
Description: The WBUR Morning News Podcast features morning news coverage and analysis, from Boston and the surrounding communities. Hosted by Bob Oakes.
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.
Audio|Fri, 20 Nov 2009
|attorney general martha coakleyfound at5:38, 0:29
“…of the issue to set himself apart from two of his rivals Attorney General Martha Coakley and congressman Michael -- Leno. Both Coakley in -- you -- and said they would oppose healthcare reform if the package also prohibits government funding of abortions. WBUR. Is for entice reports on the candidate's position on this important issue. Steve tell you -- says unequivocal support for health care reform should be a prerequisite for any Democrat aspiring to fill the seat held by the late Senator Ted Kennedy. . …”
“…hoping swine flu was on the decline in Massachusetts well sorry. State health officials say the H1N1 virus is so widespread. There's more flu in the state now than it any other time in recorded history. To talk about all this and why some doctors think swine flu is actually peaking. Or slowing we turn to WBUR's health and science reporter Sacha Pfeiffer Sasha thanks for coming in Iraq. So just how bad our state health officials saying those points Lewis. …”
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.
Audio|Thu, 19 Nov 2009
|major league soccerfound at9:56, 1:10
“…Now onto a more conventional sport. On Sunday eight Major League soccer will determine their champion Los Angeles Galaxy and -- Salt Lake. Compete for the MLS cup in Seattle. WBUR. Commentator Bill Littlefield previews the championship game. Landon Donovan is America's goal scorer people who know the name of only one MLS coach know the name of Bruce Arena. -- having the team featuring those guys in the championship game constitute as good as it gets for Major League soccer. . Particularly if the same team employs David Beckham. It's close in an even better world for MLS Chicago would have beaten -- …”
“…poverty. Half the schools are elementary is with a few middle and high schools. . The perhaps the most surprising thing as is it three of the fourteen our pilots. Pilots you might remember where the Boston …”
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.
Audio|Wed, 18 Nov 2009
|senator ted kennedyfound at1:11, 0:22
“…side with them. For the citizens who want -- on it as attorney general heavily disclose where money comes comment was made my decisions based upon the merits of the issue. -- said at the foreign that he wouldn't meet with any of lobbyists including ones from the Sierra Club. But later he issued a statement saying he would meet with lobbyists from the environmental group because he's open to hearing all views. The forum looked at pressing environmental issues including cape wind which Senator Ted Kennedy opposed. All four candidates support the stalled project on Nantucket Sound. But they disagree on whether or not the government should be …”
“…the December 8 primaries for this special election to replace the late Senator Ted Kennedy. . With less than three weeks ago the candidates are stepping up their appearances on the campaign trail. All four Democrats focused on …”
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.
Audio|Tue, 17 Nov 2009
|governor deval patrickfound at0:22, 6:47
“…the go to site for the candidates and their staffers but first. Governor Deval Patrick today is releasing what's described as the most comprehensive plan for integrating immigrants into Massachusetts. With the State's immigrant population estimated at …”
“…definitive -- the positions referred so far from two of his rivals. Attorney General Martha Coakley and venture capitalists Steve -- Uga. Neither has gone so far as to say the US should begin pulling troops out in …”
The state's social workers overwhelmingly voted "no confidence" in Commissioner Anthony "Angelo" McClain of the state Department of Children and Families.
Audio|Mon, 16 Nov 2009
|ted kennedyfound at7:38, 3:12
“…and says voters like -- are not necessarily looking to elect another Ted Kennedy. . But they don't want average senators either mean we expect them to run for president we expect them to stand out. We look at the lodges in the Kennedy Brothers and John Kerry. They'll have -- their …”
“…still has some supporters on Friday Governor Deval Patrick touted the agency's annual statistical report and said DCF is moving in the right direction. An -- and nurture an intake investigations …”
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.
Audio|Fri, 13 Nov 2009
|health servicesfound at3:34, 1:02
“…Sure yeah. In the waiting room at Boston University student health services half the kids are wearing the blue surgical masks they're giving out the door. It's a two hour wait for walk ins …”
“…Attorney General Martha Coakley said the US needs to fund the volunteer army. …”
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.
Audio|Thu, 12 Nov 2009
|big digfound at0:25, 1:21
“…their careers this morning. Martha Coakley. She's made hundreds of decisions as attorney general but the one with perhaps the biggest impact. Was choosing to settle a criminal case against Big Dig contractors for 458. Million dollars nearly two years ago. As WBUR as Monica Brady-Myerov reports some called the settlement courageous others call …”
“…Coakley stands by her reasoning today. She was elected attorney general in November 2006. Five months after a ceiling panel in the interstate ninety connector tunnel fell and killed me in -- way. …”
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.
Audio|Wed, 11 Nov 2009
|attorney general martha coakleyfound at0:30, 1:09
“…abortion between two of the Democrats vying to succeed the late US Senator Ted Kennedy. . Candidate congressman Michael -- you Leno who voted in favor of the healthcare bill that passed the house on Saturday. Now says he would rejected in this and it if the measures still contains a provision like the Stupak -- amendment which is in the house -- Stupak -- bans the use of government funds for any health plan that covers abortions. -- Leno said this yesterday. A day after criticizing Attorney General Martha Coakley for saying essentially the same thing. The -- voted against the legislation because of the anti abortion provision. Old QB you are …”
“…Fast at first it was Martha Coakley who raised questions about her political savvy Sheehan announced that she would have voted against the health care bill in the house. …”
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.
Audio|Tue, 10 Nov 2009
|attorney general martha coakleyfound at0:23, 3:46
“…ago until the party primaries in the race to fill the late Ted Kennedy's US senate seat and on the democratic side. The first big policy split has emerged the issue the national healthcare overhaul and whether it should include restrictions on reproductive services for women. The so called Stupak -- amendment is seen as denying access to abortion. Attorney General Martha Coakley says it's a deal breaker for her and that she can't support a bill that restricts abortion. Congressman Michael -- UN know …”
“…only as a great senator for his ability to make laws on Capitol Hill but also for his compassion. And authentic empathy for the real people he served on a daily basis convince voters that you …”
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.
Audio|Mon, 9 Nov 2009
|senator ted kennedy'sfound at0:20, 0:55
“…four weeks from tomorrow Massachusetts will hold primary elections for the late senator Ted Kennedy's US senate seat. In the democratic race Alan -- is trailing in the polls. Recent survey by the western of England college …”
“…event in Charlestown we recorded our interview in a car. Along the Mass Pike. . …”



