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Diana DiZoglio has played a pivotal role in public service throughout her career, serving as an advocate, legislator, and now, Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In her role, DiZoglio is committed to increasing transparency and accountability in state government, ensuring that all residents receive equitable treatment, regardless of their background, financial status, or zip code. Her work as Auditor underscores her dedication to fostering a fair and inclusive government for all. Being born and raised in Methuen, MA, Auditor DiZoglio is a product of Massachusetts public schools. After graduating from Methuen High School, DiZoglio attended Middlesex Community College before earning a financial scholarship to Wellesley College. Her career in public service began as an aide in the State Legislature and as Chief of Staff for the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts. After years of working with local nonprofits and community organizations, she successfully ran for public office in 2012, serving three terms as State Representative for the 14th Essex District. In 2018, she was elected State Senator for the 1st Essex District, where she served two terms. DiZoglio's decade-long service on Beacon Hill has equipped her with the fortitude to collaborate with elected officials, labor organizations, community advocates, and residents across the Commonwealth. Her humble beginnings and extensive experience in nonprofits and labor have enabled her to build strong relationships with a diverse array of people, amplifying their voices in government. Throughout her career, DiZoglio has remained driven by a profound commitment to equity and public service. In a recent CommonWealth Beacon article, DiZoglio stated, “These are gaps in the system that we can help to identify. We can raise that to legislators. We can let them know about where these challenges exist for the purposes of improving the system and helping the Legislature to work better for those it's meant to serve.” Through her work as Auditor, she is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and accountable government for all. Prior to recording this episode, Auditor DiZoglio embarked (and completed) a 141-mile walk across Massachusetts to raise awareness for ballot Question 1, which would give the state auditor the authority to audit the Legislature. In August, DiZoglio told The Boston Globe, “Government is not supposed to operate the way the Massachusetts Legislature is operating right now.” If passed, the state auditor would be given the express authorization to audit the Massachusetts Legislature. In this episode, we'll discuss her journey to this point, her walk across the Commonwealth, and take a deep dive into the importance of Question 1.

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who played a pivotal role in the Karen Read trial, has been suspended without pay as an internal investigation into his conduct unfolds. Proctor's suspension comes after his controversial testimony during the trial, where he made disparaging remarks and revealed questionable connections, raising significant concerns about his credibility. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, responsible for prosecuting Karen Read, recently sent a Brady letter to 13 criminal defense attorneys across four different cases. This letter disclosed that Proctor is under investigation and has been suspended without pay. The letter also highlighted issues regarding potential conflicts of interest and bias in his investigations, which could have far-reaching implications for the cases he was involved in. Proctor's role as the lead investigator in the 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in which Karen Read was charged with second-degree murder, has been particularly scrutinized. During the trial, Proctor admitted to sending texts where he referred to Read in derogatory terms and expressed hope that she would "kill herself." Additionally, Proctor's close connections with other witnesses, including his sister, who is friends with the sister-in-law of the homeowner where O'Keefe was found, have further complicated the case. The trial, which ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, is set to be retried. However, the implications of Proctor's testimony and the ongoing investigation could significantly impact how the prosecution proceeds. According to Suffolk Law Professor Chris Dearborn, "Anytime the government is trying to use a witness with this kind of baggage, it will call into question his credibility and whether or not proper procedures were followed." Attorney Joseph Cataldo, who received the Brady letter, expressed concern over the use of Proctor as a witness in ongoing and future cases. Cataldo, whose client was indicted in connection to a July Fourth murder in Randolph last year, stated, "I don't know what the commonwealth is going to do with these witnesses, but I know that we'll be filing more motions." Proctor's involvement in other high-profile cases, including a prominent doctor's case in Dover, the murder of a moped driver in Milton, and a child abuse case in Quincy, is also under scrutiny. The unofficial transcript of Proctor's testimony from the Read trial has been circulated among attorneys handling these cases, prompting further legal challenges. As the investigation into Proctor continues, legal experts predict that additional motions will be filed to uncover more details about his background and conduct. "Even looking forward to the second Karen Read trial, what are they going to do with him as a witness in that case now that all of this is out there? Are they going to call him again? Are they going to not call him?" asked Dearborn, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming retrial. The situation is expected to be addressed further at a hearing scheduled for Friday, where Read's attorneys will argue for the charges of murder and leaving the scene to be dropped. The outcome of this hearing, and the decisions made regarding Proctor's involvement, could have a significant impact on the direction of the retrial and other cases where Proctor played a key role. #KarenRead #MichaelProctor #JohnOKeefe #BradyLetter #JusticeSystem #MassachusettsStatePolice #LegalChallenges Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who played a pivotal role in the Karen Read trial, has been suspended without pay as an internal investigation into his conduct unfolds. Proctor's suspension comes after his controversial testimony during the trial, where he made disparaging remarks and revealed questionable connections, raising significant concerns about his credibility. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, responsible for prosecuting Karen Read, recently sent a Brady letter to 13 criminal defense attorneys across four different cases. This letter disclosed that Proctor is under investigation and has been suspended without pay. The letter also highlighted issues regarding potential conflicts of interest and bias in his investigations, which could have far-reaching implications for the cases he was involved in. Proctor's role as the lead investigator in the 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in which Karen Read was charged with second-degree murder, has been particularly scrutinized. During the trial, Proctor admitted to sending texts where he referred to Read in derogatory terms and expressed hope that she would "kill herself." Additionally, Proctor's close connections with other witnesses, including his sister, who is friends with the sister-in-law of the homeowner where O'Keefe was found, have further complicated the case. The trial, which ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, is set to be retried. However, the implications of Proctor's testimony and the ongoing investigation could significantly impact how the prosecution proceeds. According to Suffolk Law Professor Chris Dearborn, "Anytime the government is trying to use a witness with this kind of baggage, it will call into question his credibility and whether or not proper procedures were followed." Attorney Joseph Cataldo, who received the Brady letter, expressed concern over the use of Proctor as a witness in ongoing and future cases. Cataldo, whose client was indicted in connection to a July Fourth murder in Randolph last year, stated, "I don't know what the commonwealth is going to do with these witnesses, but I know that we'll be filing more motions." Proctor's involvement in other high-profile cases, including a prominent doctor's case in Dover, the murder of a moped driver in Milton, and a child abuse case in Quincy, is also under scrutiny. The unofficial transcript of Proctor's testimony from the Read trial has been circulated among attorneys handling these cases, prompting further legal challenges. As the investigation into Proctor continues, legal experts predict that additional motions will be filed to uncover more details about his background and conduct. "Even looking forward to the second Karen Read trial, what are they going to do with him as a witness in that case now that all of this is out there? Are they going to call him again? Are they going to not call him?" asked Dearborn, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming retrial. The situation is expected to be addressed further at a hearing scheduled for Friday, where Read's attorneys will argue for the charges of murder and leaving the scene to be dropped. The outcome of this hearing, and the decisions made regarding Proctor's involvement, could have a significant impact on the direction of the retrial and other cases where Proctor played a key role. #KarenRead #MichaelProctor #JohnOKeefe #BradyLetter #JusticeSystem #MassachusettsStatePolice #LegalChallenges Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who played a pivotal role in the Karen Read trial, has been suspended without pay as an internal investigation into his conduct unfolds. Proctor's suspension comes after his controversial testimony during the trial, where he made disparaging remarks and revealed questionable connections, raising significant concerns about his credibility. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, responsible for prosecuting Karen Read, recently sent a Brady letter to 13 criminal defense attorneys across four different cases. This letter disclosed that Proctor is under investigation and has been suspended without pay. The letter also highlighted issues regarding potential conflicts of interest and bias in his investigations, which could have far-reaching implications for the cases he was involved in. Proctor's role as the lead investigator in the 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in which Karen Read was charged with second-degree murder, has been particularly scrutinized. During the trial, Proctor admitted to sending texts where he referred to Read in derogatory terms and expressed hope that she would "kill herself." Additionally, Proctor's close connections with other witnesses, including his sister, who is friends with the sister-in-law of the homeowner where O'Keefe was found, have further complicated the case. The trial, which ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, is set to be retried. However, the implications of Proctor's testimony and the ongoing investigation could significantly impact how the prosecution proceeds. According to Suffolk Law Professor Chris Dearborn, "Anytime the government is trying to use a witness with this kind of baggage, it will call into question his credibility and whether or not proper procedures were followed." Attorney Joseph Cataldo, who received the Brady letter, expressed concern over the use of Proctor as a witness in ongoing and future cases. Cataldo, whose client was indicted in connection to a July Fourth murder in Randolph last year, stated, "I don't know what the commonwealth is going to do with these witnesses, but I know that we'll be filing more motions." Proctor's involvement in other high-profile cases, including a prominent doctor's case in Dover, the murder of a moped driver in Milton, and a child abuse case in Quincy, is also under scrutiny. The unofficial transcript of Proctor's testimony from the Read trial has been circulated among attorneys handling these cases, prompting further legal challenges. As the investigation into Proctor continues, legal experts predict that additional motions will be filed to uncover more details about his background and conduct. "Even looking forward to the second Karen Read trial, what are they going to do with him as a witness in that case now that all of this is out there? Are they going to call him again? Are they going to not call him?" asked Dearborn, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming retrial. The situation is expected to be addressed further at a hearing scheduled for Friday, where Read's attorneys will argue for the charges of murder and leaving the scene to be dropped. The outcome of this hearing, and the decisions made regarding Proctor's involvement, could have a significant impact on the direction of the retrial and other cases where Proctor played a key role. #KarenRead #MichaelProctor #JohnOKeefe #BradyLetter #JusticeSystem #MassachusettsStatePolice #LegalChallenges Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

