Right now it's the National Political Roundtable

Republicans Undercut Johnson, Circumventing Him to Force Votes The speaker has repeatedly lost his grip on the House floor thanks to a once rare parliamentary maneuver that GOP members are increasingly using to force action on legislation www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...

Today is a #FirstAmendment Friday! That means you can call or text us all morning long @ 774-364-8255 and talk about anything you want 📻 830-AM, WCRN 💻 radioworcester.com

Planting the Seed 2025

The city will use the former Quality Inn & Suites at 50 Oriol Drive as a 36-bed overflow shelter for the duration of winter www.telegram.com/story/news/l...

From 9-10 this morning we've got the Worcester Red Sox Show with President Dr. Charles Steinberg LIVE from Polar Park How to listen ⬇️ 📻 830-AM, WCRN 💻 radioworcester.com

"This President is itching for a war with Venezuela... I don't want to go to war with Venezuela... Maduro is a thug, but there are a lot of thugs in the world" Congressman Jim McGovern tells us

We are talking right now with Congressman Jim McGovern Questions or comments? TEXT us @ 774-364-8255

U.S. Steps Up Campaign Against Maduro in Seizing Tanker Off Venezuela The seizure comes as the United States builds up its forces in the Caribbean as part of a campaign against President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...

DCF missed warning signs and failed to properly oversee the parents of a 4-year-old Worcester girl a year before the girl's October 2024 death, the state’s child welfare watchdog found in a report released Wednesday, Dec. 10 www.telegram.com/story/news/c... from Brad Petrishen

Join us this morning as we talk about all the important issues of the day from a Worcester-centric perspective Call or text us @ 774-364-8255 to get in on the conversation 7:45 - @repmcgovern.bsky.social 8:45 - Voice of Business 9:00 - WooSox Show 📻 830-AM, WCRN 💻 radioworcester.com

Congrats to former Holy Cross Football and Assumption Football Coach Bob Chesney on his new gig at UCLA www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/...

Mayor Joe Petty on with us now

Worcester council approves 2026 tax rates after debating options The City Council voted to set residential rates at $13.28/$1,000 of assessed value and commercial rates (CIP) at $29.06/$1,000, the lowest residential option provided (line 269 of 269) theworcesterguardian.org/f/worcester-...

Big show this morning! And as always our phone and text lines are open for you at 774-364-8255 7:05 - Mayor Joe Petty 7:35 - Dr. Michael Hirsh (Gun Buyback) 8:05 - #TheRundown with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social 9:47 - Voice of Business 📻 830-AM, WCRN 💻 radioworcester.com

Shon Rainford of the Worcester Regional Food Hub joins us at 8:47 for the Voice of Business

We are all local from 7-8 with our Worcester Political Roundtable

Dedham Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders The Christmas display, which replaces Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with a sign saying “ICE Was Here,” has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders and immigration officials www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...

After eight terms as a state representative for the 1st Worcester District, Republican Kimberly Ferguson has announced she will not seek reelection in 2026 www.telegram.com/story/news/p...

We are LIVE this morning from 6-10 talking about the issues of the day with a Worcester perspective To get in on the conversation you can always call or text us @ 774-364-8255 How to listen ⬇️ AM-830, WCRN (📻) radioworcester.com (💻)

Nick Lazzaro Announces Run for 7th Worcester District radioworcester.com/nick-lazzaro...

Planting the Seed is hosting their 53rd Annual Holiday Toy Drive at Worcester Fitness 📅 Thursday, Dec. 11th ⏰ 5:30pm 📍 440 Grove Street, Worcester They're collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children up to 18, plus $25 gift cards for teens 50/50 Raffle 1 for $5 | 3 for $10 Venmo: PlantingTheSeed

Wreaths Across America Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 12:00 pm at Hope Cemetery | 119 Webster St. | Worcester, MA Open to the public Presented By: Civil Air Patrol - Worcester Cadet Squadron & Auburn Troop 53/753 and Cub Scout Pack 53 www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/16169/...

