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Our goal is to help people transform state politics. We investigate why it’s so broken, imagine what we could have here in Massachusetts if we fixed it, and report on how you can get involved. If you believe in fighting for social justice, in reducing inequality, in health care for all, in affordable housing, in reforming our criminal justice system, and if you want to be part of getting these policies – and more – passed, then this is the podcast for you.
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Shannon Ford isn't here to inspire you or help you better yourself in any way... but she can guarantee you'll laugh.. either with her or at her. She covers everything from her year-long stint as a reality TV "villain" to pop culture to what happens when you have everything in your life going great and then the bottom drops out and you gotta figure it the fuck out. Buckle up and come along for the ride as she tries to navigate being hella alone in her 20's.
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Please donate to the show! Today, we will be discussing how unfortunate it is that data often doesn’t drive decision-making, despite claims of economic reasoning. We’ll cover a few upcoming ballot measures, including: unionizing Uber and Lyft drivers, increasing the tipped minimum wage, and addressing widespread misconceptions around progressive po…
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Please donate to the show! Today, we will be discussing the propositions that will be on the ballot in November, including: Question 1, which addresses whether or not to audit the state legislature; Question 2, which focuses on whether or not to eliminate the MCAS graduation requirement; Question 3, which asks if rideshare drivers should be given t…
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Shannon sits down on her honeymoon to look back at the end of VC, recapping a few slightly traumatizing experiences. She shares what led up to the infamous firing scene, what producers told her, and the rollercoaster of emotions that went along with reality tv. Though disappointed, she shares the decision to grow her own social media following, and…
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It’s officially WEDDING WEEK! So we’re going back in time and revisiting the 2 episodes Shannon and Marissa filmed after meeting James. Enjoy! Did you actually think we weren’t going to use that for an episode title? Shannon and Marissa leave for Ibiza to get as rowdy as possible. Mission accomplished… or was it? Also wtf is a come-up? After quite …
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Please donate to the show! Today we will discuss the recent primary elections! We will be covering what happened with the state house representative seats, talking a little bit about the governor's council, and what it's like to run a second time as a challenger. We'll also get into the system that we have in Massachusetts and why it is so broken. …
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It’s officially WEDDING WEEK! So we’re going back in time and revisiting the 2 episodes Shannon and Marissa filmed after meeting James. Enjoy! Bitches luuuuv to travel abroad: Shannon and Marissa’s Europe Recap (well the first half of it). When Marissa told Shannon about her upcoming trip, one thing led to another, and all of the sudden Shannon was…
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It's a special week! 3-years and 113 episodes later, it's the anniversary of one of our all-time favorite podcast episodes, Trip of a Lifetime! Incase you missed it... "In episode 4 we discuss AG’s intense (and hilariously terrible) journey in Sedona.. on mushrooms. You can gain some insight on what to do when your friend's face melts off and get a…
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From flying on a private jet to navigating her fear of falling on the ropes course, Shannon is here to fill you in on all of the unseen of Very Cavallari. But first: some quick tour dates and life updates! In episodes 6 and 7 (just one recap episode left!), she shares her chilly time at Wirth’s family beach house, and some interesting fashion choic…
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Before heading out with Revolve, Shannon is glammed and back solo to give you some Q+As and advice! Handling friendship breakups, self-esteem in relationships, being a demure influencer, and more. She gives her best advice for navigating the dating world (hint: have your own hobbies!), maintaining single life, and valuing yourself beyond physical a…
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Shannon is back with a regular guest, and your favorites, Taylor! SheShe and TT are here to recap episodes 4 and 5 of Very Cavallari, and give you all the behind-the-scenes stories and personal insight. They share their initial thoughts about reality TV, and which one of them had to convince the other it was a good idea (you might be surprised by t…
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Please donate to the show! Today we will discuss shelter, including legislation such as ERAP and RAFT, the current policy sphere, how it has changed, how it affects cities and towns, and how Governor Healy has been engaging with this issue. City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj joins Jordan Berg Powers, Jonathan Cohn, and Anna Callahan to chat about Massachu…
