Podcasts about Boston City Council

Frank Baker, a longtime Boston City Council member who served 6 terms over 12 years as a district councilor representing most of Dorchester and parts of South Boston, decided not to seek reelection in 2023. Flash forward to now and the former councilor has decided to seek election as a Boston city councilor at large to represent the entire city of Boston. Baker says after hearing a “steady beat of Bostonians urging me to step back in and get involved” he decided to answer that call. Frank Baker joined us to share his story.Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

This week the Boston City Council will be presented with a resolution to discuss the job status of city councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges. Should the councilor be allowed to finish her term or should she be removed from her position? Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined Dan to discuss!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

Boston City Council tries to remove Tania Fernandes-Anderson from her post, new witness to take the stand in the Karen Ready re-trial, and Waymo test drives in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

On this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” Congress has finally followed President Donald Trump's lead and passed three major pieces of legislation that will put America first! Congress has just passed the SAVE Act, established the Republican budget blueprint, and taken action against "rogue judges" who have been holding up the Trump administration. Democrats such as Sunny Hostin are already complaining and calling Republicans every name in the book. Then, we finally have some accountability. Boston City Council member Tania Fernandes Anderson has now pleaded guilty in a federal corruption case and will be forced to resign. Finally, the White House doubles down on pronouns. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt states that the White House will not be responding to any journalists who include pronouns in their bio.   Today's Guests: Sara is joined by John Doyle, the host of "Heck Off, Commie!" and Blaze contributor Matthew Marsden.   Today's Sponsors:   Birch Gold: Get your free info kit on gold by texting SARA to the number 989898.   'The King of Kings': I encourage you to see "The King of Kings," in theaters tomorrow, April 11. Get your tickets today at http://www.Angel.com/SARA.   Frontier: Go to http://www.BlazeUnlimited.com/sara RIGHT NOW and lock in your subscription before we sell out … again. And if you lock in your subscription today, you'll also get issue 1 of Frontier in full high-resolution digital.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Mayor Wu's ordinance to increase regulations for food delivery drivers gets the approval from the city council. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

The Boston City Council is toying with the idea of a new food delivery tax, that's part of the city's efforts to crackdown on food-app delivery drivers and their “dangerous” and at times “unlawful” driving. The Council is weighing an amendment to Boston Mayor Wu's “road safety and accountability for delivery providers ordinance” that would add a 15-cent delivery fee per order for national third-party food delivery companies like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and others that operate in Boston. Opponents of the measure fear the tax would hurt consumers and restaurants. *The MA Restaurant Association declined our invitation to join. & Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan did not return our request to join.*Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about running a brick-and-mortar yarn shop with my guest, Annissa Essaibi-George. Annissa is the owner of Stitch House. She taught at East Boston High School for 13 years before being elected to the Boston City Council. In 2021 she ran for Mayor of Boston. Annissa recently served as CEO and president of the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston and now is the Partnership Advisor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts. Annissa is a mom to 4 great boys 20-year-old Douglas and 18-year-old triplets Charlie, Kayden, and Samir. Annissa and her husband Doug are both lifelong residents of Dorchester and live just up the street from the Stitch House. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Thinkific, the easiest way to turn your crafting expertise into an online education business. Whether you're teaching painting, quilting, jewelry making, or any other craft, Thinkific makes it simple to share your skills, grow your audience, and generate a new income stream. Start your free trial today at Thinkific.com. +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

