Episodes
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Cash back for marijuana fees
When cannabis was legalized in Massachusetts, cities and towns gained the power to collect impact fees from dispensaries. But are they wielding that power responsibly? Boston will now return $3 million they collected from those businesses. Plus: For Veterans Day, Paris and Jeremy talk about where and how people can honor those who served. -
Hot takes on cold pickle ice cream
The people at Boston ice cream icon JP Licks have come out with a pickle ice cream. Jeremy and special guest Karen Marshall have some questions, like why? And how? We also dig into some ballot questions Massachusetts voters approved this week: A tax on income over $1 million, drivers’ licenses for undocumented immigrants, and new regulations on dental insurance spending. -
What we can learn from yesterday’s election
Massachusetts saw some historic firsts in yesterday’s election. What can we learn from voter’s choices? Our special guest, GBH Political Reporter Katie Lannan, joins Paris and Jeremy to break it all down. -
Live from Election Day
The statewide election in Massachusetts is here, as are Congressional midterms that could shift the balance of power nationwide. So what are voters concerned about? Jeremy and Karen Marshall break it down while Paris heads out to the polls to talk to them. -
What can Boston’s leaders do about violence?
Paris and special guest Karen Marshall talk about how shootings impact community members. Boston had three separate shootings in a one-hour period last night, in which five people were injured and one person killed. -
Last chance to vote early
There are two days left to vote in the statewide election in Massachusetts: Today and Tuesday. Paris and Jeremy break down data on how many people have already voted and dig into what the polls are saying. -
Rockin’ around the (teeny) Christmas tree
Paris and Jeremy discuss why your conifers might be a little smaller this year. Also: The redistricting process in Boston has been intense. We break down all the details. -
Our Veep lends a hand in the Hub
Jeremy and Paris discuss some big changes headed to the MBTA management structure. Plus Vice-President Kamala Harris is coming to town today to help out several candidates in a final push before election day arrives next week. -
Talking Trash
Massachusetts has new bans on disposing of textiles, mattresses, and food waste. What exactly does that mean? Paris and Jeremy gab about garbage. -
One Halloween costume forever
Paris and special guest Karen Marshall talk about what Halloween costumes they would wear if they had to stick with one costume forever. Plus: What Brazilian people living in Massachusetts think about the presidential election’s results.
