OA On Air

OA on Air turns 50 (episodes)! We're so excited to have hit this milestone with all of you, our wonderful listeners! This week we take a look back at some of our finest moments, and some of the wide range of fascinating guests we've been lucky enough to bring into our studio. We've got excerpts from Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Katherine Clark, Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys, author Dan Kennedy, actor Gary Lockwood, Amanda Hunter of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation, BBJ editor Doug Banks, Josh Kraft, Andrea Silbert of the EOS Foundation, and a snippet of our own in-house experts. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for the next 50!

It’s the Pridecast! This week, Boston Pride takes over OA on Air ahead of this week’s Boston Pride Parade and Festival. Ann speaks to Boston Pride president Linda DeMarco about all of the festivities and Suzanne talks to Simmons College’s Jo Trigilio about the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and to Fenway Health’s Athena Vaughn about the life and legacy of Marsha P. Johnson. And then Tom talks about what Pride means to him.

Senior VP Hugh Drummond and VP Suzanne Morse talk with author James Carroll, whose cover story in the June 2019 issue of The Atlantic - Abolish the Priesthood – argues that for the Catholic Church to thrive, it must reimagine the institution of the priesthood.

This week we're joined by US Representative Katherine Clark of Massachusetts's 5th Congressional District to discuss her work in Washington and as Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Plus, Cosmo sits down with sports expert Marshall Hook to take on the Bruins, and in 321Go! he and Cayenne talk education spending and infrastructure changes on the Cape. Tom talks about Boston's push to eliminate veteran homelessness.

Known as the "City of Presidents," Quincy is the birthplace of two U.S. presidents —John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams — as well as John Hancock. This week on OA on Air we're talking all things Quincy!

On 321-GO! Cosmo and Cayenne discuss how the city of Quincy is making a push to be designated as the “most patriotic city in America.” PLUS, Cosmo and Cayenne discuss the story of the Quincy police officer who has rescued several injured owls and other forest creatures and his most recent experience with an Opossum! Also joining us on 321-GO! is food and hospitality expert Kerry Byrne as he talks about the Quincy dining and restaurant scene.

Our middle segment features an interview with Tim Cahill, President of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. And lastly, 2 minutes with Tom where Tom and Cayenne discuss the great city of Quincy.

This week Brett Arends joins 321-GO! to talk Uber, Warren Buffet, and Game of Thrones with Cosmo and Cayenne. Then, the summer travel season is around the corner and the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum is the perfect spot to explore the history of the Mayflower Pilgrims and of Provincetown. In 1620, the Pilgrims landed in Provincetown first before settling in Plymouth. The Pilgrims’ arrival and their interaction with the native Wampanoag people will be commemorated in 2020 in Ptown and across Massachusetts. O’Neill and Associates SVP Ann Murphy talks to Dr. K. David Weidner, executive director of the Monument and Museum and a Co-Chair of Provincetown 400. Finally, Tom discusses his newest favorite book.

This week Cosmo sits down with Stephen Boksanski, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Beverage Association to discuss their ongoing work and environmental initiatives around the Commonwealth. PLUS: Cayenne and Hugh take over 321-GO! to talk the Uber strike, the hands-free cell phone bill, and a special book recommendation just for you! Finally, Tom talks about his own amazing mother for Mother's Day.

When businesses get into financial trouble, heading for bankruptcy, they may need financial restructuring or reorganizing. Ann Murphy talks about these issues with Attorney Ethan Jeffery of Murphy & King on this episode of OA on Air. PLUS: Cosmo and Cayenne on the Massachusetts Dept. of Children and Families and Burger King's Impossible Burger & Chip Tuttle of Suffolk Downs on the Kentucky Derby. Finally, Tom talks infrastructure.

This week Hugh and Laura sit down with Amanda Hunter, Research and Communications Director for the Barbara Lee Family Foundation. The Barbara Lee Family Foundation advances women’s equality and representation in American politics, and Amanda discusses the work they've done, the progress that has been made, and the challenges women still face in our political landscape. PLUS Cosmo and Cayenne talk SWOOT, facial recognition in airports, and Cosmo's recent Eurotrip. Finally, Tom and Cayenne discuss the recent Stop & Shop strike, and organized labor.

This week Jeremy and Suzanne sit down with Bradley Campbell, the President of Conservation Law Foundation, to discuss CLF's work around Boston Harbor and climate resiliency. PLUS: Cayenne and Cosmo on Worcester, the college admissions scandal, and New York's new congestion tax. Tom talks about Marathon Monday and the 5 marathons that he has run.