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The Fabulous 413

The Fabulous 413

October 8, 2026: Ethics in Action

Oct 8, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min · 16 segments

Springfield College professor of journalism Martin Dobrow has released a new book that is a small departure from his previous works exploring the…

Springfield College professor of journalism Martin Dobrow has released a new book that is a small departure from his previous works exploring the histories and culture surrounding sports. *Original City, Original Sin: King, the Klan, and the Fight for Civil Rights in St. Augustine, Florida* looks at an important year in the history of St, Augustine Florida, and how it intersects with Martin Luther King Jr, Western Mass, and the passing of the civil rights act. We speak with the author about the nuances he discovered that had great impact, and the importance of conveying these stories for the future. Plus we'll tell you how you can celebrate the book with the author at Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity. And the Dept of Health and Human services has proposed a huge cut to Head Start Programs across the country, with even the president stating the nation has “no money for daycare”. So we head to the Holyoke, Chicopee and Springfield Headstart to see their programs first hand, accompanied by a vocal advocate for all they provide to our community: State Senator Jake Oliveira. There we see the beautiful facility they’ve converted into an educational facility, and Chief Executive officer Nicole Blais explains that it’s not just kids who benefit from this important programming.

Springfield College professor of journalism Martin Dobrow has released a new book that is a small departure from his previous works exploring the…

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Speakers: Martin DobrowGuestNicole BlaisGuestMonte BelmonteHostJake OliveiraGuestKaliis SmithHostDebGuest

Top entities: St. Augustine×44 Jacob Oliveira×26 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.×16 Massachusetts×13 Florida×13

Book Recommendation and Closing Thoughts1:12:36 – 1:13:33

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:36

The book is Original City, Original Sin.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:39

It comes out on October 15th.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:41

It will be celebrated at Bombeck Center for Arts and Equity in Florence on October 22nd.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:47

The event is titled The Planet's Orbiting Around Dr. Martin Luther King.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:50

The author is Springfield College journalism professor Martin Dobrow.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:54

This book is extremely well-written.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:57

It's amazing, and it tells a story that I think can inspire us today, and a story that is too often untold.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:13:03

Thanks for coming in.

M

Martin DobrowGuest

1:13:04

Monte, Kelis, it's been such a pleasure.

M

Martin DobrowGuest

1:13:06

Thank you for your great questions, and for really this rich, rich conversation.

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:12

It was an inspiring book.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:13:13

It really was.

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:14

Yeah.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:13:14

It was a tough book to read, but it was-

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:15

It was a very tough book to read.

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:17

[laughs]

Monte BelmonteHost

1:13:17

Very well-written, and lots of interesting tidbits in it, and a, a whole lot more with both Martin Dobrow and Senator Jake Oliveira and Springfield Head Start on the podcast version of this show.

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:26

So limited by time.

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:28

[laughs]

Monte BelmonteHost

1:13:28

Oh, space-time continuum, how dare you?

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:32

We do our best.

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Jacob OliveiraPersonMassachusetts State Senator
99%26 mentions
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.PersonUnited States Secretary of Health and Human Services
98%16 mentions
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96%13 mentions
Marshall BloomPersonAmerican journalist and activist
96%6 mentions
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94%5 mentions
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Stetson KennedyPersonAmerican author and folklorist
90%3 mentions
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88%2 mentions
Muhammad AliPersonAmerican professional boxer and activist
88%4 mentions
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84%79 mentions
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82%6 mentions
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72%1 mention
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71%1 mention
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70%1 mention
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68%1 mention
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68%1 mention
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Elizabeth WarrenPersonUnited States Senator
64%2 mentions
Robert FrostPersonAmerican poet
64%5 mentions
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62%2 mentions
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61%1 mention
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Book Recommendation and Closing Thoughts1:12:36 – 1:13:33

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:36

The book is Original City, Original Sin.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:39

It comes out on October 15th.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:41

It will be celebrated at Bombeck Center for Arts and Equity in Florence on October 22nd.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:47

The event is titled The Planet's Orbiting Around Dr. Martin Luther King.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:50

The author is Springfield College journalism professor Martin Dobrow.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:54

This book is extremely well-written.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:12:57

It's amazing, and it tells a story that I think can inspire us today, and a story that is too often untold.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:13:03

Thanks for coming in.

M

Martin DobrowGuest

1:13:04

Monte, Kelis, it's been such a pleasure.

M

Martin DobrowGuest

1:13:06

Thank you for your great questions, and for really this rich, rich conversation.

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:12

It was an inspiring book.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:13:13

It really was.

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:14

Yeah.

Monte BelmonteHost

1:13:14

It was a tough book to read, but it was-

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:15

It was a very tough book to read.

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:17

[laughs]

Monte BelmonteHost

1:13:17

Very well-written, and lots of interesting tidbits in it, and a, a whole lot more with both Martin Dobrow and Senator Jake Oliveira and Springfield Head Start on the podcast version of this show.

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:26

So limited by time.

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:28

[laughs]

Monte BelmonteHost

1:13:28

Oh, space-time continuum, how dare you?

Kaliis SmithHost

1:13:32

We do our best.

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