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Shannon is back from South Carolina, recovered from the whirlwind of recent events, and it’s time. The moment you’ve all been asking and waiting for: she is here to spill all the details of their private marriage. Starting from buying the house, all the way to celebrating their 1st year of marriage, this is how it *actually* all went down. Shannon …
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Please donate to the show! Today we discuss Kamala Harris's Vice Presidential pick, Tim Walz. We're also going to be talking about Walz's state of Minnesota and how impressive it is that their one-vote majority of Democrats is passing so much policy. We'll compare it a little bit to Massachusetts, where we will be discussing our session this time a…
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Please donate to the show! Today we discuss the legislative cycle to remind you of what happens in Massachusetts every two years. We will talk about a little bit about a few specific amendments that have been announced and then pulled, and we'll talk about why this happens. Jordan Berg Powers, Jonathan Cohn, and Anna Callahan chat about Massachuset…
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It’s a full-circle moment for Shannon as she records this episode from her nearby college town, Greenville, SC. Last night she had her first show here, and it was…quite eventful. She shares her vivid recap of an unexpected reaction to a certain energy beverage, but the show must go on. In other news, Shannon shares her trip to the UK, where their f…
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This episode is the ultimate mashup between a fast talker and a slow talker (handshake emoji). Shannon sits down in New York with Sofia Franklyn to discuss all things breakups, botox and accidental substance use. Sofia opens up about her rocky podcasting past, and how she topped the charts launching her new show. They both share their experience tr…
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Please donate to the show! Today, we discuss the Olympics and the real consequences of having Olympics in your city: displacement, gentrification, militarization. We'll talk about the athletes' under compensation relative to big executives, and the corporatism of the International Olympic Committee. Jordan Berg Powers, Anna Callahan, and Jonathan C…
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Please donate to the show! Today, we discuss the implications of passing laws that are not currently legal, and why that is particularly important for legislators at the city and state levels here in Massachusetts. We start with home rule petitions for policies that the state has not allowed legislation for yet, and later explore how Republicans an…
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Please donate to the show! Today we talk about the legislative session which is ending in a few weeks and the 121 bills that passed. Don't get your hopes too high, though. We will talk about the many things that have not passed, and those will include things like pay equity, gun safety, prescription drug pricing, plastics and climate bills, childca…
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You’ve asked, and Shannon is answering. She’s back with all of the life updates and details from the BACH OF THE CENTURY in Nassau, Bahamas. But first: a quick trip to Alabama to judge Miss Alabama Teen USA, and of course, there was a little silly, funny mishap. Barely missing the opportunity to shake her ass on a yacht, Shannon recaps her trip wit…
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Please donate to the show! Today, we discuss the funding of our public schools here in Massachusetts, the student opportunity act, how inflation has impacted schools, and the expiry of federal Covid-19 funds for schools. We are joined by experts from Mass Budget and Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance to examine this issue as analysts, advocat…
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From fighting on the show to making a pregnancy pact, Shannon is back to recap another Very Cavallari episode with best friend and costar, Reagan Agee (Mason). They break down scenes from episode 3, sharing what went on behind the camera, and things they did and didn’t know while filming. They discuss embarrassing moments, constructed drama, hilari…
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Ya girl is back for episode 2 of the Very Cavallari rewatch series! This week, Shannon sits down with friend, co-star, and gym owner Wirth Campbell to talk behind the scenes, and things you might not know! They share where they were when their show was officially “green lit” and their excitement telling their friends, even though it took some time …
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Please donate to the show! Today we will be talking about community land trusts--what they are, how they can support residents like you--as well as other state-level legislation including the TOPA (Tenants' Opportunity to Purchase Act) and Real Estate Transfer Fee. Minnie McMahon from the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative joins Anna Callahan an…
