20150302.mp3

  • Charlie Sennottweighs in on the real identity of "Jihadi John" and his path from London schoolboy to executioner. He discusses Netanyahu's upcoming speech before Congress, and the complicated Israeli politics that produced such a tense situation. >>Read more here.
  • Then Joanna Weiss andJack Sullivan talk city, state, and national politics. We cover the superintendent search, MBTA developments, and Olympics 2024, plus some democratic presidential projections. [24:55]
  • SNL is on everyone's mind after toeing the line with a hilarious ISIS sketch. We're okay with it, but how do you feel? [53:15]
  • House of Cards finally dropped and Bob Thompson couldn't be more excited to talk to us about it. He also covers everything from Leonard Nimoy's death, to Parks and Recreation's series finale. [1:17:23]
  • Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price, check in with us about Eric Holder's civil rights legacy, the difference between 'black' and 'African American,' and their weekly Pope Watch. >>Read more here. OR >>Download our podcast. [1:42:50]
  • Seattle is introducing a new pilot program allowing lower income folks to ride mass transport for less money. In light of the MBTA's woes, we see what you think about this idea. [2:08:24]
  • Shira Springer stops by to discuss the PawSox's move as well as some university jockeying for inclusion in Boston 2024's bid. [2:22:59]