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 339: ICE Fact vs. Fiction

    4 DAYS AGO

    Episode 339: ICE Fact vs. Fiction

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn discuss national polling around Trump's approval rating one month into his second term. Then, GBH news reporter Sarah Betancourt gives the latest immigration updates on how communities are responding to threats of mass deportations.

    30 min
  2. Episode 338: Deep Cuts

    FEB 13

    Episode 338: Deep Cuts

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve is joined by State House News Service reporter Chris Lisinski to unpack the recent federal funding cuts to medical research, and subsequent lawsuit filed by attorneys general against the Trump administration. Plus, special guest Yael Mazor, director of audience engagement at CommonWealth Beacon, joins for a quiz show.

    24 min
  3. Episode 337: Track to Density

    FEB 6

    Episode 337: Track to Density

    Steve and Jenn sit down with Jarred Johnson, executive director of TransitMatters, and Luc Schuster, executive director of Boston Indicators, to explore the connection between housing density and public transit. Plus, the first segment of 'Policies and Pitfalls': how Trump's trade war may impact Massachusetts. The Boston Foundation, TransitMatters report on Transit-Supportive Density: https://www.tbf.org/news-and-insights/reports/2025/january/transit-supportive-density

    32 min
  4. Episode 336: Executive Disorder

    JAN 30

    Episode 336: Executive Disorder

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela is joined by Senior Research Director of the MassINC Polling Group and Horse Race Western Mass correspondent Rich Parr. They discuss polling on President Trump's executive orders, and overall approval rating. Plus, a look ahead at Josh Kraft's bid for Boston mayor.

    31 min
  5. Episode 335: Massachusetts pushes back on Trump immigration orders

    JAN 23

    Episode 335: Massachusetts pushes back on Trump immigration orders

    Steve and Jenn sit down with Lisa Kashinsky, Politico reporter and former co-host of The Horse Race, to discuss the impact of Trump’s immigration executive orders on Massachusetts. Then, they dive into a new education poll examining parents’ views on students' access to math courses.

    29 min
  6. Episode 334: Brewing Strong T

    JAN 14

    Episode 334: Brewing Strong T

    Steve and Jenn sit down with Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, to discuss Governor Healey's plan to invest Fair Share funds in the MBTA and statewide transportation. Then, is Dunkin running out of donuts? Transportation Funding Task Force report: https://www.massdotat15.com/transportation-funding-task-force

    31 min
  7. Episode 333: Milton: Paradise Lost?

    JAN 8

    Episode 333: Milton: Paradise Lost?

    Steve and Jenn are joined by State House News Service reporter Alison Kuznitz to break down the drama on Beacon Hill over an audit of the Legislature and calls for transparency. Plus, an exclusive look at the Supreme Judicial Court's ruling on Milton and the MBTA Communities Act.

    33 min
  8. Episode 332: The Pollarized Express

    12/18/2024

    Episode 332: The Pollarized Express

    This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn share their take on Trump's latest lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and Selzer poll in Iowa. Then, a holiday roundup of Horse Race best Dunkin' moments, and how the new climate bill empowers disadvantaged communities in developing clean energy projects.

    34 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    360
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Horse Race

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