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Hear from Bostonians who are interested in moving this city forward. Also tune in to listen to issues related to politics, government, all things Boston, and pop culture.

O'Pod Episode 72: Liz Hauck 10/08/2021

O'Pod Episode 72: Liz Hauck Author of "Home Made: A Story of Grief, Groceries, Showing Up--and What We Make When We Make Dinner," Liz Hauck sits down with Councilor O'Malley on a special discussion on her book. The episode include a Q&A. Liz Hauck is an educator and writer from Boston, Massachusetts. She has lived in four cities, worked in three schools and one hospital, and her community service projects have included teaching literacy in a shelter for people surviving homelessness, digging an outhouse on a mountain in Virginia, and cooking with teenagers who were in state care. She’s currently completing her Ph.D. in educational policy studies and history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and she holds a B.A. and M.Ed. from Boston College. Home Made is her first book. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/20754971

O'Pod Episode 71: Councilor Michelle Wu 08/13/2021

O'Pod Episode 71: Councilor Michelle Wu Boston City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu joins Councilor O'Malley on the 71st episode of the O'Pod where they discuss her time working for Mayor Menino, the challenges of campaigning during COVID-19, what they'll miss about the Council the most, and their favorite spots in Boston to go during the pandemic. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/20131847

O'Pod Episode 70: Councilor Liz Breadon 07/16/2021

O'Pod Episode 70: Councilor Liz Breadon Councilor O'Malley is joined by District 9 Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon for the 70th Episode of the O'Pod. They discuss her amazing journey from Ireland to the United States, her involvement in campaigns and community activism over the years, and her experience in her first term as a Councilor. Follow Councilor O'Malley on twitter at @MattOMalley and Councilor Breadon @LizBreadon /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/19832306

O'Pod Episode 69: Councilor Annissa Essaibi George 07/01/2021

O'Pod Episode 69: Councilor Annissa Essaibi George Councilor O'Malley is joined by At-Large Boston City Councilor & Mayoral Candidate Annissa Essaibi George for the 69th Episode of the O'Pod. They discuss baseball, life before the pandemic, and (of course) her very famous pandemic puppy. Follow Councilor O'Malley on twitter at @MattOMalley and Councilor Essaibi George @AnnissaForBos /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/19677992

O'Pod Episode 68: Councilor Andrea Campbell 06/24/2021

O'Pod Episode 68: Councilor Andrea Campbell Councilor O'Malley is joined by District 4 City Councilor & Mayoral Candidate Andrea Campbell for the 68th Episode of the O'Pod. They discuss her campaign, what's changed in their lives since she was last on the podcast four years ago, & what they hope to see for their districts in the future. Follow Councilor O'Malley on twitter at @MattOMalley and Councilor Campbell @AndreaForBoston. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/19597163

O'Pod Episode 67: Councilor Kenzie Bok 05/20/2021

O'Pod Episode 67: Councilor Kenzie Bok Councilor O'Malley sits down with District 8 City Councilor Kenzie Bok to discuss her experience on the Council, life during the pandemic, and their favorite areas of the city. Aside from her work as a Councilor, Kenzie also teaches at Harvard University on Justice in Housing. Follow Councilor O'Malley on twitter at @MattOMalley and Councilor Bok @KenzieBok. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/19180595

O'Pod Episode 66: John Tobin 04/30/2021

O'Pod Episode 66: John Tobin Councilor O'Malley sits down with returning guest John Tobin to discuss life after being a Councilor, fatherhood, and how life has changed over the course of the pandemic. John Tobin serves as Vice President of City and Community Affairs at Northeastern University and is a comedy club manager in Boston and Massachusetts. Follow Councilor O'Malley on twitter at @MattOMalley and John Tobin at @tobinpresents. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/18926531

O'Pod Episode 65: Representative Jon Santiago 04/29/2021

O'Pod Episode 65: Representative Jon Santiago [Recorded June 18, 2020] State Representative Jon Santiago (9th Suffolk District) joined Councilor Matt O'Malley to discussed the intersections of the impacts of COVID-19 and racial disparities and Rep. Santiago's path to public service. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/18915089

O'Pod Episode 64: Director of Global Health Tom Bollyky 04/27/2020

O'Pod Episode 64: Director of Global Health Tom Bollyky Professor Tom Bollyky Senior Fellow for Global Health, Economics, and Development and Director of the Global Health Program at the Council on Foreign Relations joins Boston City Councilor Matt O'Malley for a discussion on COVID-19. Follow Tom on Twitter at . /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/14165222

O'Pod Episode 63: Senator Mike Rush 03/11/2020

O'Pod Episode 63: Senator Mike Rush Councilor O'Malley sits down with Senator Mike Rush for the 63rd episode of the O'Pod. Tune in to learn about Senator Rush's path to public service and his work in supporting Veteran's services. Follow Councilor O'Malley on Twitter at and Senator Rush at . /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/13514708

