O'Pod Episode 04: Councilor Michelle Wu

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O'Pod Episode 04: Councilor Michelle Wu

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32 minutes

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Mar 8, 2017

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Councilor Matt O'Malley chats with Michelle Wu about her journey to Boston and public service, as well as clam chowder, technology and Sesame Street. Tune in this week to learn more about Councilor Wu!

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Mar 8, 2017

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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.

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O'Pod Episode 04: Councilor Michelle Wu: Councilor Matt O'Malley chats with Michelle Wu about her journey to Boston and public service, as well as clam chowder, technology and Sesame Street. Tune in this week to learn more about Councilor Wu! by O'Pod
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O'Pod Episode 23: Representative Jeffrey Sánchez: Tune in this week to hear from Chairman of Ways and Means and Representative Jeffrey Sánchez to learn about his path to public service. Representative Sánchez shares stories about his time with Mayor Tom Menino and growing up in Mission Hill. by O'Pod
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O'Pod Episode 13: Kathryn Niforos: Kathryn Niforos interviews husband Councilor Matt O'Malley in this week's special anniversary episode. Tune in this week to learn more about Kathryn and Councilor O'Malley. by O'Pod
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O'Pod Episode 17: Commissioner Chris Cook: Tune in this week to listen to Councilor Matt O'Malley's interview with Boston Parks and Recreation Department Commissioner Chris Cook. Commissioner Cook talks about his background in the arts and the great value parks provide for the City of Boston. by O'Pod
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O'Pod Episode 28: Michael Reiskind: Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Jamaica Plain's historian, Michael Reiskind. Michael offers fun facts and great stories about the history of Jamaica Plain, including which Boston Symphony Orchestra conductors lived in the neighborhood. by O'Pod
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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... by O'Pod
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O'Pod Episode 33: Congressman Joe Kennedy III: City Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with Congressman Joe Kennedy III (MA-4) to chat about local and national politics. Congressman Kennedy shares his vision about the future of the country in the era of the Trump administration. Follow... by O'Pod
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O'Pod Episode 29: Councilor Ed Flynn: As a special Memorial Day episode, Councilor Matt O'Malley speaks with Councilor Ed Flynn about growing up in South Boston and his career leading up to being elected in 2017. Councilor Flynn served for 25 years in the U.S. Navy, both on active... by O'Pod
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O'Pod Episode 19: George O'Malley: Tune in this week to listen to Councilor Matt O'Malley interview his dad, George O'Malley for a special Father's Day episode. George talks about his career and life in Boston, as well as his passion for running the Boston Marathon and supporting the... by O'Pod
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O'Pod Episode 35: Team O'Malley Interns: Councilor Matt O'Malley sits down with his summer interns for his second annual intern exit interview. This time around, the Councilor interviews Adam, Michael, Kevin, Perrin, Nathan, and Peter. We also hear from District 6's neighborhood liaisons,... by O'Pod
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O'Pod Episode 04: Councilor Michelle Wu

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