Kamala Picks Her VP! Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate in the 2024 Presidential Election. Tonight, Ben welcomes two special guests to discuss what lies ahead as voters get ready for November!
Housing Crisis Relief. Today, Gov. Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act which is the largest investment in housing in the Commonwealth's history! The Act aims to increase affordable home options, housing production and inventory, and assist cities and towns in offering more affordable housing options. MA Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus joins Ben with the details.
Gun Violence Antidote? The ShotSpotter gunshot detection system is nothing new to Boston and has been credited with saving lives and helping police catch criminals. The system has also faced scrutiny with nearly half of 423 ShotSpotter activations in 2023 ending with no ballistic evidence. Joining Ben tonight is the CEO of ShotSpotter Ralph Clark and former NYPD Police Commissioner Bill Bratton.
Pros in Paris. The Paris Summer Olympics are in full swing and before the 1970s, the Games were limited to amateur competitors. By the 1980s, the door was opened to allow professional athletes to compete...but should pros be allowed to compete amongst amateurs? Mike Eruzione, former Captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics U.S. Hockey Team, joins Ben to chat everything Olympics!
The Rebuilding of Maui. It’s been a year since the devastating wildfire that wiped out the historic town of Lahaina on Maui. How are rebuilding efforts going? Joining Ben with an update is the Founder of RebuildMaui.org, Alfy Basurto.
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