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The alchemy of turning MA candidates into CANDIDATES seems mysterious and even onerous. The head of the party, John Walsh, joins us to talk about the process. The complicated... more

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This election and last, Boston Mayor challengers call his chicken and worse. Whether he's smart or cowardly, would the public even pay attention to lengthy issues talk? Plus, we check in on Ted Kennedy's bid to streamline replacing him... more

A decade ago, youth-on-youth violent crime plunged in a coordinated effort of clergy, police and others. The TenPoint Coalition that led the Boston Miracle is trying to reprise that. The new executive director, Rev. Jeffrey Brown, joins us to... more

We at Left Ahead poll our feelings on Governor Patrick, his job approval numbers, work with the budget and reform credentials. Are his low poll numbers justified? Or has he done a reasonably good job, just marred by a bad economy and... more

Prez. Obama and MA Gov. Patrick are decreasingly popular superstars. They share much — charisma, personal style, management techniques, high expectations, a fetish for compromising. What's right and wrong?

A discussion with Ben Forman of MassINC on "gateway cities" and economic development in MA.
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