O'Pod Episode 62: Chris Lovett 02/27/2020

O'Pod Episode 62: Chris Lovett On this week's episode, Councilor O'Malley sits down with Chris Lovett and chats about his path to BNN News and how local politics and media have evolved over the years. Chris Lovett is the news director and anchor for BNN News (Neighborhood Network News). Tune into BNN on Comcast 9 and RCN 15, Monday through Friday 5:30, 9:30, 11:00 pm. Streamed live on bnnmedia.org. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/13322219

O'Pod Episode 61: Representative Adrian Madaro 11/27/2019

O'Pod Episode 61: Representative Adrian Madaro Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Representative Adrian Madaro and chats about everything from the impact Boston Latin School and the Ward Fellowship had made on their public service careers to the best place to eat in the First Suffolk District. Follow Rep. Madaro on Twitter at and Councilor O'Malley at . /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/12202430

O'Pod Episode 60: 250th Office Hours 10/31/2019

O'Pod Episode 60: 250th Office Hours On October 11th 2019, Councilor Matt O'Malley held his 250th(ish) office hours in West Roxbury at Local 338 Bagels and Coffee. Councilor O'Malley met with constituents and discussed issues around the neighborhood over complimentary bagels and homemade spreads (it was his treat!) This episode features neighbors who share their love for the neighborhood of West Roxbury and for its great sense of community. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/11849927

O'Pod Episode 59: Treasurer Deb Goldberg 09/12/2019

O'Pod Episode 59: Treasurer Deb Goldberg Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Treasurer Deb Goldberg to discuss programs from the Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts. Treasurer Goldberg shares about her experience as a former businesswoman and local elected leader. Follow Treasurer Goldberg on Twitter at and Councilor O'Malley on Twitter at . /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/11229410

O'Pod Episode 58: Coach Mike Ferullo 08/26/2019

O'Pod Episode 58: Coach Mike Ferullo Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Coach Mike Ferullo, the President and Founder of the Boston Bulldogs Running Club. is a running club for people in recovery or affected by addiction. Coach Mike is a clinical social worker, who in the course of his recovery, found solace and wellness in running. To learn more about the Boston Bulldog running club, check out their website at www.bostonbulldogsrunning.com. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/11004005

O'Pod Episode 57: Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz 08/22/2019

O'Pod Episode 57: Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz Councilor Matt O’Malley sits down with Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz to chat about politics, their experiences running for office, and favorite open spaces and restaurants. They also discussed what advice they would share with their past selves when they were first elected to office. Follow Senator Chang-Díaz at and Councilor O'Malley at . /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/10961129

O'Pod Episode 56: Superintendent Brenda Cassellius 08/09/2019

O'Pod Episode 56: Superintendent Brenda Cassellius Councilor O'Malley sits down with Dr. Brenda Cassellius to discuss her new role as the Superintendent of Boston Public Schools. Previously, Dr. Cassellius served as Minnesota's commissioner of education. Dr. Cassellius shares her story of what led her to a life of teaching and learning. Follow Dr. Brenda Cassellius on Twitter and Councilor Matt O'Malley on Twitter /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/10841618

O'Pod Episode 55: Gus Bickford 07/19/2019

O'Pod Episode 55: Gus Bickford Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Gus Bickford, the Chair of the Mass Democratic Party to discuss politics in Massachusetts and nationally. Gus was elected as the Party's Chair in 2016. Gus also spent 20 years as a survey researcher and database developer for Democratic and progressive organizations. Follow Councilor O'Malley and Gus on Twitter at and /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/10586645

O'Pod Episode 54: Will Poff-Webster 07/12/2019

O'Pod Episode 54: Will Poff-Webster Councilor O'Malley and his team say goodbye to Jamaica Plain liaison Will Poff-Webster who will be starting at Yale Law School in the Fall! In this episode, members of Team O'Malley share their favorite memories of Will. Tune in to listen to a cover of Hamilton, Team O'Malley's favorite sayings, as well as Will's friends and family's farewell messages. Bye for now, Will! /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/10503044

O'Pod Episode 53: Councilors Tim McCarthy and Josh Zakim (GoT Special) 05/23/2019

O'Pod Episode 53: Councilors Tim McCarthy and Josh Zakim (GoT Special) Councilors Matt O'Malley, Tim McCarthy and Josh Zakim discuss their thoughts on the finale of Game of Thrones in a special episode of the O'Pod. Share your thoughts about the final episode on Twitter by tagging @MattOMalley and #OPod! /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/9898562

O'Pod Episode 52: Bret LaBelle 05/16/2019

O'Pod Episode 52: Bret LaBelle Councilor Matt O'Malley chats with Bret LaBelle, a Boston Police Department Sergeant and reality show contestant. Bret was a contestant on Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X for Season 33 and currently on The Amazing Race for Season 31. Bret also hosts a podcast called "In the Drunk Tank with Bret and Larry." Bret shares his experience with both shows with Councilor O'Malley and his wife, Kathryn. Follow on Twitter: and /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/9814157

