Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz

09/18/2026

Congratulations to Stacey and Sean.

09/18/2026

NEW: The Worcester Public Schools have announced that Sean Rose has been appointed as Chief of Access, Opportunity, and Equity, a cabinet-level position focusing on sustaining a district-wide culture of equity and narrowing opportunity gaps to support student achievement

09/18/2026

Worcester City Manager Eric Batista will join us at 7:35

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09/18/2026

Today is a Friday! And what that means is you can call or text us all morning long @ 774-364-8255 and talk about anything you want

7:35 - Worcester City Manager Eric Batista
8:00 - National Political Roundtable
8:45 - Big Brothers, Big Sisters

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09/18/2026

"I don't think I saw any favoritism."

Worcester Mayor Joe Petty joined Talk of the Commonwealth with Hank Stolz to address two contentious issues facing the city.

Petty said he did not see evidence that City Councilor Kate Toomey received preferential treatment following her September 2 accident and supported her decision to step down temporarily as committee chair while the internal police investigation continues.

Read the complete story and hear the full conversation with Mayor Petty on Radio Worcester. >> https://radioworcester.com/mayor-joe-petty-addresses-toomey-investigation-and-worcester-encampment-ordinance/

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

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09/17/2026

Right now it's the Worcester Red Sox Show with President Dr. Charles Steinberg: Fan Appreciation Week Edition

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09/17/2026

Coming up at 7:45 we'll be talking with Worcester Congressman Jim McGovern

Questions or comments for the Congressman? Text them to us @ 774-364-8255 (we may or may not ask him your question)

Radio Worcester Team McGovern

09/17/2026

With Worcester City Councilor Kate Toomey temporarily stepping down as the chair of the Public Safety Committee, Councilor Moe Bergman will become chair during the interim period

Councilor Toomey stepped down as Public Safety Committee chair after body camera footage showed her asking officers to call the chief following a September car crash.