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Bostopia News

by Evan George

I cover politics in Boston, focusing on Michelle Wu's administration, the Boston City Council, and other big issues across Massachusetts. All content the property of Bostopia News LLC.

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Episodes

  1. 2025 General Election Recap

    I give the final analysis of the Boston 2025 municipal election cycle and what it means for Michelle Wu

  2. 2025 General Election Preview

    I breakdown the low low stakes of the general election.

  3. Michelle Wu's National Image

    I review 2 national publication's Wu articles.

  4. Miniard Culpepper becomes Tier-1

    I take a look back at why I had second-place finisher Culpepper in Tier 2 and how he was able to advance to the general election.

  5. Goodbye Josh Kraft

    I go through the most embarrassing mayoral campaign in Boston's modern history

  6. Prelim Recap

    I outline the recent preliminary election

  7. At-Large Prelim Losers

    I outline the 2 candidates for Boston City Council At-Large that I don't think will make it past the Prelims

  8. Sheriff Steven Tompkins - Can we get rid of sheriffs?

    I look at the rise and fall of Steven Tompkins and try to outline the searching of relevance of the sheriff's department

  9. Steven Tompkin's Indictment

    I look at the indictment and charges against Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins

  10. State House Madness: Interview with Act on Mass Exec. Dir. Scotia Hille

    I interview Act On Mass Executive Director Scotia Hille on the recent transparency bills and the overall dysfunction that is our MA State House.

  11. Michelle Wu Supported Genocide

    I outline the past 21 months of Michelle Wu's silence and support of the genocide of the Palestinian people.

  12. Mayoral Summer Update: Polls, Housing, and PACS

    I look at the state of Boston's mayoral race with 6ish weeks before the prelim

  13. District 7 Interview - Mavrick Afonso

    I interview Boston City Council D7 candidate Mavrick Afonso

  14. District 7 Interview - Samuel Hurtado

    My interview with District 7 candidate Samuel Hurtado

  15. District 7 Interview - Said Abdikarim

    I interview the man in the orange shirt

  16. District 7 Debate Recap

    I go through the D7 debate to try to find a candidate worth supporting.

  17. District 7 - Meet the Candidates

    I break down the 9 candidates (now 11) running for D7 and tier them based on where things currently stand.

  18. Boston's FY26 Budget - No More City Council

    I go through the passing of Boston's budget and reflect on the self-imposed powerlessness of the City Council.

  19. Mayoral Candidate* Interview - Alex Alex

    I interview Alex Alex, (former) mayoral candidate about his experience on stage with Wu and Kraft and what his vision for the city is.

  20. First Mayoral Debate - Mr. Halfies

    I break down the first debate and spend most of the time on the more interesting candidates, neither of whom will appear on the ballot.

  21. Frank Baker: The Return

    He's Back! We take a trip down memory lane to relive the highlights of Frank's career

  22. Meet The Krafts - Part 2

    Listen to part 1 for this to make sense, but it's about the brothers.

  23. Meet The Krafts - Part 1

    Learn about Robert Kraft and how the family's connection to Israel explains Josh Kraft's one political belief.

  24. Michael Flaherty's Sewer Severance

    I finally take a look back at what went down with former Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty and his brief gig at the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

  25. Wu's FY26 Budget Breakdown

    How does the new budget compare to last years, and more importantly, how does Wu compare to the past 2 mayors.

  26. The Resignation of TFA

    I outline the plea deal and announced resignation by Tania Fernandes Anderson

  27. BRIC - Sins of The Past

    I outline the history of the Boston City Council voting YES on the federal surveillance network that is being used to hunt immigrants and people critical of Israel.

  28. Rumeysa Ozturk

    I go through the life and abduction of Rumeysa Ozturk.

  29. Wu's State of the City

    I critique Wu's state of the city.

  30. Just a Wu on Capital Hill - part 2

    Listen to Part 1 first

  31. Just a Wu on Capital Hill - Part 1

    I go through the highlights of Mayor Michelle Wu's dominant performance at the House Oversight Committee Hearing on Sanctuary Cities

  32. Maura Healey and The New York Times

    I go through Maura Healey's interview with the NYT to see how she wants to position herself on the national stage and what lessons she feels the Democratic Party needs to learn.

  33. Kraft's Rent Control Disaster

    I outline Josh Kraft's rent control and housing proposal for the city and it may be the dumbest idea I have ever heard.

  34. Kraft's First Steps

    I outline Josh Kraft's campaign announcement to see what direction his team is going in and do they have any idea what they are doing.

  35. Emerald Chains - Part 2

    Listen to Part 1 for this to make sense. I go through Julia Mejias's rational for voting to pause the White Stadium renovation.

  36. Emerald Chains - The Fight For White Stadium

    I break down the city council public hearing on White Stadium and why I don't find the arguments against it sincere or adequate

  37. Josh Kraft, Why Are You Running?

    I outline the very slow ramp-up to Josh Kraft, son of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, yet to come announcement to run for mayor and directly ask him the question. WHY?

  38. Flynn's Failure to Launch

    I look back at the ramp-up to the mayoral campaign that failed to launch

  39. Boston Politicians and The Feds - Chuck Turner

    In this part 2 we bring Chuck Turner into the story and outline how a rat framed a civil rights icon.

  40. Boston Politicians and The Feds - Dianne Wilkerson

    I look at the rise and fall of Dianne Wilkerson as I outline the recent history of The Feds investigation into Boston political figures. Yes this is a Part 1 episode

  41. When Boston Canceled Christmas

    Yes, Boston has always been a lame city and we even canceled Christmas!

  42. Wu's Tax Plan Defeat - Part 2

    Listen to part 1 for this to make sense.

  43. Wu's Tax Plan Defeat - Part 1

  44. Tania's Troubles

    I look at the recent criminal charges against Tania Fernandes Anderson and take a stroll through her past controversies

  45. Boston Common in Crisis!!!!

    I look at a recent public hearing in the Boston City Council that focuses on the lawless apocalyptic wasteland that was once our beautiful Boston Common.

  46. What is BlueHub Capital? - Interview with Nardella and Vadeline

    What is this non-profit that just got protection from the statehouse?

  47. The Case Against Everett Soccer Stadium

    I outline the history of Kraft's pursuit of a soccer stadium by Boston and the research that shows why it is a bad deal for the people

  48. Election 2024 - WTF Happened

    I review the 2024 general election and take a 80/90% victory lap of my preditions.

  49. Yes on 4

    I give a brief overview of ballot question 4 and my thoughts!

  50. Yes on 3 - Interview with Rahim Abbasi and Dwayne

    I interview SEIU organizer Rahim and organizer / rideshare driver Dwayne on why everyone should be voting Yes on 3

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I cover politics in Boston, focusing on Michelle Wu's administration, the Boston City Council, and other big issues across Massachusetts. All content the property of Bostopia News LLC.

HOSTED BY

Evan George

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