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In September of 2025, WMUA News reporter Anh Bui interviewed Professor Yoensik Noh and Professor Cidália Vital about their research project on the early detection of Alzheimer's disease using AI and the importance of finding a cure. Listen for more.  This feature was produced and edited by Anh Bui

In this full-length interview, News Editor Shannon Clark and News Operator Delaney Staab interview WBZ Radio's "Reporter Matt". They discussed how Matt started making viral TikToks, his career in radio, and their go-to Dunkin orders. Listen for more. Produced and Edited by Delaney Staab

In this feature-length interview, News Editor Shannon Clark and News Operator Delaney Staab interview WBZ Radio's own "Reporter Matt". They discussed how Matt started making viral TikToks, his career in radio, and their go-to Dunkin orders. Listen for more. Produced and Edited by Delaney Staab

WMUA members Michael Bonsangue and Sydney Warren interviewed Frances Ha, Total Revê, Ants of the Suburbs, Art Heist, The Dotted Line, and Death in Venice for WMUA's semesterly Battle of the Bands! Listen for more. Produced and Edited by Michael Bonsangue and Sydney Warren

In this second part, WMUA Event's Director Jason Merlino interviews Train Gang, PJ, and Over the Median. Listen for more. Produced and Edited by Delaney Staab

On March 28th, 2025, WMUA held one of their biggest events of the year: Battle of the Bands. WMUA news reporter Delaney Staab interviewed the bands Pretzel, Mish, and the Anti Citizens to learn who they are as artists, what drives them, and how they got here. Listen for more. Produced and edited by Delaney Staab

From the vault: Listen to this mini-interview with former Events Director Isabel Durning about the first WMUA Battle of the Bands held at The Drake in Downtown Amherst in the Fall of 2022.

On November 1st 2024, WMUA held one of their biggest events of the year: Battle Of the Bands. WMUA news reporter Anh Bui sat down with the bands The Pipits and Skruple to discuss their music, how they formed, and what they’re looking forward to as they grow as artists.

On November 1st 2024 at the Drake in Downtown Amherst, WMUA held one of their biggest events of the year: Battle Of the Bands. WMUA news reporter Zahara Vanderpuye interviewed the bands Twolips, Helen's Hands, and Sgraffito Kill to discuss how their bands came together, how they prepare for their shows, and their hopes for the future of their bands.

In the Spring 2024 semester, WMUA News reporter Dan Distefano reported on the prevalence of loneliness – a concern that has garnered the attention of the US Surgeon General. He met with senior Public Health majors and the UMass Title IX Training Specialist to discuss the societal contributors to loneliness and what changes can be made to mitigate feelings of loneliness. Listen for more. This feature was produced and edited by Dan Distefano.

On February 23rd of 2024, the bands Native Sun, Dead Tooth, and The Baxbys performed at the Drake for a New York themed show. WMUA News Editor Ariana Gonzalez sat down with all of the bands to discuss their music trajectory, their musical roots and how their sound is reflected within their music.

On October 21st 2023, WMUA held their annual battle of the bands. WMUA news reporter Gwen Van Allen interviewed the bands Fishtube, Catshack, and Sapien Joyride to discuss their music and the shifting demographics of the local music scene

Last year, WMUA News Editor Ariana Gonzalez and News Correspondent Xavier Neil interviewed Georgia Institute of Technology professor and author of Distributed Blackness, Andre Brock Jr. on the Black digital space, what it looks like, the problems it faces, and where it's going. This feature was produced and edited by Ariana Gonzalez

In November of 2023, WMUA News Editor Ariana Gonzalez sat down with Bill and Connie of Sunset Farm to discuss various topics such as how they came to grow Sunset farm, adapting to climate change as farm-owners, and how the growing student population in Amherst has affected local communities. This episode was produced and edited by Ariana Gonzalez.

On October 21st, WMUA hosted the Battle of the Bands concert at the Drake in Downtown Amherst. 6 bands from the five colleges gathered to compete for a chance to open for the WMUA Fall Concert. Before the show, WMUA News Reporter Aidan Sabine sat down with the bands Ravenous Conglomerate, Leadheads, and B&, to learn about their history and influences, and hear their feelings before the show. This episode was produced and edited by Aidan Sabine.