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Almost exactly a year after their first episode together (Ep 66: H is for Humbled), Shannon is catching back up with friend, fellow podcaster, and wine queen, Kaitlyn Bristowe. The girlies are here to chat about everything from spirituality to icks. Shannon and Kaitlyn discuss handling social media hate, and how far they’ve come, no longer spending…
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Please donate to the show! Today we will be highlighting a wonderful organization in the state that does fantastic work on the progressive scene. It is called Progressive Mass, and we will be joined by fellow podcaster Jonathan Cohn, the Policy Director. Anna Callahan interviews fellow podcaster Jonathan Cohn. This is the audio version of the Incor…
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It’s time to kick off one of the most requested topics in podcast history: the Very Cavallari rewatch. From interviewing for the role to filming episode 1, Shannon breaks down how she got the gig, how everything came together, and all the juicy details from that first episode. Was she really employed by Uncommon James? Who had fake jobs to be on th…
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Please donate to the show! Today we will be talking about corporate interests, lobbyists, and how they influence housing bills, from the state level to the city level here in Medford. We focus on the case of the real estate transfer fee and repercussions that we've seen recently. Jonathan Cohn and Anna Callahan chat about Massachusetts politics. Th…
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Shannon has arrived at the home of the Texas host with the absolute most, fabulous podcaster, YouTuber, and iconic dinner party organizer, Kenzie Elizabeth. The pair chat about all things influencing, and the jobs they tell people they do (cough marketing cough). They discuss podcast studio aesthetics, their common mispronunciations, and the intric…
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Shannon has been sliced and diced, and she’s home in Nashville for a solo episode with a little bit less skin! Consultation, recovery, and what to expect before, during and after surgery, your girl covers all the FAQ and need to knows for a quick, successful post-bleph heal (thanks Dr. Mike!). After returning from Dallas, Taylor, Anna Grace and MC …
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It’s another return NYC guest, and hopefully you’re ready to giggle and cover a lot of ground. This week Shannon is back with the one and only, professional comedian and perspirator, Hannah Berner. From 2 years ago to now, the girlies catch up on life: travel dilemmas, skiing incidents, celebrity interactions, and so much more. Hannah shares about …
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Please donate to the show! Today we discuss what's happening with the budget, how the budget process is not meeting our needs, how different it is from what we voted for it to be. And then we dig in to talk about a number of specific topics, including inflation, earmarks, taxes and more. Jordan Berg Powers, Jonathan Cohn, and Anna Callahan chat abo…
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Time for a gurliepops’ day out recap featuring one of your favorite guests from season 5: Taylor Strecker. From lunch to shopping spree to the karaoke bar, Shannon and Taylor spill all the details from their supposed quick meal turned entire day excursion (with Claudia and SO much wine). They chat about reality tv villian edits, and accidentally ac…
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Please donate to the show! Today we discuss ballot initiatives, the committee in the legislature that has now "dealt" with ballot initiatives, and the wonderful way they did so with a predetermined outcome. We're also talking about the end product, and organizers and advocates who ignore the rigged nature of the votes. Jordan Berg Powers, Jonathan …
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It’s Season 6! Shannon is back to catch you up on all of the insanity that has been the last 3 weeks. From hematomas, to hyperbaric chambers, to herpes, it’s been an absolute whirlwind and here’s the timeline. Starting with the dental debacle: what actually happened? Could it happen again? After talking to experts, Shannon shares her diagnosis, and…
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Please donate to the show! Today we cover the politics of Earth Day and sustainability, some upcoming environmental lawsuits, and the role of corporations and government versus our role in preserving our planet. And no environmental discussion would be complete without coral reefs, fast fashion, American consumerism, and climate inequality. Jordan …
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Please donate to the show! Today we cover a Supreme Court case about corruption, and the little decisions that lead up to people eventually making horrible corrupt decisions. We also discuss the hollowing out of the middle class and how that has affected corruption as we see it in government, and the important implications for democracy. Jordan Ber…
