Best Wus Podcasts (2024)

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District 8 Councilor Sharon Durkan 26:13

18h ago26:13

26:13

I look into the history of Sharon Durkan and figure out how she became Wu's most enthusiastic intern.

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2 years playing Disc Golf JT Update 54:25

7h ago54:25

54:25

2 years JT Update and update on how my past few tournaments went. My Official start of disc golf is based on my Udisc Play 7-16-24 2022 as of 7-25-24 27 states played at least 1 game in 276 different courses played 45 tournaments JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragb…

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Fall of the Combat Zone 1:04:06

6h ago1:04:06

1:04:06

What were the political and economic forces that ended Boston's sexual Disneyland?

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Episode 44: Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam Per Astra 1:01:35

37m ago1:01:35

1:01:35

In his second attempt, Matteo Ricci was able to gain access to the Forbidden City. Over the next century, the Jesuits came to surprising influence in China through their knowledge of European astronomy, though this journey was not without its perils.By Joe Antognini

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Rise of the Combat Zone 49:21

2d ago49:21

49:21

I read from Stephanie Schorow's Inside The Combat Zone and outline the rise of Boston's red light district

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Budget Battle FY25: The Wu-terns Part 2 57:40

26d ago57:40

57:40

Listen to part 1 for this to make sense.

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Budget Battle FY25: The Wu-terns 1:14:42

28d ago1:14:42

1:14:42

I set the stage for the Boston City Council's fight to overturn Mayor Wu's vetos. Do they succeed? Do they fail? And how does the new class of councilors, many of whom owe their seats to Wu act? Witness the rise of the Wu-terns.

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Episode 43: When the Saint Comes Marching In 49:24

18d ago49:24

49:24

After the fall of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty drove the few small Nestorian Christian communities in China underground and largely closed China off to foreigners. Only in the 16th century with the arrival of Portuguese traders did contacts with the West begin to be revived. The newly founded Jesuit order organized a mission to China l…

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Transfer Fee Tax or The Deception of "studies" 50:47

1M ago50:47

50:47

I look at the Greater Boston Real Estate Board's claims that "studies" show the transfer fee tax is bad for Boston's local economy

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District 6 Councilor Benjamin J Weber 42:42

1M ago42:42

42:42

I look at the history and rise of Ben Weber

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Jan 15th 2024 13:09

28d ago13:09

13:09

MVP Disc Sports Presents: Basket Bashers Virginia Amateur Tour - Munden Point PDGA B-tier · Amateur Saturday, June 15, 2024 Hosted by Basket Bashers LLC Part of MVP Disc Sports Presents: 2024 Basket Bashers Virginia Amateur Tour JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbi…

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City Council: Taxes and Budget Vote 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

I look at the Boston City Council's recent votes on Wu's tax proposal and amendments to the budget.

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SundayJune 9th 2024 pre game 28:03

1M ago28:03

28:03

8th Annual Brent Anderson Memorial presented by Flying Ace Farm PDGA C-tier Sunday, June 9, 2024 Hosted by LoCo Disc Golf Club JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024…

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I told you so... it might happen? 1:35

1M ago1:35

1:35

JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Final Update Summer Ridge Showdown and some rambling 25:23

1M ago25:23

25:23

Summer Ridge Showdown presented by Dynamic Discs Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Hoover Ridge DGC in Madison, Virginia C-tier · PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024…

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Boston's Doom Loop 56:38

2M ago56:38

56:38

I look at Mayor Wu's proposed change in our property tax law and ask, is it enough to escape the doom loop?!

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Course 272 tournament pre talk 9:13

1M ago9:13

9:13

1 of 2 rounds today we plat two separate courses. Summer Ridge Showdown presented by Dynamic Disc VA (5th MA3) PDGA C-tier Sunday, June 2, 2024. Hosted by 540 Disc Golf Club JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adven…

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Episode 42: A Tale of Two Reforms 56:22

2M ago56:22

56:22

After Wang Mang had usurped the Imperial throne, a disastrous series of reforms led to the collapse of his dynasty. The reestablishment of the Han Dynasty called for yet another calendar reform. About a millennium later, a group of officials, including the astronomer Shen Kuo, instigated a treacherous period in court politics by pressing for a radi…

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Odin Series Final update and out 272nd course 41:52

2M ago41:52

41:52

May 25 2k24 Odin Series Final update 2024 VDGT Odin Series #2: The Wild Hunt Sat-Sun, May 25-26, 2024 at Loriella Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia C-tier · PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament Pro / MA1 / FA1 (Pool 1) Saturday Rd 1: Cannon Ridge (White Tees to Regular Baskets) Rd 2: Loriella (White Tees to Yellow Baskets Layout) Sunday Rd 3: Cannon Rid…

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The Blue Can Not Be Broken 1:18:10

2M ago1:18:10

1:18:10

I outline a mega hearing the Boston City Council held with the Boston Police Department.

