Talk of the Commonwealth

We are live this morning from 6:00-10:00 talking about the important issues of the day from Worcester to DC and beyond To join the conversation call or text us @ 774-364-8255 How to listen ⬇️ 💻 radioworcester.com 📻 AM-830, WCRN

Worcester shuts off commenting on social media pages "The opportunity for social media comments on municipal pages has been outweighed by the spread of misinformation, personal attacks and toxic language, and the possibility of doxxing... Comments on social media can often turn into threads of arguing, name calling and worse – none of which the municipality wants to, or should, give a platform to." telegram.com/story/news/loc…

“If the deal looks too good to be true, it probably is, especially when demand is high, right?” @BBB_CNE @CommonTalkPod radioworcester.com/march-madness-…

After 9 deaths, Worcester Fire Department needed change. How it responded telegram.com/story/news/reg…

WRRB - NEW RELEASE - The Promises of the Worcester/Framingham Line looks at the need and the vision of what that service could look like, explaining ongoing and future work that could unlock its promises. Read the report: wrrb.org/reports/2026/0… #WorcPoli

Mayor Joe Petty, the School Committee, and Supt. Brian Allen "The Worcester community stands united in denouncing racism in all its forms. We are deeply troubled by the recent rhetoric... Hate and discrimination have no place in our society, and certainly not toward our youth"

Racist messages directed at Worcester's South High girls basketball players following a playoff game between South and Andover were not an isolated incident, according to head coach Diago McClain "For some reason people think it is OK to treat kids from Worcester Public Schools this way" telegram.com/story/sports/h…

We are LIVE from 6:00-10:00 on this #FirstAmendment Friday! And we want you to call or text us & join the conversation at 774-364-8255 8:00 - National Political Roundtable How to listen ⬇️ 💻 radioworcester.com 📻 AM-830, WCRN

On the air right now is the Worcester Red Sox Show with President Dr. Charles Steinberg How to listen ⬇️ 📻 AM-830, WCRN 💻 radioworcester.com

Congressman Jim McGovern joins us coming up at 7:45. And if you have questions or comments for him you can text us @ 774-364-8255 and we may ask him about it 📷 Anna Moneymaker/Getty

Big show this morning with lots to talk about. To join the conversation all you gotta do is call or text us @ 774-364-8255 Guests ⬇️ 7:45 - @RepMcGovern 9:00 - @WooSox How to listen ⬇️ 📻 AM-830, WCRN 💻 radioworcester.com 📱 774-364-8255

“It’s having the talent. It’s having the science. And then the third piece is the capital. With that third leg of the stool solved, really, the opportunity is endless, and it’s just so exciting.” @CommonTalkPod radioworcester.com/worcester-life…

A new home for the Worcester Police Department? Police station future examined telegram.com/story/news/loc…

On the air now: #TheRundown with @henderson_mark and @masspolwatch talking about the top local stories of the week

Coming up in a couple minutes we'll be talking with Ron Waddell who is running for State Rep. in the 15th Worcester District waddellforworcester.com

Potholes spark council debate Officials clash over response times, reporting system and need for more proactive repairs theworcesterguardian.org/f/potholes-spa…

Mayor Joe Petty joins us live this morning at 7:00am Questions or comments for the Mayor? Text us @ 774-364-8255

Senate Opens Bitter Debate on Stiffening Voting Rules Senate R's opened debate yesterday on legislation they call the SAVE America Act which would require voters to show approved photo ID to vote in federal elections and proof of citizenship to register nytimes.com/live/2026/03/1…

“Over a year ago, the governor’s office, her attorney looked at this and said, ‘This is not a winner. You folks really need to figure out how you’re going to stop the process and start working on resolving it.’” — Rep. James O’Day @CommonTalkPod radioworcester.com/rep-james-oday…

3 mental health organizations filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Worcester on Monday, alleging the city’s 911 emergency response program discriminates against children, youth, and adults with mental health disabilities thisweekinworcester.com/nami-mental-he…