Greater Boston Full Episode: May 11, 2022
Why the future of the Democratic party depends on rural politics
Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential win was baffling for Democrats and showed their vulnerability in rural districts. But the future of that party depends on rural voters according to Chloe Maxmin, the youngest female state legislator in Maine’s history and her campaign manager Canyon Woodward. They are the co-authors of “Dirt Road Revival,” and spoke with Sue O’Connell about how Democrats can rebuild rural politics.
Rock band started by 5 Milton moms during the pandemic goes national
Five local moms started a rock band called the Lazy Susans during the pandemic that took them from Milton to national television. Four of the five Lazy Susans, Joanna Weiss, Leila Mitchell, Imge Ceranoglu and Heather Shaw joined Sue to talk about the band and their recent appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show.