"The Cod Cabin"

With a new year brings a new Governor.  Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Gov Kim Driscoll are promising changes to the Commonwealth.  In their inauguration speech, they promise advances on healthcare, community college, tax reform, and climate economics---but how much change is coming? The Cod Cabin Crew sit down and talk about the new administration and if the new boss is the same as the old boss.

Why is Adam so concerned about Bristol County Sheriff? Does Jessy see any movement in the Hampden Hampshire Senate Race? Why does Jack have such a disdain for Quentin Palfrey? And does Logan think Tommy Vitolo is in Trouble?  If were asking these questions, then its primary season here at the Cod Cabin! The crew give their top three races to look at on the sixth of September and go over remaining questions about contested races.  Its the most wonderful time of the year here on the Cod Cabin. 

Its only Adam and Logan this time as they finish up the miniseries for Lt Governor. Rep Gouviea of Acton is running for the position and is seen as the favorite for progressives. Here, she talks about the final session of the legislative year, priorities if she is elected, and who inspires her to move forward. All that and more, on the Cod Cabin.

Does a Lt Gov need executive experience? Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll thinks so.  In our second episode of our mini series, we talk to the Mayor who is running for the position.  She shares her thoughts on sports betting, abortion, housing, diversity and what she sees the role as compared to her rivals.  All that and more on the Cod Cabin. 

Many will say that the Lt. Governor position is useless.  Not so to Democratic State Senator Eric Lesser from the 1st Hampden and Hampshire district.  The Senator, who once appeared on the Cod Cabin, talks about how being a Lt Gov is like working in an engine room to get strategies and plans activated.   Lesser has advocated for East West Rail, Sports Gambling, affordable housing, and improving infrastructure.  In this episode, the crew begin a mini-series adventure to find out just what does it take to be a Lt Governor. Its the Cod Cabin. 

Jessy went to the Convention! Adam has questions.  And Jack has a wild theory about Bill Galvin.  Yes its the Cod Cabin. Back for another wild round of fun and Massachusetts Politics in this episode, "The Convention Conversation."

Did you miss us? We sure missed you. The Cod Cabin Crew makes its grand return after months of hibernation. Join us as we discuss the ballot of the Massachusetts Elections and the different races to keep eyes on.

He is the thoughtful, funny, and interesting man of Boston Politics, Scam Tarly. Host of the "We Need Some Milk" podcast, Tarly has been covering Massachusetts politics longer than the four of us. Jessy asks about the challenges ahead for Michelle Wu, Adam discusses the legacy Kim Janey left, and Logan poises the big 2022 question to Scam. It was a delight to have him on and we would do it again. Its the Cod Cabin.

On our 40th episode of "The Cod Cabin" we sit down with Eytan Saenger, a young man from Massachusetts and New York with a lot on his mind. He was inspired by our show to get youth involvement within the political process in New York, and now he's ready to tell his story. It's the Cod Cabin.

In a very special episode of the Cod Cabin, Adam and Logan sit down for a half-hour to talk about Newton Politics. Logan, who lives in the city, and Adam, who has covered the election for more than 5 months, go through ward by ward, contested elections and all and discuss what kinds of issues, candidates and stories are being told/talked about in the garden city. Logan brings up his mailers while Adam brings up his research, in what is a very neat spin-off episode. You ain't seen Newton Yet, on the Cod Cabin.

Down by the banks of the river Charles, the Cod Cabin Crew has Boston on their minds again as 8 days remain until the election. What does Jessy have to say about Wu's lead? What information does Adam have about the City Council Elections? Does Jack have any thoughts on the district 6 drama? And will Logan have anything to add regarding the lack of attention to some of the other races? All that and more, on The Cod Cabin.

