Every month or two John records an episode for his local cable TV show, “From Beacon Hill to The 413”.
The goal of the show is to give viewers an inside look at what’s happening on Beacon Hill and how it impacts the district. Each episode John brings in guests to help facilitate a discussion of issues from all angles. Keep an eye out for episodes on your local cable channels or you can find past episodes below here:
Episode 14 – September 2023
Dr. Edna Rodriguez, Director of Behavioral Health for Trinity Health of New England, joins John to discuss some of the behavioral health programs provided at Trinity Health hospitals and trends that they are seeing in our region.
Episode 13 – June 2023
Peter Babineau, Director of Learn To Cope, joins John to discuss how the peer-led support network helps family members and friends who have loved ones affected by substance use disorders.
Episode 12 – April 2023
Keith Fairey, President and CEO of Way Finders, joins John to discuss housing challenges in Western Massachusetts and what the State can do to help increase production and make housing more affordable.
Episode 11 – March 2023
Michelle Michaelian, Senior Vice President at Behavioral Health Network Inc., joins John to discuss the different mental health and substance use programs that BHN provides and trends that they are seeing in the community.
Episode 10 – January 2023
John Paradis, former Deputy Superintendent of the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home and one of the leading members of the Veterans’ Advocacy Coalition, joins John to discuss the Holyoke and Chelsea Soldiers’ Homes and issues facing Veterans in Massachusetts.
Episode 9 – December 2022
Tapestry Health’s Harm Reduction Director Liz Whynott joins John for an important discussion on substance use trends in our communities and developing programs that are helping to save lives.
Episode 8 – September 2022
Agawam Council on Aging Director Mike Squindo, and Mayor Sapelli’s Chief of Staff Jen Gannett, join John for the first-ever live recording direct from the Agawam Senior Center stage! We had great conversations on issues facing Agawam and seniors in our region.
Episode 7 – August 2022
Major General Gary Keefe, the Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard, joins John to talk about the Guard’s current assignments, the impact of the SPEED Act on service members throughout the Commonwealth, and the status of the fighter jet conversion at Barnes Air National Gaurd Base in Westfield.
Episode 6 – June 2022
Westfield State University President Linda Thompson joins John to talk about her new role, her vision for WSU, and how education trends have shifted over the pandemic.
Episode 5 – April 2022
Agawam’s very own Mayor Sapelli joins John to talk about Agawam, the impact of COVID-19, and upcoming projects planned for the City.
Episode 4 – March 2022
Professor George Michael of Westfield State University, an author of several books and articles on Russia and President Putin, joins John to talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how we got to this point, and where we go from here.
Episode 3 – February 2022
Dr. Peter Friedmann, Chief Research Officer at Baystate Health and renowned subject matter expert on addiction , joins John to talk about substance use disorders, the impact of COVID-19, and new medical initiatives being pursued.
Episode 2 – January 2022
State Representative Kelly Pease joins John to discuss bi-partisanship, the American Rescue Plan Act, Veterans legislation, and what we’re looking forward to in the New Year.
Episode 1 – December 2021
State Representative Mike Finn joins John for his inaugural show to discuss Redistricting and their work on the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities.
