Hotline Radio is a popular and locally produced program with Steve Wendell airing Saturdays from noon to 2pm on WGAW AM 1340, 98.1 FM, and Streaming Live.
Hotline Radio has it all:
Numerous Community Newsmaker Interviews
The Latest News from the region
Public service information
Talk about Business
Special Features every week
Hotline Radio 10-5-24
Updates with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson and City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, a panel discussing Domestic Violence, remarks by Rozanna Penney of Heywood Hospital at recent Press Conference, commentary on Harris-Trump.
Special Hotline Radio Show 9-28-24 Including Chair Luge: Features an Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, the Tijuana Brass, the Eating Dogs song. GAAMHA Commentary with Werner Poegel, various reports from ABC, the Elected Officials Meeting, Congressional Candidate Cornelius Shea, and Chair Luge 2024
Hotline Radio Broadcast September 21, 2024
In this program: Gardner Mayor Nicholson on High School Sports and Music and other City events, the Project Redemption Photo Exhibit, Steve Wendell on voicing High School Football, Liver Awareness Interview, Candy Graves from Templeton Parks and Recreation, and Werner Poegel with Commentary on Truth with Compliments
Hotline Radio Broadcast September 14, 2024
In this program: Weekly Mayor’s Update with Michael Nicholson –ABC News on debate –ABC News history of the Presidential race –Steve Wendell Satire on Counseling Teachers in Handling Students “Don’t use metal rulers anymore” –City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas – re City Council, Project Redemption Photo Exhibition at City Hall, and Waterford Community Center — Commentary on the Morning News by Werner Poegel –Report on Parenting –Michael Nicholson LIVE – speaks on Waterford Community Center
Hotline Radio Broadcast September 7, 2024
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – Citizens Against the Baldwinville Plastic Refinery/Recycling Facility – Scott Huntoon on the Gardner Museum – City Council President Elisabeth Kazinskas – Civil Defense Director Paul Topolski – Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Hotline Radio Show of August 31, 2024
Special Hotline Radio Broadcast August 31, 2024 – International Overdose Awareness – Highlights from the Night of Hope which took place at Monument Park in Gardner – Messages of Hope – Stories of People in Recovery. A Chair City Update with Mayor Michael Nicholson. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Hotline Radio Show of August 24, 2024
Program Featured Segments include: Update with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson – GAMMHA President/CEO Shawn Hayden on the Night of Hope and other Topics – Commentary from Werner Poegel – City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas on upcoming matters – Hubbardston MA Town Meeting Results and Project Discussion with Administrator Nathan Boudreau – Cornelius Shea – Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives running against James McGovern for the 2nd Congressional District. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Hotline Radio Show of August 17, 2024
Host Steve Wendell and his guests highlight events, progress, and plans in the Greater Gardner area. Featuring Gardner Mayor Nicholson, Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, a group from MWCC and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Nathan Boudreau and others from Hubbardston. Showing the best of the community. Hotline Radio. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY
Hotline Radio Show of August 10, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Special Hotline Radio Show of August 3, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY
Included: Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, Veronica Patty regarding National Night Out, an interview with John Stefanini, commentary, and various phone calls from the public
Hotline Radio has a special program planned for Saturday, August 3, 2024. The phone lines will be open in the 2nd hour of the program to anyone wishing to call in and express a viewpoint. The telephone number to call that day is (978) 958-0833
Hotline Radio Show of July 27, 2024. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Hotline Radio Show of July 20, 2024
With Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, U.S. Senator Edward Markey, Candy Graves on the Wildcat 5, Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, Commentary with Werner Poegel, Steve Wendell on Facebook inaccuracies, and Jack McGrath of the Gardner Fish and Gun Club
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Hotline Radio Show of July 13, 2024: Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke LIVE from the Gardner Food Truck Festival and also on the subject of proposed Racetrack. Host Steve Wendell spoke with John Stefanini of BayState Racing LLC. Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas spoke about the upcoming informal meeting featuring a presentation by Baystate and the Public Hearing on July 23rd. Carolyn Kamuda spoke about the Racetrack proposal. Werner Poegel provided a commentary on the Racetrack proposal. Hotline ran overtime because the show was so busy and ended with an interview with Candy Graves regarding the Wildcat 5K.
Hotline Radio Show of July 6, 2024: Interviews with Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, Mayor Michael Nicholson, GAAMHA President/CEO Shawn Hayden, Highlights of Bay State Racing June 27th Presentation, and highlights of July 1st City Council meeting. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
Hotline Radio Show of June 29, 2024 featuring Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, GAAMHA CEO Shawn Hayden and highlights of BayState Racing LLC Information Meeting. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY
Hotline Radio Show of June 22, 2024 featuring Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson, Downtown Gardner Festival, City Council President Elizabeth Kazinskas, and Civil Defense Director Paul Topolski. Council President Kazinskas gives a comprehensive explanation of the procedures required of the Council regarding the proposed Racetrack. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.
Hotline Radio Show of June 15, 2024 featuring Gardner Mayor Nicholson, Council President Kazinskas, and Shawn Hayden of GAAMHA – plus exciting sound from the Farmers Market and a program at MWCC. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
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