'Twas two days till Tuesday and throughout the Cod Cabin, the crew sits down and discusses what will happen. A diverse field of candidates to claim city hall, but two will win while the rest will all fall. Jack talks about Wu, and Adam Essabi George, while Jessy rants about Kim Janey's polling gourge. Logan looks at his maps to give us a sample, of wether or not there is a shot for Campbell. Barros winning? That seems quite odd, but find out more, on this Cabin of Cod.

ts just Adam and Logan again! And they bring up the second half of the two candidates running for the Massachusetts Auditor, State Senator Diana Dizoglio. Adam asks the senator if Beacon Hill has failed, will they be debating with Chris Demspey, and Logan asks about what can we expect from the Senator's campaign? All that and more, on The Cod Cabin.

Its just Adam and Logan again! And they bring up the second half of the two candidates running for the Massachusetts Auditor, State Senator Diana Dizoglio. Adam asks the senator if Beacon Hill has failed, will they be debating with Chris Demspey, and Logan asks about what can we expect from the Senator's campaign? All that and more, on The Cod Cabin.

Adam, Logan, and Jessy sit down with Politico's Lisa Kashinsky, the author of the Massachusetts Playbook. Logan talks to her about the state of local news, Jessy asks what it is like to go through the motions of writing a story, and Adam asks about the state of the upcoming elections of Massachusetts. ALSO: Adam and Lisa get into a heated conversation about MMMMmac and Cheese, the hottest spot in all of Quincy Market. All that and more on this thrilling episode of The Cod Cabin!

It's Just Adam and Logan on today's episode! Today, the two sit with Chris Dempsey as he details why he is running for State Auditor, why he loves public transport, and listen to Adam completely botch DiZoglio's name. All that and more, on the Cod Cabin.

Welcome back to the Cod.....kitchen?! Yes, for the first time in our show's 34 episode run we have not one but TWO guests on the Cod Cabin. Rep Tran Nyguyen and Rep Susanah Whipps. These two reps, though one a Dem and the other an Indie, share a love for cooking, bipartisanship, local elections, and even storytelling! But beware, these two reps have challenged the entire Mass Legislature to a cook off, and we are the judges! Lets get cooking and kick things up a notch on The Cod Cabin. Bam!

Our next candidate comes to the Cabin! This time with the Mayoral election in sight. Michelle Wu talks about rent control, Mass and Cass, and mental health in AAPI communities in our summer return. City Hall is in their eyes and questions come a knocking to the Cod Cabin.

The Cod Cabin Crew discusses the recent changes in the Boston Mayoral Race on the 32nd episode of The Cod Cabin. What new polls are saying, what kinds of policies have the candidates have touted, and what in the world did Ron Mariano just say!?!

The Cod Cabin Crew is back, and this time, they have welcomed Ben Downing to the Cabin. Downing, a former state senator, is running for Governor against Charlie Baker in 2022. The Crew asks him about his climate plan, his campaign, his family, and if he stands a chance against possible rival Maura Healey. It's the Cod Cabin.

It's our 30th episode! Jessy, Adam, and Logan discuss Acting Mayor Kim Janey's entrance into the Boston Mayoral election and what that means for the race. The Crew dive into Mayor Janey's accomplishments so far, the challenges she faces with the new police union report, and what she expects to do going forward. We also discuss the 2022 governor race. Its the Cod Cabin.

Senator Eric Lesser of Western Massachusetts is our guest on this episode of the Cod Cabin! The Senator, an avid fan of the crew, comes to talk about the vaccination plan in Massachusetts, local news, sports betting, and east-west rail. He answer's Logan's questions about high rising cases, praises Jessy's maps and analysis, and sympathizes with Adam's bad sports luck in 2021.

He's back! Representative Jake Auchincloss of Massachusett's Fourth Congressional District sits down with the Cod Cabin Crew to talk politics. Adam presses him on HR1 and Transportation, Jack asks about the bill to expel Rep Greene from office, Logan discusses the Rep's newfound interest in Clubhouse, and Jessy sets the record straight on Foxboro's trades with him. Auchincloss discusses his support for a new $15 minimum wage and what changed his mind, and why he supports President Biden's healthcare plan. All that and more on "The Cod Cabin."

WCCS and WGBH finally collaborate as Tori Bedford, one of the best reporters in the Massachusetts Media comes for a visit to the Cod Cabin! The Crew talk about her past, her work, and what she has in store for the future. It was a real pleasure having her on an we hope to have her on once again.

