Jon Fetherston, a lifelong member of the GOP, elected official, party activist / organizer, and commentator, joined us this morning to talk about what he saw at the Mass GOP Convention in Worcester over the weekend.

We talk about the surprise success of anti-LGBT activist Dr. Scott Lively and what it says about the GOP that he will be on the primary Gov ballot and what the party should do about him.

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Governor's Councilor Jen Caissie (R) tells us about the Mass GOP Convention this weekend in Worcester. She talks about the races and what she sees as the party message moving forward for both officials and constituents.

Blake Rubin, Attorney and Worcester County DA Candidate, calls for current Worcester DA Joe Early to resign in the wake of the Trooper Gate scandal where he allegedly asked for a police report to be altered in the arrest of a Judge's daughter (Alli Bibaud)

Former GOP US Senate Candidate Brian Herr talks about his experience going through the Mass GOP Convention and what that was like.

He eventually got the GOP nomination and ended up losing to current Senator Ed Markey in the general election

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Erin Williams comes on the show to talk about the new Worcester Pop-Up and how it came about

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Tantasqua School Committee Chairman Michael Valanzola is upset at what he feels is a misrepresentation of how the school committee is handling the issue of resource officers and safety in the schools. He comes on to clear the air and tell his side of the story.

Here is the article in the Telegram that he's upset about: www.telegram.com/news/20180416/ta…offer-to-fund-it

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Former Worcester Mayor Joe O'Brien joined us this morning to talk about the Community Preservation Act (CPA) and why he thinks it should not only be on the ballot in November, but then should be passed and adopted by Worcester

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Hat Trick Nick, Nick Saracino, the hero of game 5 joined the show to talk about the improbable comeback win and what they have to do in game 6 to keep the season alive

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This Saturday! Meet Bronson Arroyo, get his autograph , eat some hot dogs

Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus responds to the Chamber's pushback against the restriction of flavored tobacco sales by non age-restricted stores in the city

The Chamber had initially said it was opposed to the regulation that was voted on by the City Council

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