5/30/18 -- Just before the nominating convention, Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party Gus Bickford joins us for a chat about what to expect from candidates and delegates. Then the Springfield Republican's Shira Schoenberg discusses the developments in the race for Stan Rosenberg’s former Senate seat.

Plus, Steve and Lauren discuss the reality behind the Safe Communities Act that passed the Senate’s budget process.

This episode is sponsored by the Massachusetts Business Round Table.