Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more.
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Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
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Episode 071 - Love Poems, Novels, Church Fires, Stones Maknig Their Way To The Sea, and much more.
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about a mystery novel, love, a recent church fire, an eagle's life, the sea, a book about grammer, and poems inspired by a favorite poet.By Peter Fasciano
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Episode 070 - Love Poems, Novels, Stories of Family, the Equinox, and Content in Context
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about family, love, the equinox, chapters of novels, and the importance of content in contextBy Peter Fasciano
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Episode 069 - Love Poems, Forgetful Poems, Stories of Family, Friends, and Perserverance, and More
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about family, friends, forgetfulness, love, perserverance, and how the answer is 42.By Peter Fasciano
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Episode 068 - Love Poems, Art Inspired Poems, Heroes of the Everyday, and Send Me On My Way
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, Claude Monet and water lilies, real life stories of everyday heroes, and a reflection based on the song Send Me On My Way.By Peter Fasciano
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Episode 067 - Moose, Costume Balls, Flowers, Love Poems, and more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about cleaning a mess, a letter from a mother dedicated to her daughter now dedicated to her granddaughter, poems of love, the answer to the question "who is your favorite woman in the bible?", getting the point across, toastmasters, and much more.…
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In this episode, the group and guest Dr. Kenneth Elmore discuss the history of Juneteenth, what this day means to so many people, the politics around it, how it influences and brings to light certain issues in America, and much more.By WFPR
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Episode 066 - Moose, Costume Balls, Flowers, Love Poems, and more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about moose, a chapter of a story similar to one of our other writers about a costume ball, stories of picking flowers, poems of love, and much more.By Peter Fasciano
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Episode 065 - Elevators, Book Reports, Love Poems, The Eclipse and more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about elevators, a book report on The Women by Kristin Hannah, Alice's first chapter in her new book, poems of love, a story of tracking the eclipse, and much more.By Peter Fasciano
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In this episode, the group dicusses many then when taking a deep dive into democrats vs republicans, such as presidental elections, immigration, bills, and much more.By WFPR
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Episode 064 - Red Squirrel Court Case, April Showers, Love Poems and more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about a red squirrel court case, Ms. April Showers, poems of love, Alice's new book getting published and much more.By Peter Fasciano
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Episode 063 - Visiting Africa, Softball Prayers, Progress, Love Poems,
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about visiting Africa, prayers to God before a big softball tournament, what it means to make progress, poems for your love and much more.By Peter Fasciano
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Episode 062 - Slaves in Medfield, America's "One-Day President", Love Poems, Groundhogs Day, and much more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about the history of slaves working as nailers in Medfield, the story of David Rice Atchison, America's One-Day President, Love Poems, Groundhog's Day, snow storms and much more.By Peter Fasciano
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95 - We're Back; The Upcoming Election, Why Nikki Haley Likely Won't Be On The Ballot, The "None of the Above" Option and much more
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In this episode, the group returns after a short break to talk about how things are moving in 2024, the upcoming election; why Nikki Haley likely won't be in the election, the concern around President Biden's health, the possible "none of the above" option on ballots, why voting is important and much more…
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Episode 061 - New Year, Putter Day, Santa Visits, Celestial Light and more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about New Years, January 1st aka "Putter Day', a surprise visit from Santa, Celestial Light and much more.By Peter Fasciano
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Episode 060 - Christmas Memories, The Holiday Season, Winter and more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about Christmas memories, their favorite traditions, love poems, and much more.By Peter Fasciano
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Episode 059 - Thanksgiving, Guy Fawkes Day, Love Poems and more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about Thanksgiving, the upcoming holiday season, Guy Fawkes day, poems of love and much moreBy Peter Fasciano
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94 - The 14th Amendment, Can Candidates Be Removed From The Ballot, The Electoral College And More
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the 14th Amendment and voting; can candidates be removed from the ballot? Why the electoral college vs. popular vote system may need changing, the benefits of ranked choice voting and much more.By WFPR
