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Incorruptible Mass Anna Callahan
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4.5 • 15 Ratings
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Our goal is to help people transform state politics. We investigate why it’s so broken, imagine what we could have here in Massachusetts if we fixed it, and report on how you can get involved. If you believe in fighting for social justice, in reducing inequality, in health care for all, in affordable housing, in reforming our criminal justice system, and if you want to be part of getting these policies – and more – passed, then this is the podcast for you.
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Passing Illegal Legislation
Please donate to the show!Today, we discuss the implications of passing laws that are not currently legal, and why that is particularly important for legislators at the city and state levels here in Massachusetts. We start with home rule petitions for policies that the state has not allowed legislation for yet, and later explore how Republicans and Democrats view this legislating strategy differently.Jordan Berg Powers, Anna Callahan, and Jonathan Cohn chat about Massachusetts politics in our...
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What Passed in 2024?
Please donate to the show!Today we talk about the legislative session which is ending in a few weeks and the 121 bills that passed. Don't get your hopes too high, though. We will talk about the many things that have not passed, and those will include things like pay equity, gun safety, prescription drug pricing, plastics and climate bills, childcare, the transfer fee, a many housing bills, and, of course, the budget.Anna Callahan, Jordan Berg Powers, and Jonathan Cohn chat about Massachusetts...
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Funding Our Education
Please donate to the show!Today, we discuss the funding of our public schools here in Massachusetts, the student opportunity act, how inflation has impacted schools, and the expiry of federal Covid-19 funds for schools. We are joined by experts from Mass Budget and Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance to examine this issue as analysts, advocates, and invested parents. Vatsady Sivongxay from Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance and Colin Jones from Mass Budget join Jordan Berg Powers a...
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Community Land Trusts
Please donate to the show!Today we will be talking about community land trusts--what they are, how they can support residents like you--as well as other state-level legislation including the TOPA (Tenants' Opportunity to Purchase Act) and Real Estate Transfer Fee. Minnie McMahon from the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative joins Anna Callahan and Jonathan Cohn in our latest episode. This is the audio version of the Incorruptible Mass podcast, season 5 episode 51. You can watch the video ver...
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Progressive Mass
Please donate to the show!Today we will be highlighting a wonderful organization in the state that does fantastic work on the progressive scene. It is called Progressive Mass, and we will be joined by fellow podcaster Jonathan Cohn, the Policy Director. Anna Callahan interviews fellow podcaster Jonathan Cohn. This is the audio version of the Incorruptible Mass podcast, season 5 episode 50. You can watch the video version on our YouTube channel. You’re listening to Incorruptible Mass. Our goal...
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Foul Play! Outside Interference and the Real Estate Transfer Fee.
Please donate to the show! Today we will be talking about corporate interests, lobbyists, and how they influence housing bills, from the state level to the city level here in Medford. We focus on the case of the real estate transfer fee and repercussions that we've seen recently.Jonathan Cohn and Anna Callahan chat about Massachusetts politics. This is the audio version of the Incorruptible Mass podcast, season 5 episode 49. You can watch the video version on our YouTube channel. You’re liste...
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Good focus on local issues
It’s great to have a close look at the state government. Most political podcasts are national and this is a good break. The interviews are well done and informative.
Back door way to push Bernie politics
The 9 minute preview is excellent . Everything conservatives and honest democrats admit exists in our state house . A do nothing Mass legislature that does not govern but rather takes care of themselves . Absolute power corrupts .. I would say the same of an all republican state ! Remember 85% of mass legislature are democrats same in California probably . The second podcast the Mass Alliance guy is using a cynical view of the state house to push his far left view of utopia . Will give this podcast a few more listens , but out of the gate this is a progressive Trojan horse .
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