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 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800 Politics 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 http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25199373-Name-Recognition-And-Dollars-Will-Play-Big-In-Senate-Race Name recognition and funding will be key in the compressed campaigns to replace Edward M. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate. Payne joined Republican analyst Todd Domke and WBUR's Bob Oakes on Monday to size up the field and the short race ahead. Name recognition and funding will be key in the compressed campaigns to replace Edward M. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate. Payne joined Republican analyst Todd Domke and WBUR's Bob Oakes on Monday to size up the field and the short race ahead. Name recognition and funding will be key in the compressed campaigns to replace Edward M. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate. Payne joined Republican analyst Todd Domke and WBUR's Bob Oakes on Monday to size up the field and the short race ahead. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25199373 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25183310-As-Kirk-Heads-To-Washington-Republicans-Head-To-Court The Massachsuetts Republican Party goes to court Friday morning to stop Paul Kirk Jr. from becoming the next senator from Massachusetts. Republicans argue that the law allowing the governor to appoint an interim senator doesn't go into effect until December, because the Legislature did not declare an emergency situation. The Massachsuetts Republican Party goes to court Friday morning to stop Paul Kirk Jr. from becoming the next senator from Massachusetts. Republicans argue that the law allowing the governor to appoint an interim senator doesn't go into effect until December, because the Legislature did not declare an emergency situation. The Massachsuetts Republican Party goes to court Friday morning to stop Paul Kirk Jr. from becoming the next senator from Massachusetts. Republicans argue that the law allowing the governor to appoint an interim senator doesn't go into effect until December, because the Legislature did not declare an emergency situation. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25183310 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25177956-Analysis-Kirk-Is-The-Consummate-Insider-On-Capitol-Hill Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk, also a former Kennedy aide, is said to be Gov. Patrick's choice for interim U.S. senator. WBUR political analyst Dane Payne said would probably have a lot of support among other Democrats because of his ties to the Kennedy family. Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk, also a former Kennedy aide, is said to be Gov. Patrick's choice for interim U.S. senator. WBUR political analyst Dane Payne said would probably have a lot of support among other Democrats because of his ties to the Kennedy family. Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul Kirk, also a former Kennedy aide, is said to be Gov. Patrick's choice for interim U.S. senator. WBUR political analyst Dane Payne said would probably have a lot of support among other Democrats because of his ties to the Kennedy family. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25177956 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25170914-Round-2-Menino-Vs-Flaherty Incumbent Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and City Council President Michael Flaherty are headed for a showdown on Nov. 3. Menino and Flaherty encouraged supporters to work hard in the six weeks before November's general election. Incumbent Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and City Council President Michael Flaherty are headed for a showdown on Nov. 3. Menino and Flaherty encouraged supporters to work hard in the six weeks before November's general election. Incumbent Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and City Council President Michael Flaherty are headed for a showdown on Nov. 3. Menino and Flaherty encouraged supporters to work hard in the six weeks before November's general election. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25170914 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25166934-This-Flu-Season-Businesses-Fear-Presenteeism-As-Much-As-Absenteeism Absenteeism. It's the last thing Massachusetts companies want to see. But with the season for H1N1 swine flu around the corner, "presenteeism" -- coming into work while sick -- may pose just as big of a problem. WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports. Absenteeism. It's the last thing Massachusetts companies want to see. But with the season for H1N1 swine flu around the corner, "presenteeism" -- coming into work while sick -- may pose just as big of a problem. WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports. Absenteeism. It's the last thing Massachusetts companies want to see. But with the season for H1N1 swine flu around the corner, "presenteeism" -- coming into work while sick -- may pose just as big of a problem. WBUR's Curt Nickisch reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25166934 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25159652-Challengers-Hope-To-School-Menino-On-Education Boston residents vote Tuesday in the first of two elections to choose their next mayor. Thomas Menino has taken a lot of hits this campaign, but on the issue of schools, it's not clear if his challengers have better solutions. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. Boston residents vote Tuesday in the first of two elections to choose their next mayor. Thomas Menino has taken a lot of hits this campaign, but on the issue of schools, it's not clear if his challengers have better solutions. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. Boston residents vote Tuesday in the first of two elections to choose their next mayor. Thomas Menino has taken a lot of hits this campaign, but on the issue of schools, it's not clear if his challengers have better solutions. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25159652 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25145458-An-AG-A-Congressman-And-A-Millionaire-Jump-Into-A-Race With three candidates now in the running for the Democratic nomination to Kennedy's seat, WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov looks at who has the momentum and money in the early stage of the U.S. Senate race. With three candidates now in the running for the Democratic nomination to Kennedy's seat, WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov looks at who has the momentum and money in the early stage of the U.S. Senate race. With three candidates now in the running for the Democratic nomination to Kennedy's seat, WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov looks at who has the momentum and money in the early stage of the U.S. Senate race. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25145458 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25140236-Menino-On-Defensive-In-E-Mail-Controversy With just days before the preliminary election in Boston's mayoral race, Mayor Thomas Menino is fighting off what some are calling the biggest controversy in his career. But as WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports, it may not make a difference on election day. With just days before the preliminary election in Boston's mayoral race, Mayor Thomas Menino is fighting off what some are calling the biggest controversy in his career. But as WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports, it may not make a difference on election day. With just days before the preliminary election in Boston's mayoral race, Mayor Thomas Menino is fighting off what some are calling the biggest controversy in his career. But as WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports, it may not make a difference on election day. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25140236 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25134602-Forensic-Expert-Deleted-E-mails-Shouldn-t-Really-Be-Gone Under a state order, Boston City Hall officials have nine days to find hundreds of emails allegedly deleted by an aide to Mayor Thomas Menino. WBUR's Bob Oakes speaks with a computer forensics expert to find out what retrieving those e-mails involves. Under a state order, Boston City Hall officials have nine days to find hundreds of emails allegedly deleted by an aide to Mayor Thomas Menino. WBUR's Bob Oakes speaks with a computer forensics expert to find out what retrieving those e-mails involves. Under a state order, Boston City Hall officials have nine days to find hundreds of emails allegedly deleted by an aide to Mayor Thomas Menino. WBUR's Bob Oakes speaks with a computer forensics expert to find out what retrieving those e-mails involves. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25134602 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25129483-Fighting-Concussions-In-Mass-School-Athletes As they begin a new season three active NFL players have agreed to donate their brains, after death, for research at Boston University to help scientists investigate the link between sports-related brain injury and dementia. Up to 10 percent of high school athletes suffer concussions every season. And some schools are turning to high-tech ways of managing head injuries. WBUR's Meghna Chakrabarti reports. As they begin a new season three active NFL players have agreed to donate their brains, after death, for research at Boston University to help scientists investigate the link between sports-related brain injury and dementia. Up to 10 percent of high school athletes suffer concussions every season. And some schools are turning to high-tech ways of managing head injuries. WBUR's Meghna Chakrabarti reports. As they begin a new season three active NFL players have agreed to donate their brains, after death, for research at Boston University to help scientists investigate the link between sports-related brain injury and dementia. Up to 10 percent of high school athletes suffer concussions every season. And some schools are turning to high-tech ways of managing head injuries. WBUR's Meghna Chakrabarti reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25129483 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25123787-Brown-Mass-Needs-Diverse-Voices-In-Congress The field of candidates for the Senate seat once held by the late Edward M. Kennedy is taking shape. Massachusetts state Sen. Scott Brown launched a campaign over the weekend for the Republican nomination. WBUR's Bob Oakes spoke with Scott Brown about health care reform, financial regulation, the war in Afghanistan and other issues. The field of candidates for the Senate seat once held by the late Edward M. Kennedy is taking shape. Massachusetts state Sen. Scott Brown launched a campaign over the weekend for the Republican nomination. WBUR's Bob Oakes spoke with Scott Brown about health care reform, financial regulation, the war in Afghanistan and other issues. The field of candidates for the Senate seat once held by the late Edward M. Kennedy is taking shape. Massachusetts state Sen. Scott Brown launched a campaign over the weekend for the Republican nomination. WBUR's Bob Oakes spoke with Scott Brown about health care reform, financial regulation, the war in Afghanistan and other issues. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25123787 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25107679-Fight-Continues-For-9-11-Victim-s-Family After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, most of the victims' families accepted compensation from a special government fund. The family of Boston-based flight attendant Sarah Low, though, is one of three remaining families that hasn't settled lawsuits against the airline industry. We spoke with her father, Mike Low, about what he hopes to get from the case. After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, most of the victims' families accepted compensation from a special government fund. The family of Boston-based flight attendant Sarah Low, though, is one of three remaining families that hasn't settled lawsuits against the airline industry. We spoke with her father, Mike Low, about what he hopes to get from the case. After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, most of the victims' families accepted compensation from a special government fund. The family of Boston-based flight attendant Sarah Low, though, is one of three remaining families that hasn't settled lawsuits against the airline industry. We spoke with her father, Mike Low, about what he hopes to get from the case. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25107679 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25102680-As-Senate-Race-Takes-Off-Debate-Over-Interim-Successor-Heats-Up Sen John Kerry was among those calling on Beacon Hill leaders yesterday to pass legislation that would grant one of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's last wishes: that Gov. Deval Patrick be allowed to appoint an interim successor until a special election in January. Sen John Kerry was among those calling on Beacon Hill leaders yesterday to pass legislation that would grant one of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's last wishes: that Gov. Deval Patrick be allowed to appoint an interim successor until a special election in January. Sen John Kerry was among those calling on Beacon Hill leaders yesterday to pass legislation that would grant one of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's last wishes: that Gov. Deval Patrick be allowed to appoint an interim successor until a special election in January. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25102680 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25098957-A-Fast-Changing-Race-To-Fill-Kennedy-s-Seat The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a proposal made by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy shortly before he died, which would allow Gov. Deval Patrick to appoint a successor to Kennedy until a special election is held in January. Meanwhile, the players keep changing in the race to win the election. The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a proposal made by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy shortly before he died, which would allow Gov. Deval Patrick to appoint a successor to Kennedy until a special election is held in January. Meanwhile, the players keep changing in the race to win the election. The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a proposal made by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy shortly before he died, which would allow Gov. Deval Patrick to appoint a successor to Kennedy until a special election is held in January. Meanwhile, the players keep changing in the race to win the election. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25098957 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25090751-Analysis-Joe-Kennedy-s-Decision-Opens-Up-A-Senate-Free-For-All Former Congressman Joseph Kennedy has decided not to enter the race for his late uncle's U.S. Senate seat, clearing the way for several other interested Democrats. Tufts University political science Professor Jeff Berry sizes up the field with WBUR's Bob Oakes. Former Congressman Joseph Kennedy has decided not to enter the race for his late uncle's U.S. Senate seat, clearing the way for several other interested Democrats. Tufts University political science Professor Jeff Berry sizes up the field with WBUR's Bob Oakes. Former Congressman Joseph Kennedy has decided not to enter the race for his late uncle's U.S. Senate seat, clearing the way for several other interested Democrats. Tufts University political science Professor Jeff Berry sizes up the field with WBUR's Bob Oakes. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25090751 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25085749-For-Immigrants-In-Lowell-The-Tools-To-Grow-Familiar-Foods The historical hotbed of America's Industrial Revolution, Lowell seems an unlikely place to launch a social experiment in agriculture, but the city is teeming with recent immigrants who hunger for a taste of food from their homelands. WBUR's Chris Burrell reports. The historical hotbed of America's Industrial Revolution, Lowell seems an unlikely place to launch a social experiment in agriculture, but the city is teeming with recent immigrants who hunger for a taste of food from their homelands. WBUR's Chris Burrell reports. The historical hotbed of America's Industrial Revolution, Lowell seems an unlikely place to launch a social experiment in agriculture, but the city is teeming with recent immigrants who hunger for a taste of food from their homelands. WBUR's Chris Burrell reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25085749 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25072192-Analysis-Style-May-Outweigh-Gender-In-Senate-Race Attorney General Martha Coakley officially launched her campaign Thursday for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat in the U.S. Senate. If elected, Coakley would become the first female senator from Massachusetts. To talk about the role gender could play in the senate race, we spoke with Evelyn Murphy, the former lieutenant governor. Attorney General Martha Coakley officially launched her campaign Thursday for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat in the U.S. Senate. If elected, Coakley would become the first female senator from Massachusetts. To talk about the role gender could play in the senate race, we spoke with Evelyn Murphy, the former lieutenant governor. Attorney General Martha Coakley officially launched her campaign Thursday for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat in the U.S. Senate. If elected, Coakley would become the first female senator from Massachusetts. To talk about the role gender could play in the senate race, we spoke with Evelyn Murphy, the former lieutenant governor. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25072192 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25066727-Challengers-Fail-To-Knock-Menino-Off-His-Game The three challengers to Mayor Thomas Menino had their first opportunity to take him on in a televised debate Wednesday night. It was a spirited discussion of Boston issues -- taxes, schools, crime and corruption. WBUR's Fred Thys reports. The three challengers to Mayor Thomas Menino had their first opportunity to take him on in a televised debate Wednesday night. It was a spirited discussion of Boston issues -- taxes, schools, crime and corruption. WBUR's Fred Thys reports. The three challengers to Mayor Thomas Menino had their first opportunity to take him on in a televised debate Wednesday night. It was a spirited discussion of Boston issues -- taxes, schools, crime and corruption. WBUR's Fred Thys reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25066727 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25063144-Boston-Crime-May-Be-Down-But-Concern-Is-Still-High When Boston's mayoral candidates hold their first debate Wednesday night, Menino will likely tout the latest crime statistics, which show that violent crime is down about 7 percent since last year. But violent crime is still a top concern for many. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. When Boston's mayoral candidates hold their first debate Wednesday night, Menino will likely tout the latest crime statistics, which show that violent crime is down about 7 percent since last year. But violent crime is still a top concern for many. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. When Boston's mayoral candidates hold their first debate Wednesday night, Menino will likely tout the latest crime statistics, which show that violent crime is down about 7 percent since last year. But violent crime is still a top concern for many. WBUR's Bianca Vazquez Toness reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25063144 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25056098-Election-Date-Set-For-Kennedy-s-Seat Massachusetts legislators have scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 9 on whether to change state law to allow the governor to name an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. WBUR's Fred Thys reports. Massachusetts legislators have scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 9 on whether to change state law to allow the governor to name an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. WBUR's Fred Thys reports. Massachusetts legislators have scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 9 on whether to change state law to allow the governor to name an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. WBUR's Fred Thys reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25056098 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25050197-Washington-Without-Kennedy Massachusetts will elect a new Senator, but Washington insiders worry there will never be another cross-aisle deal maker like Sen. Edward Kennedy. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports from the capital. Massachusetts will elect a new Senator, but Washington insiders worry there will never be another cross-aisle deal maker like Sen. Edward Kennedy. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports from the capital. Massachusetts will elect a new Senator, but Washington insiders worry there will never be another cross-aisle deal maker like Sen. Edward Kennedy. WBUR's Monica Brady-Myerov reports from the capital. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25050197 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25031702-Kennedy-s-Death-Opens-Up-Succession-Debate Under Massachusetts law, voters will choose the successor to Sen. Kennedy in a special election in January. But that's too long to wait for many Democrats, because Massachusetts would be without what could be a crucial vote as the U.S. Senate debates health insurance reform. WBUR's Fred Thys report. Under Massachusetts law, voters will choose the successor to Sen. Kennedy in a special election in January. But that's too long to wait for many Democrats, because Massachusetts would be without what could be a crucial vote as the U.S. Senate debates health insurance reform. WBUR's Fred Thys report. Under Massachusetts law, voters will choose the successor to Sen. Kennedy in a special election in January. But that's too long to wait for many Democrats, because Massachusetts would be without what could be a crucial vote as the U.S. Senate debates health insurance reform. WBUR's Fred Thys report. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25031702 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25019867-Mayoral-Hand-in-Boston-Developments-Under-Fire The three candidates vying to unseat Boston Mayor Thomas Menino all argue that too much power is concentrated in the mayor's hands. That is especially true, they said, when it comes to the development of city-owned property. WBUR's Fred Thys reports on the battle over one large parcel of land and the mayor's role in who gets to develop it. The three candidates vying to unseat Boston Mayor Thomas Menino all argue that too much power is concentrated in the mayor's hands. That is especially true, they said, when it comes to the development of city-owned property. WBUR's Fred Thys reports on the battle over one large parcel of land and the mayor's role in who gets to develop it. The three candidates vying to unseat Boston Mayor Thomas Menino all argue that too much power is concentrated in the mayor's hands. That is especially true, they said, when it comes to the development of city-owned property. WBUR's Fred Thys reports on the battle over one large parcel of land and the mayor's role in who gets to develop it. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25019867 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25014846-A-Low-Key-Visit-Planned-For-Obama-On-The-Vineyard Barack Obama is the first president since Bill Clinton to travel to Martha's Vineyard, and anticipation on the island has been high. But differences in the two men's personalities means this is bound to be a much lower-profile sort of trip. Barack Obama is the first president since Bill Clinton to travel to Martha's Vineyard, and anticipation on the island has been high. But differences in the two men's personalities means this is bound to be a much lower-profile sort of trip. Barack Obama is the first president since Bill Clinton to travel to Martha's Vineyard, and anticipation on the island has been high. But differences in the two men's personalities means this is bound to be a much lower-profile sort of trip. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-24,25014846 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no WBUR: Daily News Update