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From New England Public Media, a rotating panel of journalists from western New England discuss on Fridays the big stories of the week.... more
FAQs about The Short List:How many episodes does The Short List have?The podcast currently has 176 episodes available.
March 05, 2021The Short List Looks Back At A Pandemic Milestone In A 'Very Strange Year'As we look back at this week's top stories, our guests reflect on the impact of the past year. Thursday, March 11, marks one year since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic because of COVID-19....more9minPlay
February 26, 2021On Vaccine Rollout, 'This Is No Time For Charlie Baker To Lose His Cool'This week, a Massachusetts legislative oversight committee grilled Governor Charlie Baker over his administration's COVID-19 vaccine rollout....more9minPlay
February 12, 2021UMass Amherst 'In A Way, Set A Trap' For Spring Semester With Thousands ReturningUMass Amherst students were ordered to sequester this week after a spike of COVID-19 cases on campus. As of Friday morning, there were more than 600 active cases....more8minPlay
January 22, 2021A Hope That Baker Isn't 'Jumping The Gun' As Massachusetts Rolls Back COVID-19 CurfewStarting Monday, businesses in Massachusetts like restaurants, casinos and liquor stores will be allowed to stay open past 9:30 p.m., although a 25% capacity limit will still be in place....more8minPlay
January 15, 2021The Short List Mulls Civilian Role For ‘Troubled’ Springfield Police Dept.Next week, a lawsuit filed by the Springfield, Massachusetts, City Council against Mayor Domenic Sarno goes before a judge....more9minPlay
January 08, 2021'Spitting Mad' Over Capitol Breach, But Concern Over Push To Invoke 'Feckless' 25th AmendmentThis week, U.S. House members, senators and even Republican governors from across New England called for the removal of President Donald Trump from office....more8minPlay
December 19, 2020A Year In Review: The Short List On How 2020 Treated UsWhile the COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines around the globe this year, in western Massachusetts, one of the biggest related stories was the deadly outbreak at the state-run Holyoke Soldiers' Home....more9minPlay
December 04, 2020Massachusetts Policing Legislation 'Is Going To Go Forward,' Despite Some OppositionLooking back at news of the week, the Massachusetts House and Senate passed a long-awaited policing reform bill. The compromise legislation would, for the first time, create an independent, civilian-led commission to standardize the certification, training and decertification of police officers....more9minPlay
November 20, 2020'Absolutely' Time For Reforms To Incarceration In MassachusettsThis week, federal authorities released the results of an investigation on Massachusetts state prisons, and said conditions violate the constitutional rights of inmates....more8minPlay
November 14, 2020With Schools And COVID-19, A Lot Of 'Difficult And Thorny' Issues At PlayAs the number of COVID-19 cases remains on the rise, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is continuing his push to keep schools open as much as possible....more9minPlay
FAQs about The Short List:How many episodes does The Short List have?The podcast currently has 176 episodes available.