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Episode 37: Beacon Hill Bargain Basement Jun 20, 2018

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6/20/18 -- We have a “Grand Bargain”...kind of. State House News Service reporter Katie Lannan discusses the bill moving through the house that would combine a minimum wage increase, paid family leave and a permanent sales tax holiday; then Steve chimes in with polling on education spending and regional ballot initiatives. Plus Chris Lisinski of the Lowell Sun circles back to the race to replace Rep. Niki Tsongas. This episode is sponsored by the Massachusetts Business Round Table.

Episode 36: EMERGENCY POD - SJC strikes down Fair Share Ballot Question Jun 18, 2018

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Episode 36: EMERGENCY POD - SJC strikes down Fair Share Ballot Question by Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith

Episode 35: Grand Old Primary Candidates Jun 14, 2018

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6/13/18 -- The statewide candidates are locked -- so who exactly are they? This week we breakdown the bios of the Republican Senate candidates with the Springfield Republican’s Shannon Young, and Michael Bonner of the Cape Cod Times highlights Peter Tedeschi, who’s challenging Rep. Bill Keating in the 9th congressional district. Then Andy Metzger of State House News returns for an update on the Grand Bargain and the continuing wait for a court ruling on the Fair Share ballot question. This episode is sponsored by the Massachusetts Business Round Table.

Episode 34: How Do You Like Dem Candidates? Jun 07, 2018

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6/6/18 -- There were some unexpected twists at the Democratic Convention last weekend. MassLive’s Gintautas Dumcius joins us to discuss the upset in the Secretary of State’s race, and State House News Service reporter Katie Lannan breaks down the top-ticket governor’s race. Then, Steve highlights parts of the latest WBUR poll, and answers audience questions! This episode is sponsored by the Massachusetts Business Round Table.

Episode 33: Masses of MassDems May 31, 2018

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5/30/18 -- Just before the nominating convention, Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party Gus Bickford joins us for a chat about what to expect from candidates and delegates. Then the Springfield Republican's Shira Schoenberg discusses the developments in the race for Stan Rosenberg’s former Senate seat. Plus, Steve and Lauren discuss the reality behind the Safe Communities Act that passed the Senate’s budget process. This episode is sponsored by the Massachusetts Business Round Table.

Episode 32: To The Left, To The Left May 24, 2018

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5/23/18 -- There are two candidates left in the Democratic primary for governor, and both are eyeing the lane to the left. State House News Service’s Matt Murphy has the highlights on Jay Gonzalez, while CommonWealth Magazine’s Michael Jonas digs into the multi-faceted “who-clause” that is Bob Massie. We then head to the Berkshires with WAMC Radio’s Josh Landes to check out a surprisingly dramatic DA race. This episode is sponsored by the Massachusetts Business Round Table.

Episode 31: Exit Stage Far Right May 17, 2018

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5/16/18 -- Pastor turned politician Scott Lively surprised some in the GOP establishment when he secured a spot on the ballot for the Republican gubernatorial primary. WGBH reporter and co-host of The Scrum Adam Reilly digs into who Lively is, and how he plans to cover the candidate. Then we look west with the Springfield Republican’s Shannon Young to check in on the primary challenge to Congressman Richard Neal (MA-1). Plus POLITICO’s Steve Shepard and our co-host Steve Koczela get their nerd on explaining a new experiment in exit polls. This episode is sponsored by the Massachusetts Business Round Table.

Episode 30: Grand Bargain Hunters May 10, 2018

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5/9/18 -- The home stretch of the ballot question saga comes down to a supreme judicial court decision. State House News reporter Andy Metzger explains why we’re in limbo and what to make of Governor Baker’s “Grand Bargain.” Then we hear from Western Massachusetts correspondent Rich Parr, who due to Stan Rosenberg's resignation now lives in a district with no state representation. Plus our resident state senate bureau chief Ben Downing discusses the current state of the body.

Episode 29: EMERGENCY POD - Stan Rosenberg steps down May 03, 2018

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5/3/2018 -- Yielding to a growing chorus of his colleagues, State Senator Stan Rosenberg announced his resignation today following the release of a blistering report on the investigation into the conduct of his estranged husband Bryon Hefner. Steve and Lauren discuss how the last few days played out, how we got here and where we go from here.

Episode 28: "We'll Do It Lively" May 03, 2018

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5/2/18 -- It's GOP week at The Horse Race. First, we recap the Republican state convention with CommonWealth Magazine's Michael Jonas. Then, some zesty candidate insight from two convention delegates: Ed Lyons and Jon Fetherston.

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