Ben White
@speedofwhite.bsky.social
Worcester politics. Terminally online. Massachusetts forever. Up the Hounds | 🎤 Mon-Fri, 6-10am @ AM-830, WCRN / 📧 benwhiteradio@gmail.com
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From 7-8 we'll be talking about local issues on the Local Worcester Political Roundtable. We'll get reaction from our panelists to Mayor Petty's recently released standing committee selections.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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We are in such a shitty timeline
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's directors voted the organization out of business Monday. The private agency, which has distributed federal funding to PBS, NPR and hundreds of local televisio...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:40 AM
We are in such a shitty timeline
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Standing Committee Chairs for the 2026-2027 Worcester City Council
Economic Development: Bergman
Public Safety: Toomey
MLO: Mitra
Traffic & Parking: Rivera
Public Works: Economou
Education: King
UTIE: Ojeda
Parks & Rec: Fresolo
HHS: Rosen
Public Service & Transportation: Bilotta
Economic Development: Bergman
Public Safety: Toomey
MLO: Mitra
Traffic & Parking: Rivera
Public Works: Economou
Education: King
UTIE: Ojeda
Parks & Rec: Fresolo
HHS: Rosen
Public Service & Transportation: Bilotta
January 6, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Standing Committee Chairs for the 2026-2027 Worcester City Council
Economic Development: Bergman
Public Safety: Toomey
MLO: Mitra
Traffic & Parking: Rivera
Public Works: Economou
Education: King
UTIE: Ojeda
Parks & Rec: Fresolo
HHS: Rosen
Public Service & Transportation: Bilotta
Economic Development: Bergman
Public Safety: Toomey
MLO: Mitra
Traffic & Parking: Rivera
Public Works: Economou
Education: King
UTIE: Ojeda
Parks & Rec: Fresolo
HHS: Rosen
Public Service & Transportation: Bilotta
Worcester inauguration 2026
January 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Worcester inauguration 2026
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Today is the first #FirstAmendment Friday of the New Year! That means you can call or text us @ 774-364-8255 and talk about anything you want
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January 2, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Today is the first #FirstAmendment Friday of the New Year! That means you can call or text us @ 774-364-8255 and talk about anything you want
Here's how to listen ⬇️
Radio 📻 830-AM, WCRN
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Goddamnit
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Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs facing charges of assault, strangulation - The Boston Globe
The Patriots said the team supports Diggs, who "categorically denies" the allegations. His lawyer said Tuesday in Dedham District Court that they are seeking a monetary resolution.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Goddamnit
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City Manager Eric Batista has announced Worcester's next Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate
Poet and community advocate Nicole “Nic” Jean Turner has been selected as Worcester’s next Poet Laureate and Samara Tang-Rainwater, a freshman at Doherty, will be the Youth Poet Laureate
Poet and community advocate Nicole “Nic” Jean Turner has been selected as Worcester’s next Poet Laureate and Samara Tang-Rainwater, a freshman at Doherty, will be the Youth Poet Laureate
December 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
City Manager Eric Batista has announced Worcester's next Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate
Poet and community advocate Nicole “Nic” Jean Turner has been selected as Worcester’s next Poet Laureate and Samara Tang-Rainwater, a freshman at Doherty, will be the Youth Poet Laureate
Poet and community advocate Nicole “Nic” Jean Turner has been selected as Worcester’s next Poet Laureate and Samara Tang-Rainwater, a freshman at Doherty, will be the Youth Poet Laureate
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“Like Prime, but with human beings.”
December 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“Like Prime, but with human beings.”
Happy Honda Days to all those who celebrate
December 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Happy Honda Days to all those who celebrate
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We are LIVE this morning from 6-10 talking about the issues of the day from Worcester to Washington. You can join the conversation by calling or texting us @ 774-364-8255
How to listen ⬇️
Radio: 📻 830-AM, WCRN
Stream: 💻 radioworcester.com
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December 22, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We are LIVE this morning from 6-10 talking about the issues of the day from Worcester to Washington. You can join the conversation by calling or texting us @ 774-364-8255
How to listen ⬇️
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Stream: 💻 radioworcester.com
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At the School Committee Meeting right now hearing more from the WPS Administration about the recent student discipline data
December 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
At the School Committee Meeting right now hearing more from the WPS Administration about the recent student discipline data
Congressman Jim McGovern will join us at 7:45 this morning
We've got a big show this morning! ⬇️
7:45 - @repmcgovern.bsky.social
8:45 - Voice of Business
9:00 - Worcester Red Sox Show
We're talking about the top issues of the day with a Worcester-centric view. To join the conversation just call or text us @ 774-364-8255
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7:45 - @repmcgovern.bsky.social
8:45 - Voice of Business
9:00 - Worcester Red Sox Show
We're talking about the top issues of the day with a Worcester-centric view. To join the conversation just call or text us @ 774-364-8255
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December 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Congressman Jim McGovern will join us at 7:45 this morning
Worcester city councilors spar over migrants resolution, vacant properties
www.telegram.com/story/news/l... from Afton Pratt in the Worcester Telegram
www.telegram.com/story/news/l... from Afton Pratt in the Worcester Telegram
