http://www.odeo.com/channels/36356-WBUR-Daily-News-Update WBUR no The WBUR Morning News Podcast features morning news coverage and analysis, from Boston and the surrounding communities. Hosted by Bob Oakes. The WBUR Morning News Podcast features morning news coverage and analysis, from Boston and the surrounding communities. Hosted by Bob Oakes. Daily news and features about Greater Boston from WBUR's "Morning Edition." en-us 40 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 Politics http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25546418-Church-Squatters-Keep-Faith-As-Vigils-Drag-On Hundreds of Catholics are occupying five churches around the state that were closed by the Boston Archdiocese. The churchgoers have been protesting the decision to shut them down for more than five years, putting the archdiocese in a sticky situation. Hundreds of Catholics are occupying five churches around the state that were closed by the Boston Archdiocese. The churchgoers have been protesting the decision to shut them down for more than five years, putting the archdiocese in a sticky situation. Hundreds of Catholics are occupying five churches around the state that were closed by the Boston Archdiocese. The churchgoers have been protesting the decision to shut them down for more than five years, putting the archdiocese in a sticky situation. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-16,25546418 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25542321-No-Red-Carpet-For-Hollywood-East Transforming Massachusetts into "Hollywood East" has been a hope for years. Plymouth Rock Studios' recent financial setback has called into question whether it makes sense to have studios here at all. Transforming Massachusetts into "Hollywood East" has been a hope for years. Plymouth Rock Studios' recent financial setback has called into question whether it makes sense to have studios here at all. Transforming Massachusetts into "Hollywood East" has been a hope for years. Plymouth Rock Studios' recent financial setback has called into question whether it makes sense to have studios here at all. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-15,25542321 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25535908-Sen-Kirk-We-Are-Not-Re-Electing-Ted-Kennedy In a rare interview, interim Sen. Paul Kirk told WBUR's Bob Oakes about the race to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the state of health care reform on the Hill and the honor and humility of sitting at the desk of the man he calls "the most effective United States senator in our country's history." In a rare interview, interim Sen. Paul Kirk told WBUR's Bob Oakes about the race to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the state of health care reform on the Hill and the honor and humility of sitting at the desk of the man he calls "the most effective United States senator in our country's history." In a rare interview, interim Sen. Paul Kirk told WBUR's Bob Oakes about the race to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the state of health care reform on the Hill and the honor and humility of sitting at the desk of the man he calls "the most effective United States senator in our country's history." tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25535908 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25523757-Harvard-Halts-Construction-On-1B-Allston-Project Harvard President Drew Faust said the university will, as expected, pause construction of a $1 billion science center in Allston after completing the building's foundation. Harvard President Drew Faust said the university will, as expected, pause construction of a $1 billion science center in Allston after completing the building's foundation. Harvard President Drew Faust said the university will, as expected, pause construction of a $1 billion science center in Allston after completing the building's foundation. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25523757 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25518859-A-Heavy-Metal-Choir-That-Rocks-If-You-Can-Get-Em-In-The-Same-Room Boston's Bang Camaro has two guitarists, a bassist, a drummer -- and between 10 and 20 lead male singers. That's a lot of testosterone. The massive rock band's live shows are the stuff of legend, but getting the band together is not easy. Boston's Bang Camaro has two guitarists, a bassist, a drummer -- and between 10 and 20 lead male singers. That's a lot of testosterone. The massive rock band's live shows are the stuff of legend, but getting the band together is not easy. Boston's Bang Camaro has two guitarists, a bassist, a drummer -- and between 10 and 20 lead male singers. That's a lot of testosterone. The massive rock band's live shows are the stuff of legend, but getting the band together is not easy. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25518859 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25514200-Coakley-Brown-To-Face-Off-For-U-S-Senate-Seat After a quick primary race, Attorney General Martha Coakley and state Sen. Scott Brown have won the Democratic and Republican nominations for the U.S. Senate. They now have six weeks to campaign before the Jan. 19 general election. After a quick primary race, Attorney General Martha Coakley and state Sen. Scott Brown have won the Democratic and Republican nominations for the U.S. Senate. They now have six weeks to campaign before the Jan. 19 general election. After a quick primary race, Attorney General Martha Coakley and state Sen. Scott Brown have won the Democratic and Republican nominations for the U.S. Senate. They now have six weeks to campaign before the Jan. 19 general election. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25514200 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25514201-Candidates-Make-Final-Weekend-Push With the primaries Tuesday, the four Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race are scrambling for votes all over the state, as they did this weekend. Rep. Michael Capuano says he's within striking range of Attorney General Martha Coakley. With the primaries Tuesday, the four Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race are scrambling for votes all over the state, as they did this weekend. Rep. Michael Capuano says he's within striking range of Attorney General Martha Coakley. With the primaries Tuesday, the four Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race are scrambling for votes all over the state, as they did this weekend. Rep. Michael Capuano says he's within striking range of Attorney General Martha Coakley. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25514201 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25505560-Senate-Candidates-Make-Final-Push With the primaries Tuesday, the four Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race are scrambling for votes all over the state. Rep. Michael Capuano says he's within striking range of Attorney General Martha Coakley. With the primaries Tuesday, the four Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race are scrambling for votes all over the state. Rep. Michael Capuano says he's within striking range of Attorney General Martha Coakley. With the primaries Tuesday, the four Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race are scrambling for votes all over the state. Rep. Michael Capuano says he's within striking range of Attorney General Martha Coakley. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25505560 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25491297-Senate-Candidates-Pin-Hopes-On-Getting-Their-Voters-Out On the Democratic side of the U.S. Senate race, the three candidates trailing Attorney General Martha Coakley are betting if they get more of their voters to the polls, they can win the primary. That hope may be misplaced. On the Democratic side of the U.S. Senate race, the three candidates trailing Attorney General Martha Coakley are betting if they get more of their voters to the polls, they can win the primary. That hope may be misplaced. On the Democratic side of the U.S. Senate race, the three candidates trailing Attorney General Martha Coakley are betting if they get more of their voters to the polls, they can win the primary. That hope may be misplaced. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25491297 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25485443-Podcast-Extra-The-Democratic-Senate-Debate The Democratic candidates for Senate sparred in their final broadcast debate Wednesday night, covering issues from a war tax to abortion funding to the influence of lobbyists. We present the program now in its entirety. The Democratic candidates for Senate sparred in their final broadcast debate Wednesday night, covering issues from a war tax to abortion funding to the influence of lobbyists. We present the program now in its entirety. The Democratic candidates for Senate sparred in their final broadcast debate Wednesday night, covering issues from a war tax to abortion funding to the influence of lobbyists. We present the program now in its entirety. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25485443 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25485444-Pagliuca-And-Capuano-Go-After-Each-Other-In-Senate-Debate Two of the men in the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate are continuing to go after each other. In the last debate to be broadcast statewide, the sparks flew once more between Congressman Michael Capuano and leveraged buyout entrepreneur Stephen Pagliuca. Two of the men in the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate are continuing to go after each other. In the last debate to be broadcast statewide, the sparks flew once more between Congressman Michael Capuano and leveraged buyout entrepreneur Stephen Pagliuca. Two of the men in the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate are continuing to go after each other. In the last debate to be broadcast statewide, the sparks flew once more between Congressman Michael Capuano and leveraged buyout entrepreneur Stephen Pagliuca. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-03,25485444 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25479693-Abortion-Is-Flashpoint-In-Senate-Debate With less than a week to go before party primaries in the race to fill Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat, the contest is getting feisty. Tuesday night, in the second of three debates this week, candidates sparred over health care, the Patriot Act, Afghanistan and the economy. It was the most passionate and heated debate of the race so far. With less than a week to go before party primaries in the race to fill Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat, the contest is getting feisty. Tuesday night, in the second of three debates this week, candidates sparred over health care, the Patriot Act, Afghanistan and the economy. It was the most passionate and heated debate of the race so far. With less than a week to go before party primaries in the race to fill Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat, the contest is getting feisty. Tuesday night, in the second of three debates this week, candidates sparred over health care, the Patriot Act, Afghanistan and the economy. It was the most passionate and heated debate of the race so far. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25479693 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25468755-Boston-Banking-Star-Could-Be-Next-Bank-Of-America-CEO A Boston-area banking star could soon be in charge of the nation's largest bank. Brian Moynihan, 50, who lives in Wellesley and runs Bank of America's consumer and business banking division, is a leading candidate to take over the reigns when CEO Ken Lewis resigns by the end of this year. A Boston-area banking star could soon be in charge of the nation's largest bank. Brian Moynihan, 50, who lives in Wellesley and runs Bank of America's consumer and business banking division, is a leading candidate to take over the reigns when CEO Ken Lewis resigns by the end of this year. A Boston-area banking star could soon be in charge of the nation's largest bank. Brian Moynihan, 50, who lives in Wellesley and runs Bank of America's consumer and business banking division, is a leading candidate to take over the reigns when CEO Ken Lewis resigns by the end of this year. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25468755 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25468756-Senate-Forum-Sounds-More-Like-Fiery-Debate The four Democratic candidates for Senate are meeting more frequently as the primary draws near. In an appearance on WGBH's Greater Boston, the candidates sparred over health care, waterboarding and how to best create jobs. The four Democratic candidates for Senate are meeting more frequently as the primary draws near. In an appearance on WGBH's Greater Boston, the candidates sparred over health care, waterboarding and how to best create jobs. The four Democratic candidates for Senate are meeting more frequently as the primary draws near. In an appearance on WGBH's Greater Boston, the candidates sparred over health care, waterboarding and how to best create jobs. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25468756 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25468757-Senate-Candidates-Split-Over-Second-Stimulus Candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat vary widely on whether a second stimulus package is needed to spark economic growth and create jobs. Candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat vary widely on whether a second stimulus package is needed to spark economic growth and create jobs. Candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat vary widely on whether a second stimulus package is needed to spark economic growth and create jobs. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25468757 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25468758-As-Swine-Flu-Cases-Rise-So-Do-Questions State health officials say the flu is at a historic high, but some doctors say it's peaking or slowing. To make sense of those conflicting claims, here are some swine flu questions and answers. State health officials say the flu is at a historic high, but some doctors say it's peaking or slowing. To make sense of those conflicting claims, here are some swine flu questions and answers. State health officials say the flu is at a historic high, but some doctors say it's peaking or slowing. To make sense of those conflicting claims, here are some swine flu questions and answers. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25468758 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25468759-Boston-Unveils-School-Restructuring-Plan Boston's public schools are in for a shakeup. Superintendent Carol Johnson has laid out a five-year timetable for bringing the whole district up to par with 14 schools listed for restructuring. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. Boston's public schools are in for a shakeup. Superintendent Carol Johnson has laid out a five-year timetable for bringing the whole district up to par with 14 schools listed for restructuring. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. Boston's public schools are in for a shakeup. Superintendent Carol Johnson has laid out a five-year timetable for bringing the whole district up to par with 14 schools listed for restructuring. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25468759 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25468760-Senate-Candidates-Spar-Over-Green-Issues All four democratic candidates sparred over environmental issues at a forum sponsored by the Environmental League of Massachusetts. It looked at everything from green jobs to culling seals. All four democratic candidates sparred over environmental issues at a forum sponsored by the Environmental League of Massachusetts. It looked at everything from green jobs to culling seals. All four democratic candidates sparred over environmental issues at a forum sponsored by the Environmental League of Massachusetts. It looked at everything from green jobs to culling seals. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25468760 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25468761-Panel-Urges-Licenses-In-State-Tuition-For-Mass-Immigrants Gov. Deval Patrick is releasing today what is described as the most comprehensive plan for integrating immigrants into Massachusetts. The director of the state's Office for Refugees and Immigrants tells WBUR's Deborah Becker how the 131 recommendations would make economic and civic life more inclusive for the immigrant community. Gov. Deval Patrick is releasing today what is described as the most comprehensive plan for integrating immigrants into Massachusetts. The director of the state's Office for Refugees and Immigrants tells WBUR's Deborah Becker how the 131 recommendations would make economic and civic life more inclusive for the immigrant community. Gov. Deval Patrick is releasing today what is described as the most comprehensive plan for integrating immigrants into Massachusetts. The director of the state's Office for Refugees and Immigrants tells WBUR's Deborah Becker how the 131 recommendations would make economic and civic life more inclusive for the immigrant community. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-17,25468761 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25468762-Social-Workers-Vote-No-Confidence-In-Commissioner The state's social workers overwhelmingly voted "no confidence" in Commissioner Anthony "Angelo" McClain of the state Department of Children and Families. The state's social workers overwhelmingly voted "no confidence" in Commissioner Anthony "Angelo" McClain of the state Department of Children and Families. The state's social workers overwhelmingly voted "no confidence" in Commissioner Anthony "Angelo" McClain of the state Department of Children and Families. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25468762 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446095-The-War-Takes-Center-Stage-In-Senate-Race It was the war in Afghanistan and who should fight it that has become an issue in the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate on Thursday. All four Democratic candidates met to debate on WTKK-FM. They were asked whether they support a military draft. It was the war in Afghanistan and who should fight it that has become an issue in the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate on Thursday. All four Democratic candidates met to debate on WTKK-FM. They were asked whether they support a military draft. It was the war in Afghanistan and who should fight it that has become an issue in the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate on Thursday. All four Democratic candidates met to debate on WTKK-FM. They were asked whether they support a military draft. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25446095 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25446096-Jury-s-Still-Out-On-Coakley-s-Big-Dig-Settlement-Deal As attorney general, Martha Coakley has made many decisions that affect citizens of the commonwealth. But in her campaign for Senate, you don't hear her talk about the one with the news coverage and potential impact: choosing to settle the criminal case against the contractors of the Big Dig for $458 million, instead of going to trial. As attorney general, Martha Coakley has made many decisions that affect citizens of the commonwealth. But in her campaign for Senate, you don't hear her talk about the one with the news coverage and potential impact: choosing to settle the criminal case against the contractors of the Big Dig for $458 million, instead of going to trial. As attorney general, Martha Coakley has made many decisions that affect citizens of the commonwealth. But in her campaign for Senate, you don't hear her talk about the one with the news coverage and potential impact: choosing to settle the criminal case against the contractors of the Big Dig for $458 million, instead of going to trial. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25446096 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25436597-Following-Coakley-Capuano-Shifts-On-Health-Care-And-Abortion Despite approving the health care bill on Saturday, Rep. Michael Capuano now says he would vote against the measure if it still has an anti-abortion provision. Despite approving the health care bill on Saturday, Rep. Michael Capuano now says he would vote against the measure if it still has an anti-abortion provision. Despite approving the health care bill on Saturday, Rep. Michael Capuano now says he would vote against the measure if it still has an anti-abortion provision. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436597 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431186-Coakley-Frontrunner-We-re-Not-Ducking-Regular-People Even as she starts drawing criticism from opponents on issues from health care to debate appearances, Attorney General Martha Coakley said her focus now and throughout her career is working for the under-represented. Coakley joined WBUR's Bob Oakes in a conversation about where she stands in the race for U.S. Senate. Even as she starts drawing criticism from opponents on issues from health care to debate appearances, Attorney General Martha Coakley said her focus now and throughout her career is working for the under-represented. Coakley joined WBUR's Bob Oakes in a conversation about where she stands in the race for U.S. Senate. Even as she starts drawing criticism from opponents on issues from health care to debate appearances, Attorney General Martha Coakley said her focus now and throughout her career is working for the under-represented. Coakley joined WBUR's Bob Oakes in a conversation about where she stands in the race for U.S. Senate. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431186 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25425596-Khazei-Change-Comes-From-The-Bottom-Up City Year co-founder Alan Khazei is trying to switch from community organizer to U.S. senator. Throughout his candidacy, Khazei has been pushing himself as an outsider to Washington politics that can bring about real change. He tells WBUR's Bob Oakes just what that means. City Year co-founder Alan Khazei is trying to switch from community organizer to U.S. senator. Throughout his candidacy, Khazei has been pushing himself as an outsider to Washington politics that can bring about real change. He tells WBUR's Bob Oakes just what that means. City Year co-founder Alan Khazei is trying to switch from community organizer to U.S. senator. Throughout his candidacy, Khazei has been pushing himself as an outsider to Washington politics that can bring about real change. He tells WBUR's Bob Oakes just what that means. