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Tune into spirited debate, local stories, and insightful analyses. Hosted each week by a CommonWealth Beacon reporter, the half-hour policy podcast delves into the heart of Massachusetts’s most pressing and intriguing topics. Hear newsmakers, historians, and policy experts tackle statewide housing struggles, immigration policies, little-known histories, surprising political fights, and even take t... more

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A live debate between the campaigns supporting and opposing ballot Question 3 and the effort to bring all-party primaries to Massachusetts. Northern Essex Community College hosted this free public event.

* "Yes on 3" represented by Danielle Allen,... more

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Telehealth providers can mail abortion pills to patients living in states where abortion is illegal. In Massachusetts for instance, such providers are shielded from legal action by states with abortion bans. Three shield law states are now being sued... more

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The gubernatorial race between Minogue and Healey is heating up as the candidates head into the November election. In July, medtech billionaire Minogue released his “Patients First” plan for improving health care outcomes in Massachusetts. John and P... more

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In 2015, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston found that white households in Boston had a median wealth of $247,500, while Black households had a median wealth of close to $0. That was more than ten years ago.

Now, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston h... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Huberfeld
Professor of Law at Boston University, Co-Director of the BU Program on Reproductive Justice, Chair of the BU Health Law Program
Boston University
Episode: Mass. abortion shield law heads to court
Mike Minogue
Republican candidate for Governor, focused on health policy
Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts
Episode: Minogue's Patient First prescription
Sharon Scott-Chandler
President and CEO of Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD)
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Episode: A ten-year-old racial wealth gap report gets an update
Nick Juravich
Associate Professor of History and Labor Studies and Associate Director of the Labor Resource Center at UMass Boston
UMass Boston, Labor Resource Center
Episode: Unions pile into ballot measure campaigns
Chrissy Lynch
Head of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO
Massachusetts AFL-CIO
Episode: Unions pile into ballot measure campaigns
Alecia McGregor
Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Politics
Harvard Chan School of Public Health
Episode: The maternal health crisis in a state ranked first in the nation for medical care
Katie Murphy
President of the Massachusetts Nurses Association
Massachusetts Nurses Association
Episode: The maternal health crisis in a state ranked first in the nation for medical care
Adam Scott
CEO, Hebrew SeniorLife
Hebrew SeniorLife
Episode: CEO of Hebrew SeniorLife on long-term care's looming crisis
Andrew Sinclair
Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College
Claremont McKenna College
Episode: How do all-party primaries change politics? Just look to California

Hosts

Jennifer Smith
Host of policy-focused coverage across Commonwealth Beacon platforms with deep ties to Massachusetts policy journalism.
Paul Hattis
Massachusetts health policy expert and policy commentator; provides health system context.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Good show needs new host

    Love the content of this show but please find a host with an ounce of charisma.

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    jwalsh9
    United Statesa year ago
  • Codcast not balanced

    Commonwealth magazine and the codcast used to be politically balanced. Unfortunately it’s now just a left wing liberal echo chamber and sucking up to those in power instead of informing the public. How can you do shows without talking about the downsides of the subjects you highlight. No journalism here. Just endless ring kissing.

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    Conscience of the Commonwealth
    United States2 years ago
  • The podcast companion to Commonwealth Magazine, The Codcast serves up interviews with a wide variety of movers and shakers in Massachusetts politics and policy. I like it!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    evanescent
    4 years ago
  • In-depth local news

    We need more of this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebekah39
    United States8 years ago

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Minogue's Patient First prescription
Q: Would you support continuation of the Massachusetts individual health insurance mandate, and how would you balance cost and coverage?
I would study it further, but conceptually I support people paying something for health insurance while ensuring the system balances cost with access, reducing the burden on young families and entrepreneurs by addressing the cost of living and the drivers of expense.
Minogue's Patient First prescription
Q: What is your philosophical view of the role of government in addressing health care system problems in Massachusetts?
I view health care as a fundamental benefit of living in Massachusetts and believe the government should protect it, promote access to affordable, high-quality care, and support innovation while reducing waste and unnecessary costs.
Unions pile into ballot measure campaigns
Q: What makes a ballot measure compelling for the AFL-CIO to jump in on if it's not specifically about organizing a union?
They evaluate how the measure affects workers both on and off the job, weigh how it aligns with member needs (wages, health care, housing, privacy with AI), and consider the broader public good and democratic implications beyond a single organizing drive.
Unions pile into ballot measure campaigns
Q: So starting with the first one here, how common is it to go to the ballot to say, we can unionize, we can organize?
It's not very common now but is likely to become more common as labor law undergoes shifts; ballot initiatives can supplement legislative paths and offer a direct channel to the public when traditional processes are slow or constrained.
CEO of Hebrew SeniorLife on long-term care's looming crisis
Q: Could you tell us about your path to becoming CEO of Hebrew SeniorLife and what HSL precisely includes today?
Adam Scott describes a 30-year health care career spanning care provision and payer roles, leadership at Tufts Health Plan and Point32 Health, and service on a nonprofit housing board, culminating in leading Hebrew SeniorLife, which operates hospitals, long-term care, housing, and aging research across multiple campuses.

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The show consistently tackles policy and public affairs centered in Massachusetts, with episodes spanning energy reliability, health care, housing, local journalism, education, and transportation. Hosts guide conversations with policy experts, academics, and industry leaders to unpack how state programs and political dynamics shape everyday life, from MBTA funding and housing production to health insurance reform and housing policy. A notable strength is bringing seasoned policymakers and researchers together to translate complex policy tradeoffs into accessible takeaways, often weaving in historical context and real-world implications for residents and practitioners. The format tends to be data-informed, with lively debates and practical p... more

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