508 #27: Lockup

508 is a show about Worcester. This week Mike talks with Brendan Melican.

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After comparing the philosophies of Joff Smith, Dr. Dre, and Thomas Jefferson, we talk about the City Council’s salary debate. (Audio of the debate at archive.org.) We also revisit last week’s discussion of the Antiquarian Society and Dianne Williamson’s similar take.

Mike and others were arrested for praying this week, but the US marshalls let them finish the prayer before arresting them, perhaps a sign that their hearts were softened by the 43-day vigil of prayer and fasting that preceeded the event. We also talk about a recent anti-war march, last year’s big anti-war rally, and the time Worcester police let activists install 2,000 crosses on the Commons without a permit.

Monday at 10:30AM is the Economic Development hearing at City Hall about the whole AAS parking lot thing. (Mentioned in passing: meet the new Dive Bar.)

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4 thoughts on “508 #27: Lockup”

  1. Rudi: Really? That’s awesome! I can’t find anything about Dr. Dre & openness on google, tho. I was recently super-happy to see Stephen Fry was into FLOSS–I guess he’s in good celebrity company.

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