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Pentucket Medical’s O’Brien Discusses Joint Ailments on WHAV’s New Open Mic

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Dr. William O’Brien, center, speaks with New Open Mic Show hosts Bill Ellis and Bill Macek. Full video below. The causes and treatment of gout was one topic covered by Dr. William O’Brien, a rheumatologist with Pentucket Medical, on Monday’s New Open Mic Show heard over 97.9 WHAV FM. O’Brien specializes in the management and treatment of ailments of the joints, including all kinds of arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis and lupus. Gout is “one of the few diseases I can cure,” O’Brien told hosts Bill Macek and Bill Ellis.

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New Open Mic Show: U.S. Rep. Contender Beej Das Says Economy Must Come First

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Beej Das told hosts Bill Macek and Bill Ellis, “You can’t have anything unless you have a strong economy,” quoting late Sen. Paul Tsongas. Continuing a series of interviews with candidates seeking to succeed U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, the New Open Mic Show visited with Beej Das Monday, April 30. Das, who described himself as the only candidate with a business in the 3rd Congressional District, said he is a more pragmatic Democratic than other contenders. He explained to co-hosts Bill Macek and Bill Ellis that while he cares about social issues, nothing matters if you don’t have good jobs, hope and a roof over your head. “You can’t have anything unless you have a strong economy,” said Das, quoting late Sen. Paul Tsongas.

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Independent Senate Candidate Ayyadurai Speaks Out on Cambridge Free Speech Fight

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Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai, independent candidate for U.S. Senate, Monday night told 97.9 WHAV FM listeners about his quest to succeed Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Appearing on the New Open Mic Show with Bill Macek and Bill Ellis, he related the story about how he invented Email as a 14-year-old living in Newark, N.J. Ayyadurai also accused the City of Cambridge of violating his First Amendment rights to free speech by citing his anti-Warren campaign slogan on a refurbished bus outside his office. He holds four degrees from MIT, is a Fulbright Scholar and has launched seven hi-tech companies including EchoMail, CytoSolve and Systems Health. He is currently CEO of CytoSolve. The New Open Mic Show is heard live, every Monday night, from 6 to 8 p.m., on 97.9 WHAV FM.

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Littlefield Seeks Single-Payer Health Insurance in Congressional Campaign

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Third District Congressional candidate Patrick Littlefield, center, on 97.9 WHAV FM’s New Open Mic Show with Bill Macek and Bill Ellis. In his campaign for Congress, Patrick Littlefield, of Boxborough, aims to “strengthen and renew opportunities for middle class Americans.”

Appearing Monday, April 16, on 97.9 WHAV FM’s New Open Mic Show, Third District congressional candidate Littlefield advocated for universal access to healthcare using the single payer model. Although the government would handle payments, he told co-hosts Bill Macek and Bill Ellis, all healthcare would still be delivered by private physicians and hospitals. Littlefield previously founded WaveMark, which he sold in 2013 to Cardinal Healthcare. Later, he served as executive director for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affair’s Center for Innovation.

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Gifford Pitches New Open Mic Show Listeners on Congressional Candidacy

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Former Ambassador Rufus Gifford between co-hosts Bill Macek and Bill Ellis. Rufus Gifford, candidate for the Third District congressional seat soon to be vacated by U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas, appeared Monday, April 9, on 97.9 WHAV FM’s New Open Mic Show. Gifford took questions from co-hosts Bill Macek and Bill Ellis. He is the former U.S. ambassador to Denmark under President Barack Obama. The New Open Mic Show is heard live, every Monday night, from 6 to 8 p.m., on 97.9 WHAV FM.

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‘Haverhill Reads’ Airing Tonight on 97.9, Live From Consentino

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Monday’s New Open Mic Show brought listeners information about Congressional candidate Dan Koh and Wednesday night’s educational forum, “Haverhill Reads: An Initiative for School Success.”

Host Bill Macek introduced Koh, of Andover, who summarized his campaign to succeed Rep. Niki Tsongas as a “Fight for the American dream, fight for things like good jobs and good healthcare.”

During the second hour of the show, Thomas Granneman and Jill Story discussed Haverhill Education Coalition’s “Haverhill Reads: An Initiative for School Success.” The forum takes place Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m., at Consentino School, 685 Washington St. The panel discussion is expected to be broadcast live by 97.9 WHAV FM. The New Open Mic Show is heard live, every Monday night, from 6 to 8 p.m., on 97.9 WHAV FM. Video of the program is also available at WHAV.TV, WHAV’s Facebook page and HC Media Channel 22. View a video of the program below.

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Ellis Discusses Haverhill Idol and Kidsfest on New Open Mic Show

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Upcoming Haverhill Idol auditions and this year’s Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s Kidsfest were featured topics during the New Open Mic Show, Monday, March 26. Guest Host Bill Ellis filled in for Bill Macek. Ellis talked with Haverhill Idol representative Sarah Blackstone and Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce’s Melissa Seavey. The New Open Mic Show is heard live, every Monday night, from 6 to 8 p.m., on 97.9 WHAV FM. Video of the program is also available at WHAV.TV, WHAV’s Facebook page and HC Media Channel 22.

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Brown Seeks Support for New Haverhill Veterans Book

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The March 19 edition of the New Open Mic Show with host Bill Macek featured local author E. Philip Brown. Brown, a recently retired Haverhill High School instructor, talked about his upcoming book, “The Service Men & Women of Haverhill, Massachusetts,” and services available to veterans. Besides Brown, recurring guest co-host Bill Ellis offered his perspective on various issues. The New Open Mic Show is heard live, every Monday night, from 6 to 8 p.m., on 97.9 WHAV FM. Video of the program is also available at WHAV.TV, WHAV’s Facebook page and HC Media Channel 22.