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"The Cod Cabin"

Welcome to The Cod Cabin! Adam Bass, Jack Leary, Logan Rabe, and Jessy Han are four residents of Massachusetts who have joined forces to provide a learning experience for those across the world about Massachusetts's people, places, and politics. From chatting about elections, going through history, and interviewing some of the big names of the Commonwealth, this crew takes you from the streets of Boston to the beaches of cape cod, to the hills of Berkshire County to talk shop about their state. It's The Cod Cabin.

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The Cod Cabin Episode 48: Welcome to the Healey Administration from 2023-01-10T22:12

With a new year brings a new Governor.  Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Gov Kim Driscoll are promising changes to the Commonwealth.  In their inauguration speech, they promise advances on healthcare,...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 47: Our Top Threes to see from 2022-08-31T22:06:40

Why is Adam so concerned about Bristol County Sheriff? Does Jessy see any movement in the Hampden Hampshire Senate Race? Why does Jack have such a disdain for Quentin Palfrey? And does Logan think ...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 46: Lt Governor Miniseries part 3: Go Go Gouviea from 2022-08-14T18:27:26

Its only Adam and Logan this time as they finish up the miniseries for Lt Governor.  Rep Gouviea of Acton is running for the position and is seen as the favorite for progressives.  Her...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 45: The Lt Governor Mini-Series Part 2: Come Salem Away from 2022-07-22T23:55:06

Does a Lt Gov need executive experience? Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll thinks so.  In our second episode of our mini series, we talk to the Mayor who is running for the position.  She shares her thought...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 44: The Lt. Governor Mini-Series Part 1: The Senator From Out West from 2022-07-10T22:40

Many will say that the Lt. Governor position is useless.  Not so to Democratic State Senator Eric Lesser from the 1st Hampden and Hampshire district.  The Senator, who once appeared on the Cod Cabi...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 43: The Convention Conversation from 2022-06-13T15:10:40

Jessy went to the Convention! Adam has questions.  And Jack has a wild theory about Bill Galvin.  Yes its the Cod Cabin. Back for another wild round of fun and Massachusetts Politics in this episod...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 42: The Grand Return from 2022-03-23T13:25:13

Did you miss us? We sure missed you.  The Cod Cabin Crew makes its grand return after months of hibernation.  Join us as we discuss the ballot of the Massachusetts Elections and the di...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 41: "The Ballad of Scam Tarly" from 2021-11-15T04:37:45

He is the thoughtful, funny, and interesting man of Boston Politics, Scam Tarly.  Host of the "We Need Some Milk" podcast, Tarly has been covering Massachusetts politics longer than the fou...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 40: A guy with Ey-Tan of talent from 2021-11-07T23:05:18

On our 40th episode of "The Cod Cabin" we sit down with Eytan Saenger, a young man from Massachusetts and New York with a lot on his mind.  He was inspired by our show to get youth involvem...

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The Cod Cabin Episode EXTRA: "Newton's laws of municipal elections." from 2021-10-28T03:47:01

In a very special episode of the Cod Cabin, Adam and Logan sit down for a half-hour to talk about Newton Politics.  Logan, who lives in the city, and Adam, who has covered the election for ...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 39: "We're gonna tell you a story about our town." from 2021-10-25T12:17:11

Down by the banks of the river Charles, the Cod Cabin Crew has Boston on their minds again as 8 days remain until the election.  What does Jessy have to say about Wu's lead?  What info...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 38: "Two days til' Tuesday" from 2021-09-13T15:34:24

'Twas two days till Tuesday and throughout the Cod Cabin, the crew sits down and discusses what will happen.  A diverse field of candidates to claim city hall, but two will win while the re...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 37: "Someones in the Cabin with Diana" from 2021-08-25T13:59:18

Its just Adam and Logan again! And they bring up the second half of the two candidates running for the Massachusetts Auditor, State Senator Diana Dizoglio.  Adam asks the senator if Beacon ...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 36: "Will that be credit or Kashinsky?" from 2021-08-20T00:33:27

Adam, Logan, and Jessy sit down with Politico's Lisa Kashinsky, the author of the Massachusetts Playbook.  Logan talks to her about the state of local news, Jessy asks what it is like to go...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 35: Dempsey Roll from 2021-08-14T02:18:24

It's Just Adam and Logan on today's episode!  Today, the two sit with Chris Dempsey as he details why he is running for State Auditor, why he loves public transport, and listen to Adam comp...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 34: "Whipping up a Nguyen-ing meal" from 2021-08-04T02:38:25

Welcome back to the Cod.....kitchen?!  Yes, for the first time in our show's 34 episode run we have not one but TWO guests on the Cod Cabin.  Rep Tran Nyguyen and Rep Susanah Whipps. &...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 34: "Whipping up a Nyguyen-ing meal" from 2021-08-04T02:38:25

