



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

How can you help?

Overall:
  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
  • If you don't like this, please let me know.

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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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 application = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"



subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters on iTunes
subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters on iTunes

Friday, January 10, 2020

FM #189 - Board of Health meeting Jan 8, 2020 (audio)

FM #189

This internet radio show or podcast is number 189 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in the Room 106 at the Municipal Building at 5:00 PM.
Board of Health Agenda
1) Reading and acceptance of December 4, 2019 minutes

2) OLD BUSINESSA. Keeping of Animals Regulations
Chairman opens the floor for any other old business 
3) NEW BUSINESSA. Shiva MarketB. Tobacco legislatureC. Site Plan Modification-122 Chestnut StreetD. Local Upgrade Approval-416 Maple Street 
4) HEALTH DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Chairman opens the floor for any other new business 
5) CITIZENS COMMENTARY
6) ADJOURNMENT

Next Board of Health meeting will be Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 5:00 pm in Room 106

The meeting runs about 40 minutes, so without further ado here is the Board of Health meeting of Jan 8, 2020.


Audio link -> https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HBpSm17X

Town of Franklin  = Health Dept or Board of Health 
https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department




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

How can you help?

Overall:

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
  • If you don't like this, please let me know.


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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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"

search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Wednesday, December 18, 2019

FM #188 - Finance Committee - Capital Plan for FY 2020 (audio)

FM #188

This internet radio show or podcast is number 188 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares Finance Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019 at the Senior Center beginning at 6:30 PM.

This is the second of two sessions to review the Capital Plan for FY 2020. This session covers the DPW and the enterprise Water and Sewer accounts.

The documents for the meetings are available on the Town of Franklin page as well as Franklin Matters. The links are contained here so you can follow along.

Agenda doc - 12/17/19
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/fincom_agenda_12-17-19.pdf

The Finance Committee approved the three recommendations that the Town Council will take up at a January/February 2020 meeting
  • 20-01 Recommends Capital FY 2020 of $1,640,579 (as detailed on page 20 of the agenda document)
  • 20-02 Recommends transfer of $348,000 for the OPEB Trust Fund (page 22)
  • 20-03 Recommends transfer of $570,000 from Free Cash to the appropriate stabilization accounts (as detailed on page 24 of the agenda document)

The meeting runs about 50 minutes so without further ado here is the Finance Committee meeting of Dec 17.

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HN2yBvXX



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Audio File - 12/10/19 meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/fm-186-finance-committee-capital-budget.html

FY 2020 Capital Budget document
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/files/fy20-capital-budget

FinCom Agenda doc
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2019-12-10_finance_committee_agenda_fy20_capital_plan_1.pdf

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

How can you help?

Overall:
  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
  • If you don't like this, please let me know.

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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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"


sidewalks have been part of the plan but not this year
sidewalks have been part of the plan but not this year

 

Monday, October 30, 2023

Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 249: David Morrison The Wine Gourd Blog Interview (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 249

Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)”podcast! In this week's episode, Kim and Mark have a very special guest joining them - David Morrison, the acclaimed author of the Wine Gourd blog.

David is a data expert in the world of wine and has been passionately writing about it for years, garnering a large following of wine enthusiasts around the globe. With his extensive knowledge and unique perspective, David has become a trusted authority in the wine data industry.

During this interview, we delve into David's journey in the wine world and explore his blog, which covers a wide range of fascinating topics. From the latest wine trends to in-depth analysis of different wine regions and grape varieties, his blog offers a wealth of information for both seasoned wine connoisseurs and newcomers alike.

David shares his insights on various wine subjects.  

Join us as we uncover the stories behind David's most compelling blog posts and gain valuable knowledge from his vast experience in the industry. Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a sommelier, or simply curious about the world of wine, this episode is a must-listen!

So grab your favorite glass of wine, sit back, and tune in to another captivating edition of "The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)" podcast, as we go behind the scenes with David Morrison, the renowned author of the Wine Gourd blog -> 

Cheers
Kim And Mark

Audio link -> 




Monday, January 7, 2019

2 MAEA emerging artists selected from FHS; N Calitri wins Soph Boys 1000M Indoor; NPR Student Podcast Challenge

2 MAEA emerging artists selected from FHS

Congratulations to Drew Conrad (ceramics) and Jackie Forcina (painting). Their artwork has been accepted into the MAEA Emerging Artists Exhibition at the State Transportation Building from Feb 11th - March 27th. Just amazing!!

https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1082013071277768704


Nick Calitri wins Soph Boys 1000M Indoor

Boys 1000 Meter Champion Nick Calitri of Franklin wins with a 2:41.33 at the #mstcafreshmansophomorechampionship

https://twitter.com/MSTCA1/status/1082023083492417538


NPR Student Podcast Challenge

This spring, @NPR is challenging students across the country to make their own podcasts. It’s the NPR Ed Student Podcast Challenge. Contest rules and details are here:

https://twitter.com/npr_ed/status/1063036347978563584


Saturday, November 23, 2019

FM #183 - Parent Information Session on adolescent sleep

FM #183

This internet radio show or podcast is number 183 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the Parent Information Session on adolescent sleep held in the Franklin High School lecture hall on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Dr Sara Ahern, School Superintendent for Franklin PUblic Schools provided the welcome to the group and introduced Dr Judith Owens who presented “The Universe of Adolescent Sleep.” As Dr Owens, finished her slide presentation and talk, Superintendent Ahern facilitated questions from the audience.

PantherTV did record the session as well and it will readied for sharing. When the video is available, we’ll share that.

The recording of the discussion itself runs approx 92 minutes. Be sure to follow through to the show notes where Dr Owens’ presentation can be found so you can follow along with her.




Without further ado, here is the session on adolescent sleep
https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HV9hm04X



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FM #183 - Parent Information Session on adolescent sleep
FM #183 - Parent Information Session on adolescent sleep


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

How can you help? Overall:
  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
  • If you don't like this, please let me know.

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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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"



search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

"my tagline at the time was: 'this is math, not politics'.”

In the Franklin Matters series of posts about local government, the Freakonomics Podcast has a great interview with Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo that is shareworthy:

"Our latest Freakonomics Radio episode is called “How to Be a Modern Democrat — and Win.” (You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts or elsewhere, get the RSS feed, or listen via the media player above.) 
Gina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Democratic governors in the country. Would there be more of them if there were more like her?"



subscribe to Freakonomics Radio
subscribe to Freakonomics Radio

The Freakonomics Podcast page also has a transcript of the interview and other supporting info  http://freakonomics.com/podcast/modern-democrat-win/

Editorial Note:

Central Falls, RI made news when it went bankrupt largely due to unfunded pension liabilities. Franklin also has significant pension liabilities (OPEB). We are taking steps to fund these but we also have other funding requirements for roads and schools to name just two that are top of mind. 

What can we do now to help prepare for 2028 when Franklin will be (hopefully) celebrating its 250 anniversary? I think we can start by talking to one another. To borrow the line from Gina, "this is math, not politics."

What should our priorities be? What can we do to fund them?

Events to find out info and join the conversation:


  • Jan 27 - Franklin Town Government 101
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/01/franklin-town-government-101-january-27.html


  • Feb 13 - Legislative Forum on School Funding
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/01/franklin-school-committee-legislative.html


#Franklin2028