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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 21h

Right Now: The National Political Roundtable with Randy Feldman and Robert Amorello

TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 22h

Labor impasse at UMass Chan Medical School: Lawmakers raise alarm
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Labor impasse at UMass Chan Medical School: Lawmakers raise alarm

Contract negotiations have been ongoing since June.

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 23h

Israel says a ceasefire is in effect in Gaza
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Israeli Military Says Cease-Fire Is in Effect in Gaza

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 1d

Today is a #FirstAmendment Friday, a tradition we've had here for over 25 years. How it works is simple, we just open up the phone lines for you @ 774-364-8255 to talk about anything you want

8:05 — National Political Roundtable

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 1d

On Air Now: The Worcester Red Sox Show with President Dr. Charles Steinberg LIVE from Polar Park

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 1d

Tim Foley will be in studio with us at 8:35 to talk about all things Railers with their 2025-26 home opener just over a week away

TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 1d

Telegram: How to heal division? Lack of civility on City Council a focus in at-large candidate debate
www.telegram.com/story/news/l... from Afton Pratt over at the Telegram

How to heal division? Lack of civility on City Council a focus in at-large candidate debate

Third in a series of five debates cosponsored by T&G and Worcester Regional Research Bureau.

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 1d

Congressman Jim McGovern will join us at 7:45 this morning. If you have questions or comments for the Congressman you can text them to us @ 774-364-8255

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 1d

Reuters: Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire announced
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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 1d

We've got a big lineup of guests this morning 🆕⬇️
7:30 - Dave Nordman on The Worcester Guardian's 2nd anniversary
7:45 - Congressman Jim McGovern
8:30 - Tim Foley of the Railers
8:45 - Lovo Koliego, President of CHANGE
9:00 - Worcester Red Sox Show

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 2d

The Worcester Guardian celebrated its 2nd anniversary Wednesday evening at the Museum of Worcester. Emcee extraordinaire Hank Stolz introduced the event’s theme: Past, Present, and Future: The Evolution of News in Worcester
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Worcester Guardian marks two years of independent journalism

Anniversary event at the Museum of Worcester reflects on the city’s media past and looks to the future of local news

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 2d

Just after 9:30 Worcester Mayoral Candidate Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh will come in studio to talk about his bid for City Council At-Large & Mayor
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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 2d

Pernet Family Health is celebrating 70 years!
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70th Anniversary - Pernet Family Health Service

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 2d

On Air: #TheRundown as @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social take on and break down the top local stories of the week

TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 2d

Coverage from the Telegram here
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Report: State school reimbursement policies underserve Worcester, urban schools

The report says urban schools qualify to be replaced with state reimbursement at a lower rate than those in the suburbs.

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 2d

At 7:35 we will be joined by Paul Matthews of the Research Bureau to talk about their newest collaborative report that reveals inequities in access to school facilities contribute heavily to large & growing achievement gaps in Massachusetts
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Higher-income, suburban school districts get more state building aid despite lower levels of need, report says - The Boston Globe

Suburban districts, which account for 43 percent of the state’s schools, received 57 percent of invites into the state's major building program over the last decade.

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 3d

We've got a big show this morning with lots of great guests

7:35— Paul Matthews on the new Research Bureau & Mass INC report that examines disparities in school facility conditions
8:05— #TheRundown with Mark Henderson & Tom Marino
8:47— Pernet Family Health turns 70

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 3d

Megan MacBride of the BBB is with us now to talk about scams and how to avoid getting caught in the trap
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Local BBB | BBB Serving Central and Western MA and Northeastern CT | Better Business Bureau

Incorporated locally in 1945, BBB of Central New England, Inc. serves Central and Western Massachusetts and Northeast Connecticut, with over 2,300 Accredited Businesses in 225 communities. The Better ...

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 3d

Where are we 2 years after the October 7th attack? What are your thoughts and feelings about the past 2 years and the future of Gaza?

Call or text us @ 774-364-8255 to weigh in

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A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish

Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war.

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 3d

Coming up from 7-8 we'll be joined by Guillermo Creamer, Randy Feldman, and Matt Wally as they break down the top local topics and stories of the day

TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 3d

What is going on with these recent street "takeovers" that are turning violent and destructive?
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Police in three communities faced large hostile groups during street ‘takeovers’ - The Boston Globe

In the South End, where a crowd of more than 100 threw fireworks, cones, and other objects at police cars, officers arrested two teenagers from Rhode Island.

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 4d

We are on the air live this morning from 6-10 talking about the important issues of the day with a Worcester-centric view

And we do it all with your help, just call or text us @ 774-364-8255 to join the conversation

7:05 — Local Political Roundtable

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 4d

What do you think about what Bad Bunny had to say on SNL and about him being picked to perform at the next Super Bowl halftime show?
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Bad Bunny Reacts to Backlash Over Spanish Super Bowl Halftime Show: 'You Have Four Months to Learn'

The Puerto Rican rapper tells anyone who doesn't know his native language: "You have four months to learn."

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TOTC Show @totcshow.bsky.social · 4d

Trump to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Illinois, Pritzker says

Pritzker said Trump’s Department of War gave him what he called “an ultimatum” to either call up National Guard members or to have those members nationalized
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Trump to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Chicago, Pritzker says

President Donald Trump plans to deploy 400 members of the Texas National Guard to Illinois, Oregon and other states, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

www.nbcchicago.com