On this episode of the Cultural Connections Podcast, Brian is joined by Amy Sangiolo. Together they discuss the race for MA State Representative 12th district. We discuss why Amy is running for this seat and why she believes she is uniquely qualified for the position

Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who played a pivotal role in the Karen Read trial, has been suspended without pay as an internal investigation into his conduct unfolds. Proctor's suspension comes after his controversial testimony during the trial, where he made disparaging remarks and revealed questionable connections, raising significant concerns about his credibility. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office, responsible for prosecuting Karen Read, recently sent a Brady letter to 13 criminal defense attorneys across four different cases. This letter disclosed that Proctor is under investigation and has been suspended without pay. The letter also highlighted issues regarding potential conflicts of interest and bias in his investigations, which could have far-reaching implications for the cases he was involved in. Proctor's role as the lead investigator in the 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in which Karen Read was charged with second-degree murder, has been particularly scrutinized. During the trial, Proctor admitted to sending texts where he referred to Read in derogatory terms and expressed hope that she would "kill herself." Additionally, Proctor's close connections with other witnesses, including his sister, who is friends with the sister-in-law of the homeowner where O'Keefe was found, have further complicated the case. The trial, which ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, is set to be retried. However, the implications of Proctor's testimony and the ongoing investigation could significantly impact how the prosecution proceeds. According to Suffolk Law Professor Chris Dearborn, "Anytime the government is trying to use a witness with this kind of baggage, it will call into question his credibility and whether or not proper procedures were followed." Attorney Joseph Cataldo, who received the Brady letter, expressed concern over the use of Proctor as a witness in ongoing and future cases. Cataldo, whose client was indicted in connection to a July Fourth murder in Randolph last year, stated, "I don't know what the commonwealth is going to do with these witnesses, but I know that we'll be filing more motions." Proctor's involvement in other high-profile cases, including a prominent doctor's case in Dover, the murder of a moped driver in Milton, and a child abuse case in Quincy, is also under scrutiny. The unofficial transcript of Proctor's testimony from the Read trial has been circulated among attorneys handling these cases, prompting further legal challenges. As the investigation into Proctor continues, legal experts predict that additional motions will be filed to uncover more details about his background and conduct. "Even looking forward to the second Karen Read trial, what are they going to do with him as a witness in that case now that all of this is out there? Are they going to call him again? Are they going to not call him?" asked Dearborn, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming retrial. The situation is expected to be addressed further at a hearing scheduled for Friday, where Read's attorneys will argue for the charges of murder and leaving the scene to be dropped. The outcome of this hearing, and the decisions made regarding Proctor's involvement, could have a significant impact on the direction of the retrial and other cases where Proctor played a key role. #KarenRead #MichaelProctor #JohnOKeefe #BradyLetter #JusticeSystem #MassachusettsStatePolice #LegalChallenges Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Today we take a look at how the state of Massachusetts qualifies athletes to their outdoor state track and field meet. *Fun Fact: Athletes in Massachusetts have the opportunity to compete in the javelin, 400m IH, AND the pentathlon at their state championship meet!

