The Horse Race

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

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

  1. Episode 321: Ballots: Yea or Neigh

    1 DAY AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. Episode 319: De Bait at the Debate

    12 SEPT

    Episode 319: De Bait at the Debate

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by state house reporter for GBH News Katie Lannan to discuss the generally uncompetitive state primaries last Tuesday with at least ONE twist. Next, the co-hosts break down the Trump-Harris debate and what it could mean for a neck-and-neck race.

    38 min
  4. Episode 318: The once and future AG?

    5 SEPT

    Episode 318: The once and future AG?

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith speculate on Governor Healey joining a future Harris-Walz administration, new polls showing Harris with an edge over Trump, and how heartbreak and engagement made their way to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

    20 min
  5. Episode 317: The Horse Race and Whale Heads and Bears, Oh My

    29 AUG

    Episode 317: The Horse Race and Whale Heads and Bears, Oh My

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith react to the news that RFK, Jr. has dropped out of the presidential race...along with other news stories connected to RFK, Jr. They also discuss the complicated politics of community input into development review processes and their relationship to the housing crunch.

    28 min
  6. Episode 316: The 2024 Harris Olympics

    22 AUG

    Episode 316: The 2024 Harris Olympics

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith reunite with Lisa Kashinsky to hear about Massachusetts's presence at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Steve and Jennifer also discuss voters' seeming lack of interest in the GOP Senate primary, and subject themselves to yet another Dunkin beverage on the air.

    34 min
  7. Episode 315: For Whom the Train Rolls

    15 AUG

    Episode 315: For Whom the Train Rolls

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith update you on where the presidential tickets stand in the polls, and where Massachusetts stands in the latest attempt to rank the states. Then, Jarred Johnson of TransitMatters joins to discuss the upcoming electrification of the Fairmount line in the MBTA commuter rail system.

    40 min
  8. Episode 314: Positive Vibe Racin'

    8 AUG

    Episode 314: Positive Vibe Racin'

    This week on the Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by state auditor Diana DiZoglio to discuss her ballot measure to enable her office to audit the state legislature, in light of recent legislative events. Steve and Jenn also discuss the latest polling on the presidential campaign, with a special focus on what seems to be a very real shift in vibes from the Democratic side.

    44 min
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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
    342
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Horse Race

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