A conversation about human trafficking with some of the people behind Love 146.

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A conversation about human trafficking with some of the people behind Love 146.

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Julieane K. Frost and Woodi Allaire discuss the goings-on at the elder communities of Goddard/Homestead.

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We're taping more episodes of the talk show "Soapbox" on Monday, April 28. Please submit questions for our guests as comments to this post.

• Julieane Frost and Woodi Allaire of Goddard Homestead
• Konnie Lukes, Mayor
• Rod Lee, Reporter for T&G and a new author
• City Mgr., Michael O'Brien
• Peter Slota of Central New England Solar Store to discuss alternative energy
• City Councilor Michael Germain

A conversation with Sherri Westbury, Mark Andersen, and James Broadhurst.

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A conversation with Worcester's mayor, Konnie Lukes, about salary freezes, charter change, and more.

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Ron Madnick of the ACLU and Anne Lewenberg and Rachel Hamilton of Worcester Global Action Network discuss the Green Scare and voice disapproval of S.1959, the Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007.

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Kim Kates of the Samaritans talks about suicide prevention.

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A February 25, 2008 conversation with Roy Lucas, Jr., the owner and coach of the New England Surge professional indoor football team.

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A February 25, 2008 conversation with Worcester City Manager Michael O'Brien, mostly about the foreclosure crisis.

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A February 25, 2008 conversation with Larry Freed of the Green Hill Park Coalition.

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A February 25, 2008 conversation with Worcester Mayor Konnie Lukes.

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Soapbox, hosted by WCCA TV Executive Director, Mauro DePasquale, has brand new episodes in March begining with Mayor Konnie Lukes the week of March 3rd. The week of March 10th, Mauro's guest is City Manager Michael O'Brien. One of the topics discussed will be the issue of foreclosures in the City. Foster care and adoption are the topics discussed the week of March 17th with the Department of Social Services. Kim Kates of the Samaritans joins Mauro DePasquale the week of March 24th. Soapbox can be seen on Wednesdays at 8:30pm, Thursdays at 1:00pm, Saturdays at 10:30pm and Sundays at 6:30pm. If you would like to be a guest on Soapbox please call Tracy Foley at 508-755-1880 x 10 or email tracy@wccatv.org.

A February 25, 2008 conversation with Mark Anderson, Sherri Westbury, and Dr. Broadhurst of Spectrum Health about addiction and treatment.

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This Monday, February 25, we're taping another series of "Soapbox" interviews. If you have a question you'd like us to ask a guest, please post a comment below.

Scheduled guests are Spectrum Health, Mayor Konnie Lukes, Larry Freed and Brian McCarthy of Green Hill Park Coalition, City Mgr. Mike O’Brien, representatives of the Surge, Kim Kates, Green Scare Ron Madnick, Anne Lewenberg and Rachel Hamilton.

Because local resident Drew Wilson was arrested during an animal rights protest on Valentine's Day, it seemed appropriate to rerun his Soapbox interview.

The program will be cablecast Saturday, Feb 23 and Sunday, Feb 24, at 9am and 5pm.

A conversation about DSS and foster families.

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Participants and organizers of Dancing with the City 2 join host Mauro DePasquale on "Soapbox" to discuss this annual event where local celebrites are paired with professional dancers to benefit Preservation Worcester. The event takes place on Saturday, March 8th at Mechanics Hall.

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A January 28, 2008 interview with Worcester City Manager Michael O'Brien.

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A January 28, 2008 interview with Worcester Mayor Konnie Lukes. She talks about several environmental issues, traffic cameras, and the development of Green Hill Park.

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Monday, February 28, we will be shooting another series of "Soapbox" interviews. If you'd like to suggest questions for the guests, add them as comments to this post or e-mail mauro@wccatv.org.

Scheduled guests: Mark Anderson, Dr. James Broadhurst, and Kendra Marien of Spectrum Health; Mayor Konnie Lukes; Sarah Kyriazis of mymetromama.com; City Mgr. Mike O’Brien; J. Michael Whalen of the Department of Social Services; Christian Andrianopolous on Dancing in the City II.

