Incorruptible Mass

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We kick off a series on our economy with a fascinating conversation with Dr. Noam Maggor, a professor of American history at the Queen Mary University of London. We talk about his book, Brahmin Capitalism, covering topics like the history of the economy and of capitalism in Massachusetts, how the past can help us understand our current economic realities, and what lessons we can learn to shape the future of Massachusetts for the better.

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We have an important conversation with Laura Rotolo, the senior advocacy director for field initiatives at the ACLU of Massachusetts, in part three of our series on immigration during the Trump administration. We discuss how current actions on immigration attack our democratic foundations, why the administration has chosen such a brazen approach, and how we can push back to defend immigrants and the rule of law.

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In part two of our series on immigration during the Trump administration, we talk with Nicole Eigbrett, a co-executive director of the Asian American Resource Workshop. We discuss ICE's abduction of Tufts doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk, the importance of defending immigrant rights from the administration's assault, the LUCE Network, and steps our listeners can take to help here in Massachusetts.

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We start a series on immigration during the second Trump administration by speaking with Dr. Geralde Gabeau, the founder and CEO of the Immigrant Family Services Institute. We take a look at temporary protected status for immigrants, economic reverberations for all Americans, and the personal crises of those being targeted by the administration.

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Our fourth and final episode in our series on healthcare discusses the findings of an alarming report into the state of health care in Massachusetts conducted by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission. We explore the difficulties of getting primary and preventative care in our state, the realities that insurance coverage figures obscure, and what the future of the medical profession in Massachusetts might look like.

You can read the HPC report here: https://masshpc.gov/publications/policyresearch-brief/dire-diagnosis-declining-health-primary-care-massachusetts-and

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We invite Morgan Moore, executive director of the New York Metro Chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program, to the show for the third part of our series on health care. We take a look at New York as a case study for advancing single-payer health care legislation, challenging reluctant Democratic legislative leadership, and building long-term movements to achieve policy goals.

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We continue our series on health care with a special guest: Kimberley Connors, executive director of the Single Payer Campaign of Massachusetts, or MassCare. We discuss the history of advocacy for single-payer health care in Massachusetts, other models around the world, and why it's so urgent to adopt single-payer health care in Massachusetts now.

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In the first episode of our new season, we kick off a series on healthcare by discussing the Luigi Mangione incident and the public’s response. We delve into the critical work of Healthcare Now, reflect on the Trump administration’s influence on healthcare goals, and explore how potential changes to Medicare could reshape the conversation around Medicare for All.

This is the audio version of the Incorruptible Mass podcast, season 6 episode 1. You can watch the video version on our YouTube channel.

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Today, we dive into the latest legislative moves in Massachusetts. First, we’ll revisit question one on the state auditor and examine the legislature’s actions. Then, we’ll unpack the end of the legislative session, where lawmakers broke their own rules to pass key bills—including economic development and climate change initiatives—highlighting the arbitrary nature of these so-called "rules." What does this mean for progressive policies? Let’s get into it.

This is the audio version of the Incorruptible Mass podcast, season 5 episode 66. You can watch the video version on our YouTube channel.

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Today, we will be discussing the five ballot questions that appeared on the state ballot across Massachusetts. We’ll break down the results—covering the three that passed and the two that failed—and dive into the details, outcomes, and key takeaways from each. Tune in for everything you need to know about how these measures played out and what they mean going forward.

This is the audio version of the Incorruptible Mass podcast, season 5 episode 65. You can watch the video version on our YouTube channel.

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