508 is a show about Worcester. This week’s panel is Nicole, Tina Zlody, and Brendan Melican.[display_podcast]Audio: mp3 link, other formats, feedVideo: Downloads and other formatsContact info.[0:32] Demolition of the downtown mall began this Monday, with the jackhammering of a hole in the parking garage.[1:38] We talk about the election results and a T&G article on Marty Lamb’s bankruptcy a decade back. (For more thoughts on financial elitism, see this Glenn Greenwald article.)[6:40] stART on the Street is coming up Sunday, Sept 19, in Worcester. Park Ave, between Pleasant and Highland, 11am-5pm.[9:45] Sal DiMasi was in town this week to talk about Worcester as a center of video game development.[But the real cry comes from the sense of hopelessness that is descending on us that says “This is how it is and how will be.”[16:45] The Main South Farmer’s Market has a photo contest. Get down there and enter, people. [19:10] Nicole encourages you to join city boards and commissions.Also: Mike will be on the Left Ahead podcast next week. I think maybe you can call in and hassle him.