The Horse Race

Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley
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The Horse Race

A weekly podcast on Massachusetts politics, policy and elections. Hosted by Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith.

  1. Episode 327: A Commonwealth, If You Can Build It

    2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 327: A Commonwealth, If You Can Build It

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by Ben Forman, Research Director at MassINC, to discuss how gateway cities in Massachusetts can address the housing affordability crisis. Then, a take on polling accuracy in the 2024 Presidential Election.

    36 min
  2. Episode 326: Blue State, Red Shift

    6 NOV

    Episode 326: Blue State, Red Shift

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith unpack results and polling from the 2024 Presidential Election. They're joined by Senior Research Director of the MassINC Polling Group and Horse Race Western Mass correspondent Rich Parr to discuss demographic and regional voter trends to the right. Plus, how did the ballot questions' outcomes compare to polling predictions?

    35 min
  3. Episode 325: Margin of Terror

    31 OCT

    Episode 325: Margin of Terror

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith discuss how polls today compare to previous presidential elections, and taste test Dunkin's newest spooky drink: the potion macchiato. Then, state house reporter for GBH News Katie Lannan reveals what Beacon Hill lawmakers think about Ballot Question 1 and 2.

    33 min
  4. Episode 324: The Ballot Hymn of the Republic

    21 OCT

    Episode 324: The Ballot Hymn of the Republic

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith delve into the arguments in favor and against the ballot questions facing Massachusetts voters on November 5. They also examine state auditor Diana DiZoglio's recent audit of the Legislature, and what it means for ballot question 1.

    32 min
  5. Episode 323: The Apple of my AI

    17 OCT

    Episode 323: The Apple of my AI

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith share their thoughts on the role of AI in local journalism, and comment on the Melrose Robocast. Plus, Senior Research Director of the MassINC Polling Group and Horse Race Western Mass correspondent Rich Parr discusses reasons polls can be wrong.

    35 min
  6. Episode 322: Don't Shoot the Aquifer

    3 OCT

    Episode 322: Don't Shoot the Aquifer

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith give their take on the 2024 vice-presidential debate, and the MBTA advancements overshadowed by a derailment. Then, Cape and Island's Climate Reporter Eve Zuckoff shares her on-the-ground perspective of the Massachusetts National Guard's proposal to build a machine gun range on Cape Cod.

    30 min
  7. Episode 321: Ballots: Yea or Neigh

    26 SEPT

    Episode 321: Ballots: Yea or Neigh

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith unpack the latest poll on ballot questions, the State Legislature, the Warren v. Deaton race for senate, and the presidential race. Then, an exclusive first look on national fall foliage rankings. Spoiler alert: Massachusetts should be first!

    27 min
  8. Episode 320: I'd Take a Ballot For You

    19 SEPT

    Episode 320: I'd Take a Ballot For You

    In a live episode of the Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by Steve Crawford, President of Crawford Strategies with years of experience in building public support for ballot questions. They discuss how ballot questions are developed, what makes them successful, and who benefits in the context of the 5 questions on the ballot this November. Then, a special edition of ballot-themed trivia and proposed ballot questions from the audience.

    29 min
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About

A weekly podcast on Massachusetts politics, policy and elections. Hosted by Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith.

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  • Creator
    Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    348
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Horse Race

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