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As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Maura Healey, Governor Elect of Massachusetts. Maura Healey recently made history as she was elected the first woman Governor in Massachusetts and the first openly gay person elected to Governor in the entire United States. She was elected the first ... Read more
I was honored to sit down with Senator Markey to hear his take on the accomplishments of the Biden Administration and what is at stake in the midterm elections on November 8th. For more than 40 years, Senator Markey has served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Congressman and U.S. Senator. He has been a ... Read more
As a part of my Ballot Question Series, I sat down and talked with Maureen Maloney, Advocate for No On 4 in Massachusetts Maureen Maloney is the Chair of Fair and Secure MA, the committee working to repeal the law they will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver's license in MA. Maureen became Angel ... Read more
As a part of my Ballot Question Series, I sat down and talked with Laura Rotolo, Advocate for Yes On 4 in Massachusetts. Laura Rótolo is the Field Director at the ACLU of Massachusetts. first joined the ACLU of Massachusetts in 2007 as a human rights fellow studying immigration detention conditions, and was part of ... Read more
As a part of my Ballot Question Series, I sat down and talked with Dan Cence, Advocate for No On 1, The Fair Share Amendment, also known as “The Millionaire's Tax”. Dan is a veteran political and strategic communications strategist with more than 25 years of experience. He has worked in both the public and ... Read more
As a part of my Ballot Question Series, I sat down and talked with Andrew Farnitano, Advocate for Yes On 1, The Fair Share Amendment, also known as “The Millionaire's Tax”. Andrew Farnitano is a communications consultant at Crawford Strategies and serves as communications director for Fair Share for Massachusetts, the campaign working to pass ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Daniel Higgins, Candidate for Cape & Islands District Attorney in Massachusetts. Dan Higgins, with life-long roots on the Cape and Islands, is devoted to the safety of the people of Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket counties. After years of experience working ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Rob Galibois, Candidate for Cape & Islands District Attorney in Massachusetts. In 1995, Rob began his legal career as a volunteer prosecutor in the Barnstable District Court. During his time as an intern under District Attorney Phil Rollins, He formed ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Congressman Jim McGovern. Jim McGovern has earned a national reputation as a tireless advocate for his district and as a champion for food security, human rights, campaign finance reform, social justice and peace. Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, Jim ... Read more
In this interview I sat down with Deb and Stu Schmill, Founders of The Becca Schmill Foundation, and talked about their experience turning grief into action, The Becca Schmill Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization run by volunteers committed to honoring the memory of Becca Schmill who died of a fentanyl poisoning at on September 20, ... Read more
I sat down with my friend David Corn. We talked about his new book, American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of How the Republican Party Went Crazy. David Corn is a veteran Washington journalist and political commentator. He is the Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones magazine and an analyst for MSNBC. He is the author of ... Read more
I sat down with my longtime friend and fellow comedian, Lewis Black. We talked about his new comedy tour, the origin of his Rant Cast, and his views on the current state of global affairs, as well as his Live Comedy Show in Lowell, MA, on 9/16/22. Known as the King of Rant, LEWIS BLACK uses ... Read more
“If you're an American, fascism should be seen as a threat, not as the future.” – Marc Maron This week I sat down with my friend Marc Maron. We had a lot of laughs during this interview talking about Boston comedy, his creative process and Marc's unlikely rise to fame as a superstar podcaster. For over thirty years, Marc ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! On the debut broadcast of The Jimmy Tingle Show, I sat down and reunited with comedian and longtime friend, Colin Quinn. Colin Quinn is a stand-up comedian from Brooklyn (okay, Park Slope). From ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Maura Healey, Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts. Maura Healey is running for Governor to bring people together and build an economy that helps every family thrive. She was elected the first openly gay Attorney General in the country in 2014. ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Tanisha Sullivan, Candidate for Secretary of State of Massachusetts. Tanisha's family has deep roots in Massachusetts. Her father was born and raised in Boston and spent his career working in the Boston Public Schools, retiring in 2014 as the school ... Read more
I recently sat down with my friend Ike Williams, author of The Shores of Bohemia: A Cape Cod Story 1910-1960. John Taylor “Ike” Williams, a founder of Kneerim & Williams, specializes in biography, history, politics, natural science, and anthropology. He represents Howard Gardner, E.O. Wilson, Tim Berners-Lee, Nigel Hamilton, the Estate of James MacGregor Burns, ... Read more