Welcome back to the Cod.....kitchen?!  Yes, for the first time in our show's 34 episode run we have not one but TWO guests on the Cod Cabin.  Rep Tran Nyguyen and Rep Susanah Whipps. &...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 33: Across the Wu-niverse from 2021-07-08T02:50:52

Our next candidate comes to the Cabin! This time with the Mayoral election in sight.  Michelle Wu talks about rent control, Mass and Cass, and mental health in AAPI communities in our summe...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 32: Mayor Mayor in city hall from 2021-06-07T13:08:13

The Cod Cabin Crew discusses the recent changes in the Boston Mayoral Race on the 32nd episode of The Cod Cabin.  What new polls are saying, what kinds of policies have the candidates have ...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 31: "10 Downing Street" from 2021-05-11T02:47:38

The Cod Cabin Crew is back, and this time, they have welcomed Ben Downing to the Cabin.  Downing, a former state senator, is running for Governor against Charlie Baker in 2022.  The Cr...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 30: Method Acting Mayor from 2021-04-11T22:35:23

It's our 30th episode!   Jessy, Adam, and Logan discuss Acting Mayor Kim Janey's entrance into the Boston Mayoral election and what that means for the race.  The Crew dive into Ma...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 29: "The Lesser Presser." from 2021-04-05T00:52:57

Senator Eric Lesser of Western Massachusetts is our guest on this episode of the Cod Cabin!  The Senator, an avid fan of the crew, comes to talk about the vaccination plan in Massachusetts,...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 28: "The Talkincloss with Auchincloss" from 2021-03-22T02:45:50

He's back!  Representative Jake Auchincloss of Massachusett's Fourth Congressional District sits down with the Cod Cabin Crew to talk politics.  Adam presses him on HR1 and Transportat...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 27: "The Tori Party" from 2021-03-14T20:00:32

WCCS and WGBH finally collaborate as Tori Bedford, one of the best reporters in the Massachusetts Media comes for a visit to the Cod Cabin!  The Crew talk about her past, her work, and what...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 26: "Series of Suffolk 19th Part 3: Juan Jaramillo" from 2021-02-22T18:10:53

And so the Series of Suffolk 19 Trilogy concludes with an interview with Juan Jaramillo, who has been recently endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders. The Crew catches him at an interesting time, wh...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 25: Series on Suffolk 19th Part 2: Alicia DelVento from 2021-02-01T03:11:34

With The Retirement of former House Speaker Bob DeLeo, the Cod Cabin Crew explores the special election of Suffolk’s 19thdistrict, containing the residencies of Revere and Winthrop.  Today,...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 24: "Act on Mass" from 2021-01-28T14:54:27

Calla Walsh returns to the Cod Cabin as a special guest! Her, she talks about her work for the non profit organization, Act on Mass, which calls for more transparency in the voting process in th...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 23: "The Suffolk 19th Series Part I: Valentino Capobianco" from 2021-01-17T22:23:55

With Bob Deleo resigning to go teach at Northeastern University, a new special election is scheduled in March.  In this special Cod Cabin Series, the crew talks to the candidates to see wha...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 22: Mayoral Battle Royale from 2021-01-12T18:11:21

With the addition of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to Joe Biden's cabinet, The Cod Cabin Crew discuss the impacts the Boston Mayoral race will face.  Who is the front runner? Who even is running...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 21: Ronny and the Boys from 2021-01-04T17:32:01

With a new year, comes a new episode of the Cod Cabin, as well as a new speaker of the Massachusetts General Court!  Adam, Jessy, and Logan discuss who Ron Mariano of quincy is, what he pla...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 20: RCV from 2020-11-25T04:08:51

Ranked Choice Voting did not pass in Massachusetts. Why didn't it? Well the Cod Cabin Crew Sat down with Ben Cohen of Wheaton College to find out why. This is the Cod Cabin.

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The Cod Cabin Episode 19: "The Boys Are Back In Town" from 2020-11-16T03:17:21

They're baaack!!!! Yes, the Cod Cabin Crew has returned after a long and grueling election season to discuss their favorite subject: Massachusetts Politics.  Today, the guys talk about the ...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 18: "Calling on Calla." from 2020-10-05T14:09:34

The Cod Cabin is back!  Jessy, Adam, Logan, and Jack sit down with Calla Walsh, a young political activist who worked on the Ed Markey campaign.  Calla discusses her work in campaigns,...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 17: All aboard the Wu Train! from 2020-09-14T22:42:40