In this week's episode, Jennifer dives into a no-holds-barred discussion on the impact of illegal immigration policies in Massachusetts. Jennifer, a fiscal conservative, brings her expertise as a former Boston City Council candidate to highlight the ongoing issues under the current administration and the looming threats posed by illegal immigration. Jennifer also discusses her stance on executive orders and the importance of legislative processes. Outlining frustrations felt by many with the current state of affairs in Massachusetts regarding illegal immigration, Jennifer points out issues rooted in federal law compliance and local governance under Mayor Michelle Wu and the significant financial burden carried by Massachusetts taxpayers as a result of those policies. This episode is chock full of common-sense solutions, including Jennifer's support for pathways to citizenship under specific conditions and her championing of senior citizens, veterans, and hardworking citizens. This episode serves as a clarion call for policy changes and active civic engagement to protect community resources and public safety. "I'm so happy that the Trump administration and Tom Homan are now coming in and saying, ‘Enough is enough.’" - Jennifer Nassour This week on Political Contessa: The inefficiencies of executive orders. Mayor Michelle Wu's policies on illegal immigration. The financial impact of illegal immigration on Massachusetts. Issues of public safety related to illegal immigration. Challenges faced by taxpayers in Boston. The role of Massachusetts as a testing ground for progressive policies. Differentiation between legal and illegal immigration. Need for compliance with federal law for public safety. Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neighbors of White Stadium in Franklin Park got a chance to voice new concerns about the renovation project during a hearing at Boston City Hall. WBZ's Emma Friedman has the details.

Governor Maura Healey promising major changes after learning that residents of Massachusetts Shelters are not neing evaluated as carefully as promised. Nordstrom and Macy's announcing they will be closing dozens of stores around the country. The Boston City Council has rejected a push for new ethics oversight as one Councilor fights Federal Corruption allegations. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Send us a textThis story should be a typical American dream chronicle. A child is brought to America, she overcomes adversity through hard work. She left for college only to return to her adopted city. She worked at and managed local non-profits and soon ran for political office. She was elected to the Boston City Council in 2021 and reelected in 2023. So what happened? The majority of Bostonians were not aware that Tania Fernandes, married a convicted 1st degree murderer. The inmate, Tanzerious Anderson was already serving a life without parole for his senseless murder of an immigrant, when sometime in 2009 the duo wed. In 2022 Tania hired her son and sister to her staff, despite being told not to, as it conflicts with nepotism laws. She persisted and eventually fired the family members, Fernandes Anderson was also forced to pay a fine of $5,000 to the ethics committee. There were also repeated issues of using campaign funds for personal trips to warehouse stores and restaurant visits. It's likely her political career is over and she may be headed to federal prison. The current charges stem from Fernandes-Anderson allegedly taking a kick back from a staffer, she had just given a bonus. She is facing five felony counts of wire fraud and theft. Don't miss this episode!WBUR-https://wbur.fm/405CGWVBoston Herald-https://bit.ly/3Du3VSdTB Daily News-https://bit.ly/4gKQbRl 

    In this week's episode, Jennifer welcomes Julia Mejia, the first Latina elected to the Boston City Council. Julia's journey from an MTV reporter to a city councilor is a testament to her passion for public service and representation. Her unexpected win by just one vote marked a groundbreaking moment in Boston politics. Julia is known for her commitment to government accountability and efficiency and her drive to bridge divides while fostering understanding across communities. Julia Mejia joins Jennifer to discuss the importance of lowering tensions within the city council, building meaningful relationships across political lines, and the negative impact of cancel culture. They delve into their shared goals as mothers to create a better world for their daughters and emphasize the need to treat people with respect and humanity. Jennifer, despite receiving backlash for engaging with people across political lines, shares her new role as the finance chair for the Massachusetts Republican Party. Julia highlights her efforts in fostering dialogues in community settings, promoting unity, and enhancing public engagement. They reflect on the significance of inclusivity and understanding amidst societal pressures to conform to divisive politics.   "It's always about finding common ground and humanity beyond our political differences."  ~Julia Mejia   This week on Political Contessa: The importance of reducing tensions within the city council Finding common ground despite political differences The impact of cancel culture on political discourse Jennifer Nassour's new role as the finance chair for the Massachusetts Republican Party Julia Mejia's journey from activism to a seat on the Boston City Council The significance of inclusivity in governance Approaches to improving government accountability and efficiency Creating spaces for diverse groups to coexist and converse   Connect with Julia Mejia: Julia Mejia on Twitter Julia Mejia on Facebook Julia Mejia's Official Website     Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts   Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you've ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you're ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler as they discuss the revolution in Syria, discipline in the military, the arrest of a Boston City Council member, the false consciousness of Obama, pardons for Biden's family and members of his administration, Trump's first hundred days, and Japan's Pacific war in 1941.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boston City Council members react to news that Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson is under federal investigation. President Biden makes history in Angola. Charges filed in the crash that killed an Endicott College police sergeant. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

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.

The Boston City Council votes on commercial property tax, local hotel workers have a tentative agreement with their employers, and the latest details from the North Shore brush fires. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

A student at Goodrich Academy in Fitchburg is recovering after being stabbed. Mayor Wu's tax plan clears Boston City Council. Demolition of Newbury's "Pink House" is on hold. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune joins Radio Boston to talk about next week's election and Mayor Michelle Wu's compromise to put more of the city's property tax burden onto businesses.

Boston leaders are scrambling to resolve a dispute over property taxes with a special meeting Friday. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.

Louisiana has a plan to skirt the First Amendment, Evangelicals increasingly uneasy about politics, Evangelical leaders call out 'prophets', Rwanda enforces new church policy, appeals court sides with Boston City Council over Satanic Temple, new Episcopalian AI tool kinda nails it, and faith-based medical schools have us wondering what parts of a quality medical education they might be leaving out.

The Boston City Council calls for a public health emergency to help keep Carney Hospital open. Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz hit the campaign trail. It's homecoming time in Beverly. Stay in The Loop with #iHeartRadio.

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 Boston City Council's recent votes on Wu's tax proposal and amendments to the budget.

As the Boston City Council debates Mayor Wu's $4.6 billion fiscal budget for 2025, they have proposed amendments totaling $30 million, $18 million of which would be police cuts. Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association, says talks of defunding the police at a time when social unrest is high and police departments are having a tough time retaining officers, is “absurdly irresponsible for the citizens of Boston. Calderone joined us to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

I outline a mega hearing the Boston City Council held with the Boston Police Department.

Thanks to Alito we all should be flying upside-down flags. A PGA star was detained by the cops but still made it to his golf tournament. Mama Nazi, AKA Marjorie Taylor Greene, was verbally smacked down by Democrats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett for derogatory comments during an oversight committee meeting. NOAA said this summer will be abnormally hot. Christ super fan Patrick Wooden caterwauled gay men were shoving cellphones and bats up their rectums. President Biden reclassified marijuana as a schedule III violation. The Crabs reviewed the most dangerous states in America. For the very first time, a great white lurked off the coast of Alabama. An unlucky driver had to share their ride with a venomous snake for weeks. The Boston City Council must let the Satanists offer an invocation at meetings. Profoundly moronic Oklahoma State Senator Dusty Deevers blathered a person's age should be measured from the point of embryo.

Ralph Clark is associated with the company ShotSpotter, which is a company that produces technology used to locate gunshots fired. ShotSpotter has generated some controversy with the Boston City Council. Ralph Clark joined us on NightSide to discuss.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

 The Boston City Council is joining a handful of other councils in the Greater Boston area that are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In addition, today President Biden finally spoke out about the nationwide student protests over the Israel-Hamas war, playing out on college campuses. We're joined with Boston City Coucilor Ed Flynn. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

 The Boston City Council is joining a handful of other councils in the Greater Boston area that are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In addition, today President Biden finally spoke out about the nationwide student protests over the Israel-Hamas war, playing out on college campuses.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio

The Boston City Council has approved a resolution supporting a ceasefire in Gaza. Mass. National Guardsman Jack Teixeira could soon face new charges. The Fed leaves interest rates alone. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Last week, the Boston City Council met to discuss one of the top, pressing issues facing our city: The rat population causing a nuisance to residents citywide. For the second year in a row, Councilor Ed Flynn has proposed a measure to create a city department solely devoted to pest-related concerns, arguing that a specialized department would streamline efforts to tackle rat issues and allow for more coordinated innovation. Today, Boston Globe City Hall Reporter Niki Griswold joins The Common for more on Councilor Flynn's proposal, and other potential solutions discussed at last week's meeting. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

I look at the recent Boston City Council meeting to absorb BPDA properties, positions, and planning department into the City's grasp. In a 8-3-2 vote, I break down the politics and behind-the-scenes dynamics that make the City Council such a fascinating political body.

A survey conducted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that 25% of the 20–30-year-olds that they surveyed, plan to leave Boston in the next 5 years. Job availability, the cost of rent, and ability to buy a home were the top deciding factors. In addition, the Boston City Council is expected to discuss a proposal to provide workforce housing for city employees who struggle to afford a home in Boston. We discussed the future of the Boston workforce with Casey Baines – Senior Director of Communications for Chamber.

In this episode Dr. Hettie V. Williams is in conversation with Councilwoman Tania Anderson. Williams is the current director of the William Monroe Trotter Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston and Anderson is a Councilwoman for district 7 in the city of Boston. She is one of a few Black women active in the politics of Boston. Anderson is also the first African immigrant and Muslim-American elected to the Boston City Council. She was born in Cape Verde and came to Roxbury at the age of ten and elected to the Council on November 2, 2021. Her district includes Roxbury, Dorchester, Fenway, and part of the South End and before coming to the City Council she was Executive Director of Bowdoin Geneva Main Streets and a parent advocate with the Boston Public Schools. She has also worked as a child social worker and managed a shelter for homeless women. Anderson shares with us some of her professional and personal background as a Black woman in politics while also sharing with us her vision for district 7 in the city of Boston. 

In this hour, Robert Misseri, the co-founder of Paws of War – What they do with rescuing animals overseas and also providing vets with military and support animals.Then, Dr. Elizabeth Comen joined us with her book, "The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today"Next, Boston Herald reporter Gayla Cawley checked in with how Boston City Council weighs congestion pricing for Hub access.And finally, Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance discussed how to avoid Valentine's Day Scams.

At-Large Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune was elected, by her peers, to be the new president of the Boston City Council. Her new leadership position follows her November re-election to her second term on the council. Councilor Louijeune takes over leadership of the council from former Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and she is the first Haitian-American to serve in the position. Today, Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune joins The Common to discuss her top priorities as council president, and how she plans to foster civility and collaboration within the council. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

Best Of BPR 1/08: The Lawyers Behind A Push To Remove Trump From Massachusetts' Ballot & Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune

I look at the last city council meeting of the previous session, the swearing-in ceremony, and the first meeting on January 1st. We hear the goodbye statements from outgoing councilors, Ruthzee's first speech as President, and I discuss the controversies of the presidential vote and of course "oathgate." I also reflect on the roles of rituals in the Boston City Council and in our government.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/15/2023): 3:05pm- On Wednesday, MSNBC's Monica Alba reported that the Biden Administration is concerned about the “emotional toll” a Hunter Biden drug relapse—triggered by his ongoing legal troubles—would have on his father, President Joe Biden. Could this be the excuse the White House provides for a potential pardon of Hunter? The president's son has been charged with several tax evasion felonies, as well as federal firearm charges. 3:15pm- According to new polling data from Morning Consult, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump now leads President Joe Biden in all seven swing states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin—in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup in the 2024 presidential election. You can read more here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-now-leads-biden-in-all-seven-swing-states-poll/ 3:20pm- While appearing on MSNBC with Jen Psaki, Miles Taylor—a self-described member of “the resistance” within the Trump Administration following the 2016 election—claimed that if former President Donald Trump won re-election, he could punish Americans by shutting off the internet! Does anyone actually believe this nonsense? 3:30pm- Mark O'Connor—Executive Director of Family's Behind the Badge Children's Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the 4th Annual Andy Chan Holiday Block Party tonight, December 15th. For more information about this incredible event, as well as donation information, visit: https://www.fbbcf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=624 3:40pm- Appearing on CNN with Wolf Blitzer, political strategist James Carville said that he doesn't believe we are “destined” to have a Trump vs Biden, head-to-head election—suggesting that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein, and a No Labels candidate will all be on the ballot as well. 3:50pm- On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom appeared as a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers where he claimed to be addressing San Francisco's homeless crisis. 4:05pm- Ari Blaff of National Review writes: “A former FBI counterintelligence chief who played a pivotal role in launching the Trump-Russia probe was sentenced to just over four years in prison for assisting a sanctioned Russian oligarch after leaving his post in 2019. In August, Charles McGonigal, a 22-year veteran of the bureau's field office in New York, was found guilty of a count of conspiracy for working with Oleg Deripaska, a Russian billionaire with close ties to President Vladimir Putin. During his stint with the bureau, McGonigal received classified information that Deripaska would be designated a Russian oligarch with close ties to the Kremlin, the indictment alleged. McGonigal was legally obligated to inform the FBI of his relationship with foreign officials, which he violated by continuing communication and establishing business ties with Deripaska.” You can read Blaff's full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/fbi-official-who-helped-launch-trump-russia-probe-sentenced-to-four-years-in-prison-for-work-with-russian-oligarch/ 4:15pm- David Zimmerman of National Review writes: “The House on Thursday passed the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual defense bill that will this year include an extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act's Section 702, the controversial law that permits warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals. The House voted 310-118 in favor of the bill just before congressmen left for Christmas recess. The annual national-defense bill was passed by the Senate Wednesday, and is now headed to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law. The final version of the NDAA authorizes $886 billion in national-defense spending, an increase of $28 billion over fiscal year 2023.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/house-passes-annual-defense-bill-extends-section-702-surveillance-authority/ 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap her time at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. Dr. Coates is the author of “David's Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art.” You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Davids-Sling-History-Democracy-Works/dp/1594037213 5:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article at Commentary Magazine, “What ‘Free Palestine' and ‘Black Lives Matter' Have in Common: An oppressor-oppressed narrative is trapping the world in a state of false consciousness.” You can read the full article here: https://www.commentary.org/articles/wilfred-reilly/oppressor-oppressed-narrative-free-palestine-blm/. And you can pre-order Dr. Reilly's upcoming book here: https://www.amazon.com/Lies-My-Liberal-Teacher-Told/dp/0063265974. 5:30pm- While participating in a Twitter Spaces conversation, billionaire Elon Musk called Media Matters “an evil propaganda machine” for attempting to silence anyone that disagrees with them politically. Earlier this month, Media Matters encouraged advertisers to boycott the social media platform X. 5:50pm- On MSNBC, Chris Hayes told his viewers that the only reason they thought the economy performed well while Donald Trump was president is because his administration had mastered the art of propaganda. 6:05pm- Dr. Victor Davis Hanson—Senior Fellow at Stanford's Institute & Author of “The End of Everything: How Wars Descend into Annihilation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his recent editorial at The Daily Caller, “How Were the Universities Lost?” Plus, Dr. Hanson reacts to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's plans to hold an “Electeds of Color” holiday party—which excludes Boston City Council members who are white. You can read the full editorial here: https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/07/victor-davis-hanson-colleges-universities-ivy-league-victimhood/. And you can pre-order his book here:  https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/victor-davis-hanson/the-end-of-everything/9781541673526/ 6:30pm- While appearing on MSNBC with Jen Psaki, Miles Taylor—a self-described member of “the resistance” within the Trump Administration following the 2016 election—claimed that if former President Donald Trump won re-election, he could punish Americans by shutting off the internet! Does anyone actually believe this nonsense? 6:40pm- According to new polling data from Morning Consult, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump now leads President Joe Biden in all seven swing states—Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin—in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup in the 2024 presidential election. You can read more here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-now-leads-biden-in-all-seven-swing-states-poll/

