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Daily Boston Local News in under 8mins.

Evan George


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 468 EPISODES

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    The Bostopia News podcast is truly a gem in the world of daily news podcasts. With its insightful and helpful content, presented in a digestible format, it has all the hallmarks of a great podcast. Hosted by Evan, this show has become my go-to source for catching up with local news every morning. It's especially beneficial for those who are constantly on the go and don't have time to dive deep into traditional news sources.

    One of the best aspects of The Bostopia News podcast is Evan's unique perspective and context that he brings to each story. Unlike many other local papers or radio shows, he offers his own analysis and interpretation of events, providing a fresh take that is both informative and thought-provoking. This adds immense value to the show and helps listeners gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.

    Additionally, I appreciate how The Bostopia News covers stories that often go under the radar of corporate media. It shines a light on local issues that are crucial but may not receive extensive coverage from larger news outlets. This dedication to highlighting lesser-known topics demonstrates the podcast's commitment to delivering comprehensive news coverage.

    On the downside, it must be acknowledged that not all news shared on The Bostopia News podcast is positive. However, this is not necessarily a fault of the show itself but rather reflects the reality of our world. While it can be disheartening to hear about negative events or challenges within our community, it is important to stay informed in order to create change. The host handles these difficult subjects with grace and maintains an engaging delivery throughout.

    In conclusion, The Bostopia News podcast is an excellent way to keep up with local news while also gaining valuable insights and perspectives. With its well-done production, Evan expertly covers economic, social, racial justice issues, ensuring listeners are informed about matters important to them. Whether you have limited time or simply prefer listening instead of reading, this podcast offers the perfect solution. It truly feels like getting news from a friend, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking informative and engaging content.



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    Mayoral Candidate* Interview - Alex Alex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 47:22


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

    First Mayoral Debate - Mr. Halfies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 71:38


    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.

    Frank Baker: The Return

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 46:39


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

    Meet The Krafts - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 46:05


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

    Meet The Krafts - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 49:45


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

    Michael Flaherty's Sewer Severance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 37:43


    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.

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    Wu's FY26 Budget Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 40:14


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

    The Resignation of TFA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 58:14


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

    BRIC - Sins of The Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 67:34


    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.

    Rumeysa Ozturk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 60:11


    I go through the life and abduction of Rumeysa Ozturk.

    Wu's State of the City

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 50:25


    I critique Wu's state of the city.

    Just a Wu on Capital Hill - part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 48:30


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    Just a Wu on Capital Hill - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 55:44


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

    Maura Healey and The New York Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 54:07


    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.

    Kraft's Rent Control Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 36:58


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

    Kraft's First Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 49:06


    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.

    Emerald Chains - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 51:47


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

    Emerald Chains - The Fight For White Stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 51:51


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

    Josh Kraft, Why Are You Running?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 51:11


    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?

    Flynn's Failure to Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 37:22


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

    Boston Politicians and The Feds - Chuck Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 49:31


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

    Boston Politicians and The Feds - Dianne Wilkerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 48:03


    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

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 20:41


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

    Wu's Tax Plan Defeat - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 55:52


    Listen to part 1 for this to make sense.

    Wu's Tax Plan Defeat - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 49:29


    Tania's Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 43:59


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

    Boston Common in Crisis!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 48:02


    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 BlueHub Capital? - Interview with Nardella and Vadeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 39:51


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

    The Case Against Everett Soccer Stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 41:10


    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

    Election 2024 - WTF Happened

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 47:43


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

    Yes on 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 21:51


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

    Yes on 3 - Interview with Rahim Abbasi and Dwayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 40:55


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

    Yes on 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 41:04


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    Yes on 1 - Interview with Diana DiZoglio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 36:32


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    Yes on 5 - Interview with Grace McGovern

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 26:45


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

    The Mysterious Death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 36:53


    The Free Market and Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 35:25


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

    Why Are We Wicked Safe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 46:23


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

    2024 Primary Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 48:00


    2024 Primary Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 46:11


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

    Unhappy Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 40:57


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    Interview with Evan MacKay, Candidate for 25th Middlesex District

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 46:59


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

    Election Predictions 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 59:04


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

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 40:17


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

    District 8 Councilor Sharon Durkan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 26:13


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    Budget Battle FY25: The Wu-terns Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 57:40


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 74:42


    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.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 42:42


    I look at the history and rise of Ben Weber

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