Josh Landes
Berkshire Bureau ChiefJosh Landes has been WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief since February 2018 after working at stations including WBGO Newark and WFMU East Orange. A passionate advocate for Berkshire County, Landes was raised in Pittsfield and attended Hampshire College in Amherst, receiving his bachelor's in Ethnomusicology and Radio Production. You can reach him at jlandes@wamc.org with questions, tips, and/or feedback.
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Since the killing of a young man in a mental health crisis in January, the Hinsdale Police Department has been the subject of public outcry and an investigation into its protocols and practices. -
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams has received a $1.2 million federal earmark for its Early Education Center. As WAMC reports, the facility reflects a broader mission. -
In this installment of Shakedown Beat, WAMC's Josh Landes speaks with Spafford's Brian Moss about the band's new studio album set to drop on June 19. -
A symphonic celebration of Jerry Garcia’s music is coming to Tanglewood next month, pairing veterans of the jam band scene with the Boston Pops to play some rare and different tunes. -
This week, students in two Southern Berkshire County communities held protests against the ongoing federal immigration crackdown and cuts to public education. WAMC was at both demonstrations. -
An interview with Nadia Milleron. -
Williamstown, Mass., made state history this month by taking a stand against sludge. -
Students in the Southern Berkshire Regional School District are reacting after learning that more than 20 staffers will be laid off in the face of budget cuts. -
After the controversial police killing of a young man in a mental health crisis in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, in January, one of the many questions raised was why the department doesn’t have any body cameras. The story took a significant step forward at last night’s annual town meeting. -
An art showcase in North Adams, Massachusetts, tonight is also a protest against generative AI.
