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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

[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.

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 @MattOMalley and Senator Rush at @SenatorMikeRush.

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). 

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