Taking @Issue

Politics

NBC10 Boston's Cory Smith, Sue O'Connell and Matt Prichard bring coverage and analysis of politics and government from Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill every Sunday on @Issue - but there's always more to talk about. Taking @Issue offers a glimpse of the conversations that happen behind the scenes, bringing you insight on the issues that affect Boston and Massachusetts, and the context behind the coverage.

Historic Taxes and Axes

In our inaugural episode of Taking@Issue, we break down the history-making ouster of House speaker Kevin McCarthy, major tax reform in Massachusetts amid a migrant crisis, and more.

Savagery, Security and Surveillance

This week we're Taking@Issue with an international conflict and a local controversy. Old enemies are engaged in a new battle in the Middle East as Israel and Hamas wage war. Matt, Sue, and Cory discuss the political implications at home, abroad, and in the House of Representatives. And a controversial vote sends millions of dollars to the Boston Regional Intelligence Center. But does the BRIC actually make a difference? The ACLU of Massachusetts weighs in on the debate.

Jaquetta Makes Three

Cory is on vacation but the show must go on! NBC10 Boston’s Matt Prichard and Sue O’Connell are joined by fellow Podcaster Jacquetta Van Zandt to talk through the different city council elections, the gun reform battle at the State House and the migrant shelter crisis that has Gov. Healey calling for help from the feds.

New Speaker, New Tragedy, New Strategy

This week the team is Taking@Issue with topics stretching from Capitol Hill to Boston City Hall. Sadly, the conversation begins with a detour to Lewiston, Maine, the site of the latest mass shooting in America. The House FINALLY has a new House speaker, but who the heck is Mike Johnson? Can he keep the government open, and will he be a drag on the GOP's election chances (assuming he's speaker by 2024)? And the Boston City Council approves an amended ordinance to clear the encampment at Mass. and Cass.

Pence & Boots

In this episode of Taking@Issue, we’re hitting the campaign trail to preview the third GOP primary debate and eulogizing former Vice President Mike Pence's failed presidential campaign. Plus, back in Massachusetts the Healey administration got the win in court, but will capping the number of migrants sheltered in Massachusetts help the crisis?

South Beach Scum and Local Elections Won

This week the team is Taking@Issue with the results of the Boston City Council election and discussing the new faces coming to the most cantankerous of places. Plus, Democrats win big in several elections across the country, while the GOP presidential candidates continue to fight for second place in the Republican Primary.

Everything, Everywhere, All from the Corner Office

This week, we are Taking@Issue with Gov. Maura Healey. We sit down with her and talk about the migrant crisis in Massachusetts, the MBTA, taxes and how her first year went.

Just a Trio of Turkeys Talking

This week our trio is Taking@Issue with Thanksgiving Day. Cory, Matt, and Sue tell us what they're thankful for (politically speaking, of course) and engage in the great sides debate. Plus, what they're reading and watching over the long holiday weekend.

Supplemental Sausage and Sayonara, Santos

This week’s pod is Taking@Issue with the haggling on Beacon Hill over the supplemental budget — state Republicans hold all the cards as Democrats try to get the legislation to Gov. Healey's desk, George Santos is kicked out of Congress and Nikki Haley's run for the White House gets some help from the Koch brothers, while Ron DeSantis debates a Democrat who isn't running for president.

Say What Now?

This week we're Taking@Issue with the things people have said over the last week. There was nothing but praise as the city of Boston and it's largest police union reached a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement. Meanwhile, Harvard's president struggles to find the right words at a congressional hearing over the rise in antisemitism on campus. And former speaker Kevin McCarthy goes back on his word and announces his resignation.