Chugga Chugga Wu! Wu! The Cod Cabin Crew have caught a glimpse of the new Mayor Campaign rolling into south station.  City Councilor Michelle Wu has announced she will run against Mayor Mar...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 16: "And in the end......" from 2020-09-07T19:56:10

It was a crazy and wild Primary Season in Massachusetts as Adam, Jessy, Logan, and Jack all take a breather about what just happened.  The wild win for Senator Markey, Richard Neal breaking...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 15: Calm Before The Storm from 2020-08-29T17:49:05

It is three days until the Massachusetts Primaries, and the Cod Cabin Crew has decided to lay down some race ratings.  Does Jessy think Alex Morse has a shot? Why does Jack think Alan Khaze...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 14: "T-Minus 3 Weeks" from 2020-08-11T23:06:08

Adam, Jack, Logan, and Special Guest Armin discuss where the Senate Election is headed in 3 weeks, what Kennedy's strategy is, Markey's relationship to voters of color, and the WORST map of Mass...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 13: "Mighty Morphing Power Rankings" from 2020-07-27T03:48:54

The Four of Us try something very unique on "The Cod Cabin:" Ranking the 9 MA04 democrats.  We explain our reasons why they are ranked the way they are.  Go off on tangents about the S...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 12: "Is there a doctor in the Cabin?" from 2020-07-09T02:04:34

Today on the Cod Cabin, Jack, Logan, Adam, and Jessy sit down with Dr. Natalia Linos, an epidemiologist running for the 4th congressional district of Massachusetts.  Here, we ask Dr. Linos ...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 11: Hall on the Call from 2020-07-05T19:36:47

Another guest has joined us at the Cod Cabin this week, and this time, it's a Republican candidate! Air force Colonel Julie Hall joined us in conversation to discuss her views on business, her l...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 10: "Neal or No Neal?" from 2020-06-29T03:23:30

It's our Tenth Episode of "The Cod Cabin!" The four of us decide to go on a trip to the mystical land known as "Western Massachusetts."  We go into detail about the 1st district, its surrou...

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Cod Cabin Ep 9: "Auchincloss is coming to town" from 2020-06-22T02:53:22

Adam, Jessy, and Logan interview Newton City Councilman Jake Auchincloss on the Cod Cabin today.  We ask him his stance on healthcare, education, transportation, his political beliefs, and ...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 8: "Ben Sigel: Father, Activist, Candidate." from 2020-06-16T02:42:02

One more guest has decided to arrive at the Cabin today and it's Ben Sigel. This candidate born from a Jewish and Latin household hopes to shake the norms in the politics of the 4th district by ...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 7: The Cavell Campaign from 2020-06-14T02:42:16

Dave Cavell visits us at the Cod Cabin today, to talk his campaign, his faith, his view on charter schools, the virus and what he thinks he can do to prove people wrong that his campaign will br...

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Cod Cabin Ep 6: "Mama We're all Khazei now" from 2020-06-11T04:12:04

Knock Knock! A guest has arrived at the Cod Cabin. Its Alan Khazei! A candidate for the 4th district of MA as well as Cityyear CEO! Join Jessy, Adam, Logan, and Jack as they sit down with their ...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 5: The Great Debate Deflate from 2020-06-04T20:53:39

In this episode of "The Cod Cabin" The Four of us discuss the.....awkward debate between Senator Markey and Rep Kennedy.  From Feet, to Tom Brady, it was....unusual to say the least.  ...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 4:"MA the 4th be with you." from 2020-05-25T15:30:35

Welcome back to the cod cabin. In this episode, Jack brings up the election in Massachusetts's 4th district. Who will be the most suitable to fill Kennedy's vacant district? Who is making appeal...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 3: "A Requiem for a Tuesday." from 2020-05-19T00:30:43

Welcome back to the Cod Cabin. In this episode: Logan Leads the discussion on the upcoming special elections tomorrow and in June, Adam questions the structure of the Massachusetts GOP, and Jess...

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The Cod Cabin Episode 2: "Malarkey Not Included" from 2020-05-13T04:45:51

It's a new episode of the Cod Cabin!  Today, the four hosts discuss Biden's win in Massachusetts, what the general election could look like, and if William Galvin will allow at home voting ...

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WCCS Interview with Ben Sigel from 2020-05-11T19:32:02

Adam Bass Gives a special interview with candidate Benjamin Sigel for MA-04. In which Adam asked him about the student debt crisis, the role of of legislature, and the new type of campaigning in...

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Cod Cabin Episode 1: Welcome to the Cod Cabin from 2020-05-08T14:44:30

It's the first episode of "The Cod Cabin!" Join Jack, Jessy, Logan, and Adam as they embark on their long discussions on Massachusetts Politics, past, present, and future. In this episode, they ...

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