Steve Koczela of The MassINC Polling Group, reporter Jennifer Smith, Stephanie Murray of Politico, and #MApoli guests deliver weekly updates on every twist, turn, poll, and scoop you need to know on the Massachusetts mayoral, congressional, and statewide races worth watching.
THE HORSE RACE: Steve Koczela, host; Jennifer Smith, host; Stephanie Murray, host; Libby Gormley, producer; Maureen McInerney, graphic designer.
275 Available Episodes (275 Total)Average duration: 00:33:14
Apr 13, 2023
Episode 254: Make it Make Cents
00:28:41
This week on The Horse Race, it’s money money money season on Beacon Hill. We’ll look at the House’s new tax cut proposal and their fiscal year 2024 budget with State House News Service reporter Chris Lisinski. Also, Steve Koczela delves into the new poll from UMassAmherst/WCVB.
Apr 06, 2023
Episode 253: It's Fun to Work at the M-B-T-A!
00:32:50
This week on The Horse Race, the federal court case challenging the legality of Boston’s new voting map is underway, we’ll look at what both sides want with reporter Sean Phillip Cotter. And then, the MBTA needs to bolster its workforce but will more workers mean fewer problems for the Tee? MassLive's Chris Van Buskirk stops by to take a closer look at all things MBTA.
Mar 30, 2023
Episode 252: Secretariat
00:24:43
This week on The Horse Race, Elizabeth Warren makes it official; she’s running for a third term. Lisa Kashinsky and Steve Koczela look at what that means for the state’s restless bench of ambitious Democrats. Then, Governor Healey pushes for her proposed Secretary of Housing on Beacon Hill. SHNS reporter Sam Drysdale brings us an update.
Mar 23, 2023
Episode 251: Fire in the Poll
00:35:29
This week on The Horse Race, what happened to #mapoli Twitter? Also, we dive into the state of polling, nationwide and here in Massachusetts. Then, the gig worker debate is picking up steam at the State House. Lisa Kashinsky and Jennifer Smith look at what both sides want.
Mar 16, 2023
Episode 250: Calling an Auditable
00:34:20
This week on The Horse Race, what's the local impact of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in California and Signature Bank in New York? Then, we’ll have an in-depth conversation with State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who recently announced a wide-ranging review of the Massachusetts House and Senate.
Mar 09, 2023
Episode 249: YOU Get an Audit and YOU Get an Audit and YOU Get an Audit!
00:35:08
This week on The Horse Race, three major announcements from the state auditor’s office all within the past few days. The Supreme Judicial Court wrestles with wrongful death restrictions in cigarette suits, and we’ll look at the dilemma black business owners face after landing a big contract with Boston Globe Development Fellow, Julian Sorapuru.
Mar 02, 2023
Episode 248: All Elections Are Special
00:29:03
This week on The Horse Race, it’s special election season. We’ll tell you who’s running, and who’s thinking about it. Governor Healey released her tax relief package this week, Lisa Kashinsky gives us the breakdown.
Then, Boston Globe reporter Diti Kohli joins us to look at the city's resurgence after COVID and how some neighborhoods are coming back more quickly than others.
Feb 23, 2023
Episode 247: Mass. Exodus
00:27:15
This week on The Horse Race, people are leaving Massachusetts in droves since the start of the pandemic. Why are they leaving? Where are they going? Also, Lisa Kashinsky gives us an update on the cash-strapped MassGOP. Then, we’ll take a closer look at Governor Healey’s early track record on transparency with Boston Globe political reporter Samantha Gross.
Feb 16, 2023
Episode 246: A Galentine's Gallop
00:30:24
This week on The Horse Race, the chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party steps down, who’ll step up to take his place? Then, GBH's Saraya Wintersmith and The Boston Herald's Sean Phillip Cotter help us take a closer look at the Boston City Council’s complex relationship with Mayor Michelle Wu. And we'll highlight a new Galentine's Day tradition that kicked off this week, thanks to Senate President Karen Spilka.
Feb 09, 2023
Episode 245: Term Limits of Endearment
00:25:42
This week on The Horse Race, Marty Walsh is shipping back to Boston to run the NHLPA. A new poll of Massachusetts voters from MassINC Polling Group shows some concerning numbers for top Democratic leaders. And a key lawmaker looks to end term limits for the state’s Senate President.
Apr 13 | 00:28:41
Episode 254: Make it Make Cents
Apr 06 | 00:32:50
Episode 253: It's Fun to Work at the M-B-T-A!
Mar 30 | 00:24:43
Episode 252: Secretariat
Mar 23 | 00:35:29
Episode 251: Fire in the Poll
Mar 16 | 00:34:20
Episode 250: Calling an Auditable
Mar 09 | 00:35:08
Episode 249: YOU Get an Audit and YOU Get an Audit and YOU Get an Audit!
Mar 02 | 00:29:03
Episode 248: All Elections Are Special
Feb 23 | 00:27:15
Episode 247: Mass. Exodus
Feb 16 | 00:30:24
Episode 246: A Galentine's Gallop
Feb 09 | 00:25:42
Episode 245: Term Limits of Endearment
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