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The Resignation of TFA 14.04.2025 58:14 ↓

I outline the plea deal and announced resignation by Tania Fernandes Anderson

BRIC - Sins of The Past 07.04.2025 1:07:34 ↓

I outline the history of the Boston City Council voting YES on the federal surveillance network that is being used to hunt immigrants and people critical of Israel.

Rumeysa Ozturk 31.03.2025 1:00:11 ↓

I go through the life and abduction of Rumeysa Ozturk.

Wu's State of the City 24.03.2025 50:25 ↓

I critique Wu's state of the city.

Just a Wu on Capital Hill - part 2 17.03.2025 48:30 ↓

Listen to Part 1 first

Just a Wu on Capital Hill - Part 1 10.03.2025 55:44 ↓

I go through the highlights of Mayor Michelle Wu's dominant performance at the House Oversight Committee Hearing on Sanctuary Cities

Maura Healey and The New York Times 03.03.2025 54:07 ↓

I go through Maura Healey's interview with the NYT to see how she wants to position herself on the national stage and what lessons she feels the Democratic Party needs to learn.

Kraft's Rent Control Disaster 24.02.2025 36:58 ↓

I outline Josh Kraft's rent control and housing proposal for the city and it may be the dumbest idea I have ever heard.

Kraft's First Steps 17.02.2025 49:06 ↓

I outline Josh Kraft's campaign announcement to see what direction his team is going in and do they have any idea what they are doing.

Emerald Chains - Part 2 10.02.2025 51:47 ↓

Listen to Part 1 for this to make sense. I go through Julia Mejias's rational for voting to pause the White Stadium renovation.

Emerald Chains - The Fight For White Stadium 03.02.2025 51:51 ↓

I break down the city council public hearing on White Stadium and why I don't find the arguments against it sincere or adequate

Josh Kraft, Why Are You Running? 27.01.2025 51:11 ↓

I outline the very slow ramp-up to Josh Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, yet to come announcement to run for mayor and directly ask him the question. WHY?

Flynn's Failure to Launch 20.01.2025 37:22 ↓

I look back at the ramp-up to the mayoral campaign that failed to launch

Boston Politicians and The Feds - Chuck Turner 13.01.2025 49:31 ↓

In this part 2 we bring Chuck Turner into the story and outline how a rat framed a civil rights icon.

Boston Politicians and The Feds - Dianne Wilkerson 06.01.2025 48:03 ↓

I look at the rise and fall of Dianne Wilkerson as I outline the recent history of The Feds investigation into Boston political figures. Yes this is a Part 1 episode

When Boston Canceled Christmas 30.12.2024 20:41 ↓

Yes, Boston has always been a lame city and we even canceled Christmas!

Wu's Tax Plan Defeat - Part 2 23.12.2024 55:52 ↓

Listen to part 1 for this to make sense.

Tania's Troubles 09.12.2024 43:59 ↓

I look at the recent criminal charges against Tania Fernandes Anderson and take a stroll through her past controversies

Boston Common in Crisis!!!! 02.12.2024 48:02 ↓

I look at a recent public hearing in the Boston City Council that focuses on the lawless apocalyptic wasteland that was once our beautiful Boston Common.

What is BlueHub Capital? - Interview with Nardella and Vadeline 25.11.2024 39:51 ↓

What is this non-profit that just got protection from the statehouse?

The Case Against Everett Soccer Stadium 18.11.2024 41:10 ↓

I outline the history of Kraft's pursuit of a soccer stadium by Boston and the research that shows why it is a bad deal for the people

Election 2024 - WTF Happened 11.11.2024 47:43 ↓

I review the 2024 general election and take a 80/90% victory lap of my preditions.

Yes on 4 04.11.2024 21:51 ↓

I give a brief overview of ballot question 4 and my thoughts!

Yes on 3 - Interview with Rahim Abbasi and Dwayne 28.10.2024 40:55 ↓

I interview SEIU organizer Rahim and organizer / rideshare driver Dwayne on why everyone should be voting Yes on 3