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Former Governor Baker had no authority to mandate the experimental COVID shots and deny religious accommodations to these state troopers. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org

Mark Bracken, Interim Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery, said the playing field needs to be leveled, now that online sports betting is legal in Massachusetts. WBZ's Carl Stevens reports:

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As an investigator as a member of the State Police, Brian Berkel saw firsthand the devastation of suicide in our community. Today, he's a part of a concerted effort to continue to remove the stigma that remains on this sensitive issue, open up the conversation, and save lives. Today, Brian is the president of the board of trustees for the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention. Our conversation comes as the coalition has teamed up with the Berkshire International Film Festival and the Austen Riggs Center on this weekend's "Shine the Light" event with a screening and conversation about youth mental illness and suicide prevention at the Mawaiwe Performing Arts Center. In my conversation with Brian, we cover a great deal of ground on particular warning signs, risk factors and opening the conversation to help someone (or yourself) considering suicide, as well as: finding a space for the conversation, not putting off the conversation, removing the means for suicide, emotional and other changes as a red flag, veterans disproportionately impacted, Officer Doug Kingsley's walk across Massachusetts to raise suicide awareness, Kevin Hines and regretting a suicide attempt, what not to say to someone who may be at risk, and more. I hope you'll enjoy my conversation with Brian Berkel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-krol/support

Election day is November 8th. Early voting is already underway, and voters have some big decisions to make. WBUR senior political reporter Anthony Brooks joins the show to give a rundown of this year's election.

 On this weeks episode of Mitten Money Cody and Evan discuss:Week 7 College picksWinner/Losers of the weekDogs of the weekWeek 6 NFL PicksWe end the show with rock, paper, scissors.Please reach out on twitter @mittenmoneybets for any topics you'd like us to discuss. Also, don't forget to subscribe while you're here (it's free and so are our picks). 

With over 30 years of experience in investigations, audits, and inspections, Anthony Amore is the perfect candidate to run for the Massachusetts State Auditor seat. He is an art theft expert and investigator, and as a security practitioner, Anthony has served as the Chief Investigator and Director of Security for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum since 2005. Anthony was instrumental in the efforts of the newly formed TSA following 9/11, particularly serving on the leadership team that rebuilt security at the Logan Airport in Boston. Anthony is also the author of three best-selling books, including the New York Times Crime Best Seller: The Art of the Con, which breaks down the high-value fraud schemes plaguing the art world. Additionally, Anthony serves as an Instructor at Harvard University's Division of Continuing Education and offers volunteer services on advisory boards for the non-profit organization, Ideas Beyond Borders as well as Northeastern University's Homeland Security Center of Excellence. Anthony joins me today to discuss what inspired him to run for the Massachusetts State Auditor seat. We discuss why running for the State Auditor position is different from running for other political positions and why voters should elect State Auditors based on the candidate's experience instead of their party alignment. We discuss the two primary roles of a State Auditor, the issues Anthony is most passionate about, and the primary issues he plans to focus on if elected into office. We also discuss how Anthony is connecting with diverse audiences on the campaign trail and his plans to keep his focus on serving Massachusetts' taxpayers instead of the political landscape. “An Auditor should be an honest broker; an independent - not in terms of party enrollment necessarily, but in terms of attitude and philosophy when you're performing the work of the Auditor.” - Anthony Amore This week on Political Contessa: Why Anthony chose to run for the State Auditor seat in Massachusetts How running for State Auditor is different than other political campaigns Voting for the most experienced candidate The two primary roles of State Auditors Anthony's primary objectives that he will focus on if elected to office How Anthony is connecting with diverse audiences while campaigning Anthony's passion for serving Massachusetts' taxpayers Connect with Anthony Amore: Anthony Amore for Auditor Book: Stealing Rembrandts: The Untold Stories of Notorious Art Heists Book: The Art of the Con: The Most Notorious Fakes, Frauds, and Forgeries in the Art World Book: The Woman Who Stole Vermeer: The True Story of Rose Dugdale and the Russborough House Art Heist Anthony Amore for Auditor on YouTube Anthony Amore for Auditor on Instagram Anthony Amore for Auditor on Facebook Anthony Amore for Auditor on Twitter Anthony Amore on LinkedIn 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.

Today I sit down with Leigha Genduso. She served 10 years with the Massachusetts State police,  including K9 Handler/Trainer and dispatcher. Leigha has been working dogs for over 20 years and is a professional behaviorist in dog aggression. She also trains service dogs and dual purpose police dogs! The Confidential K9 is her company and she sub contracts to other K9 businesses! Enjoy

Tracy Post is a native of Cape Cod and is currently running for the State Representative seat for her beloved district. As a wife, daughter, and mother of military veterans, the values of public service, patriotism, and freedom are at the core of who she is and the values she believes in. Tracey has over 20 years of experience working in the government at various local and regional levels, where she focuses on addressing critical issues like public safety, economic development, infrastructure, veteran services, and quality education. Throughout her career, she has served (or is currently serving) as a member of multiple boards and committees, including but not limited to the Yarmouth Planning Board, Yarmouth Affordable Housing Trust, the Dennis-Yarmouth Education Foundation, and the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board. Tracey joins me today to discuss what inspired her to run for the Massachusetts State Representative seat and her mission to help bridge the gap between the economy and the state's workforce housing crisis. We discuss the key issues her campaign is currently focusing on and the current crisis with gas, food, and feminine hygiene products. We discuss why our elected officials should reflect of their state and local population and how women offer a different perspective on various issues in politics. We also discuss our views on illegal immigrants being allowed to obtain a valid driver's license in the United States and why our country needs a balanced government now more than ever. “It's not partisan. It's about quality of life and the American Dream. When you work hard, you're able to achieve it – or you should be able to achieve it.” - Tracy Post This week on Political Contessa: Tracy's experience with running for Lt. Governor as an independent candidate Bridging the gap between the economy and local workforce housing The key issues Tracy's campaign is focusing on The current crisis on gas, food, and feminine hygiene products Why our local government officials should be a reflection of the local population How women bring a different perspective and worldview to the political table How many women feel they ‘need to know everything' before getting involved in political causes The impact of allowing illegal immigrants to obtain a valid driver's license in the United States How more women can get involved in political issues without running for office A little-known fun fact about Tracey Connect with Tracy Post: Tracey Post for State Representative Website Tracy Post on Facebook Tracy Post on Twitter 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.

The special commission charged with reviewing and possibly revamping Massachusetts's official state seal and motto officially voted unanimously this week to recommend that both be replaced. Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy speaks to Brian Weeden, co-chairman of the commission and chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, about the decision.

Navy Lt. Kurt Vied, is my guest today on Captain Kid's Corner. He is a retired Massachusetts State Trooper, with a lifetime of military service. He is a decorated Naval Intelligence Officer, who deployed with Navy Special Warfare as their Lead Interrogator.  He participated in direct action missions, conducted close to 100 Tactical Field Interrogations.  Kurt Vied is a true American Hero that was awarded multiple citations and awards for his actions overseas.  Please welcome to Captain Kid's Corner Season 1 Episode 10 a true leader, patriot and a respected officer on and off the battle field Trooper Kurt Vied.

Young mental health advocate Carson Domey co-hosts the Quadcast to interview Massachusetts State Representative Jack Lewis on ongoing legislation to improve mental and behavioral health policies and funding. Representative Lewis discusses prioritizing social and emotional health education in K-12 school systems, adding crisis intervention hotlines to student IDs, and current state efforts to tackle challenges faced by social workers.

Brian is joined today by Massachusetts State Representative Ruth Balser for the Middlesex 12th District. We hear about current legislation pending in the Mass State House and current legislative work that Rep. Balser is presently working on. That and more on today's podcast.

Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg joins the show from Find Mass Money.com for a sponsor interview.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George O'Brien has a lively discussion with Massachusetts State Sen. Eric Lesser, one of five finalists for BusinessWest's coveted 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award. The two tackle a wide range of topics, including high-speed rail, the new Future of Work Commission Lesser now sits on, and redistricting and what it might mean for Springfield and the rest of Western Mass. It's must listening so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George O'Brien has a lively discussion with Massachusetts State Sen. Eric Lesser, one of five finalists for BusinessWest's coveted 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award. The two tackle a wide range of topics, including high-speed rail, the new Future of Work Commission Lesser now sits on, and redistricting and what it might mean for Springfield and the rest of Western Mass. It's must listening so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local.

It was awesome to be joined on the show by our friend Norman Peterson of Document The Abuse to speak about her upcoming online event this evening. The panel of experts will include Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain, Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser, Pastor Neil Schori & former Massachusetts State victims advocate Michelle Cruz. This presentation is being hosted by University of St. Francis in Joliet and is funded by a grant through the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women. - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois has partnered with many local food pantries, including our very own Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry for April Food Day! The pandemic has led to an increase of the reliance of food pantries in many communities. Join our teams in helping individuals & families meet their most basic needs. There are much needed items like laundry detergent, infant supplies and toiletries. Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry at 834 N. Highland in Aurora is just one of 4 drop off locations. Christ Pantry in Joliet, 4Kids Sake Inc. Food Pantry & Enrichment Center in Bolingbrook & The Salvation Army of Springfield, located in Springfield are the others. The drop off day is Tuesday April 20th from 10 am to noon. Shouts out to all these great organizations! Stay tuned for more news and more Aurora. Tomorrow morning we've got the news in spanish with our friend Noelia Ruiz joining us. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and Spotify. Have a great Tuesday and be blessed! The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8:30 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. #goodmorningaurora #aurorail #podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora/support

BU students find their matches! Today on East to West, we cover the rally protesting anti-Asian hate that occurred on Saturday in Nubian Square, the School of Hospitality Administration's announcement of a new concentration in Restaurant Management and Experiences, Massachusetts State lawmakers calling for changes in the definition of “hate crime” and more!FEATURING: Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu, Charles MooreWRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Sarah Wager, Katrina LiuEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Sam Trottenberg, Madhri Yehiya, Samuele Petruccelli,  Molly Farrar, Jane Avery, Emily Stevenson, Colbi Edmonds, Isabella AbrahamMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

BU students find their matches! Today on East to West, we cover the rally protesting anti-Asian hate that occurred on Saturday in Nubian Square, the School of Hospitality Administration's announcement of a new concentration in Restaurant Management and Experiences, Massachusetts State lawmakers calling for changes in the definition of “hate crime” and more!FEATURING: Sarah Wager, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu, Charles MooreWRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Veronica Thompson, Mia Parker, Nellie Maloney, Sarah Wager, Katrina LiuEDITED BY: Mia ParkerBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Sam Trottenberg, Madhri Yehiya, Samuele Petruccelli,  Molly Farrar, Jane Avery, Emily Stevenson, Colbi Edmonds, Isabella AbrahamMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

