The Ink-stained Wretch Podcast with G. Michael Dobbs

11/04/2025

Hi folks! In this episode of TThe Ink-stained Wretch Podcast with G. Michael Dobbs, we’ll look at the SNAP crisis and what Holyoke and Springfield are doing in reaction.
First I’ll talk about what Springfield is doing and then you’ll hear from Holyoke Mayor Garcia about the city’s financial situation and then its response to the SNAP issue.
If you want to help those facing greater food insecurity in Springfield, here is where to make a donation. Cash donation can be made online at: www.foodbankwma.org.
As Mayor Sarno noted at his presser, the city of Springfield departments and local partners will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, which will serve as the distribution center for all of our local food pantries. All our Springfield Library locations will serve as collection points for non-perishable food donations. The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office will provide logistical support to get donations delivered to the Food Bank. In addition, Mayor Sarno and HHS Commissioner Caulton-Harris announced the City of Springfield will also support our local food pantries in the community with a $45,000 grant.
In Holyoke, here is how you can make a difference. The Holyoke Board of Health is coordinating a food drive city-wide. There are several locations you can drop off boxed shelf-stable foods and canned goods to help with No 1 Hungry Holyoke initiative. These locations include:
-> Any of the Holyoke Fire Department fire stations throughout the city.
-> Holyoke Police Department station.
-> Holyoke Public Library
-> Holyoke Tax Collector Office at Holyoke City Hall
-> The City Clerk's Office at Holyoke City Hall
-> The Board of Health at the Annex Building
-> Mayor's Office at Holyoke City Hall
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05/09/2025

New podcast up! The second conversation with author Joe Citro!

Veteran journalist G. Michael Dobbs looks at the news, issues and interesting people of western New England through interviews and commentary.

10/31/2024

The new Hellboy movie , The Crooked Man, is an effective, well acted, beautifully directed production that would have done very well in theaters in the United States. I loved it and can’t wait to buy the Blu-Ray. Highest recommendation from this Hellboy fan.

10/30/2024

New The Ink-stained Wretch Podcast with G. Michael Dobbs is up with info about the congressional race. Tune in!

Veteran journalist G. Michael Dobbs looks at the news, issues and interesting people of western New England through interviews and commentary.

10/29/2024

This week's The Ink-stained Wretch Podcast with G. Michael Dobbs will feature my recent interviews with both Congressman Richard Neal and his opponent Nadia Milleron. The episode will be up by Thursday.Tune in!

10/18/2024

What I did Wednesday night. It was a very good discussion about the MCAS ballot question.

The Forest Park Civic Association sponsored a panel discussion on Question 2 , whether to eliminate the MCAS graduation requirement. G. Michael Dobbs, Modera...

10/17/2024

It was a pleasure interviewing two successful Indian business owners who elected to make Western Massachusetts their home. Please listen to their story and a conversation about how they feel about the region here at The Ink-stained Wretch Podcast with G. Michael Dobbs

Veteran journalist G. Michael Dobbs looks at the news, issues and interesting people of western New England through interviews and commentary.

10/10/2024

New The Ink-stained Wretch Podcast with G. Michael Dobbs featuring an interview with Springfield's own, actor David Starzyk.

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Veteran journalist G. Michael Dobbs looks at the news, issues and interesting people of western New England through interviews and commentary.

10/10/2024

So why did the city of Springfield remove a historic granite bench? Here's my take.

There are times I wish there could be more candid discussion in government.

10/09/2024

The lament of an old reporter, continued. Not that any public official, elected or appointed, would ever take my advice but if you are doing a meeting with a remote element please do not assume that everyone in Internet land knows who you are. Introduce yourself or have a name plate in a position where the camera will see it. Also it's helpful if you know HOW THE HELL TO USE A FREAKING MICROPHONE. They have only been around for more than a century.

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10/04/2024

Happy to say that I had a great conversation with Springfield’s own David Starzyk for The Ink-stained Wretch Podcast with G. Michael Dobbs. The guy has had an amazing career as an actor and the conversation is funny and very informative. It will be posted next Thursday.

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10/03/2024

New episode of The Ink-stained Wretch Podcast with G. Michael Dobbs featuring a conversation with state Sen. Jake Oliveira about what's happening in the Legislature and a rant about the removal of a bench from a historic park in downtown Springfield. Hope you tune in!

Veteran journalist G. Michael Dobbs looks at the news, issues and interesting people of western New England through interviews and commentary.