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93 - "Right To Shelter" Law, Maura Healey & Running Out of Room
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the "Right to Shelter" law, Maura Healey's announcement and current state of dwindling shelter in the state of Massachusetts.By WFPR
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Episode 058 - Halloween Stories, "Bonus Candy" and more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about Halloween, Bonus Candy, Love, and much more. This episode aired on Franklin Radio for September 2023.By Peter Fasciano
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92 - The Feeling of Deja Vu in America; Impeachment, Government Shutdown, Left vs. Right and Patterns We Keep Seeing
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the feeling of deja vu at the moment in America as we find ourselves in another Impeachment trial, another government shutdown, more back and forth between political parties and much more.By WFPR
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the hot topic age and politics. How old is too old to be in office? Covering some recent news regarding Mitch McConnell and Joe Biden. Also covering Hunter Biden's indictment, low approval ratings for both Trump and Biden, another possible government shutdown and more.…
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Episode 057 - The Armenian Genocide, Song Title Poems and More
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about The Armenian Genocide, Song Title Poems, Stories about Grandsons and much more. This episode aired on Franklin Radio for September 2023.By Peter Fasciano
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90 - The Police Raided A Small Kansas Newspaper
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the Police Raid of a small Kansas newspaper, freedom of the press, the First Amendment and more.By WFPR
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89 - Abortion Banned in Indiana and Trump's Legal Fees
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss a panoply of topics including the anti-abortion legislation in Ohio, the current polarization in Congress and voting, Trump's legal fees & indictments and more.By WFPR
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Episode 056 - Senior Singles Prepare To Mingle, Macho is Childish, Romance
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about how being macho is childish, kindness, "Senior Singles Prepare to Mingle", light verse poetry and more. This episode aired on Franklin Radio for August 2023.By Peter Fasciano
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent indictments against Trump, what he's being called for, what his response has been, how this will (or won't) affect his voter base, the 2024 election and much more.By WFPR
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87 - The Headlines Coming from Florida and Texas, Rudy Giuliani and Lying, Stacking the Courts, Increased Polarization and more
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss Florida and Texas, the backwards policy changes taking place, the stacking of the courts by both parties, the increased polarization in the country, Rudy Giuliani lying and much more.By WFPR
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Episode 055 - Senior Olympics, Independence Day, Hurtful Words, Homelessness
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about hurtful words, Senior Olympics, Independence Day, Homelessness, and much more. This episode aired on Franklin Radio for July 2023.By Peter Fasciano
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86 - Discussing The Fourth, Mass Shootings, Regulations, Legislation and more
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss their fourth of July traditions, mass shootings that happened over the weekend, how legislation and regulations help, the other components of this problem, and much moreBy WFPR
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85 - The Supreme Court, Ethics, and Independence Day
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent decisions made by the Supreme Court in the past weeks, whether these decisions are ethical or not, what it means for the future of America, and how this ties into Independence Day as well as Juneteenth.By WFPR
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84 - What is Juneteenth? (With Dr. Ken Elmore)
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In this episode, the group sits down with Dr. Ken Elmore, president of Dean College, for a special episode to talk about Juneteenth, what the date signifies, it's recent addition as a recognized U.S. holiday, the important lessons that come with Juneteenth, how African Americans commemorate this day, and much more.…
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In this episode, the group sits down to talk about Trump's recent arraignment, the election and how this will affect his position among republican candidates, how democrats are responding, the candidates they have lined up, and third party candidates like Cornel West.By WFPR
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Episode 054 - Hamburgers vs. Hotdogs, Robots Can't Fall in Love, June, My Special One, Summer Memories,
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about the great Hamburger vs. Hotdog debate, why Robots Can't Fall in Love, a poem about that Special One, Summer Memories and much more. If you would like to weigh in on the highly contested Hamburger vs. Hotdog debate, send us your vote via email at: info…
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent airing of Trump at Town Hall from CNN; why it was a blunder for the network, how other republicans play into this, how it impacts the upcoming election, the democrats response and more.By WFPR