Worcester city councilors spar over migrants resolution, vacant properties
Multiple agenda items from District 5 Councilor Etel Haxhiaj prompted heated discussion at the Dec. 16 City Council meeting.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Worcester city councilors spar over migrants resolution, vacant properties
www.telegram.com/story/news/l... from Afton Pratt in the Worcester Telegram
www.telegram.com/story/news/l... from Afton Pratt in the Worcester Telegram
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We are LIVE this morning until 10am talking about the important issues of the day from Worcester to Washington. To join the conversation just call or text us @ 774-364-8255
7:05 - Mayor Joe Petty
8:05 - #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social
8:45 - Tim Power of DCM
7:05 - Mayor Joe Petty
8:05 - #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social
8:45 - Tim Power of DCM
December 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We are LIVE this morning until 10am talking about the important issues of the day from Worcester to Washington. To join the conversation just call or text us @ 774-364-8255
7:05 - Mayor Joe Petty
8:05 - #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social
8:45 - Tim Power of DCM
7:05 - Mayor Joe Petty
8:05 - #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social
8:45 - Tim Power of DCM
🚨 My sweet boy Morgan Geekie has 2 goals already tonight
December 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
🚨 My sweet boy Morgan Geekie has 2 goals already tonight
Here at the City Council meeting tonight
December 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Here at the City Council meeting tonight
WPL’s top 5 borrowed books
Kids ⬇️
1. Dog Man: Big Jim Begins by Dav Pilkey
2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer by Jeff Kinney
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney
4. Dog Man: Grime and Punishment by Dav Pilkey
5. Dog Man: Mothering Heights by Dav Pilkey
Kids ⬇️
1. Dog Man: Big Jim Begins by Dav Pilkey
2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer by Jeff Kinney
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney
4. Dog Man: Grime and Punishment by Dav Pilkey
5. Dog Man: Mothering Heights by Dav Pilkey
December 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
WPL’s top 5 borrowed books
Kids ⬇️
1. Dog Man: Big Jim Begins by Dav Pilkey
2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer by Jeff Kinney
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney
4. Dog Man: Grime and Punishment by Dav Pilkey
5. Dog Man: Mothering Heights by Dav Pilkey
Kids ⬇️
1. Dog Man: Big Jim Begins by Dav Pilkey
2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer by Jeff Kinney
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney
4. Dog Man: Grime and Punishment by Dav Pilkey
5. Dog Man: Mothering Heights by Dav Pilkey
Recent WPS data showed an increase in the number of incidents coded as staff assaults over the past 2 school years, but the "large majority" of those incidents occurred at elementary schools, and often by the same students. <0.5% of students (98) districtwide were involved
December 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Recent WPS data showed an increase in the number of incidents coded as staff assaults over the past 2 school years, but the "large majority" of those incidents occurred at elementary schools, and often by the same students. <0.5% of students (98) districtwide were involved
These are the ramblings of an insane person, like something you'd read in a serial killer's manifesto
December 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
These are the ramblings of an insane person, like something you'd read in a serial killer's manifesto
Worcester is experiencing another water main break in the Salisbury Street area on Monday. That's near the corner of Salisbury and Flagg near Notre Dame Academy
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Water Main Break In Salisbury Street Area In Worcester
This comes after multiple water main breaks in the Shore Drive area last week.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Worcester is experiencing another water main break in the Salisbury Street area on Monday. That's near the corner of Salisbury and Flagg near Notre Dame Academy
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Hat and t-shirt game
December 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hat and t-shirt game
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Planting the Seed 2025
December 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Planting the Seed 2025
The city will use the former Quality Inn & Suites at 50 Oriol Drive as a 36-bed overflow shelter for the duration of winter
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December 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The city will use the former Quality Inn & Suites at 50 Oriol Drive as a 36-bed overflow shelter for the duration of winter
www.telegram.com/story/news/l...
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Based and true take as always from my Congressman
"This President is itching for a war with Venezuela... I don't want to go to war with Venezuela... Maduro is a thug, but there are a lot of thugs in the world" Congressman Jim McGovern tells us
December 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Based and true take as always from my Congressman
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Big show this morning! And as always our phone and text lines are open for you at 774-364-8255
7:05 - Mayor Joe Petty
7:35 - Dr. Michael Hirsh (Gun Buyback)
8:05 - #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social
9:47 - Voice of Business
📻 830-AM, WCRN
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7:05 - Mayor Joe Petty
7:35 - Dr. Michael Hirsh (Gun Buyback)
8:05 - #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social
9:47 - Voice of Business
📻 830-AM, WCRN
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December 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Big show this morning! And as always our phone and text lines are open for you at 774-364-8255
7:05 - Mayor Joe Petty
7:35 - Dr. Michael Hirsh (Gun Buyback)
8:05 - #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social
9:47 - Voice of Business
📻 830-AM, WCRN
💻 radioworcester.com
7:05 - Mayor Joe Petty
7:35 - Dr. Michael Hirsh (Gun Buyback)
8:05 - #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social
9:47 - Voice of Business
📻 830-AM, WCRN
💻 radioworcester.com