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May 25 Odin Series #2 round 1 update 10:59

2M ago10:59

10:59

May 25 2k24 Odin Series #2 round 1 update 2024 VDGT Odin Series #2: The Wild Hunt Sat-Sun, May 25-26, 2024 at Loriella Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia C-tier · PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament Pro / MA1 / FA1 (Pool 1) Saturday Rd 1: Cannon Ridge (White Tees to Regular Baskets) Rd 2: Loriella (White Tees to Yellow Baskets Layout) Sunday Rd 3: Canno…

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5-18-2024 course replay and some chatter 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

Points from. 1 event DISC GOLF PRO TOUR ELITE SERIES Date: 03-May to 05-May-2024 Location: Emporia, Kansas, United States The top 53 MPO players in this event were all rated 1000+ There is one FPO player at 1000 in the world. as of today... My point is everyone is acting like this is not going to happen. The press will not be good and it will get u…

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District 5 Councilor Enrique J. Pepén 44:27

2M ago44:27

44:27

I look at the history of Enrique J. Pepén and try to figure out what makes the 26-year-old think.

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I'm Back ... let's do an update!!! 28:33

2M ago28:33

28:33

Events - Pending 2024 May 25th/26th (MA2) 2024 VDGT Odin Series #2: The Wild Hunt VA — June — June 2nd (MA3) Summer Ridge Showdown presented by Dynamic Disc VA June 9th (MA3) 8th Annual Brent Anderson Memorial presented by Flying Ace Farm VA June 15th (MA3) MVP Disc Sports Presents: Basket Bashers AmTour – Munden Point VA June 22 / 23 … open — July…

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And The Most Police Friendly Boston Mayor Is..... 46:08

3M ago46:08

46:08

I break down the last 40 years of Boston police budgets to try to answer the question of, "Who is the most ploce friendly Boston mayor?" And after inflation, arbitration, economic growth, the answer is more complicated than I thought.

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Raid on Northeastern Solidarity Encampment: Interview with Zeltzin Mozo and Patricio Pino 46:06

3M ago46:06

46:06

I interview two Northeastern University students, Zeltzin Mozo and Patricio Pino, to learn about their experience at the solidarity encampment and the police raid.

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Emerson College Encampment Raid: My First Hand Account 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

I give my perspective on what I witnessed during the Boston Police's raid against the Emerson College Encampment and then share my thoughts on why Wu did this.

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Episode 41: Liu Xin's Theory of Everything 47:23

3M ago47:23

47:23

After Wang Mang deposed the Han Dynasty and instituted his new Xin Dynasty, he needed to promulgate a new calendar to mark the occasion. One of his court astronomers, Liu Xin, developed a new calendar that integrated the lunar and solar cycles with the planetary cycles and imbued it with numerological significance. We then talk about how Huan Tan, …

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Wu's Budget: Woke or Walsh 33:47

3M ago33:47

33:47

I look at Mayor Michelle Wu's proposed FY25 budget and ask the question: Is this in line with her public image or is it just more of the same from the Walsh Administration?

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The Waltham Murders: Interview with Susan Zalkind 1:14:09

3M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

I interview investigative reporter Susan Zalkind on her new book The Waltham Murders: One Woman's Pursuit to Expose the Truth Behind a Murder and a National Tragedy.

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District 3 Councilor John FitzGerald 42:05

4M ago42:05

42:05

I look at the biography and history of newly elected District 3 Boston City Councilor John FitzGerald

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City Council Debates Future of BPDA 56:29

4M ago56:29

56:29

I look at the recent Boston City Council meeting to absorb BPDA properties, positions, and planning department into the City's grasp. In a 8-3-2 vote, I break down the politics and behind-the-scenes dynamics that make the City Council such a fascinating political body.

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Episode 40: Emperor Wu's Woo 55:10

4M ago55:10

55:10

We learn about the political events and omens that led to the calendar reform of 104 BC.By Joe Antognini

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The Case for White Stadium 49:43

4M ago49:43

49:43

I go through the history of White Stadium and why I support the proposed partnership with the NWSL.

