The Political Roundtable examined the President’s suspension of the green card lottery, questioned the effectiveness of a prime-time economic speech, and raised concerns about escalating rhetoric toward Venezuela.

Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Brian Allen joined the Radio Roundtable to discuss newly released data on staff assaults, emphasizing that incidents are concentrated among younger students and that the district is expanding training and support services to address safety and learning conditions.

Mark Henderson and Tom Marino review the week’s top Worcester stories, including the City Council’s decision on the residential tax rate, DPW’s response to recent water main breaks, and local football coach Bob Chesney’s major career jump to UCLA. They highlight political divisions, infrastructure concerns, and standout local achievements.

The Radio Roundtable discusses Worcester’s first snowstorm and grades the DPW’s response, examines concerns over police oversight and transparency, and highlights growing affordability challenges. Panelists Matt Wally, Guillermo Creamer, and Randy Feldman join host Hank Stolz and analyst Ben White for a timely look at the city’s major issues.

The Radio Worcester Roundtable praised the Worcester City Clerk’s Office for running an exceptionally smooth and accurate City Council recount, then dove into surprising voting patterns, the future of the incoming council, and early speculation about a wide-open mayoral race.

Gary Rosen returns to the Radio Roundtable as the panel debates ICE recruiting at Holy Cross, rising school violence in Worcester, and the national implications of Etel Haxhiaj’s District 5 election loss.

A week after Worcester’s municipal election, Hank Stolz, Ben White, and Randy Feldman discuss the results, voter sentiment, and a call for renewed collaboration on the City Council.

Hank Stolz and the panel analyze Democrats’ election gains and the Supreme Court’s skepticism toward Trump’s use of emergency powers. Randy Feldman calls it “a monumental statement against Trumpism,” while Robert Amorello labels it “preseason” for both parties.

On The Rundown, Mark Henderson and Tom Marino join Hank Stolz and Ben White to question whether political debates still serve voters—or if campaigns need a better way to connect. The conversation explores authenticity in candidate messaging, the limits of traditional forums, and the growing importance of engaging new and lapsed voters.

The Radio Roundtable tackled some of Worcester’s toughest issues this week. Panelists debated the city’s $30 million sewer fee lawsuit loss to Holden, criticized the limited impact of ongoing trash cleanup efforts, and took aim at poor communication and contractor performance. Attention then turned to the city council race, with claims that the “nonpartisan” election is anything but—shaped by political divides, low turnout expectations, and calls for charter reform.

On this edition of the Radio Roundtable, the panel dives into Mastery Based Grading, a recent Open Meeting Law violation ruling, and the political strategies shaping Worcester’s upcoming elections. From candidate watchlists to lessons in grading reform, the conversation offers insight on what’s at stake.

Worcester’s City Manager is cracking down on litter, but the Radio Roundtable wonders—what happens after the August clean-up push ends? Hank, Ben, Guillermo, and Randy debate the drama, the sustainability of the plan, and whether Worcester’s trash problem is overblown. Then the conversation shifts to campaign season: what does it really cost to run for City Council without name recognition—and can you win without big money?

The Roundtable panel—Robert Amorello and Randy Feldman—joins Hank Stolz to dissect the GOP’s internal conflict over how to address the Jeffrey Epstein case. While Trump launches attacks on Obama and others, the panel calls out these distractions and redirects focus to major structural concerns like redistricting in Texas and California. Plus, the impact of new trade talks with Japan.

This week on The Radio Roundtable, panelists explore whether Worcester should operate a public supermarket, examine the cancellation of the Latin American Festival, and debate a controversial proposal that would restrict how residents submit petitions to the City Council.

On this edition of the Radio Roundtable, Matt Wally, Guillermo Creamer, and Randy Feldman break down Worcester Mayor Joe Petty’s rent incentive proposal, pool and spray park issues, and whether Worcester’s political influence is fading at the State House. They also discuss the buzz around Councilor Moe Bergman possibly entering the mayoral race.

The Radio Roundtable discusses Worcester City Manager Eric Batista’s strong review, council dynamics, dissent on key issues, and whether local blogs shape opinions or just echo them.

Worcester Roundtable debates protests stopping City Council, public impact, council divisions, City Hall security changes, and city service improvement ideas.

The Radio Roundtable discusses claims of police union pressure, ICE protests in Central MA, L.A. unrest, and plans for the Saint-Gobain property in Worcester.