Talk of the Commonwealth

Talk of the Commonwealth

By Hank Stolz
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Talk of the Commonwealth episodes

  • John Hugo, Republican Candidate for Congress (MA-5)
    John Hugo is the Republican Candidate for Congress in the 5th Congressional District. He is running against incumbent Democrat Katherine Clark and the two couldn't be more different.
    Hugo is a Donald Trump supporter who believes strongly in the constitution as it was written. He is unapologetic about his views on everything from gun rights to immigration to abortion and beyond. He told us he won't back down from his strongly held beliefs because he has the courage of his convictions.
    30 min
  • Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai, Independent US Senate Candidate
    Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai has 4 degrees from MIT and says he invented the first EMAIL system. He has been disillusioned with both parties for many years and is now running as an Independent candidate for US Senate.
    We had a chance to talk to Dr. Shiva yesterday and he told us some of the things that he believes need to be changed.
    FIND OUT MORE
    Here: shiva4senate.com
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    [Photo Red Boston Magazine and Toan Trinh]
    17 min
  • Congressman Jim McGovern (MA2)
    Congressman Jim McGovern joined us in studio this morning to talk about everything from his re-election campaign to his work in the House to Donald Trump to what he thinks of Worcester's resurgence.
    We touch on the big and the small and everything in between on 'Talk of the Commonwealth'
    Find out more about Rep. McGovern
    Here: www.jimmcgovern.com
    Here: mcgovern.house.gov
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    32 min
  • Karen Coughlin, VP of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, talks 'Yes on 1'
    Karen Coughlin is the Vice President of the Massachusetts Nurses Association and she joined us this morning to tell us why we should vote 'Yes' on Question 1.
    She emphasized that this question would secure safe patient limits and increase the quality of the care dramatically / ensure a safe working conditions for nurses around the Commonwealth.
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    *The 2nd half of the interview ran into choppy cell service and we apologize
    16 min
  • Steven Hall, Republican running for State Senate in Central Mass
    Steven Hall is a Republican running against incumbent Democrat Anne Gobi for the State Senate seat in Central Mass Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Middlesex area District.
    He tells us he is running on a common sense and pragmatic solution platform that would cut through red tape and reduce unnecessary costs and hurdles.
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    26 min
  • Joe Schneider, Republican Candidate for Congress (MA-6)
    Joe Schneider is an immigrant, small business owner, veteran, and American who is running as a Republican to represent Massachusetts 6th District in US Congress. He faces an uphill battle as he looks to unseat incumbent Democrat Seth Moulton on November 6th.
    Hank talked to him about the issues important to his District and what he would do if elected in November
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    [Photo Courtesy of Spenser Hasak and The Daily Item]
    22 min
  • Jeff Hall, Red Cross Spokesman on Hurricane Michael
    Massachusetts Red Cross Spokesman Jeff Hall joins us via phone from Northern Florida to talk about their relief efforts following the devastation from Hurricane Michael.
    You can donate to Hurricane Michael relief work here: www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
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    13 min
  • Mike Myers, Worcester Railers President: Railers 2.0
    Worcester Railers President Mike Myers joins us to talk about the start of the new season and how Railers 2.0 is all coming together.
    Important Dates
    Season Opener: Saturday, October 13th @ Reading
    Home Opener: Saturday, October 20th vs Maine
    GET TICKETS HERE: railershc.com/ticket-center/
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    [Photo Credit Trinity-Pawling]
    26 min
  • Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty: Tax Rate and the CC's Role (10-10-18)
    On this edition of #WorcesterWednesday Mayor Petty talks with us about the proposal to change the tax classification of 5+ housing units from residential to commercial in order to shift the tax burden. PLUS we talk about the role of the City Council and what should or should not be debated on the Council floor.
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    20 min
  • David LeBoeuf, Democratic Candidate for the 17th Worcester District
    David LeBoeuf, Democratic Candidate for the 17th Worcester District sits down with us to chat about his campaign platform and the important issues he is running on.
    David LeBoeuf (D-Worcester) will take on Paul Fullen (R-Worcester) in November for the right to be the next State Representative from Worcester's 17th District
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    39 min

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Hank Stolz has been the most trusted voice on the radio in Worcester for over 20 years, and now he's bringing you a daily podcast that highlights the latest news and stories from Central Mass that are…