http://www.leftahead.com Jabbering podcasts from Massachusetts bloggers Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:01:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A short session today...and note that next week we'll recap the MA primary votes the following day. We'll be on Wednesday, September 15th, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern. You can catch that live here. Otherwise return here later to hear the show. Today, Ryan and Mike looked at some of next week's ... http://www.leftahead.com/?p=409 One of Massachusetts' grittiest districts seems manageable to Carlos Henriquez. He would replace 5th Suffolk Rep. Marie St. Fleur, who's not running for re-election. He has lived there lifelong and wants a crack at the hardest problems there — jobs, schools and crime. While many expect the primary in two weeks ... http://www.leftahead.com/?p=408 Tough stuff from Carlos (Tony) Henriquez as he runs for 5th Suffolk's House seat. He picked the three hardest issues for his campaign — fixing jobs, safety and schools. He joins us next week for the podcast to describe what he wants to do for what was Marie St. Fleur's Dorchester/Roxbury ... http://www.leftahead.com/?p=407 The usual three suspects held forth on the four candidates for MA Governor. We put our spins on what various candidates would have to do (and be) for a shot at the office. Nobody so far has much good to say of the GOP's Charlie Baker. The debates are just starting ... http://www.leftahead.com/?p=405 Here's early notice of two upcoming podcasts: 5th Suffolk District House Candidate Carlos (Tony) Henriquez on 8/31 Newly appointed MassEquality Executive Director Kara Suffredini on 9/15 We'll run some additional promo before each. Meanwhile, be aware you can listen live to the man who would take Marie St. Fleur's seat on Beacon Hill. ... http://www.leftahead.com/?p=404  The three usual suspects recapped and expanded on the MA races underway, replete with plaudits and warnings. We're big on the down-ticket races — treasurer, secretary, and auditor. We want debates, many and now. We see the positions as having great potential for change. For our part, we offer podcasts with four ... http://www.leftahead.com/?p=403 Pardon the WWF head, but Matt O'Malley is very excited about his candidacy for Boston City Council. He wants to win the special election for John Tobin's Sixth District Seat (West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain and touches of Roslindale and Mission Hill). He concluded today saying he wants debates with any ... http://www.leftahead.com/?p=402 No matter how much we three enjoy each other and regardless of how clever or insightful we can think we are, we're not entirely daft. Many listeners are likely to go to yesterdays show for the guest, Boston City Council President Michael Ross. For his scheduling and connection hiccups,  he didn't ... http://www.leftahead.com/?p=401 Join us next week, Tuesday, 8/10, for a chat with the man who would pick up the ball from John Tobin and run. Matt O'Malley is beyond eager to be the next Boston City Council visionary and legislative leader. District 6 (Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury) is a muddled bag of ... http://www.leftahead.com/?p=400 The head of Boston's City Council, President Michael Ross, spoke candidly about the present and future of the city. We had a free-ranging discussion from biking to bucks to who has the power. Listen in by clicking below. Timing note:  Pres. Ross accommodated us despite a command performance at a bill ... http://www.leftahead.com/?p=398