And so the Series of Suffolk 19 Trilogy concludes with an interview with Juan Jaramillo, who has been recently endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders. The Crew catches him at an interesting time, when he's out canvassing! We let Juan share his thoughts and have an interesting session on everyone's favorite podcast, The Cod Cabin.

With The Retirement of former House Speaker Bob DeLeo, the Cod Cabin Crew explores the special election of Suffolk's 19thdistrict, containing the residencies of Revere and Winthrop. Today, the Crew sits down with Alicia DelVento, an organizer running as a candidate in the district. DelVento shares her plans for climate change, housing, her thoughts on the commonwealth's vaccination program, and her desire to help local media outlets. Find out more of what DelVento has to say on The Cod Cabin

Calla Walsh returns to the Cod Cabin as a special guest! Her, she talks about her work for the non profit organization, Act on Mass, which calls for more transparency in the voting process in the state house. What will the crew ask her? What does Calla think about other local issues? Can Adam stop mispronouncing her name? All that and more on The Cod Cabin.

With Bob Deleo resigning to go teach at Northeastern University, a new special election is scheduled in March. In this special Cod Cabin Series, the crew talks to the candidates to see what they have to offer for the people of Revere and Winthrop. Up first is Valentino Capobianco, the former chief of staff to Senator Paul Feeney. We ask him about his past comments, his plan for high tides in the area, and what his thoughts on transparency when it comes to voting in the state house.

With the addition of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to Joe Biden's cabinet, The Cod Cabin Crew discuss the impacts the Boston Mayoral race will face. Who is the front runner? Who even is running? It's the Cod Cabin.

With a new year, comes a new episode of the Cod Cabin, as well as a new speaker of the Massachusetts General Court! Adam, Jessy, and Logan discuss who Ron Mariano of quincy is, what he plans to do in the house as speaker, and what the possible special election in the 19th district of Suffolk would look like. All that and more, on The Cod Cabin.

Ranked Choice Voting did not pass in Massachusetts. Why didn't it? Well the Cod Cabin Crew Sat down with Ben Cohen of Wheaton College to find out why. This is the Cod Cabin.

They're baaack!!!! Yes, the Cod Cabin Crew has returned after a long and grueling election season to discuss their favorite subject: Massachusetts Politics. Today, the guys talk about the Massachusetts Democratic Party, the problem with progressives in the bay state, the prospects of the 2022 election and so much more. Jack, Logan, Jessy, and Adam welcome you once again, to the Cod Cabin.

The Cod Cabin is back! Jessy, Adam, Logan, and Jack sit down with Calla Walsh, a young political activist who worked on the Ed Markey campaign. Calla discusses her work in campaigns, ask what defines a progressive state, and the emergence of new political universes. All of this and more, on The Cod Cabin.

Chugga Chugga Wu! Wu! The Cod Cabin Crew have caught a glimpse of the new Mayor Campaign rolling into south station. City Councilor Michelle Wu has announced she will run against Mayor Marty Walsh in the 2021 Boston Mayor race. Joining us on this "train ride" is our four conductors, Adam, Jessy, Logan, and Jack, as they hop on the Wu train on this very special episode of "The Cod Cabin."

It was a crazy and wild Primary Season in Massachusetts as Adam, Jessy, Logan, and Jack all take a breather about what just happened. The wild win for Senator Markey, Richard Neal breaking the streak of incumbents being overthrown, and the mess of the 4th congressional race. Also in this show the 8th and 6th congressional races get some love!

It is three days until the Massachusetts Primaries, and the Cod Cabin Crew has decided to lay down some race ratings. Does Jessy think Alex Morse has a shot? Why does Jack think Alan Khazei is in trouble? What caused Logan to give a Likely rating in the Senate Race? And can Adam keep his sanity in check before election night? All those questions will be answered and more! All on the Cod Cabin.

Adam, Jack, Logan, and Special Guest Armin discuss where the Senate Election is headed in 3 weeks, what Kennedy's strategy is, Markey's relationship to voters of color, and the WORST map of Massachusetts that they have ever seen. It's another episode of "The Cod Cabin."