In today’s episode of East To West, the Daily Free Press cover Massachusetts State Police’s removal of unhoused individuals from an encampment near Boston University, stricter COVID-19 protocols from Resident Assistants, announcement of new affordable housing units in the city of Boston, and more.FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Veronica Thompson, Katrina LiuWRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu, Veronica ThompsonEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Madhri Yehiya, Anne Jonas, Emily Stevenson, Taylor Brokesh, Aaron VelascoMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today’s episode of East To West, the Daily Free Press cover Massachusetts State Police’s removal of unhoused individuals from an encampment near Boston University, stricter COVID-19 protocols from Resident Assistants, announcement of new affordable housing units in the city of Boston, and more.FEATURING: Jackson Machesky, Veronica Thompson, Katrina LiuWRITTEN BY: Jackson Machesky, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker, Katrina Liu, Veronica ThompsonEDITED BY: Nellie MaloneyBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Madhri Yehiya, Anne Jonas, Emily Stevenson, Taylor Brokesh, Aaron VelascoMUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins the show to dive into the week's best, underserved headlines, including: Mexican love tunnels, aggressive squirrels, bed bugs, aggressive Facebook invites, and Viagra mixups.   Gianmarco's new comedy album is "Shelf Life", available here: https://www.amazon.com/Shelf-Life-Gianmarco-Soresi/dp/B08M5PHDMN

Episode 16: Still Reppin'Former Massachusetts State Representative Carlos Henriquez has a hell of a story to tell. In this exclusive conversation, listen as Rep Henriquez details key initiatives that help define his time in elected office, challenges that he and other Generation X Elected Officials endured with collaborating with Elder Elected Officials and how it's similar to what "The Squad" is going through right now in Congress and advice for others looking to run for office some day. The conversation then shifts to Rep Henriquez being convicted of two counts of assault and battery, being expelled from the Massachusetts House of Representatives by his peers and spending over three months in jail. Rep Henriquez Tells Us The Truth regarding what exactly happened and how he's bounced back since then. Representative Henriquez also details his "Still Reppin" website and Consultant Firm he and partners recently launched. You've read the various newspaper articles, heard the talk radio conversation and seen the tv coverage from everyone else. Now you get to hear from Representative Carlos Henriquez himself about all of these experiences like you've never heard before! *You can Subscribe to Tell Us The Truth on all leading podcast apps including the iHeart Radio App, Spreaker and iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Join us on Facebook and Twitter for daily discussion about top news.*

This week, Tom Duggan is joined by Rep Christina Minicucci (14th Essex District), Rep Lenny Mirra (2nd Essex District), and Jeff Dufour (Candidate 18th Essex District). Tom and the Reps discuss the policies that should matter the most to Massachusetts residents.For more information, check out latest edition of the Valley Patriot or www.ValleyPatriot.com. The Paying Attention! Podcast is recorded each week at the Studio 21 Podcast Café and is hosted on the United Podcast Network.

Abner Mason, Founder & CEO, ConsejoSano Before creating ConsejoSano, Abner was Founder and CEO for the Workplace Wellness Council of Mexico, now the leading corporate wellness company in Mexico. From 2003-2008, he was founder and Executive Director of AIDS Responsibility Project, driving the creation of CONAES and JaBCHA, the first business councils on HIV/AIDS in Mexico and Jamaica. Abner previously served as Chairman of the International Committee and member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA), appointed by President Bush in 2002. He spent ten years in the Massachusetts State government, including roles as Chief Policy Advisor to Massachusetts Governors Paul Cellucci and Jane Swift, Governor Cellucci's Undersecretary of Transportation, and Deputy General Manager of the Massachusetts Transit Authority. Before joining state government, Abner worked as an Associate Consultant for Bain & Company. In 2018, he founded Health Tech 4 Medicaid (HT4M), a non-profit coalition of healthtech leaders collaborating to create technology for Medicaid programs. Additionally, he is a founding council member of U.S. of Care, a nonprofit centered on improving healthcare access developed by former Medicare/Medicaid administrator Andy Slavitt. Abner is a graduate of Harvard.

George Interviews James Leahy, Holyoke City Councilor George O'Brien talks with James Leahy, Holyoke City Councilor, official with the Massachusetts State Lottery, and one of five finalists for the magazine's coveted Alumni Achievement Award. The two discuss his 20-year track record of service to the community as well as recent developments in Holyoke, from the emergence of a cannabis sector in this historic mill town to efforts to bring new businesses to the mills that give this city its heritage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Crawford interviews Chelsea City Councilor at Large Damali Vidot discussing her campaign for MA State Rep, she's running in all of Charlestown and a section of Chelsea. We also discuss her wish to bring transparency to the Massachusetts State House, an Exxon Mobile lawsuit she's a part of, cannabis, COVID19, her past, police and drug reform, safe injection sites, and much more. https://www.votedamali.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theyoungjurks/support

A group of organizers are calling for lawmakers to change the imagery on the Massachusetts state flag. The flag depicts a Native American inside a shield with an armed sword above the shield. While the arm is supposed to represent the arm of pilgrim Myles Standish (who stood up to British tyranny), the opposition claims the positioning of the armed sword above the Native American appears to be threatening and racist. Is the imagery on the Massachusetts state flag racist and should we change it?

Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan join the show to discuss the week's best, most underserved headlines

*Governor Charlie Baker is preparing to announce Phase 1 of reopening in Massachusetts. Speculation has constructions, manufacturing and worship as part of the plan. State Rep. Mike Connolly wants to keep us locked down for quite some time. We speak to two local business owners that appear ready to open back up regardless of what the Governor Says. The Last Dance wrapped up and Dave Portnoy gives a Call Her Daddy update.* *Today's Episode Is Sponsored By:* **Flagship Wealth: For more information on strategies designed to earn competitive interest rates go to flagshipwealth.com/gerry ( http://flagshipwealth.com/gerry ) **Shea Concrete: For the highest-quality precast concrete products go to sheaconcrete.com ( http://sheaconcrete.com ) Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gerrycallahanpodcast/ Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CallahanPodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-gerry-callahan-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Anna Callahan is a mom and software engineer dedicated to addressing the root problems in our State House. What is preventing us from passing legislation that is wildly popular among the residents of Massachusetts? Anna moved to Somerville in 2003 and fell in love with the neighborhood. She became politically involved during the 2016 presidential election. In 2017 she spearheaded The Incorruptibles which trains grassroots groups and candidates in a new model of political organizing. She also runs a podcast about Massachusetts state politics. To learn more about her click HERE Subscribe to be a Patreon member You can check me out on my website at ljeffreymoore.com Twitter: @ljeffreymoore Instagram: @Lj_presents_podcast Music Featured on the Show: Intro I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque Outro The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/l-jeffrey-moore/support

This week on OA on Air, we have Richard Doherty the President of AICUM joining us. In 3-2-1 GO, Suzanne takes over for Cayenne and discusses with Cosmo college educated voters and the current Aerosmith feud. Plus, Jamie and Hugh discuss the Massachusetts State of the State. In 2 Minutes with Tom, Tom talks the recent dual New York Times endorsement of Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren.

Cannabis patients not happy by latest cannabis Prohibitionist 3.0 moves from big alcohol's Governor Charlie “Guinness” Baker & MA State Rep Hannah “Merlot” Kane. This episode features voicemails from the community. Massachusetts State house cannabis hearing on Tuesday! > https://midnightmass.substack.com/p/state-house-cannabis-hearing-on-tuesday --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theyoungjurks/support

You can read the full transcript of this episode here.Hi, this is Anna Callahan and you’re listening to Incorruptible Massachusetts. Our goal is to help people understand state politics: we’re investigating why it’s so broken, imagining what we could have here in MA if we fixed it, and reporting on how you can get involved. Today I’m interviewing Erika Uyterhoeven and Matt Miller from Act on Mass.Act on Mass enables grassroots groups and activists to effectively advocate for progressive legislation at the state level and to hold State Representatives publicly accountable. We do this through a combination of political education, reporting, and campaign-style organizing and voter mobilization. Check out their amazing Transparency pledge at www.ActOnMass.org/pledge.Erika Uyterhoeven was a National Organizing Director for Bernie 2016 and was Head of Digital and Data for Momentum, supporting the 2017 UK snap election for Labour and Jeremy Corbyn. Most recently, she worked with Marshall Ganz on narrative and organizing trainings.Prior to his work at Act on Mass, Matt Miller has held positions as Field Director and Campaign manager on local electoral races (City Council & State Rep) in the Boston area. Act on Mass is a relatively new organization, and they’re tackling something that I think is really smart strategy. For comparison, Mass Alliance builds the coalition that we need to work together for all the issues we care about. Progressive Mass (we’ll hear from them in a future episode) has an amazing scorecard that allows anyone in the state to see if their rep is really as progressive as they say they are. Act on Mass has honed in on one of the main ways that our state house is broken, and they’re providing all of us a way around it. There are a lot of ways the establishment maintains power. Lack of transparency is a huge one, and another is to keep those few times that bills do become public as short as possible. This makes it almost impossible for us residents of Massachusetts to push our State Reps to do anything — by the time we find out that a bill is going to be voted on, they’ve already voted. Often there is less than 24 hours between when a bill comes out of committee and when the vote will be held, which can be barely enough time to read the bill.Act on Mass tackles this issue in some really brilliant ways, and it was exciting to hear about their work and how they see change happening at the state level.Without further ado, here is my interview with Act on Mass.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/incorruptible_massachusetts)

A Real Estate Agent, is it for you? I go over skill sets needed to become a real estate agent including marketing, sales, and customer service. What does it take to get your license? First sign up for the 40 hour course. It is suggested to do the face to face class rather than the online class to cut down on distractions. Then you take the exam. The exam is a closed book test at any state testing facility. Once you pass the test and pay a fee you can choose a brokerage. Interview brokers until you feel comfortable with the environment.  Extra costs becoming a real estate agent can include insurances like Errors and Omissions Insurance. You also need to have car insurance for commercial use. Call you car insurance agent and set this up. The last insurance needed is liability insurance. Make sure to follow all state regulations for being a business because you are a business. Also make sure to follow all business laws for keeping personal information like the Massachusetts State mandatory WISP. Once all criteria has been followed it is time to work on building a contact list. Time to make calls and work with leads. Go to your office and time block twice a day for prospecting. Market yourself but pay attention to ROI. Don't spend your money recklessly. Last subject is taxes. You as an agent get the full amount at closing. You must pay State and Federal Taxes. Be prepared to pay these taxes either quarterly or annually.

Jessie Saintcyr is an Attorney and HR leader. She is the Principal of Saintcyr Talent Strategies, LLC, and previously served in senior leadership roles in Massachusetts State government as Assistant Secretary of Transportation in the Baker administration and as Deputy Treasurer, under Steve Grossman. In our first episode, we discuss the impact HR can have on our organization, Jessie's early planning of her career, and the impactful work she's doing with organizational alignment. Connect with Jessie on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Alex Merced recorded this interview at the Roads to Freedom Foundation's Omaha Unconvention in 2018. Being Interviewed: Dan Fishman About: Campaign for MA State Auditor Website: AuditMassachusetts.com To support the efforts of Alex Merced go to Patreon.com/AlexMerced or Donate.AlexMerced.com Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/alexmerced)

Jacqueline DeRosa joins the discussion with Girish Shivakumar to talk about the study undertaken by CES for the state of Massachusetts. If you liked the episode, subscribe, rate and review the podcast on a platform of your choice.

