audio 508_worcester 508 is a show about Worcester. This week, Mike is joined by <a href="http://www.radioball.net">Brendan Melican</a> and <a href="http://www.wccatv.com/snowghost">Bruce Russell</a>. Brendan points out an interesting story about people avoiding jury duty in East Brookfield. The <em>T&G</em> website features odd comments on a story about Shrewsbury's menorah (<a href="http://thechristianradical.blogspot.com/2007/12/open-letter-to-christmas-culture.html">related blog post:</a> "It's time for a ceasefire in the Christmas culture wars"), and a man who's been in prison 30 years. Mike reads the <a href="http://www.worcesterlocalfirst.org/">Worcester Local First</a> brochure and the <a href="http://www.worcesterunited.com/">Coalition of United Students'</a> Distorientation Guide. He's been <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike_benedetti/tags/veganoutreach/">leafleting</a> for <a href="http://www.veganoutreach.org/">Vegan Outreach</a> at the local colleges, and notes that WPI students have an attitude. Brendan recommends <em>Rolling Stone's</em> <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/12840743/porks_dirty_secret_the_nations_top_hog_producer_is_also_one_of_americas_worst_polluters">article on factory pig farming</a>. Bruce notes that many still sidewalks are still icy, and threatens to sue or destroy the city. Don't miss the <a href="http://stonesoupworcester.org/">Stone Soup</a> 1st anniversary party! 508; Worcester; podcast; Brendan Melican; Bruce Russell; Telegram and Gazette; Vegan Outreach; Worcester Local First 508_012amike.benedetti@gmail.com2007-12-07 15:10:00audio_podcast