Public Hearing
Public Hearing is a show about Worcester, MA, the 2nd largest city in New England, and it’s time we start acting like it! Join creator and host, Joshua Croke (Queer For Cities, Love Your Labels), as they have interesting and timely conversations about issues that impact our community.
Airs on WICN 90.5FM, Worcester’s only NPR affiliate station, on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm.
Learn more and follow at QueerForCities.com/PublicHearing
Created & Hosted by Joshua Croke.
Our Audio Producer is Giuliano D'Orazio.
Available anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Podcasting since 2020 • 87 episodes
Public Hearing
Latest Episodes
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 city’s governance structure....
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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28:00
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 women and children. We discuss...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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28:00
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 W...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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28:00
"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...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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28:00
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 nonbinary design...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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