Howie's got a (rather pixelated) photo from the holiday party for Boston's "electeds of color"--whatever that means. Howie's hard work reporting on the characters of Boston City Council is finally paying off. He breaks down who's who at Wu's table, a table at which she is not the head. The leadership just gets better and better!

http://www.hmbradio.com/donate | http://www.hmbradio.com/store LINKS: https://linktr.ee/hmbradio Leave a text/voicemail: 813-693-2124 and follow me on Twitter/IG: @home_made_man Is it me, or are people more aggressive during the holidays when asking for stuff? Boston Mayor Wu has a POC only City Council member party but they assure everyone that it's nothing personal.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/12/2023): 3:05pm- Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden. 3:15pm- The House of Representatives is holding a hearing to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. House Republicans allege there is evidence suggesting then-Vice President Joe Biden derived financial benefit from his immediate family's foreign business dealings, and that those family members profited from their connection to the White House. Earlier this week, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson told reporters that he believes House Republicans have the votes necessary to initiate the inquiry. 3:30pm- During a press briefing on Wednesday, Fox News journalist Peter Doocy asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre why President Joe Biden hasn't just pardoned his son Hunter, who has been accused of several tax evasion felonies as well as federal firearm charges. Jean-Pierre said that President Biden has no intention to pardon Hunter. 3:40pm- While speaking with the press on Capitol Hill, following Hunter Biden's refusal to testify before Congress despite a subpoena compelling him to do so, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) debated a reporter who bizarrely accused him of having no evidence to justify an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. 3:50pm- Addressing the House of Representatives on Wednesday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) explained why a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden must occur immediately—citing suspicious business activity that may have ultimately led to Biden's enrichment. Rep. Jordan noted that Hunter Biden's exact phraseology was that his father was not “financially” involved in any foreign business dealings, however that qualifier does not mean he wasn't involved in other capacities, potentially leveraging the power of his office. 4:05pm- The Rich Zeoli Show was selected by Barrett News Media as the #10 Major Market radio show in the country. You can see the full list here: https://barrettnewsmedia.com/2023/12/13/barrett-news-medias-top-20-major-market-news-talk-afternoon-shows-of-2023/ 4:15pm- While speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) responded to calls for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden by claiming that Republicans do not have any witnesses or evidence to support their allegations. However, on the social media platform X, RNC Research writes: “Tony Bobulinski—Hunter's former business partner—who admitted Joe Biden was the ‘Big Guy involved in a shady Chinese energy venture and due for payment. Devon Archer—Hunter's former business partner and best friend—who said Hunter put then-VP Joe Biden on speakerphone at least two dozen times during meetings with foreign associates. Multiple "highly credible" IRS whistleblowers, who provided extensive evidence of a coverup within Biden's DOJ. Bank records, emails, calls, photos, texts, visitor logs, and sworn witness testimony all refute the Biden family's years of lies.” You can find the tweet here: https://twitter.com/RNCResearch/status/1734982897252086137 4:25pm- On the House floor, Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) defended President Joe Biden against Republican calls for an impeachment inquiry. Paul Sperry, of Real Clear Investigations, notes: “House sources say that Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell—as a member of the Judiciary Committee, which subpoenaed Hunter Biden—'aided and abetted' a crime this morning when he worked with Hunter's lawyer Abbe Lowell to help Hunter flout the subpoena in contempt of Congress.” You can find the tweet here: https://twitter.com/paulsperry_/status/1734975262322720955 4:35pm- While speaking at the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council Summit, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) joked that he expects to be the last Democrat to ever win a Senate race in West Virginia. He said citizens of West Virginia believe the Democrat party has left them. 4:40pm- While appearing on MSNBC with Alex Wagner, former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) blamed Republicans for stalling on billions of dollars of additional funding being sent to Ukraine and reprehensibly claimed the GOP would be solely responsible for people dying, women being raped, and children being kidnapped. 5:05pm- According to reports, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plans to hold an “Electeds of Color” holiday party—which excludes Boston City Council members who are white. Rich reveals that Wu's husband is white. So, is this just a giant ploy to party without her husband? 5:10pm- Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden. 5:20pm- Addressing the House of Representatives on Wednesday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) explained why a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden must occur immediately—citing suspicious business activity that may have ultimately led to Biden's enrichment. Rep. Jordan noted that Hunter Biden's exact phraseology was that his father was not “financially” involved in any foreign business dealings, however that qualifier does not mean he wasn't involved in other capacities, potentially leveraging the power of his office. 5:45pm- During a recent episode of his podcast, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) called out Senate Democrats—specifically Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. John Ossoff (D-GA)—for preventing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein flight logs. 6:05pm- Rebecca Beitsch and Emily Brooks of The Hill write: “The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage. Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry.” You can read more here: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4358911-biden-impeachment-inquiry-house-gop/ 6:30pm- Dr. Phillip Magness—Economic & Political Historian and Author of “Cracks in the Ivory Tower: The Moral Mess of Higher Education”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss allegations that Harvard University President Claudine Gay has plagiarized numerous passages from several works over the course of her academic career. Dr. Magness explains “she's borrowing other people's work without proper attribution…in violation of Harvard's policies.” According to The New York Post, the university threatened the newspaper with a defamation lawsuit if it printed a story documenting instances of Gay's alleged academic dishonesty. Dr. Magness notes that, astoundingly, of Gay's eleven scholarly works, five may contain plagiarism. Why hasn't Harvard released the results of their internal investigation into the matter? You can find Dr. Magness' books, and other works, here: https://philmagness.com

