Hosted by Queer For Cities · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 92 episodes
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Public Hearing is a show about Worcester, MA, the 2nd largest city in New England, and it’s time we start acting like it! Join creator and host, Joshua Croke (Queer For Cities, Love Your Labels), as they have interesting and timely conversations about issues that impact our community. Airs on WICN 90.5FM , Worcester’s only NPR affiliate station, on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm. Learn more and follow at QueerForCities.com/PublicHearing Created & Hosted by Joshua Croke . Our Audio Producer is Giuliano D'Orazio . Available anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Queer For Cities hosts Public Hearing, a society show with 92 episodes published.
This episode aired on 1/22/25 on WICN 90.5FM In this episode of Public Hearing , host Joshua Croke continues our deep dive into Worcester’s city charter, focusing on Article 4: The School Committee. Joshua breaks down th
This episode aired on 12/11/24 on WICN 90.5FM Introduction: This week on Public Hearing , we continue our journey through the Worcester City Charter, diving into the critical role of the city manager. As the unelected CE
This episode aired on 12/04/24 on WICN 90.5FM Introduction: In this episode of Public Hearing , we continue our conversation with community engagement practitioner Domenica Perrone to explore the intersections of health
This episode aired on 11/27/24 on WICN 90.5FM In this episode of Public Hearing , we wrap up Article Two of Worcester’s Home Rule Charter, exploring the structure and powers of the City Council. I’m joined by Domenica Pe
This episode aired on 11/20/24 on WICN 90.5FM In this second installment of our City Charter series, we dive into Article 2 of Worcester’s Home Rule Charter, which outlines the structure and function of the City Council.
This episode aired on 11/13/24 on WICN 90.5FM In this first installment of our City Charter series, we examine Article 1 of Worcester’s Home Rule Charter, the foundational document that defines our city’s governance stru
This episode aired on 11/06/24 on WICN 90.5FM In this episode of Public Hearing, I sit down with Julie Orozco, Executive Director of Abby’s House, a key Worcester organization supporting housing for women and children. W
This episode aired on 10/30/24 on WICN 90.5FM Hey Worcester! In this episode of Public Hearing , I’m sitting down with Jennifer Davis Carey, Executive Director of the Worcester Education Collaborative (WEC) , to break do
This episode aired on 10/23/24 on WICN 90.5FM Hey Worcester! Josh here back with another episode of Public Hearing. I’m back with Julie Bowditch , the Executive Director of the CASA Project Worcester County , to dive dee
This episode aired on 10/23/24 on WICN 90.5FM Hey Worcester! Public Hearing is back, and I’m excited to dive back into conversations that matter to our city. I’m your host, Joshua Croke , a queer and nonbinary designer,
In this special episode of Public Hearing, Josh speaks to Jennifer J. Gaskin, author of the recently released The Exit - Living with Urban Joy . Tune in to hear the inspiration behind Jennifer’s debut book, and explore h
This season of Public Hearing has explored Digital Equity efforts across the nation and the variety of innovative community-oriented approaches to getting people connected. How can these strategies be adapted to best ser
With everything moving online, what does it take to make communication accessible for all? This season of Public Hearing is tackling all things Digital Equity - from small towns to national organizations - to better unde
With everything moving online, what does it take to make communication accessible for all? This season of Public Hearing is tackling all things Digital Equity - from small towns to national organizations - to better unde
The digital landscape is evolving rapidly. How can communities come together to ensure access for all? This season of Public Hearing is tackling all things Digital Equity - from small towns to national organizations - to
We’re already living in the digital revolution. Are we setting our communities up for success? This season of Public Hearing is tackling all things Digital Equity - from small towns to national organizations - to better
How can our communities adapt to an increasingly online world where broadband access, computing devices, and digital literacy are necessary to fully participate in society? This season of Public Hearing is tackling all t
How can our communities adapt to an increasingly online world where broadband access, computing devices, and digital literacy are necessary to fully participate in society? This season of Public Hearing is tackling all t
In this special episode, Josh speaks to Bruja The Villain, founder of The Poet’s Cauldron. Bruja discusses how arts & culture have changed in Worcester, the importance of having space to create art, and what inspired her
In this special episode, Josh sits down with Danielle and Julie Spring, the fabulous wife duo and owners of FEMME. FEMME is a bar and grill for queer women at the center and a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ and "to all human
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