508 is a show about Worcester. This week, Chris Robarge of the Citizens Advisory Council (and ACLU) talks about Worcester Boards and Commissions. Also: sharpening a Ka Bar Fighting Knife
with a Spyderco Sharpmaker and a Chef’s Choice 130.

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Also: FYC closing, Occupy/Tea Party protest against the NDAA.

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508 is a show about Worcester. This week, School Committee Vice-Chair Tracy Novick gives Mike an intro to the School Committee.

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508 is a show about Worcester. This week, Mike and Brendan talk about newspapers, SOPA, and Pulse’s “ones to watch” list.

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508 is a show about Worcester. This week, Mike and Brendan recap the week’s news and finish up their 2011 season on a series of depressing notes.

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508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s panel is Brendan Melican, Luna, and Hannah Converse.

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[0:43] Quick mention of the Arlington Street Fire.

[1:30] Dog.

[4:05] Little Occupy Worcester update.

[5:37] Marty Lamb hasn’t called us back.

[6:00] Murder in front of City Hall.

[7:30] Womag Hometown Heroes 2011.

[11:30] Problems with our 2011 election coverage. What the Guardian is planning for 2012 coverage.

508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s panel is Brendan Melican.

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[1:04] We summarize the SMOC/PIP thing and offer a few comments.

[12:40] Some talk about Occupy Worcester. Next occupation plan: pontoon city on Lake Quinsig.

[18:48] Beard coverage in Womag and Happiness Pony, upcoming charity beard competition.

508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s panel is Brendan Melican and Bill Coleman. We discuss Occupy Worcester and the election.

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[0:29] Occupy Worcester update.

[10:45] Election summary, opinions, and anecdotes.

[19:00] Bill Coleman.

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508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s panel is Brendan Melican and a drunken Matt Fox. We discuss the upcoming election and who you might vote for. Then Matt tells the tale of touring the country while the Occupy movement grew. PARENTAL WARNING: Matt swears a lot, and this is a rambling, unfocused episode.

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[1:26] Matt forms an opinion of the District 5 race.

[2:00] Mike and Brendan attempt to endorse candidates.

[14:00] Election prediction contest announced.

[15:00] The district races.

[22:49] Brendan’s election predictions.

[23:35] Mike’s numerical voodoo.

[23:58] Does it matter who’s elected mayor? Does it matter if you vote?

[34:00] Matt Fox talks Occupy America.

[48:22] Matt’s impression of America.

508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s panel is Cook, Matthew Lavergne, and Brendan Melican.

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[0:00] At Occupy Worcester‘s Lake Park camp. Many tents, some snow, no people.

[1:57] At Occupy Clark, a clue.

[2:13] Cook talks about Occupy Worcester.

[8:15] Matthew talks about Occupy Worcester. Brendan talks about the Nov 5 Bank Transfer Day.

[13:57] Apparently there is a city election coming up.

[14:55] Upcoming events regarding Stone Soup and Occupy Worcester.

[16:25] Brendan explains why “Barf Bag” Marty Lamb will likely never be on 508.

[16:44] Clark University is #28 for “Best Values in Private Colleges.” Also: higher education bubble.

[19:45] Worcester’s teachers’ union reportedly declines to endorse incumbent School Committee member John Monfredo “because he writes a column for InCity Times, a newspaper that publishes profanity”.

[24:24] Mike attempts to recap the Isack Changa story and mentions a PIP connection. See: Police Shoot Man During Crime Spree, Update on Police Involved Shooting, Driver who allegedly threatened to run over officers held on bail.

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medic tent photo from Joe Scully via Facebook