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Mariah Lancaster is a veterinarian by training who has spent the last several years as a civil servant in Washington — as a congressional staffer and a foreign service officer in the State Department. Politically, she identifies as a Democratic socialist, with progressive views on health care, student loans, clean energy and housing. Lancaster spoke to Matt about how her service on Capitol Hill could help her hit the ground running if elected as the Massachusetts 6th District's congresswoman. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New

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Matt speaks with Rep. Stephen Lynch, who's running for reelection to continue a stretch in Congress that began in 2001. He shares what he sees in his background that makes him unique among his peers; his perspective on his primary challenger, Patrick Roath, youth and leadership; the state of ICE and what kind of law enforcement is necessary at the border; what the Democratic Party's priorities should be, including presidential impeachment. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New

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She's a former state rep., serves as Topsfield's town moderator and has a long track record in Washington, working behind the scenes to advocate for and obtain funding for maternal mental health issues. Jamie Belsito is taking a direct approach in identifying the problems with the 6th District, President Trump and divisive issues that the country is facing. Matt Prichard speaks to Jamie about her vision for the 6th District.

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John Beccia doesn't just have a catchy TV ad campaign centered around his last name, he's got a business record as co-founder of a financial services strategic consulting company. In his first run for public office, he's calling for a "North Shore New Deal" for residents of Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District. Matt Prichard asks him what's in it and his plans to deal with the gridlock in Washington. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New

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Bethany is a software engineer running for Congress, in part because of their concerns on how Congress addresses important technological issues, such as AI regulation and the impact of data centers on communities. Bethany is trans and is running as a Democratic socialist.tTey explain to Matt why solutions being offered by other Democratic socialists, like New York Mayor Zohran Mandami, could serve as the template for the Democratic Party and the nation in problem-solving. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New

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Tram Nyugen has served as a Massachusetts state representative since 2019. If she were to win the race for the Sixth Distrct, she would be the first foreign-born women elected to Congress from Massachusetts. Tram arrived in the Merrimack Valley at age 5 as a refugee from Vietnam. In her career as an attorney and state lawmaker, she's worked on issues vital to immigrant families. She told Matt how that background informs her campaign

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NBC10 Boston's Matt Prichard sat down with Dan Koh, former Biden White House official who also served as chief of staff to Marty Walsh when he was Labor Secretary and Boston Mayor. We talked about a host of issues, his plans to address the affordability crisis, how his previous work prepares him for this position and his call for President Trump’s impeachment and the reason he’s calling for it. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New

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Matt and Sue speak with Patrick Roath, who's making his first run for political office by challenging a figure who is a legend in South Boston, Rep. Stephen Lynch, who has served Congress since 2001. It's a young vs. old, progressive vs. moderate race in a year when many suspect incumbents in both parties may be on their heels. Roath explains how he’s trying to appeal to Democrats of all stripes

Plus, Matt and Sue discuss President Trump’s controversial address to the nation and what’s happening in the Democratic primary in the all-important Maine Senate race. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New

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Karishma Manzur, PhD, is challenging Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas and targeting big money in politics. What’s her plan of attack? She talks to Matt and Sue about her campaign and the poll that shows she’s making some progress in New Hampshire's Democratic primary for Senate. Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New

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In our latest pod, a debate over a ballot question that would change how party politics would operate in Massachusetts.

The so-called “all-party primary” would replace our current system. Under it, a single, all-party primary would be held in September, in which all candidates would appear on the same primary ballot and all voters, regardless of party registration, would cast votes on that ballot. The two candidates who secure the most votes in the primary election would proceed to the general election, and the others could try to stay alive as write-in candidates.

Matt and Sue speak with a supporter, former Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate and chair of the Coalition for Healthy Democracy Danielle Allen, and an opponent, Robert Kuttner, co-editor of The American Prospect and author of “Notes for Next Time: Surviving Tyranny, Redeeming America.” Follow Matt and Sue on social media for more on politics in Boston, New

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