Talk of the Commonwealth

Jay Gonzalez left the weekend Democratic convention in Worcester with the party endorsement and over 70% of the vote.

He joined us on the show to talk about the issues facing the Commonwealth and his vision moving forward. We hit on topics such as Transportation, Opioids, Trump, Charlie Baker, The Democratic Process, and more

If you want to learn more about him or his campaign or get involved visit jay4ma.com 

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The whole gang is back in the studio to talk about everything from North Korea to Immigration to Roseanne to Trump and beyond.

Don't miss the Political Roundtable every Friday from 8-9am on Talk of the Commonwealth

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Erica Ayisi came in studio to talk about her new business here in Worcester selling hand picked African clothes and jewelry AND what she does for NBC including the stories she has covered across the globe

Senator Ryan Fattman comes on the show to talk about legislation that was rolled into a budget amendment late at night which would all but make Massachusetts a Sanctuary State. He tells us what this legislation actually does (and doesn't do) and why it's dangerous.

Jen Caissie of the Governor's Council calls in to bring us up to date on a Judge who abused his power by having sex with a court clerk in his chambers. The clerk said she felt coerced.

He has since resigned (effective this past Friday just after this interview initially aired): www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/05/2…NNSM/story.html

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Tracy comes in studio to break down what you need to know about the FY19 School Budget in Worcester (and School Budgets in general).

Where does the funding really come from, what does it really go toward and who really gets it? Find out.

Representative Mary Keefe from 15th Worcester comes on the show to tell us more about the Extreme Risk Protective Order Bill (aka 'Red Flag' Bill).

The Bill allows for a suspension of legal firearms and firearms licenses for 1 year if a judge finds a person to be at extreme risk of harming themselves or others

Approved by The Ways and Means Committee: 24-2

Passed by The House: 139-14

The Senate is next

Ed O'Connor is a veteran himself and by his own admission fell into the job of Veterans' Services Director of Worcester. He tells us about what he does, who he works with, the services they provide, a little military history, then what memorials and ceremonies are coming up on Memorial Day weekend.

Derek Johnson owns Half Axe in Marlborough. He found out about the sport through an expo in Canada and decided to bring the idea to Massachusetts.

At Half Axe you throw axes at targets similar to darts (but much more badass)

David LeBoeuf, Democratic Candidate for the 17th Worcester District, talks about his State Rep race along with all the issues that face the 17th Worcester District as well as the Commonwealth at large.

David is in a Democratic Primary with 2 other opponents, including Stu Loosemore from the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce