Bostopia News

I go through the passing of Boston's budget and reflect on the self-imposed powerlessness of the City Council.

I interview Alex Alex, (former) mayoral candidate about his experience on stage with Wu and Kraft and what his vision for the city is.

I break down the first debate and spend most of the time on the more interesting candidates, neither of whom will appear on the ballot.

He's Back! We take a trip down memory lane to relive the highlights of Frank's career

Listen to part 1 for this to make sense, but it's about the brothers.

Learn about Robert Kraft and how the family's connection to Israel explains Josh Kraft's one political belief.

I finally take a look back at what went down with former Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty and his brief gig at the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

How does the new budget compare to last years, and more importantly, how does Wu compare to the past 2 mayors.

I outline the plea deal and announced resignation by Tania Fernandes Anderson

I outline the history of the Boston City Council voting YES on the federal surveillance network that is being used to hunt immigrants and people critical of Israel.

I go through the life and abduction of Rumeysa Ozturk.

I critique Wu's state of the city.

Listen to Part 1 first

I go through the highlights of Mayor Michelle Wu's dominant performance at the House Oversight Committee Hearing on Sanctuary Cities

I go through Maura Healey's interview with the NYT to see how she wants to position herself on the national stage and what lessons she feels the Democratic Party needs to learn.

I outline Josh Kraft's rent control and housing proposal for the city and it may be the dumbest idea I have ever heard.

I outline Josh Kraft's campaign announcement to see what direction his team is going in and do they have any idea what they are doing.

Listen to Part 1 for this to make sense. I go through Julia Mejias's rational for voting to pause the White Stadium renovation.

I break down the city council public hearing on White Stadium and why I don't find the arguments against it sincere or adequate

I outline the very slow ramp-up to Josh Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, yet to come announcement to run for mayor and directly ask him the question. WHY?

I look back at the ramp-up to the mayoral campaign that failed to launch

In this part 2 we bring Chuck Turner into the story and outline how a rat framed a civil rights icon.

I look at the rise and fall of Dianne Wilkerson as I outline the recent history of The Feds investigation into Boston political figures. Yes this is a Part 1 episode

Yes, Boston has always been a lame city and we even canceled Christmas!

Listen to part 1 for this to make sense.

I look at the recent criminal charges against Tania Fernandes Anderson and take a stroll through her past controversies

I look at a recent public hearing in the Boston City Council that focuses on the lawless apocalyptic wasteland that was once our beautiful Boston Common.

What is this non-profit that just got protection from the statehouse?

I outline the history of Kraft's pursuit of a soccer stadium by Boston and the research that shows why it is a bad deal for the people

I review the 2024 general election and take a 80/90% victory lap of my preditions.

I give a brief overview of ballot question 4 and my thoughts!

I interview SEIU organizer Rahim and organizer / rideshare driver Dwayne on why everyone should be voting Yes on 3

I outline the current debate and why everyone should be voting Yes on 2!

I interview State Auditor Diana DiZoglio about ballot question 1!

I interview Gace McGovern, organizer with One Fair Wage, on why you should vote Yes on 5!

I comment on Squares and Streets and a new paper from the Harvard Business Review

I read the Economist's Wicked Safe article and talk about the role the media plays in highlighting the role of the police.

I outline the upcoming election and wonder why the few remaining of us who vote even show up.

I look at the history of happy hour in Massachusetts

I interview Evan MacKay, candidate for the 25th Middlesex District for the September 3rd Democratic Primary.

I place my bets on the ballot initiatives and give you my reasoning on which will pass or fail.

I look at the research behind state and local governments luring corporations with tax cuts.

I look into the history of Sharon Durkan and figure out how she became Wu's most enthusiastic intern.

What were the political and economic forces that ended Boston's sexual Disneyland?

I read from Stephanie Schorow's Inside The Combat Zone and outline the rise of Boston's red light district

Listen to part 1 for this to make sense.

I set the stage for the Boston City Council's fight to overturn Mayor Wu's vetos. Do they succeed? Do they fail? And how does the new class of councilors, many of whom owe their seats to Wu act? Witness the rise of the Wu-terns.

I look at the Greater Boston Real Estate Board's claims that "studies" show the transfer fee tax is bad for Boston's local economy