Another major water main break in Worcester Police & DPW are on Cohasset St and Ingleside Ave for a major water main break. Water is flooding downhill & creating sink holes. DPW warns street may cave once water is shut off. WPD has blocked off Grafton St near CVS www.facebook.com/share/v/17ZG...

What's going on at Mechanics Hall? Well we're letting you know right now!

NEW: Millbury Selectman Nick Lazzaro has officially declared his candidacy for State Rep. in the 7th Worcester District. The Lazzaro campaign says it will focus on 4 core priorities: affordability, public safety, fiscal responsibility, and supporting small business

Hank is talking about the Worcester Chamber's 150th annual meeting, and the donation of over $105,000 in individual $150 batches, that is being made by UniBank to charities of attendees' choices

Boston Archdiocese says "ICE was here" sign should be removed from Dedham nativity scene What do you think? Call or text us @ 774-364-8255 www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...

We are LIVE this morning from 6-10 talking about the important issues of the day from Worcester to Washington You can join the conversation by calling or texting us @ 774-364-8255 📻 830-AM, WCRN 💻 radioworcester.com

From 9-10 it's the Worcester Red Sox Show LIVE from Polar Park with President Dr. Charles Steinberg How to listen ⬇️ • radioworcester.com • 830-AM, WCRN

Worcester DPW Head John Westerling talking with us right now about their response to the first snowfall of the season

Coming up at 7:45 we'll be chatting with @repmcgovern.bsky.social

Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say apnews.com/article/trum...

Huge congrats to our great friend Eric Butler for being named the Museum of Worcester's new Executive Director following the retirement of Bill Wallace www.telegram.com/story/entert...

We've got a big show this morning with lots to talk about and tons of great guests ⬇️ 7:45 - Congressman Jim McGovern 8:05 - Worcester DPW Commissioner John Westerling 8:45 - Voice of Business 9:05 - Worcester Red Sox Show 📻 830-AM, WCRN 💻 radioworcester.com

Mayor Joe Petty on the air with us now

The Parking Ban in place here in Worcester because of the snow yesterday has just now been lifted

Republican Van Epps wins TN special election but Democrat gains ground Van Epps won with a lead of 9 percentage points in the district Trump won by 22 points last year www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...

We are LIVE this morning from 6-10 on AM-830, WCRN and live streaming at radioworcester.com You can always join the conversation with your thoughts and opinions by calling or texting us @ 774-364-8255

From 7-8 this morning we've got the Local Worcester Political Roundtable with our panel of experts • @guillermocjr.bsky.social • Matt Wally • Randy Feldman

We are LIVE today from 6-10am on the day of the first significant snowfall of the season here in Worcester And as always we are taking your calls and texts all morning long at 774-364-8255 How to listen 🎧⬇️ 📻 830-AM, WCRN 💻 radioworcester.com

Worcester prepares for first storm under new DPW commissioner spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester...

Tim Murray talking now about the Worcester Chamber's annual meeting to celebrate 150 years www.worcesterchamber.org

Jermoh Kamara on with us now to give her reaction and thoughts about the hand recount www.wgbh.org/news/politic...

U.S. authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until after he came to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday www.reuters.com/world/us/nat...

A lot can change, but so far it looks like portions of interior New England, including Worcester, can expect plowable snow on Tuesday www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/30/m...

We are back on the air live from 6-10 after the Thanksgiving weekend! Our phone and text lines are open for you to weigh in all morning long @ 774-364-8255 📻 830-AM, WCRN 💻 radioworcester.com

Bruce Mendelsohn from @mcrwb.bsky.social on with us now!

A wet, warm Thanksgiving Eve morning in the Canal District. Join us now for The Rundown on @totcshow.bsky.social

Right now it's #TheRundown (Thanksgiving Edition) with @hendersonma.bsky.social & @masspolwatch.bsky.social It's the half-hour on Wednesday from 8:00-8:30 were we talk about the top local stories of the week