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Please donate to the show! Today we talk about today we talk about how the media does not expect for conservatives to govern and only puts all of that burden on the Democrats and how that affects all sorts of issues, from abortion to climate to taxation, including all sorts of state issues and local issues and national issues. Jordan Berg Powers, J…
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Please donate to the show! Today we talk about today we talk about the Governor's Council -- what they do, the unofficial tenure of the people who've been on there for decades, their (lack of) diversity and how this affects the lives of people who have been incarcerated here in Massachusetts. Jean Trounstine and Harry Margolis join Jonathan Cohn an…
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We all have that savage friend you can never put on speakerphone, and if you don’t, you need to get yourself a Brantley. For the season finale and episode 100, Shannon sits down with one of her long-time best friends from childhood, Brantley Herndon. The girls reminisce on childhood stories of sneaking out, boys, and a prank or two. How many Zyn po…
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Please donate to the show! Today we talk about the three times when the state legislature broke the law instead of passing progressive policy, to make sure that they crushed progressive policy. And those times include crushing clean elections (getting money out of politics), Medicare for All (healthcare as a right for all people who live here), and…
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Please donate to the show! Today we talk about who the government really works for. Does our government work for you? Does our government work for vulnerable people? Does our government work for the bottom 50% of wage earners? And if not, who does it work for? We'll talk a little bit about the grand bargain, big lobbies like real estate and insuran…
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The moment you’ve probably all been waiting for: Kyle Jonas has entered the chat! From their childhood years to partying at Tin Roof, Shannon and Kyle share their similar experiences and how their friendship came to be. What were their favorite tv shows? How old were they when they started drinking? What was Kyle’s first impression of Shannon? The …
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This week Shannon is extra caffeinated and back to talk about nothing and everything, starting with the wedding. How is planning going? What is the current state of their wedding budget? Shannon scrolls through her old 2011 Pinterest board and shares what her wedding day could’ve looked like. She gives her best tip for impressing in the kitchen, an…
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Another fine British man is gracing our presence on the podcast today: Ali Bone! Shannon and Ali sit down and dive deep on personal identity, overcoming unplanned changes, and pursuing their passions. (QYJAGAMS!) Ali talks about his time playing rugby as a kid, all the way to his professional career, how that shaped who he was as a person and what …
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Please donate to the show! Today we talk about the Department of Public Utilities decision that happened in December, where they made some decisions about the future of gas in the state of Massachusetts. We also discuss a little bit of environmental history in Massachusetts, the reality of distributed environmental justice, and how Massachusetts co…
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The Boof Squad went dress shopping! But first, Anna Grace and Shannon sit down to discuss current life events: how life has been since turning 30, what is going on with our cell phones, and if we are going to go extinct. As their weddings are getting closer, AG and Shannon compare the planning progress and who they are inviting…or not. Now that bot…
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Please donate to the show! Today we talk about Joint Rule 10 Day, which is a deadline for getting bills passed through certain hoops before they can pass through other hoops. This includes bills like the Transfer Fee, Debt Free College, Rent Control, PILOT Reform, Public Banking, Medicare for All, Prison Moratorium, Safe Communities Act, Vote 16, a…
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After a slight technical mishap, Shannon is here to give you all of the life updates, starting with the recent 2-day engagement shoot extravaganza. From vision to the final iconic photos, Shannon shares what went wrong during the shoot and how everything ended up coming together. She finally said YES to the dress, picked her bachelorette party dest…
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Hey, Gurliepops, hey! This week, Shannon sits down for one of her most requested crossover episodes with entrepreneur, Disney adult, and iconic podcaster, Taylor Strecker. As a fellow member of the “I Got Fired” Club, Taylor talks about her time at SiriusXM and how she was able to pivot and create success for herself. Shannon asks Taylor about her …
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