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Welcome to Monday Night Talk's State House Report for June 22, 2026, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and features State Representative Joan Meschino. Rep. Meschino provides updates on her community media legislation and the newly approved FY2027 Massachusetts budget. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous. Do you have a topic fo...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for June 22, 2026. This week's  show begins with the State House Report, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, features State Representative Joan Meschino  who provides updates on her community media legislation and the newly approved FY2027 Massachusetts budget. Political strategist Greg Maynard of Maynard Strategies breaks down the recent M...

Welcome to Monday Night Talk's State House Report for June 15, 2026, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and features State Representative Ken Sweezey. Rep. Sweezey joins the show to discuss the House’s passage of H. 5469, the controversial “Transparency Bill” that critics say could significantly limit the State Auditor’s ability to audit the Legislature and restrict access to the...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for June 15, 2026. This week's  show begins with the State House Report, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, features State Representative Ken Sweezey. Rep. Sweezey joins the show to discuss the House’s passage of H. 5469, the controversial “Transparency Bill” that critics say could significantly limit the State Auditor’s ability to audit t...

Welcome to Monday Night Talk's State House Report for June 8, 2026, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and features State Senator Dylan Fernandes. The Senator talks about the FY2027 State Budget, commuter rail expansion to Cape Cod, the State Auditor's legislative audit, and his re-election campaign. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics An...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for June 8, 2026. This week's  show begins with the State House Report, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, features State Senator Dylan Fernandes. The Senator talks about the FY2027 State Budget, commuter rail expansion to Cape Cod, the State Auditor's legislative audit, and his re-election campaign. Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch on a major new...

Welcome to Monday Night Talk's State House Report for June 1, 2026, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and features State Representative Alyson Sullivan-Almeida. Rep. Sullivan-Almeida discusses her “No” vote on the House FY2027 budget, the amendments she championed for local aid, education, special education funding, and regional transportation—and why she took to the House floor...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for June 1, 2026. This week's  show starts with the State House Report, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, features State Representative Alyson Sullivan Almeida who discusses her “No” vote on the House FY2027 budget, the amendments she championed for local aid, education, special education funding, and regional transportation—and why she t...

Welcome to Monday Night Talk's State House Report for May 25, 2026, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and features State Representative and Gold Star father Steven Xiarhos. The Representative reflects on the loss of his son, U.S. Marine Nick Xiarhos, who died while deployed in Afghanistan in 2009. Rep. Xiarhos discusses the true meaning of Memorial Day, the House’s work on the FY...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for May 25, 2026. The show kicks off with the State House Report, proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass, features State Representative and Gold Star father Steven Xiarhos who reflects on the loss of his son, U.S. Marine Nick Xiarhos, who died while deployed in Afghanistan in 2009. Rep. Xiarhos discusses the true meaning of Memorial Day, the House’s wor...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for May 18, 2026. Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues opens the show to break down Brockton’s FY2027 budget, his continued role as School Committee chairman, and the latest developments surrounding the city’s long-awaited new high school project. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio discusses the latest twist in the legal showdown over auditing the Massachusetts Legisl...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for May 11, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes Whitman Select Board member Justin Evans who breaks down the recent Town Meeting and the road to a balanced FY2027 budget. Former Whitman Selectman Richard Rosen explains why he believes Proposition 2½ may need a modern-day makeover. Abington Town Manager Michael Maresco discusses the outcome o...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for May 4, 2026. This segment is the State House Report featuring State Representative Michelle Badger, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The discussion will focus on tackling celiac disease legislation, Children’s Advocacy Day, and what the FY2027 budget means for school transportation. .Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny &am...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for May 4, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a State House Report featuring State Representative Michelle Badger, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The discussion will focus on tackling celiac disease legislation, Children’s Advocacy Day, and what the FY2027 budget means for school transportation. Chris Traietti of Grani...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 27, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a State House Report featuring State Representative Ken Sweezey, which is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The conversation will focus on the House taking up its version of the FY2027 state budget, updates from the supplemental budget conference committee, and progress on key legis...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 20, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O’Brien as he talks about a developing request from several member communities of the Plymouth County Retirement Association to extend the current funding schedule. With the system on track to be fully funded by FY2032, he talks about what would a change mean for...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 13, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a State House Report with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, which is sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The Auditor joins the show to discuss the latest on her push to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass and Alcoholics Anonymous. D...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 13, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a State House Report with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, which is sponsored by Tiny & Sons Glass. The Auditor joins the show to discuss the latest on her push to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. now headed to the state’s highest court. Jessica Petronelli & Bernie Hassan from Lamacc...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for April 6, 2026. The guest and topic for this segment includes a Plymouth County Update with County Commissioner Chairwoman Sandra Wright, who breaks down the county budget, the final phase of ARPA fund distribution, her key initiatives, and her campaign for a fifth term this fall. New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver joins the show to discuss being ta...

Welcome to the Monday Night Talk podcast for March 30, 2026. The topic for this segment is Transit safety which takes center stage, as Union leaders Jim Evers (President) & William Berardino (Vice President) from Boston's Carmen’s Local 589 break down the impact of the new law signed by Governor Maura Healey—now making assaults on transit workers a felony.  Monday Night Talk is proudly sponsor...