Public Hearing Podcast
1) Article 4: Worcester’s School Committee & Accountability in Local Government
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. Jo...Show More
2) Article 3: The City Manager's Role in Worcester’s Governance
This episode aired on 12/11/24 on WICN 90.5FMIntroduction:This week on Public Hearing, we continue our journey through the Worcester City Charter, diving into the critical role of the city manager. As...Show More
3) Community is Medicine: Public Health, Engagement, and Trust-Building with Domenica Perrone
This episode aired on 12/04/24 on WICN 90.5FMIntroduction: In this episode of Public Hearing, we continue our conversation with community engagement practitioner Domenica Perrone to explore the inters...Show More
4) Article Two Wrapped: Power, Representation, and Equity with Domenica Perrone
This episode aired on 11/27/24 on WICN 90.5FMIn 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 joi...Show More
Article Two Wrapped: Power, Representation, and Equity with Domenica Perrone
28:00 | Nov 27th, 2024
5) Article Two of the Charter: City Council with Joshua Croke
This episode aired on 11/20/24 on WICN 90.5FMIn 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 o...Show More
6) Article One of the Worcester Home Rule Charter with Joshua Croke (That's Right, We're Diving In)
This episode aired on 11/13/24 on WICN 90.5FMIn this first installment of our City Charter series, we examine Article 1 of Worcester’s Home Rule Charter, the foundational document that defines our cit...Show More
7) Housing Prices High, Stock Low, and Who’s It For? with Julie Orozco
This episode aired on 11/06/24 on WICN 90.5FMIn this episode of Public Hearing, I sit down with Julie Orozco, Executive Director of Abby’s House, a key Worcester organization supporting housing for wo...Show More
8) Rethinking MCAS and Graduation Requirements with Jennifer Davis Carey
This episode aired on 10/30/24 on WICN 90.5FMHey Worcester! In this episode of Public Hearing, I’m sitting down with Jennifer Davis Carey, Executive Director of the Worcester Education Collaborative (...Show More
9) "Let Kids Vote and Let Kids Dream," with Julie Bowditch
This episode aired on 10/23/24 on WICN 90.5FMHey Worcester! Josh here back with another episode of Public Hearing. I’m back with Julie Bowditch, the Executive Director of the CASA Project Worcester Co...Show More
10) The Return of Public Hearing: “We’re a real a** City,” with Julie Bowditch
This episode aired on 10/23/24 on WICN 90.5FMHey 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 no...Show More
The Return of Public Hearing: “We’re a real a** City,” with Julie Bowditch
28:00 | Oct 23rd, 2024