OA On Air

OA On Air

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OA On Air episodes

  • Episode 13: Jamie Sayen, John Buonopane & Joe Kirylo
    This week Cosmo sits down with author Jamie Sayen to discuss his book, "You Had a Job For Life" about life in a mill town in Northern New Hampshire. Also, he and Cayenne discuss 'cutting the cord' and...food that sounds weird. Then, local union heads John Buonopane and Joe Kirylo talk to Laura and Jeremy about the ongoing National Grid lockout. Finally, Tom remembers John McCain.
    34 min
  • Episode 12: Ken Casey & The National Braille Press
    This week Cosmo chats with Dropkick Murphys' bassist and singer Ken Casey about his new venture: boxing promotion. Plus, Ann Murphy takes over for Cayenne, and she and Cosmo discuss Melania Trump's ironic push against cyber-bullying, as well as why Boston was snubbed on this year's lists of best eateries. Then, Ann sits down with The National Braille Press to learn more about their recent acquisition of a set of amazing tactile maps. Finally, CEO Tom O'Neill has some strong feelings about Rudy Giuliani's "truth isn't truth" admonition.
    34 min
  • Episode 11: Stephen Johnston & Peter Goelz
    On this week's episode Cosmo and Cayenne discuss how banks are tracking where you click, the Boston Globe's coordinated editorial push which was decried by President Trump as COLLUSION, and our SVP/aviation expert Peter Goelz discusses this week's unplanned flight from the Seattle airport. Then Hugh Drummond sits down with Managing Director Stephen Johnston of the Boston Harbor Hotel to discuss what exactly a $15,000-a-night penthouse means. Finally, Tom and Cayenne on the current business scene in Boston (hint: it's good).
    34 min
  • Episode 10: Doug Banks on Business and Politics in Boston
    OA on Air is back to regular programming this week! We have Cosmo and Cayenne talking Jeffery Katzenberg's new media venture, and Steven Seagal is a goodwill ambassador...from Russia? PLUS: Cosmo takes a field trip to the NFL Hall of Fame. Then, Cayenne and SVP Hugh Drummond sit down with Doug Banks, Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal to talk about the intersection of business and politics in Boston and around the country. Finally, Tom talks about Trump's increasing attacks on the media.
    36 min
  • Episode 2001: A Space Odyssey Takeover
    Open your pod(cast) bay doors for this very special episode of OA on Air! Joining us this week are the stars of Stanley Kubrick's seminal sci-fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood. Listen in for insights on the production, meaning, and reception of the film, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. They'll be in Boston for Fan Expo Boston from Aug. 10-12, so make sure you don't miss it!
    28 min
  • Episode 8: Dan Kennedy & Barbara L'Italien
    This week Cosmo and Cayenne talk about childcare for political candidates, going local with your furniture, and Ivanka Trump's now-shuttered clothing line. Then, Cosmo sits down with professor and author Dan Kennedy to talk about his new book, The Return of the Moguls. Also, Cayenne talks to state senator Barbara L'Italien about how she ended up on Fox News this week. Finally, CEO Tom O'Neill on Boston's new police commissioner.
    34 min
  • Episode 7: The Human Knot on Juggling Chainsaws, Machetes
    Cosmo and Cayenne talk MGM's lawsuit against the victims of the Las Vegas shooting, the Fortnite craze, and Sacha Baron Cohen's new show, "Who is America?" Then, Ann Murphy interviews Al Millar, a street performer better known as Alakazam: The Human Knot about his death-defying routine and friendship with Bruce Springsteen. Finally, CEO Tom O'Neill talks Trump and Putin's Helsinki Summit.
    31 min
  • Episode 6: Peter Ubertaccio on the Liberal Arts
    OA on Air is back! This week on the pod Cosmo and Cayenne discuss the National Grid gas worker lockout, convenience in the kitchen, and the most expensive hotel suite in Boston. Then, Jeremy Crockford and Cayenne sit down with Stonehill College dean Peter Ubertaccio to discuss his recent op-ed in the Boston Business Journal and his philosophy on the liberal arts. Finally, CEO Tom O'Neill III talks with Cayenne about Brett Kavanaugh and summertime etiquette.
    31 min
  • Episode 5: OA Insights on Grand Bargain, SCOTUS, & more
    This week Cosmo Macero and Cayenne Isaksen talk MA's new paid family and medical leave, Cayenne's blog post on family separation at the border and the context of child welfare, and delays in recreational marijuana sales. Then, Ann Murphy speaks with Kelly Lynema, Creative Manager at Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Kait Levesque, Programs Manager at the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy about Downtown Playdates, a special program for families and kids who are looking for things to do in Boston. Then, Tom O'Neill discusses the Supreme Court, SCOTUS, and more.
    41 min
  • Episode 4: CEO Tom O'Neill talks Immigration Policy
    This week Cosmo Macero and Cayenne Isaksen talk ballot initiatives in MA, reasons why college grads are moving back in with their parents, and Prime Motor Group's new prime flip offering. Then, Suzanne Morse speaks with Arthur Robert, Director of Community and Economic Development for the city of Framingham to discuss why the bio and life science businesses are calling this area of the Commonwealth home. Then, Tom O'Neill discusses immigration policy and the harsh decision to separate parents from their children when attempting to seek asylum at our borders.
    37 min

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OA On Air is created, written, and produced by O’Neill and Associates at our office in downtown Boston. Each week we provide commentary, interviews, and analysis on a variety of issues at the center…