O'Pod Episode 51: Jimmy Tingle and Lou Antonellis 04/19/2019

O'Pod Episode 51: Jimmy Tingle and Lou Antonellis Councilor Matt O'Malley chats with comedian Jimmy Tingle about his path to comedy and politics growing up in Cambridge, MA. Jimmy is also the founder of “Humor for Humanity” and was a 2018 candidate for Lt. Governor in Massachusetts. Follow Jimmy Tingle on Twitter at Councilor O'Malley then sits down with Lou Antonellis, the Business Manager of IBEW Local 103. Lou has spent thirty years with IBEW and advocates for union rights, as well as a renewable energy future for jobs. Follow Lou Antonellis at Finally Councilor O'Malley checks in with neighborhood liaisons, Shannon Murphy (West Roxbury and Roslindale) and Will Poff-Webster (Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Back of the Hill) on upcoming events. A surprise guest interrupts the segment to share a gift and some laughs this Friday afternoon. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/9462488

O'Pod Episode 50: Mayor Marty Walsh 04/05/2019

O'Pod Episode 50: Mayor Marty Walsh Councilor O'Malley sits down with Mayor Marty Walsh for the 50th episode of the O'Pod to discuss his experience serving as the Mayor of the City of Boston for his second term. Mayor Walsh talks about his first election as a State Rep for the 13th Suffolk District. He also shares what an honor it is to serve in this position as someone who is sober. Follow Mayor Walsh and Councilor O'Malley on Twitter at and /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/9287003

O'Pod Episode 49: Friends of the West Roxbury Library and Katy Polanco Berndt 03/29/2019

O'Pod Episode 49: Friends of the West Roxbury Library and Katy Polanco Berndt Councilor O'Malley sits down with community members of District 6 in a special episode of the O'Pod. Both the West Roxbury Branch Library and the Connolly Branch Library will be hosting exciting events on Monday, April 1st and throughout the month. In this four-part episode, Councilor O'Malley first checks in with Jamaica Plain liaison Will Poff-Webster on upcoming events. He then heads over to the West Roxbury Branch Library to meet with Wilma Rosenberg and Margaret Dale, volunteers at the Friends of the West Roxbury Library. They introduce West Roxbury Reads 2019, a series of panels and discussions in April. On April 11th, Best-selling author and New Yorker contributor Jill Lepore will be speaking about her newest book called, "These Truths: a History of the United States." Councilor O'Malley then chats with Katy Polanco Berndt, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Massachusetts Liaison who is hosting an event on Monday, April 1st celebrating the culture of the Dominican Republic with a documentary screening called, "Hay Un País En El Mundo." Finally, Councilor O'Malley checks in with Shannon Murphy, the West Roxbury liaison to review upcoming events in the neighborhood. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/9195482

O'Pod Episode 48: Senator Eric Lesser 03/14/2019

O'Pod Episode 48: Senator Eric Lesser Councilor Matt O'Malley chats with Senator Eric Lesser about his path to public service, including campaigning for Governor Deval Patrick and President Barack Obama, then working in the White House. Senator Lesser represents nine communities in the First Hampden & Hampshire District in the Massachusetts State Senate. Tune in to hear Senator Lesser's favorite green spaces and go-to restaurants in the district. Follow and on Twitter. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/8998757

O'Pod Episode 47: Representative Nika Elugardo 03/01/2019

O'Pod Episode 47: Representative Nika Elugardo Councilor O'Malley sits down with Representative Nika Elugardo to discuss her experience so far as a new legislator and Representative of the 15th Suffolk/Norfolk District Communities of Mission Hill, JP, Roslindale & Brookline. Rep. Elugardo shares her story on her path to Boston, public service, and activism. Follow and on Twitter. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/8841449

O'Pod Episode 46: Councilor Lydia Edwards 02/21/2019

O'Pod Episode 46: Councilor Lydia Edwards Councilor O'Malley sits down with Councilor Lydia Edwards to discuss her first term on the Boston City Council, affordability housing solutions and what to expect for her first marathon in Hyannis this weekend! Follow Councilor Edwards on Twitter Follow Councilor O'Malley on Twitter /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/8735927

O'Pod Episode 45: John Tobin 02/08/2019

O'Pod Episode 45: John Tobin Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down for the third time with former Councilor of District 6 John Tobin for a special episode of the O'Pod. John Tobin serves as Vice President of City and Community Affairs at Northeastern University and is a comedy club manager in Boston and Massachusetts. Councilor O'Malley and Tobin reminisce about delivering the Boston Globe and share fun stories, such as when Tobin got starstruck over Mel Brooks. /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/8576966

O'Pod Episode 44: Congresswoman-elect Ayanna Pressley 12/17/2018

O'Pod Episode 44: Congresswoman-elect Ayanna Pressley Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Congresswoman-elect Ayanna Pressley who is the member-elect of the United States House of Representatives for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district. Pressley shares about the journey to winning the seat and expanding the electorate along the way. Follow on Twitter: /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/7953941

O'Pod Episode 43: Chief Marty Martinez 12/12/2018

O'Pod Episode 43: Chief Marty Martinez Councilor O'Malley sits down with Chief Marty Martinez of Health and Human Services for a great conversation on the health and wellness of the City of Boston. Prior to this role, Chief Martinez served as the President and CEO of Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP), which serves more than 250 mentoring and youth development programs statewide. Follow Chief Martinez on Twitter at and Councilor O'Malley at /episode/index/show/mattomalley/id/7898060

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