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 • 92 episodes
Public Hearing
Latest Episodes
Article 4: Worcester’s School Committee & Accountability in Local Government
This episode aired on 1/22/25 on WICN 90.5FMIn this episode of Public Hearing, host Joshua Croke continues our deep dive into Worcester’s city charter, focusing on Article 4: The School Committee. Joshua breaks down the...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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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 the unelected ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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28:00
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 intersections of h...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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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 joined by Domenica Per...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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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 of the City Council....
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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