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Description: The WBUR Morning News Podcast features morning news coverage and analysis, from Boston and the surrounding communities. Hosted by Bob Oakes.
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rssCoakley, 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.
Audio|Tue, 10 Nov 2009
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“…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 …”
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.
Audio|Mon, 9 Nov 2009
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“…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. . …”
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.
Audio|Fri, 6 Nov 2009
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“…on the campaign trail with congressman Michael -- Leno who's running for Ted Kennedy's US senate seat and first today. A Massachusetts town is preparing this morning for a military funeral. The services in North Attleboro …”
“…North Attleboro. And it's seen -- college in Manchester, New Hampshire. His high school football coach was Paul Sullivan. …”
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.
Audio|Thu, 5 Nov 2009
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“…So she brought in here to the Children's Hospital emergency room and sure enough. He has almost a 103 degree temperature and a likely case of the H1N1 swine flu. But the -- and he gets pretty simple some fever reducing medicine -- and formal statement. You know and a cup of water and then doctor Margaret Truman sent him home in Atlanta I'm not feeling well it's just that -- at this point. Schilling is a pediatrician at Children's Hospital which earlier this week -- 50% jump in sick kids in its emergency room. Most of them with presume cases of H1N1. …”
“…H1N1. Is now circulating widely in Greater Boston especially among young people. Children's Hospital has open and overflows site to help manage the number of patients coming in its emergency room with flu like symptoms. But …”
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.
Audio|Wed, 4 Nov 2009
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“…studio to analyze the mayoral election results a onetime city councilor and former mayoral candidate himself and in this election our political analyst good morning Larry thanks for. Jumping in on this Wednesday good morning off it was said to be his toughest reelection -- …”
“…news go to our website wbur.org. I'm -- books coming up today. Boston mayor Thomas Menino has made it into the history books. The 66 year old won an unprecedented. Fifth term in office in yesterday's elections. When …”
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.
Audio|Tue, 3 Nov 2009
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“…private homes and first today. In the race to succeed the late Ted Kennedy in the US senate the primaries are a little more than a month away. However at least one of the Democrats running Boston Celtics co owner Stephen -- yoga will take advantage of today's municipal elections in this state depressed the flash. Face to face interactions …”
“…since the beginning of the race. Martha Coakley seen as the early front runner no TV ads yet you surprised I'm a little surprised but I think that she's probably saving her money for a major …”
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.
Audio|Mon, 2 Nov 2009
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“…the eight candidates. Running for the four at large seats on the Boston City Council. . The campaign started with a diverse field of fifteen before the preliminary election narrative to eight and now voters pick for tomorrow. …”
“…former city councilor and I out of -- a former aide to Senator John Kerry why is it hard for the bottom four to move up. I just in terms of the number of votes cast -- …”
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.
Audio|Fri, 30 Oct 2009
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“…I'm Bob it -- coming up. Our final conversation with -- incumbent Boston mayor Thomas Menino before next week city election. And for Halloween a ghost stories said in a Boston University dormitory. And first today. Governor Patrick …”
“…get out of contracts that require higher salaries for officers who pursue higher education. . …”
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.
Audio|Thu, 29 Oct 2009
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“…the candidates for the late Ted Kennedy's US senate seat. First up Boston Celtics co owner Stephen -- Uga. And first today with the H1N1 swine flu vaccine in high demand but low supply in Massachusetts …”
“…Cambridge pediatrician Michael young -- has the same dilemma. So far his office has received a few hundred doses but it needs a few thousand. And …”
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.
Audio|Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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“…up today. The two men running for mayor of Boston in -- Boston mayor Thomas Menino and city councilor Michael clarity. Met last night for their final face off before Tuesday's election. At Faneuil hall the two candidates …”
“…It's not the mayor but the economy that's to blame. The weak housing market has meant developers can afford to build offices and hotels. Not residences. But this threatens the mayor's pledged that a third of …”