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The Rundown

Carrie Saldo, Phil Bishop

Booking Overview

A weekly local-news panel focused on major stories, public policy, and civic issues in western Massachusetts, typically featuring regional reporters, editors, academics, pollsters, and policy professionals. Credible pitches include locally relevant journalists, public-policy researchers, civic leaders, and subject-matter experts with a strong 413 connection; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly uses accessible regional professionals rather than nationally prominent figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 112

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 10.4k subscribers

Instagram: 13.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@nepm.org

thefab413@nepm.org

commentaries@nepm.org

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Host

Carrie Saldo - Host of The Rundown at NEPM.

Phil Bishop - NEPM news reporter who also serves as a host and panelist on The Rundown.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Regional reporters, newsroom editors, public-policy academics, polling professionals, civic-affairs experts, and other practitioners with direct knowledge of western Massachusetts issues and current local developments.
Required Achievements:  
Editorial or reporting leadership at a regional news organization, Academic expertise in public policy or education, Senior roles in civic research, polling, or regional policy organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Jill Kaufman - MCAS Results And Education Outcomes In Western Massachusetts; Regional News.

Paul Tuthill - Western Massachusetts News And Current Regional Issues.

Dusty Christensen - The Lawsuit Against Openai Brought By News Publishers, Including The Shoestring.

Elizabeth Romn - The Springfield Public Schools Cyberattack, Courthouse And Casino Litigation, And Data-center Opposition.

Jim Kinney - The Springfield Public Schools Cyberattack, Courthouse And Casino Litigation, And Data-center Opposition.

Recent Topics

News, Local News, Public Policy, Education, Environment

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Rundown
:

Flock Cameras, ballot Q.1, PETA lawsuit against UMass

October 09, 2026

More communities in western Mass. are pushing against automated license plate readers from companies like Flock Safety. We hear the latest on an effort in Springfield to ditch the cameras and why people feel they're violating their privacy.And, voters in Massachusetts will decide on a staggering 9 ballot questions when they hit the polls in November. We break down a measure to expand public records access and another to reshape how the state runs its primary elections.Plus, a years-long battl...

Abuse in Catholic dioceses, nursing home exploitation & more

October 02, 2026

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s office released a long-awaited state report that found hundreds of Catholic clergy in three dioceses, including Springfield, abused nearly a thousand children over decades.. We also look at the Boston Globe's report into how state regulators allowed out-of-state operators to purchase dozens of Mass. nursing homes, including ones in the 413. We discuss the impact as owners then squeezed the facilities for profit while the quality of care plummeted. Plus, ...

OpenAI lawsuit, MCAS results, Last Ditch bar

September 25, 2026

We hash out the latest on a lawsuit against OpenAI brought by news publishers including local news outlet The Shoestring. They allege the company stole their work to build up their AI models. And the most recent MCAS results are out. While the tests are not a graduation requirement anymore, they still give us insight into what students are struggling with. We discuss how western Mass. is faring. Plus, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Last Ditch, has been making national headlines after their deci...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Rundown
:

How do I get in touch with The Rundown?

The Rundown is hosted by Carrie Saldo and Phil Bishop. Its publicly listed emails are hello@nepm.org, thefab413@nepm.org, and commentaries@nepm.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Rundown?

The publicly listed emails for The Rundown: hello@nepm.org, thefab413@nepm.org, and commentaries@nepm.org.

How many listeners does The Rundown have?

Podseeker estimates The Rundown reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Rundown?

The Rundown typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Regional reporters, newsroom editors, public-policy academics, polling professionals, civic-affairs experts, and other practitioners with direct knowledge of western Massachusetts issues and current local developments. Common among recent guests: Editorial or reporting leadership at a regional news organization; Academic expertise in public policy or education; Senior roles in civic research, polling, or regional policy organizations. Recent guests include Jill Kaufman, Paul Tuthill, and Dusty Christensen.

How hard is it to get booked on The Rundown?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Rundown cover?

Recent episodes cover News, Local News, Public Policy, Education, and Environment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@nepm.org

thefab413@nepm.org

commentaries@nepm.org

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