The Four of Us try something very unique on "The Cod Cabin:" Ranking the 9 MA04 democrats. We explain our reasons why they are ranked the way they are. Go off on tangents about the Senate Race, discuss why one candidate uses shorthand, and ask the possibility of wether a VP selection could boost another candidate? Yup. Just a normal day at the Cabin folks.

Today on the Cod Cabin, Jack, Logan, Adam, and Jessy sit down with Dr. Natalia Linos, an epidemiologist running for the 4th congressional district of Massachusetts. Here, we ask Dr. Linos her experience of being a candidate, having support from younger and older voters alike, the use of police in mental health, how to tackle natural resource issues in the south east, and the issues of going back to school during a pandemic.

Another guest has joined us at the Cod Cabin this week, and this time, it's a Republican candidate! Air force Colonel Julie Hall joined us in conversation to discuss her views on business, her life story of service and work, what she thinks of the President, and an enthusiastic support for environmentalism and vegetarianism! The four of us get have many questions and she had many answers. Only on the Cod Cabin.

It's our Tenth Episode of "The Cod Cabin!" The four of us decide to go on a trip to the mystical land known as "Western Massachusetts." We go into detail about the 1st district, its surrounding towns, and of course, the face of congressional Massachusetts Politics; Richard Neal. From his legacy in the fiscal area of politics, his social views, and if his primary fight against Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse will go well for him? (SPOILER: we think it might.)

Adam, Jessy, and Logan interview Newton City Councilman Jake Auchincloss on the Cod Cabin today. We ask him his stance on healthcare, education, transportation, his political beliefs, and his views on being a councilman and putting policy first. Sit back, relax and listen into our Massachusetts Political podcast, its the Cod Cabin.

One more guest has decided to arrive at the Cabin today and it's Ben Sigel. This candidate born from a Jewish and Latin household hopes to shake the norms in the politics of the 4th district by discussing his views on Education, Charter Schools, and of course social rights for all constituents. Join us for this fresh catch of the day, at the Cod Cabin

Dave Cavell visits us at the Cod Cabin today, to talk his campaign, his faith, his view on charter schools, the virus and what he thinks he can do to prove people wrong that his campaign will break the ice.

Knock Knock! A guest has arrived at the Cod Cabin. Its Alan Khazei! A candidate for the 4th district of MA as well as Cityyear CEO! Join Jessy, Adam, Logan, and Jack as they sit down with their first ever guest.

In this episode of "The Cod Cabin" The Four of us discuss the.....awkward debate between Senator Markey and Rep Kennedy. From Feet, to Tom Brady, it was....unusual to say the least.

Welcome back to the cod cabin. In this episode, Jack brings up the election in Massachusetts's 4th district. Who will be the most suitable to fill Kennedy's vacant district? Who is making appeals to the voters in the southern part of the district? Who is leading fundraising? All good questions, answered on this episode of, The Cod Cabin.

Welcome back to the Cod Cabin. In this episode: Logan Leads the discussion on the upcoming special elections tomorrow and in June, Adam questions the structure of the Massachusetts GOP, and Jessy and Jack try to figure out who goes first. Its Massachusetts politics, here on the Cod Cabin.

It's a new episode of the Cod Cabin! Today, the four hosts discuss Biden's win in Massachusetts, what the general election could look like, and if William Galvin will allow at home voting if the virus gets worse.

Adam Bass Gives a special interview with candidate Benjamin Sigel for MA-04. In which Adam asked him about the student debt crisis, the role of of legislature, and the new type of campaigning in the era of COVID-19 while he gave out detailed information in regards to his plans for equal opportunities, what it means to be a father and a congressman, and tackling racial differences in the district.

It's the first episode of "The Cod Cabin!" Join Jack, Jessy, Logan, and Adam as they embark on their long discussions on Massachusetts Politics, past, present, and future. In this episode, they discuss the MA senate primary, and why Massachusetts politicians have to "wait their turn."