The Horse Race
Your weekly look at politics, policy and elections in Massachusetts
Episode 8: The Winner's Circle
It's an EMERGENCY EPISODE #MAPOLI! Election Day has come and gone and we're here to parse who landed in the winner's circle across the state. Also, a surprise appearance by Sam Hammar, chair of the Melrose Democratic City Committee, to discuss why a partisan city committee got involved in a non-partisan municipal election.
Stay tuned for more info about our upcoming live event at Ned Devine's in Boston, MA on November 28!
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