A December 2007 conversation with Worcester City Manager Mike O'Brien.

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A conversation with Dominic Mercurio and Bob Pepi. Dominic talks about the Dec 7 "Moonlight Serenade" big band event in Worcester. Bob talks about his experiences in WWII and tells a great story about a dog.

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A conversation with Arlene Swirsky, author of Rediscovering My Inner Bitch, about the overwhelming need for donor organs.

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A conversation with Worcester Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes.

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Mauro DePasquale talks with Bill Canavagh of CC Lowell and Steven Jones-D’Agostino of Best Rate of Climb about Worcester Local First.

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A conversation with Lynn Toomey, MetroWest/West Director of Ladies Who Launch.

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As always, if you have questions you'd like Mauro DePasquale to ask one of these guests, add a comment to this post.

These shows will be taped November 19, 2007.

• Lynn Toomey of Ladies Who Launch

• Bill Cavanagh of C.C. Lowell and Alan Lavine of Percy's TV & Appliance talking about Worcester Local First
• Mayor Konnie Lukes
• Arlene Swirsky, author of Rediscovering My Inner Bitch, addresses the overwhelming need for donor organs
• City Manager Michael O’Brien
• Domenic D. Mercurio, Jr., talking about the Dec 7 "Moonlight Serenade" event

Pictured: A window-washer rappels off a building in downtown Worcester.

An October 29, 2007 conversation with Worcester City Councilor Joe Petty.

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An October 29, 2007 conversation with Steve O'Neil of the WRTA.

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An October 29, 2007 conversation with Jack Hoffman, brother of Abbie Hoffman.

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An October 29, 2007 conversation with Mark Bilotta of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium.

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An October 29, 2007 conversation with Worcester City Manager Michael O'Brien.

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An October 29, 2007 conversation with Peter Blute and Hank Stoltz of WCRN AM 830.

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An October 29, 2007 conversation with Worcester Mayor Konnie Lukes. She discusses, among other things, a recent call for term limits among Worcester City Councilors.

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An October 29, 2007 conversation with Christina Andrianopoulos and Alan Eisenberg of Dining Out Metrowest.

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A September 2007 conversation with Marty Driggs about Mountain Justice Worcester.

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A conversation with Rosalie Tirella of the InCity Times. September 24, 2007.

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Here's a list of people who will be interviewed Monday, Oct 29, on Soapbox. If you have a question you'd like Mauro DePasquale to ask, please add a comment below.

• Christina Andrianopoulos and Alan Eisenberg of “Dining Out”

• Mayor Konnie Lukes
• Peter Blute and Hank Stoltz of WCRN AM 830
• City Manager Michael O’Brien
• Mark Bilotta, Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc.
• Jack Hoffman, brother of Abbie Hoffman
• Steve O’Neil, WRTA
• Joe Petty, City Councilor

A September 2007 conversation with Kathy Jellison and others about the Worcester Center for Crafts.

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A September 2007 conversation about Music Alive.

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A September 2007 conversation with Worcester Mayor Konnie Lukes.

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A September 2007 conversation with Worcester City Councilor Dennis Irish.

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A November 2006 conversation with Worcester City Councilor Barbara Haller.

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A December 2005 conversation with Worcester City Councilor Gary Rosen.

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An interview with Virginia Swain and Brooke Bishara of the Institute for Global Leadership.

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Dennis Irish talks about the city budget.

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A conversation with Fathers' Fest committee members Jack Bonina and Chris Nelson.

WCCA TV is again a proud media sponsor of Fathers' Fest on Saturday, June 16th from 1pm-4pm, rain or shine, at Institute Park in Worcester. It is a fun filled family day to celebrate fatherhood with entertainment, games, food, music, activities, an ice cream give-away and so much more. The event is sponsored by Worcester County Fathers and Family Network.

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