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: According to reports, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plans to hold an “Electeds of Color” holiday party—which excludes Boston City Council members who are white. Rich reveals that Wu's husband is white. So, is this just a giant ploy to party without her husband? Hunter Biden defied a Congressional subpoena on Wednesday—opting instead to address the press in a speech outside of the U.S. Capitol. He insisted that his father, President Joe Biden, “was not financially involved” in any of his dealings with foreign businesses. In response, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) said they plan to initiate “contempt” proceedings against Hunter Biden. Addressing the House of Representatives on Wednesday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) explained why a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden must occur immediately—citing suspicious business activity that may have ultimately led to Biden's enrichment. Rep. Jordan noted that Hunter Biden's exact phraseology was that his father was not “financially” involved in any foreign business dealings, however that qualifier does not mean he wasn't involved in other capacities, potentially leveraging the power of his office. During a recent episode of his podcast, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) called out Senate Democrats—specifically Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. John Ossoff (D-GA)—for preventing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein flight logs.

Israel's military action in Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas has led to demonstrations across the country and the world, in support of a ceasefire and Palestinian liberation. That includes here in Boston, where protesters have demonstrated at the Boston Common Christmas tree lighting, the chambers of Boston City Council and outside of a fundraiser for President Joe Biden in Boston on Tuesday. Lelia Farsakh is a professor of political science at UMass Boston. She joins The Common to explain the context and history behind Boston's movement in support of Palestine. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

The Boston City Council continues to plot and scheme to ruin the lives of residents of Bean Town. Now, they plan to vote on universal basic income. Plus, there's talk in Boston of changing the wages of tip workers. Taylor Cormier, filling in for Howie, has much to say about that. Then, tune in for some of Biden's best cuts.

Why isn't the mainstream media covering the kumbaya session on the floor (literally, on the floor) of the U.S. Capitol building. Don't these dweebs have work or school or something? Apparently disrupting House Speaker votes is more important.