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Taking @Issue

Taking @Issue

Written by: NBC10 Boston
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NBC10 Boston's Cory Smith, Sue O'Connell and Matt Prichard bring coverage and analysis of politics and government from Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill every Sunday on @Issue - but there's always more to talk about. Taking @Issue offers a glimpse of the conversations that happen behind the scenes, bringing you insight on the issues that affect Boston and Massachusetts, and the context behind the coverage.

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Episodes
  • Stances and Stumps
    Apr 13 2024

    This week Matt and Sue are Taking@Issue with abortion policy. Former President Donald Trump made his 2024 position known but he faced rebukes from Republicans and Democrats - including Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey who seems to be upping her appearances stumping for President Biden. Plus, to have a rat czar or not, that is the question Boston City Councilors are considering - but are these hearings really necessary?

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    18 mins
  • Movement on marijuana pardons, a soccer stadium debate and no more no-labels in 2024
    Apr 5 2024

    This week, Matt and Sue are Taking@Issue with designs for a soccer stadium in Everett. State Senator Sal DiDomenico is touting the plan as an economic and environmental win, but Boston officials feel left out of the process. Plus, the Governor's Council gives a green light to Healey's marijuana pardon proposal - but is the body really weighing any of the policies being sent its way? On the national level, no-labels is no-more at least in 2024 as the group failed to put together a non-partisan presidential ticket.

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    22 mins
  • VP picks, health care group buyers and outdoor diners
    Mar 29 2024

    This week Matt and Sue are Taking@Issue with third-party candidates. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. taps Nicole Shanhan for his third-party bid VP pick. Who is she? We explain. Plus, Steward Healthcare is looking to sell its physician group to Optum despite fierce criticism from local, state and federal leaders. We also dive into the North End outdoor dining debate and why opinions are so strong about tables being placed on crowded street corners.

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    23 mins
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