Paula and I discussed her creative process as she returns to Martha's Vineyard on 7/16 and Cape Cod Melody tent on 7/17. Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Time magazine, in the March 2020 “Best of” issue, listed Paula's HBO special, ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Diana DiZoglio, Candidate for State Auditor of Massachusetts. Senator Diana DiZoglio is a candidate for Massachusetts State Auditor and the current State Senator for Massachusetts' First Essex District, which includes the Cities of Amesbury, Haverhill, Methuen and Newburyport, the Towns ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Chris Dempsey, Candidate for State Auditor of Massachusetts. The son of public-school educators who met while teaching in the Boston Public Schools, Chris Dempsey is a proven advocate and watchdog for the public interest. Chris was named “Bostonian of the ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Kim Driscoll, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Kim Driscoll won an underdog race to become Salem's first woman Mayor in 2006, topping the ticket in a three-way race against a sitting City Councilor-at-Large and the incumbent Mayor. Kim took ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Tami Gouveia, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. A life-long resident of Massachusetts, a mother, an organizer, a Doctor of Public Health, and a State Representative, Tami is not afraid to stand up to those in power and to protect ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Eric Lesser, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. An energetic, visionary, and proven leader, Eric Lesser will partner with our next Governor to make sure she is the most successful Governor in the country. Together, they will work to fix ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Andrea Campbell, Candidate for Attorney General of Massachusetts. Andrea Joy Campbell has dedicated her life to fighting for greater equity and opportunity. At a time when so many people have lost faith in our government's ability to solve problems, she ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Shannon Liss-Riordan, Candidate for Attorney General of Massachusetts. For decades, Shannon has taken on the powerful corporate interests on the toughest issues and won. Not only did she put money back in employees' pockets, but she pushed our legal system ... Read more
As a part of my Meet the Candidate Series, I sat down and talked with Quentin Palfrey, Candidate for Attorney General of Massachusetts. Quentin Palfrey is a former Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General and was the first Chief of the office's Healthcare Division. He served as a Senior Advisor in President Obama's White House Office of ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! This week on The Jimmy Tingle Show, I sat down and talked with Bartosz Gawarecki, President of The Friends of Moldova about Ukraine Refugee Relief. The Friends of Moldova is an ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! “I probably like Ted Cruz more than most of my colleagues like Ted Cruz, but I hate Ted Cruz.” – Al Franken I sat down and talked comedy & politics with ... Read more
“When you hunt deer, you're limited to five rounds. When you hunt duck, you're limited to three rounds… When you want to hunt humans, Congress has no limit.” – John Rosenthal This week I sat down with my friend John Rosenthal, co- founder of Stop Handgun Violence (SHV). John is an amazing businessman, community activist ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! “If you're an American, fascism should be seen as a threat, not as the future.” – Marc Maron This week I sat down with my friend Marc Maron. We had a lot of ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! I sat down with my good friend from the Boston comedy days, comedian Paula Poundstone Paula is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! I sat down and talked rising national comedy producer John Tobin. Tobin has been a mainstay in the Boston comedy scene since 1992 when he started as a doorman at a ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! This week I sat down with my friend Priscilla Douglas to discuss her new book Woke Leadership: Profits, Prophets and Purpose. Priscilla believes that great leadership doesn't just inspire. It inspires ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! Jimmy sits down with David Lavalley, Executive Director of The Center for Arts in Natick, Mass to talk about this artistic jewel in the suburbs of Boston celebrating 25 years of arts, ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! This week, I sat down with comedian, Gary Gulman. Over 25 years in comedy, Gary Gulman has established himself as an eminent performer and peerless writer. His most recent standup ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! Jimmy sits down with Elizabeth A Soulé, executive director of MetroWest legal Services, to discuss the purpose of Civil Legal Aid and the challenges of serving the legal needs of the ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! Stewart Ting Chong was on the communications team of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, in the Anti-Apartheid Movement, Jimmy and Stewart first connected back in 2007, when ... Read more
Make sure you Subscribe / Follow this Podcast to automatically receive the newest episodes. Leave a Rating and let us know what you think! On the debut broadcast of The Jimmy Tingle Show, I sat down and reunited with comedian and longtime friend, Colin Quinn. Colin Quinn is a stand-up comedian from Brooklyn (okay, Park Slope). From ... Read more