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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 37 MIN

To Debate or Not to Debate

from NightSide With Dan Rea · host WBZ-AM

Political analysis Jon Keller joined us to discuss the GOP gubernatorial primary race here in Massachusetts between candidates Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve. Shortsleeve has been challenging Minogue to a debate for months and thus far, Minogue has brushed Shortsleeve off. While Minogue had a roughly 70% convention endorsement to Shortsleeve’s roughly over 15% endorsement, Shortsleeve is still an opponent worthy of debating. Keller believes, “refusal to debate a legitimate opponent is a sign of weakness.” Keller discussed & Shortsleeve also checked in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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