Ep.8 Steve Ultrino, Massachusetts State Representative, is the guest. Ed Lucey hosts.

In just a few short years, Eric Lesser went from organizing students at Harvard to having a desk 50 feet away from the Oval Office which was a political education he is now putting to good use in the Massachusetts State Legislature, where he serves as a state Senator representing nine municipalities in the Springfield area. On episode 12 of Next Gen Dem, Eric and I discuss his first foray into politics in high school, his proudest White House achievement (which also may have been his most embarrassing moment), and how you need to create your own destiny if you want to run for office. Prior to becoming a state Senator, Eric worked in the Obama White House as Special Assistant to Senior Adviser David Axelrod and as Director of Strategic Planning for the President’s Council of Economic Advisers. Eric got his start on President Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, where he traveled to 47 states and six countries with then-Senator Obama and his senior team.

Tonight's special guest is Beth Donahue from Port Richey, Florida, a returning NAASCA family member who has not been with us since 2013. Beth is a survivor who was sexually abused by 3 men as a child, but she's been an advocate for children most of her adult life. "I was involved with helping start the organization The Innocence Revolution," Beth reminds us. "I have been to the Massachusetts State house to testify in changing the laws to abolish the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse," she says, "and also have been to Washington DC to advocate for children by speaking with Representatives and Senators on why it is so important to pass the laws to keep children safe." But Beth's paid a price because of her advocacy, too. "I have been targeted by my family and have lost friends and people I love," she explains, "mainly because I wouldn't waiver on my beliefs that children should be put first and no one has the right to ever abuse them in any way, shape or form." I will be starting The Innocence Revolution up again this year as I feel it was very successful and should not be ignored any longer. We did some great work and need to continue." Beth tells me that she has a lot of information to offer about the targeting that goes on as a victim / survivor / activist in adulthood, and how to expose it. We're delighted to have her back on the show!!

The Primer Episode 11 with Mandy Deveno. Mandy Deveno is a shooting sports enthusiast, avid hunter, NRA Instructor, and working on becoming the Massachusetts State 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator. On this episode we discuss her experience raising kids, teaching gun safety, hunting, running 4H programs and more!

Chuck Morse and Patrick O'Heffernan interview Dr. Judith Reisman, author of Sexual Sabotage, on the topic of the Massachusetts State funded website "Maria Speaks" and how that site promotes perversion for young girls.

Ashley Mason manages the wellness program for Massachusetts State employees.  She spends her days traveling across the state delivering lunchtime seminars on wellness topics; meeting with Wellness Champions and other interested employees at each agency; and developing onsite programming, including a state-wide weight loss competition.  She publishes a wellness blog for the program, which can be found at wellmass.wordpress.com. She also reviews nutrition articles for The Journal of Allied Health. She has experience providing nutrition education and counseling to adolescents, inmates at state correctional facilities, and residents of mental health group homes. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and holds degrees from Boston University and the University of Bridgeport.In this interview, Ashley reveals why she started studying nutrition, discusses working with incarcerated individuals, and shares her experiences on working in the health field and some of the amazing people and conferences she has met and attended -- including Dick Hoyt, who has appeared at The Health Crossroad.

Summary of today's show: The Knights of Columbus provide millions of man-hours of service and millions of dollars in charity to the Church and the needy every year and Massachusetts' 41,000 Knights are a big part of that work. Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams talk with Peter Healy and Richard Guerriero of the Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus about the the mission and work of the order and their desire to provide every Catholic parish with a council of men willing to step up and serve. Listen to the show: Watch the show via live video streaming or a recording later: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Matt Williams Today's guest(s): Richard Guerriero and Peter Healy Links from today's show: Today's topics: Massachusetts State Council of the Knights of Columbus 1st segment: Scot Landry welcomed everyone to the show. He talked with Fr. Matt Williams about the snow today and how he almost crashed while entering the parking lot at the Pastoral Center. He missed sliding into two parked cars by just an inch on either side. Scot asked Fr. Matt about his preparations for next week's pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington, DC. Fr. Matt said this is a pastoral priority for Cardinal Sean, who's been to all 40 Marches for Life. The Office for the New Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults has gathered young people for the pilgrimage every year at Cardinal Seán's request. They have over 500 people going this year in three tracks: middle school, high school, and young adults. Scot said there will be much more coverage of the March next week. Today's guests for the 450th episode are Knights of Columbus talking about the work of the order throughout the world. Scot said there are 41,000 Knights in Massachusetts and 1.8 million worldwide. He welcomed Dick Guerriero and Peter Healy to the show. Scot asked Peter how he became involved and is now the State Deputy. Peter said it began when his wife's brother was killed in a traffic accident. He was impressed how his brother-in-law's fellow Knights cared for the family, including the insurance policy that he had. You don't have to have insurance to be a Knight, and that's was one of the original ministries of the Knights, providing insurance for widows and orphans. Scot asked Dick about joining the Knights and rising to become State Deputy. Dick said he is a 40 year member. His wife was active at their parish in South Weymouth and he joined the K of C golf league and she challenged him to join as a member. He noted that wives, especially those of the board members, are an integral part of the Knights of Columbus. Dick said his council did a lot of work for the Cardinal Cushing Training Center in Braintree and Hanover. That was a very moving experience and it drew him as he became more involved. He was a district representative, then got involved in membership and program areas, and then ran for state office. Running for state office brought him throughout the entire state. Fr. Matt asked about the roles in the Knights of Columbus. Peter said there are 270 councils in Massachusetts. Each has a slate of officers: the Grand Knight is in charge after wokring himself. Others are Inside Guard, Outside Gaurd, Warden, Deputy Knight, Financial Secretary collects dues. Members pay $25 to $40 per year to support the costs of the council. The Treasurer pays the bills. At the state level, they have district deputies. It takes 5 to 7 years for a man to work his way up through the chairs at his local council. Then guys who want to step out further in leadership abilities, including going through some training. The district deputies are responsible for five to six councils and they also are responsible for starting new councils. He suggested priests who want new councils to reach out to the state deputies. The district deputies help the councils with their programs, the two primary ones being the Tootsie Roll drive, that raises up to $450,000 per year, that results in grants for needy kids. They provide wheelchair lifts and ramps; hoists in the kids' houses; special muscle-tone bicycles; and some other things like specialized software. The deputies become committeemen, then chairs, then directors. From that point, they can look toward statewide office, each level requiring more and more commitment. Scot asked Dick about organization at the highest level, nationally. What is the mission of the organization now? Dick said the four princuiples are charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. In 1882, Fr. Michael McGivney, a parish priest in Hartford, Connecticut, formed the Knights of Columbus to provide aid to the widows and orphans of the parish. Massachusetts is the third-oldest jurisdiction in the Knights after Connecticut and Rhode Island. Among other things, they provide a military chaplaincy scholarship for seminarians to ensure that there are enough chaplains for our servicemembers. They do a food for families program for Catholic Charities for needy families. They get involved in Special Olympics. Coats for Kids collects coats for needy kids, even buying new ones as well. They also try to provide wheelchairs for veterans. They also go to the VA hospitals to help bring the men and women down to the chapel on Sunday for Mass. Wreaths Across America is the first Saturday of November, providing wreaths for the graves of deceased for veterans across the country. Scot said the Knights of Columbus headquarters reports on the number of service hours provided by year and last year it was more than 70 million hours. Peter said the Mass. Knights also conduct the Basketball Free Throw program. Kids ages 10 to 14 compete at the local, regional, and state levels. They can aspire to international competition. Peter often hears people saying they don't have time to volunteer, but he points out that families often do many of the programs together and it can be a way for families to be doing something together. And there is such diversity of opportunities to get involved that you can find something that interests you. Fr. Matt asked about the free throw contest's purpose. Peter said it's not a fundraiser. It's a youth program. Dick said they also have a soccer program as well. Scot guessed that many men are giving more than an hour per week and where would the Church be without men making such a commitment. He said his brother, Fr. Roger Landry, have talked often about how important the Knights of Columbus have been to his parish. Dick said the vision is that one parish with one council and the ultimate goal is for every parish to have one. They are there to help the pastor and the parish. Dick pointed out that Fr. Roger has started two councils in his parishes. He said that they also go into the seminaries to talk to the seminarians about how the Knights of Columbus are there to help them once they are in parishes. Dick said on the physician-assisted suicide campaign last year the Knights of Columbus got their members out there to work the polls and spreading the word locally across the state. Scot noted that the margin of the vote was 34,000 votes and the 41,000 Knights made the difference. He said the Knights are always ready to serve when called upon. Fr. Matt asked if there is a junior Knights program. Peter said they have a Squires program in Methuen and Sutton. There used to be dozens of Squires circles. There are also college councils. They also recently started new councils recently at Harvard, Tufts, and Boston University. Holy Cross in Worcester is also very active. Dick said they also have on at Stonehill and they are trying to get more college councils. He said they often have difficulty with colleges refusing single-sex organizations, but they have begun partnering Knights with the Daughters of Isabella group. On the Squires, Dick said 14 to 18-year-old boys are often very busy today. Fr. Matt said a mission-oriented goal would be attractive to young men who are often looking for ways to give of themselves. Peter said men join for all kinds of reason, like softball or golf, but then they get involved in ways they didn't expect like service or even getting more involved in their faith. It often becomes the stepping stone to become more involved. 2nd segment: This week's benefactor card raffle winner is Alicia Mann from Hampton, NH She wins the book ; an audio CD of the Rosary with meditations on the priesthood; and an audio CD of the Stations of the Cross and Divine Mercy chaplet with meditations on the priesthood. If you would like to be eligible to win in an upcoming week, please visit . For a one-time $30 donation, you'll receive the Station of the Cross benefactor card and key tag, making you eligible for WQOM's weekly raffle of books, DVDs, CDs and religious items. We'll be announcing the winner each Wednesday during “The Good Catholic Life” program. 3rd segment: Scot noted that Peter and Dick were at St. John's Seminary inducting 11 seminarians in as new members to the Knights of Columbus. Peter said this introduces them to the Knights of Columbus in a positive light. The Knights also try to get each seminarian adopted by a local council which provides a small stipend and then brings them in for the council's functions. This lets them meet the Knights and the Knights get to meet their future priests and form a bond that continues throughout their lifetimes. The priests now realize what the Knights are capable of and are doing. Some councils provides groundskeeping or buy and install Stations of the Cross or Monuments to the Unborn. Scot asked Dick about how the Knights have embraced veterans re-entering civilian society. Dick said the Knights have been active with veterans since World War I. they have the organization to help servicemen. The USO was always funded by the Knights of Columbus. they also did education and re-training programs and blood drives for veterans. They provide awards and recognition to members of the Knights who are in the service as well as military chaplains. Men interested in finding out more about the Knights of Columbus can go to their or contact their office in Norwood at 781-551-0628. Priests interested in forming new councils or reactivating inactive councils in their parish can contact the state offices. To men who wonder if they should commit to joining the Knights. Peter said every time he's done something with the Knights, he may be tired, he also stands back and is amazed at what they have accomplished for others. It's great to feel that you've given a part of yourself to someone else, someone you may never meet or may never meet again. In the same vein, they've helped you as well. Peter also introduced the names of their state board, including Bishop Robert Hennessey, the state chaplain; Fr. Robert Bruso, associate state chaplain; Russell Steinbach, state secretary; Paul O'Sullivan, state treasurer; Robert Morrison, state advocate; Paul Flanagan, state warden; and Michael Baldner, immediate past state deputy.

Rep. Dan Winslow will be joining us to discuss, jobs, welfare reform and much more

President Kennedy returned to his home state of Massachusetts to appear before the state legislature to make his final formal public address before assuming the office of the President.