Talk of the Commonwealth

Hank Stolz

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Hank Stolz has been the most trusted voice on the radio in Worcester for over 20 years, and now he's bringing you a daily podcast that highlights the latest news and stories from Central Mass that are the Talk of the Commonwealth.

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707 episodes

Worcester Red Sox President Dr. Charles Steinberg on the future sale of the team

Worcester Red Sox President Dr. Charles Steinberg on the future sale of the team and what that means for Worcester when Larry Lucchino does decide to sell.

8m
Nov 13, 2023
Maureen Binienda running for School Committee (October 16th, 2023)

Forty-six years as an educator in Worcester Public Schools, including 6 as Superintendent, Maureen Binienda, is running for Worcester School Committee. She says school safety is of paramount importance and she did not agree with the decision to remove School Resource Officers. Binienda also said whether it is MCAS or not some type of state wide standardized test is needed. She is for budget accountability and increasing partnerships. Photo: Rick Cinclair/Worcester Telegram & Gazette

14m
Oct 16, 2023
Hamas' attack on Israel with Danny Seaman former Director of the Israeli Government Press Office (part of the Prime Minister's Office) & IDF paratrooper veteran

Danny Seaman former Director of the Israeli Government Press Office (part of the Prime Minister's Office) & IDF paratrooper veteran talks about the brutal Hamas attack on Israel

8m
Oct 11, 2023
Domenica Perrone on her bid for Worcester City Council

Domenica Perrone on her bid for Worcester City Council (10/09/23)

20m
Oct 10, 2023
Worcester Mayoral Candidate Power Hour 1 with Joe Petty, Donna Colorio, and Guillermo Creamer

Worcester Mayoral Candidate Power Hour 1 with Joe Petty, Donna Colorio, and Guillermo Creamer (09/20/23)

33m
Sep 20, 2023
Worcester City Councilor Moe Bergman talks Accessory Dwelling Units and Zoning

Worcester City Councilor Moe Bergman talks Accessory Dwelling Units and Zoning (09/19/23)

12m
Sep 19, 2023
District 5 Worcester City Council Candidate Jose Rivera talks Single-Family Zoning & More

District 5 Worcester City Council Candidate Jose Rivera talks Single-Family Zoning & More Photo: Rick Cinclair/Worcester Telegram

14m
Sep 19, 2023
Worcester City Manager Eric Batista talks Former Police Chief Sargent, Housing Programs, and Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Worcester City Manager Eric Batista talks Former Police Chief Sargent, Housing Programs, and Crisis Pregnancy Centers More from us at www.radioworcester.com More from the City and CM Batista at www.worcesterma.gov

20m
Sep 14, 2023
Worcester Chamber President & CEO Tim Murray talks about The Worcester Guardian

Worcester Chamber President & CEO Tim Murray talks about The Worcester Guardian (09/13/23) Check them out online at https://theworcesterguardian.org/

18m
Sep 13, 2023
D5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj gives an update on 267 Mill Street (September 11th, 2023)

D5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj gives an update on 267 Mill Street (September 11th, 2023)

11m
Sep 12, 2023
Worcester Wednesday Conversation with Mayor Joe Petty — September 6th, 2023

Worcester Wednesday Conversation with Mayor Joe Petty — September 6th, 2023 Photo: Spectrum News 1 Worcester 

19m
Sep 06, 2023
Thrive Night at Polar Park with Thrive Support & Advocacy President and CEO Sean Rose

Thrive Night at Polar Park with Thrive Support & Advocacy President and CEO Sean Rose (08/29/23)

11m
Aug 29, 2023
Congressman Jim McGovern on Farms, Maui, Trump, and More

Congressman Jim McGovern on Farms, Maui, Trump, and More (08/24/23)

11m
Aug 24, 2023
Political Commentator and Historian Rich Rubino breaks down the first Republican Presidential Debate

Political Commentator and Historian Rich Rubino breaks down the first Republican Presidential Debate (08/24/23)

14m
Aug 24, 2023
WPS Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez talks about the upcoming school year for Worcester Public Schools

Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez talks about the upcoming school year for Worcester Public Schools (08/21/23) Photo from Allan Jung/Worcester Telegram

19m
Aug 21, 2023
The Worcester Railers 2023-'24 season is right around the corner with Tim Foley and Connor Haynes

The Worcester Railers 2023-'24 season is right around the corner with Tim Foley and Connor Haynes GET TIX HERE: https://railershc.com/tickets/

22m
Aug 16, 2023
QCC president Luis Pedraja on SCOTUS Decision & Super Saturday

QCC president Luis Pedraja on SCOTUS Decision & Super Saturday (08/14/23)

6m
Aug 15, 2023
Bay State Savings Bank President & CEO Peter Alden on retiring after 12 years

Bay State Savings Bank President & CEO Peter Alden on retiring after 12 years Farewell message: https://www.baystatesavingsbank.com/about-us/a-message-from-our-president-ceo/

6m
Aug 15, 2023
Worcester Mayor Joe Petty on the state of emergency due to shelter capacity amid influx of migrants

Worcester Mayor Joe Petty on the state of emergency due to shelter capacity amid influx of migrants (08/09/23)

15m
Aug 09, 2023
D2 Worcester City Council Candidate Robert Bilotta talks Accessibility, Affordability, and Advocacy

D2 Worcester City Council Candidate Robert Bilotta talks Accessibility, Affordability, and Advocacy (08/08/23)

12m
Aug 08, 2023
Worcester Restaurant Week: Summer 2023 with Paul Giorgio

Worcester Restaurant Week: Summer 2023 with Paul Giorgio (08/07/23) More info over at https://www.worcesterrestaurantweek.com/

8m
Aug 07, 2023
Worcester Wednesday conversation with Mayor Joe Petty - August 2nd, 2023

Our Worcester Wednesday conversation with Mayor Joe Petty - August 2nd, 2023

11m
Aug 02, 2023
D3 Worcester City Councilor George Russell on the issues & his bid for re-election

D3 Worcester City Councilor George Russell on the issues & his bid for re-election (07/31/23)

20m
Jul 31, 2023
Congressman McGovern talks Climate Change, Biden, McConnell, and More

Congressman McGovern talks Climate Change, Biden, McConnell, and More (07/27/23)

11m
Jul 28, 2023
City Manager Eric Batista talks Cooling Centers, Former Big D Property, Kelley Square Traffic Study, and More

City Manager Eric Batista talks Cooling Centers, Former Big D Property, Kelley Square Traffic Study, and More (07/27/23)

16m
Jul 27, 2023
D5 City Council Candidate Jose Rivera pushes for eminent domain to be considered for the former Big D property on Mill St

District 5 City Council Candidate Jose Rivera pushes for eminent domain to be considered for the former Big D property on Mill Street, a property that has plagued that area of Worcester as a blighted eyesore for decades. Photo credit to Rick Cinclair/Worcester Telegram

7m
Jul 26, 2023
Worcester City Councilor Khrystian King talks Agenda Items, Homelessness, Business, Lifeguards, and More

Worcester City Councilor Khrystian King talks Agenda Items, Homelessness, Business, Lifeguards, and More (07/24/23)

17m
Jul 24, 2023
The Podcast of Pernet Family Health Service - Early Intervention

The Podcast of Pernet Family Health Service - Early Intervention

22m
Jul 21, 2023
Worcester City Manager Eric Batista talks Council Orders, CPC Ordinance, Mill Street, Lifeguards, and More

Worcester City Manager Eric Batista talks Council Orders, CPC Ordinance, Mill Street, Lifeguards, and More (07/20/23) Photo Credit to Tréa Lavery/MassLive (www.masslive.com)

15m
Jul 20, 2023
Mayor Joe Petty talks CPCs, Council Power, Mill Street Resurfacing, and More

Mayor Joe Petty talks CPCs, Council Power, Mill Street Resurfacing, and More (07/19/23) Photo credit: Worcester Telegram

12m
Jul 19, 2023