Answering The Call

Answering The Call

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Answering The Call episodes

  • A Chat with Mike Dukakis

    BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the hypocrisy of certain city counselors, contract negotiation updates, and host a guest interview with former governor Mike Dukakis.

    26 min
  • A Chat with Erin Murphy

    BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss ongoing issues with Mass and Cass, the status of contract negotiations, new dress uniforms, and host a guest interview with city councilor Erin Murphy to discuss her steadfast support of those who protect and serve!

    31 min
  • A Chat with Dan Rea

    BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the status of contract negotiations, the passing of a disability pension bill, new dress uniforms, and host their first-ever guest interview with longtime WBZ reporter Dan Rea.

    30 min
  • Disrespect from Local Officials

    BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss the fact that crime is down in Boston, a popular tweet about body cams, and the disrespect they continuously face from city council members.

    29 min
  • Demanding the Respect We Deserve

    BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally sit down to talk about contract negotiations, public safety concerns, and the unfortunate loss of police officers to the fire department. They explain how being short-staffed and underappreciated is leading to the exit of good officers.

    30 min
  • Overworked & Understaffed

    BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally sit down to talk about contract negotiations, new Commissioner Michael Cox, and an unfair article in the Boston Globe about racism within the BRIC. They also discuss causes and concerns of the citywide understaffing problem.

    38 min
  • 24-Hour Shifts?

    BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally express their disbelief and outrage about officers being asked to work 24-hour shifts and how that compromises public safety. Larry provides an update on contract negotiations with the City and reaches into the “Ask Larry” mailbag to answer another question from a local citizen.

    31 min
  • How the BPPA works for you

    BPPA President Larry Calderone and Legislative Director Jamie Kenneally discuss ongoing contract negotiations with the Mayor’s office and the dangers of taking work details away from the police and giving them to untrained professionals. And in our “Ask Larry” segment, Larry answers tough questions from the public.

    35 min

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Answering The Call w/ BPPA President Larry Calderone