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In this episode, the group is joined by Frank Falvey to discuss the debt ceiling; why the U.S. continues to borrow and go over budget on its loans, the current debt ceiling standoff, what the government is doing (and isn't) and the dangers this could mean for the future of the U.S. and the dollar.By WFPR
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Episode 053 - To Have And To Hold, St. George, Memorial Day, Spring Celebration, Sgt. Timothy J Hayes and more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about Spring, Memorial Day, St. George, and much more. This episode aired on Franklin Radio for May 2023.By Peter Fasciano
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80 - The Supreme Court, Ethics, Trial Against Trump and Justice
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss a smorgasboard of topics on the Supreme Court and its role in US politics, Ethics, the ongoing trial against former president Donald Trump and the U.S. Justice system.By WFPR
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79 - Ralph Yarl, Stand Your Ground and Self Defense
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent shooting of Ralph Yarl, a black teen from Kansas City, who was shot after going to the wrong address. They talk over self defense and firearms, the dangers and responsibilities of being a firearm owner, what can be done to mitigate shootings like this from happening in the future and more.…
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Episode 052 - Sproing, Love Poems, Egocentricity and more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about How Spring Has Sproing, Poems of love, Egocentricity and more. This episode aired on Franklin Radio for April 2023.By Peter Fasciano
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent trial around Trump's Indictment; going over the details that have happened so far, what we know about the case, how the state of New York is handling it and more.By WFPR
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent trial around Trump's Indictment; going over the details that have happened so far, what we know about a possible Trump arrest, what this would mean for the Republican party, how this is similar to Ronald Reagan and much more.By WFPR
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076 - Woke Culture & The Left and Right Agendas
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss "woke" culture, the movement towards progressive principles, how members of the Republican party like Donald Trump have built a platform around anti-wokeness, the anti-war speech coming from the right regarding Ukraine and more.By WFPR
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Episode 051 - March, St. Patricks Day, Valentines Day, "Fifty Ways To Love Your Lover"
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, obituaries, is it Memorex? and much more. This episode aired on Franklin Radio for March 2023.By Peter Fasciano
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075 - The State of Education in America with Dr. Ken Elmore
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In this episode, the group is joined by new Dean College president Dr. Kenneth Elmore, to discuss the current state of education in the United States; where has modern education improved, what could use improving, is diversity being addressed, and much more.By WFPR
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In this episode, the group sits down to talk about the growing problem surrounding gun violence; why this keeps happening, the false conflation between mental health and shootings, what steps need to be taken to mitigate violence, and what the future looks like.By WFPR
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Episode 050 - Valentine's Day, Groundhog Day, Presidents Day more
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about February holidays; Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, Presidents Day, love and more. This episode aired on Franklin Radio for February 2023.By Peter Fasciano
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073 - President's Day & Biden State Of The Union Address
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In this episode, the group sits down to talk about the recent State of The Union Address from President Biden, what issues he addressed, what things still face the country, Biden's ability to run again for president in 2024 and much more.By WFPR
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072 - Black History Month & Tyree Nichols
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In this episode, the group sits down to talk about black history month and the recent killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. What happened at the traffic stop, why police reform is so necessary, what it means to be African American in today's America and much more.By WFPR
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071 - Legislative Reorganization & Congress's Effectiveness
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss how congress currently functions, the left vs. right dynamic that's only gotten worse over the years, the past Legislative Reorganization Acts of 1946 and 1970, and what another modern version of that act might entail if passed today.By WFPR
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070 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day & Reflecting On Black History
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In this episode, the group sits down to discuss Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our countries history with civil rights, where we've been versus where we are now, the work we still have to do, the criticism around the new MLK statue in Boston and more.By WFPR
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