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25425596 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25411825-Thousands-Hold-Vigil-For-Mass-Marine Thousands of people crowded the North Attleborough High School football field for a candlelight vigil for Marine Captain Kyle Van De Giesen, killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan last month. Thousands of people crowded the North Attleborough High School football field for a candlelight vigil for Marine Captain Kyle Van De Giesen, killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan last month. Thousands of people crowded the North Attleborough High School football field for a candlelight vigil for Marine Captain Kyle Van De Giesen, killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan last month. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25411825 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25405662-With-Swine-Flu-The-Thing-Hospitals-Fear-Is-Fear-Itself Children's Hospital Boston has opened an overflow site to help manage the number of patients coming to its emergency room with flu-like symptoms. But most of those children are just being told to go home, drink fluids and get lots of rest. Children's Hospital Boston has opened an overflow site to help manage the number of patients coming to its emergency room with flu-like symptoms. But most of those children are just being told to go home, drink fluids and get lots of rest. Children's Hospital Boston has opened an overflow site to help manage the number of patients coming to its emergency room with flu-like symptoms. But most of those children are just being told to go home, drink fluids and get lots of rest. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25405662 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390331-Menino-s-20-Year-Mandate-Comes-With-Conditions Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has made it into the history books, defeating Michael Flaherty to win an unprecedented fifth term. But it was his tightest re-election and some were surprised how close his challenger came to unseating him. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has made it into the history books, defeating Michael Flaherty to win an unprecedented fifth term. But it was his tightest re-election and some were surprised how close his challenger came to unseating him. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has made it into the history books, defeating Michael Flaherty to win an unprecedented fifth term. But it was his tightest re-election and some were surprised how close his challenger came to unseating him. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25390331 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390333-Carroll-Lukewarm-Senate-Race-Will-Heat-Up-At-End-Of-Month The sprint to the special election to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is only a little over a month away, which means candidates are trying to get their messages out to voters on the airwaves before the Dec. 8 primaries. The sprint to the special election to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is only a little over a month away, which means candidates are trying to get their messages out to voters on the airwaves before the Dec. 8 primaries. The sprint to the special election to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is only a little over a month away, which means candidates are trying to get their messages out to voters on the airwaves before the Dec. 8 primaries. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25390333 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390336-Boston-City-Council-Race-To-Narrow-To-Four The contest for Boston City Council's at-large seats has come down to a race for the final four slots. It started with a diverse field of 15, then narrowed to eight on Tuesday's ballot. The contest for Boston City Council's at-large seats has come down to a race for the final four slots. It started with a diverse field of 15, then narrowed to eight on Tuesday's ballot. The contest for Boston City Council's at-large seats has come down to a race for the final four slots. It started with a diverse field of 15, then narrowed to eight on Tuesday's ballot. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25390336 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390337-Patrick-Cuts-Force-Hard-Questions-About-State-Services Gov. Deval Patrick is preparing to lay off anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 state workers by the end of the year. The cuts come as the state grapples with another surprise budget deficit. This time, Patrick has to plug a $600 million hole. Gov. Deval Patrick is preparing to lay off anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 state workers by the end of the year. The cuts come as the state grapples with another surprise budget deficit. This time, Patrick has to plug a $600 million hole. Gov. Deval Patrick is preparing to lay off anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 state workers by the end of the year. The cuts come as the state grapples with another surprise budget deficit. This time, Patrick has to plug a $600 million hole. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25390337 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390338-Getting-Flu-Vaccine-May-Take-Good-Luck-Timing Some high-risk patients can't find the H1N1 vaccine even though some seemingly healthier patients can. That has some people wondering how the vaccine is being divvied up. Some high-risk patients can't find the H1N1 vaccine even though some seemingly healthier patients can. That has some people wondering how the vaccine is being divvied up. Some high-risk patients can't find the H1N1 vaccine even though some seemingly healthier patients can. That has some people wondering how the vaccine is being divvied up. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25390338 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390339-Boston-Mayoral-Candidates-Face-Off-For-Final-Time Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and City Councilor Michael Flaherty faced off in their final debate Tuesday night before voters cast ballots. The crowd and the questions seemed to favor Flaherty, but Menino remained unphased. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and City Councilor Michael Flaherty faced off in their final debate Tuesday night before voters cast ballots. The crowd and the questions seemed to favor Flaherty, but Menino remained unphased. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and City Councilor Michael Flaherty faced off in their final debate Tuesday night before voters cast ballots. The crowd and the questions seemed to favor Flaherty, but Menino remained unphased. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25390339 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25390340-Differences-Of-Style-Not-Substance-In-First-Senate-Debate For the first time, the broad public heard from the four Democratic U.S. Senate candidates on a shared stage. For much of the debate, it was hard to distinguish between the candidates' positions. For the first time, the broad public heard from the four Democratic U.S. Senate candidates on a shared stage. For much of the debate, it was hard to distinguish between the candidates' positions. For the first time, the broad public heard from the four Democratic U.S. Senate candidates on a shared stage. For much of the debate, it was hard to distinguish between the candidates' positions. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25390340 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25357515-Deval-Patrick-A-Reluctant-Politician sident Obama comes to town Friday to raise money for the governor's re-election campaign. Two years into his first term, Patrick finds himself in a tough spot. One possible explanation for Patrick's troubles: He doesn't like the give-and-take of politics on Beacon Hill. sident Obama comes to town Friday to raise money for the governor's re-election campaign. Two years into his first term, Patrick finds himself in a tough spot. One possible explanation for Patrick's troubles: He doesn't like the give-and-take of politics on Beacon Hill. sident Obama comes to town Friday to raise money for the governor's re-election campaign. Two years into his first term, Patrick finds himself in a tough spot. One possible explanation for Patrick's troubles: He doesn't like the give-and-take of politics on Beacon Hill. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25357515 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25348058-Tarek-Mehanna-Sweet-Teacher-Best-Son-Terrorist The Sudbury resident is facing federal charges of conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks in the U.S. WBUR's Steve Brown visited his Sudbury neighborhood to find out more about the man. The Sudbury resident is facing federal charges of conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks in the U.S. WBUR's Steve Brown visited his Sudbury neighborhood to find out more about the man. The Sudbury resident is facing federal charges of conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks in the U.S. WBUR's Steve Brown visited his Sudbury neighborhood to find out more about the man. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25348058 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25324763-Panel-Pushes-For-Increasing-Mandatory-School-Age-To-18 About 10,000 students across Massachusetts drop out of school each year. On Wednesday, a key commission is issuing recommendations to slash that number in half over five years. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports. About 10,000 students across Massachusetts drop out of school each year. On Wednesday, a key commission is issuing recommendations to slash that number in half over five years. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports. About 10,000 students across Massachusetts drop out of school each year. On Wednesday, a key commission is issuing recommendations to slash that number in half over five years. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25324763 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25318317-Development-Education-Issues-Top-Low-Key-Mayoral-Debate Trailing in the polls with less than two weeks before Election Day, City Councilor Michael Flaherty had one last chance to change the dynamics of the mayoral election before a large audience Monday night. The debate brought out differences between the candidates but no clear winner. Trailing in the polls with less than two weeks before Election Day, City Councilor Michael Flaherty had one last chance to change the dynamics of the mayoral election before a large audience Monday night. The debate brought out differences between the candidates but no clear winner. Trailing in the polls with less than two weeks before Election Day, City Councilor Michael Flaherty had one last chance to change the dynamics of the mayoral election before a large audience Monday night. The debate brought out differences between the candidates but no clear winner. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25318317 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25312730-Boston-s-Four-Term-Accidental-Mayor Mayor Thomas Menino has spent the last 16 years running the city of Boston, and polls show he's likely to win an unprecedented fifth term. So why is a man who has such high approval ratings still called thin-skinned? Mayor Thomas Menino has spent the last 16 years running the city of Boston, and polls show he's likely to win an unprecedented fifth term. So why is a man who has such high approval ratings still called thin-skinned? Mayor Thomas Menino has spent the last 16 years running the city of Boston, and polls show he's likely to win an unprecedented fifth term. So why is a man who has such high approval ratings still called thin-skinned? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25312730 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25296881-Gov-Patrick-May-Cut-2-000-Jobs The governor outlined a five-point approach to reducing spending by $600 million that includes job cuts, consolidating state agencies and slashing local aid. WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports. The governor outlined a five-point approach to reducing spending by $600 million that includes job cuts, consolidating state agencies and slashing local aid. WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports. The governor outlined a five-point approach to reducing spending by $600 million that includes job cuts, consolidating state agencies and slashing local aid. WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25296881 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25296883-The-Globe-Is-Not-For-Sale-But-Its-Future-Is-Fragile In a memo, The New York Times Co. said the paper had "significantly improved its financial footing" and is no longer for sale. As WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports, many employees feel a sense of relief but not much surprise. In a memo, The New York Times Co. said the paper had "significantly improved its financial footing" and is no longer for sale. As WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports, many employees feel a sense of relief but not much surprise. In a memo, The New York Times Co. said the paper had "significantly improved its financial footing" and is no longer for sale. As WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports, many employees feel a sense of relief but not much surprise. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25296883 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25284406-Suburban-Foreclosure-Wave-Threatens-Economic-Recovery Even though many analysts are saying the housing market in Massachusetts is stabilizing, foreclosures are spreading to more middle-class Massachusetts neighborhoods and threaten to depress the housing market further. Even though many analysts are saying the housing market in Massachusetts is stabilizing, foreclosures are spreading to more middle-class Massachusetts neighborhoods and threaten to depress the housing market further. Even though many analysts are saying the housing market in Massachusetts is stabilizing, foreclosures are spreading to more middle-class Massachusetts neighborhoods and threaten to depress the housing market further. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25284406 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25279069-FAQ-Swine-Flu-Vaccines-Arrive-In-Mass-But-Not-Cases Swine flu vaccinations are underway in Massachusetts, but so far there aren't nearly as many suspected H1N1 cases this fall as there were in the spring. Still, as WBUR's Sacha Pfeiffer reports, public health officials aren't letting their guards down. Swine flu vaccinations are underway in Massachusetts, but so far there aren't nearly as many suspected H1N1 cases this fall as there were in the spring. Still, as WBUR's Sacha Pfeiffer reports, public health officials aren't letting their guards down. Swine flu vaccinations are underway in Massachusetts, but so far there aren't nearly as many suspected H1N1 cases this fall as there were in the spring. Still, as WBUR's Sacha Pfeiffer reports, public health officials aren't letting their guards down. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25279069 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25216382-Two-Very-Different-Suitors-Approaches-For-The-Boston-Globe The two bidders are like night and day. One -- cousins Stephen and Ben Taylor -- is a nostalgic favorite. The other -- Platinum Equity -- is seen as a carpetbagger with deep pockets but a slash-and-burn approach. People who work at the Globe have mixed feelings about which bidder could successfully turn the newspaper around. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports. The two bidders are like night and day. One -- cousins Stephen and Ben Taylor -- is a nostalgic favorite. The other -- Platinum Equity -- is seen as a carpetbagger with deep pockets but a slash-and-burn approach. People who work at the Globe have mixed feelings about which bidder could successfully turn the newspaper around. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports. The two bidders are like night and day. One -- cousins Stephen and Ben Taylor -- is a nostalgic favorite. The other -- Platinum Equity -- is seen as a carpetbagger with deep pockets but a slash-and-burn approach. People who work at the Globe have mixed feelings about which bidder could successfully turn the newspaper around. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-10,25216382 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25253829-Senate-President-Murray-We-re-In-For-A-Very-Tough-Couple-Of-Years Ahead of a joint revenue hearing on Thursday, Senate President Therese Murray said the budget shortfall might grow larger after the governor finalizes revenue numbers later this month. "I see months ahead of cuts, program elimination, layoffs and big holes," Murray told WBUR. Ahead of a joint revenue hearing on Thursday, Senate President Therese Murray said the budget shortfall might grow larger after the governor finalizes revenue numbers later this month. "I see months ahead of cuts, program elimination, layoffs and big holes," Murray told WBUR. Ahead of a joint revenue hearing on Thursday, Senate President Therese Murray said the budget shortfall might grow larger after the governor finalizes revenue numbers later this month. "I see months ahead of cuts, program elimination, layoffs and big holes," Murray told WBUR. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25253829 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25248251-Brutal-Murder-Rocks-Tight-Knit-N-H-Town A rural community of about 2,300 residents near the Massachusetts border is reeling in the wake of the random, grisly murder of a woman and the maiming of her 11-year-old daughter -- allegedly at the hands of four teenagers. A rural community of about 2,300 residents near the Massachusetts border is reeling in the wake of the random, grisly murder of a woman and the maiming of her 11-year-old daughter -- allegedly at the hands of four teenagers. A rural community of about 2,300 residents near the Massachusetts border is reeling in the wake of the random, grisly murder of a woman and the maiming of her 11-year-old daughter -- allegedly at the hands of four teenagers. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25248251 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25242345-Black-Leaders-Wonder-If-Community-Has-Lost-Its-Clout As a contentious mayoral race gets underway, some activists wonder if black Boston is losing its political power. Some people say the activism in the black community that was prevalent in the 1970 and '80s is gone, which could mean Boston's blacks are losing their "political potency." As WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports, others think the community already has. As a contentious mayoral race gets underway, some activists wonder if black Boston is losing its political power. Some people say the activism in the black community that was prevalent in the 1970 and '80s is gone, which could mean Boston's blacks are losing their "political potency." As WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports, others think the community already has. As a contentious mayoral race gets underway, some activists wonder if black Boston is losing its political power. Some people say the activism in the black community that was prevalent in the 1970 and '80s is gone, which could mean Boston's blacks are losing their "political potency." As WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports, others think the community already has. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25242345 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25222151-Rapid-Senate-Campaign-Heats-Up-Airwaves-Web With less than three months until the special primary election for U.S. Senate, the candidates are increasingly turning to new approaches to get out their messages. More often, they are utilizing all forms of media. WBUR Senior Media Analyst John Carroll tells Bob Oakes who has been leading the pack and who needs to do more. With less than three months until the special primary election for U.S. Senate, the candidates are increasingly turning to new approaches to get out their messages. More often, they are utilizing all forms of media. WBUR Senior Media Analyst John Carroll tells Bob Oakes who has been leading the pack and who needs to do more. With less than three months until the special primary election for U.S. Senate, the candidates are increasingly turning to new approaches to get out their messages. More often, they are utilizing all forms of media. WBUR Senior Media Analyst John Carroll tells Bob Oakes who has been leading the pack and who needs to do more. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25222151 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25210177-Flaherty-Yoon-Will-Take-On-Menino-Together Boston mayoral candidate Michael Flaherty is teaming up with his former opponent, Sam Yoon, in challenging incumbent Mayor Thomas Menino in this year's election. If they win, Yoon will become "deputy mayor," a position that does not currently exist. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. Boston mayoral candidate Michael Flaherty is teaming up with his former opponent, Sam Yoon, in challenging incumbent Mayor Thomas Menino in this year's election. If they win, Yoon will become "deputy mayor," a position that does not currently exist. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. Boston mayoral candidate Michael Flaherty is teaming up with his former opponent, Sam Yoon, in challenging incumbent Mayor Thomas Menino in this year's election. If they win, Yoon will become "deputy mayor," a position that does not currently exist. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25210177 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25204357-Andover-Roofer-Apprehensive-Of-Economic-Recovery-This-Year There are some mixed signs of recovery in the construction industry. The president of an Andover roofing company tells WBUR's Bob Oakes he is grateful to have one of the few new construction projects along Route 128, but his economic outlook remains conservative. There are some mixed signs of recovery in the construction industry. The president of an Andover roofing company tells WBUR's Bob Oakes he is grateful to have one of the few new construction projects along Route 128, but his economic outlook remains conservative. There are some mixed signs of recovery in the construction industry. The president of an Andover roofing company tells WBUR's Bob Oakes he is grateful to have one of the few new construction projects along Route 128, but his economic outlook remains conservative. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25204357 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update