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Army Veteran Seth Aitken Shares His Vision for the District Attorney’s Office

In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Seth Aitken, a Fall River attorney and Army veteran currently running for Bristol County District Attorney in Massachusetts. Rai

Renee Minogue Shows How Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Minogue Will Succeed Where Healey Failed

  In this week’s episode, Jennifer sits down with Renee Minogue, a dedicated education advocate, Fulbright Scholar, experienced homeschool mom of five, and community le

Micah Jones Runs as a Rational Republican in a Massachusetts Political Circus

    This week, Jennifer welcomes Micah Jones, an Army veteran, lawyer, husband, and father, who is running for Congress in Massachusetts’ open 6th Congressional Distr

Taxpayer Money Hard at Work Funding Democrat Training Bootcamps for Non-Citizens

In today’s episode, Jennifer takes listeners on a deep dive into the latest news from Boston, examining Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration and recent decisions that have

In Massachusetts It Takes a Village and That Village Is Run by Bureaucrats Who’ve Never Changed a Diaper

In this week’s episode, Jennifer dives headfirst into the jaw-dropping absurdities coming out of Massachusetts. Jennifer isn’t afraid to call it as she sees it, fiercely

Boston’s Glorious Decline from Crane City to Zombie Apocalypse with Michael Nichols

In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Michael Nichols, President of the Downtown Boston Alliance. Michael is a seasoned Boston civic leader who previously ran for Bos

How Tracking Right-Wing Media Opened New Perspectives for Lifelong Journalist Howard Polskin

  In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Howard Polskin, president, founder, and chief curator of The Righting.com. Howard spent the first half of his career as a jo

Delivery Room Viable Doesn’t Mean Anything Under Massachusetts Abortion Law

  In this week’s episode, Jennifer delves into one of the most contentious legislative actions to come out of the Massachusetts State House in recent years. Jennifer, k

Kade Crockford on the Surveillance Economy and What Massachusetts’ New Privacy Law Means for You

    In this week’s episode, Jennifer is joined by Kade Crockford, Director of Technology and Justice Programs at the ACLU of Massachusetts. With 15 years of experienc

Danielle Allen Calls Out Massachusetts For Its Political Participation Trophy Festival

  In this week’s episode, Jennifer and Danielle Allen dive into the workings of Massachusetts’ primary system, discussing why it is seen as broken and proposing fairer,

From Boardrooms to Ballot Boxes, Renee Minogue’s Journey in Massachusetts Politics

In this week’s episode, Jennifer sits down with Renee Minogue, founder and president of the Michael and Renee Minogue Foundation and board member at Notre Dame, who is al

Want a Government Board Spot? Step One: Become Muslim in Massachusetts

  In this week’s episode, Jennifer holds recent controversial legislative developments in Massachusetts up for much needed scrutiny. Jennifer is a seasoned political st

World Cup Visitors, Target Runs, and the Joy of Ranch Dressing

  In this week’s episode, Jennifer invites listeners into a lighthearted yet insightful summer conversation. Jennifer has served as a prominent voice for empowering wom

BREAKING!! Vice President’s Wife’s Maternity Dress Wasn’t Gucci - Political Bullsh#t Ensues

    In this week's episode, Jennifer spotlights the recent controversy surrounding Usha Vance, the Second Lady of the United States and a Yale-educated attorney. Usha

Signature Drives and Grassroots Movements: Christina Delisio’s Fight for Political Choice in Massachusetts

    In this week's episode, Jennifer welcomes Christina Delisio, a seasoned community leader and former Manchester Planning Board member, who is currently running for

Blue Barrels, Broken Systems, Food Fraud, and Election Reform in Massachusetts

In this week's episode, Jennifer is a guest on Jeff Simon's podcast, "Back to Normal," and is a prominent voice in Massachusetts Republican circles, as well as the curren

Is a Nazi Tattoo and Creepy Sexting Behavior What Maine Dems Call Progress Now?

  In this week’s episode, Jennifer dives deep into the background and candidacy of Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate facing incumbent Susan Collins, curre

Democracy Is Fun Until Lawmakers Take Your Ballot and Your Money with Jon Hecht

  In this week's episode, Jennifer welcomes Jon Hecht, a former Massachusetts State Representative and leading advocate for democracy reform. Jon has spent years at the

Massachusetts Needs a Public Servant, Not a Politician, and Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Minogue Steps Up

In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Mike Minogue, Massachusetts’ endorsed nominee for governor. Mike is a decorated Army Ranger, combat veteran, father of five, lon

Political Sleaze, Parental Rights, and Protecting Democracy with Liz Kurantowicz

  This week, Jennifer welcomes  back Liz Kurantowicz, a political operative and media commentator based in Connecticut and known for her advocacy for parental choice in