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Immigration in Massachusetts - Interview with Stephanie Rosario Rodriguez from MIRA 45:21

4M ago45:21

45:21

I interview Stephanie Rosario Rodriguez, Senior Director of Programs for Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition about the state of immigration here in Massachusetts

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Clerk Erin Murphy or Bullsh*t Jobs of Massachusetts 34:14

5M ago34:14

34:14

I look at the surprising announcement by Councilor Murphy that she is running for Clerk of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and first have to figure out what this is and does it even matter?

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Honey Fitz and the Joys of Graft: Boston Liquor License History (Part 2) 48:47

5M ago48:47

48:47

I look at the rise of John Francis "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald, the Progressive Movement that went after the spoils system here in Boston, and why the State House controls our liquor. This is Part 2, go back to the previous episode for this to make sense!

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Episode 39: The Guest Stars 50:33

5M ago50:33

50:33

We turn to the ways that the Chinese Emperor's astronomers predicted and interpreted eclipses, as well as the so-called "guest stars" that they occasionally reported observing in the skies. Then we discuss the role of the planets, particularly Jupiter. Towards the end we hear a few examples of astronomy in Chinese folklore.…

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Booze and Brahmins: History of Boston's Liquor License Woes 44:14

5M ago44:14

44:14

To answer the question of why Boston needs to go begging to the statehouse to increase our liquor licenses you need to know A LOT of history, which I provide for you! Irish immigration, the Know Nothings, Eugentics, Disease, Alcohol, the Kennedys, this one has it all! Definitely a part 1 of who knows how many.…

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Polling, Immigration, and Massachusetts Exceptionalism 50:41

5M ago50:41

50:41

I look through a recent Suffolk poll to get into the mind of the Massachusetts voter.... and it's horrifying.

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Round #2 AVT Shenvalee Showndown 2-17-24 23:35

5M ago23:35

23:35

Round #2 AVT Shenvalee Showndown 2-17-24 final update JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Round #1 AVT Shenvalee Showndown 2-17-24 17:23

5M ago17:23

17:23

Round #1 AVT Shenvalee Showndown 2-17-24 JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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260 2-3-2024 Lynchburg, Virginia 1:17:15

5M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Liberty University #260 2-3-2024 Lynchburg, Virginia JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Parents of the O'Bryant: Interview with Liza Cagua-McAllister, Tammy Hammack, and Stacey Kramer 1:10:56

6M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

I am joined by 3 parents from the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science to discuss Wu's plans to relocate the school to West Roxbury. How to get involved: Don't Move O'B Coalitiondontmoveobcoalition@gmail.comBlack Community Information Center, Inc. (617) 427-2522 Boston Educational Justice Allianceinfo@bostonedjustice.orgFor Parents at…

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#264 Winget Park, NC (and tournament update) 24:09

5M ago24:09

24:09

#264 Winget Park, NC (and tournament update) placed 5th. TRY & KEEP UP! 2024 JT: Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / Dragbike.com / Whatagraphic / APE Race Parts Front 9 Hole 1- par 3 250ft, OB paved path and beyond and beyond right and long Hole 2- par 3 244ft, OB paved path and beyond right Hole 3- par 3 318ft, OB paved path and beyond H…

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Feb 7th 2024 #262 and #263 33:55

6M ago33:55

33:55

Feb 7th 2024 #262 and #263 both Ohio JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Course 259 Lynchburg Virginia Parks View 58:59

5M ago58:59

58:59

Course 259 Lynchburg Virginia Parks View JT Norton.com, Platinum General Services / Schnitz Racing / WhatAGraphic / Ape Race parts / Vantine Nitro-Sports / Dragbike.com - Media Support Services, and Disc Golfing Adventures: 1994 - 2024By JT Norton

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Ed Flynn Goes to Israel or How to Sell a Genocide 49:07

6M ago49:07

49:07

I look back on the events leading up to Ed Flynn's trip to Israel and what "lessons" he took away from it.

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Course 258 Appomattox Virginia DGC 18 Snow Game 1:04:34

6M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Course 258 Appomattox Virginia DGC 18 Snow Game A very tough course when you have no damn idea where anything is and it is cold as hell. Designed in 2004 this course is one of the first in the area. Wooded and challenging, Elk Creek will test your ability to hit lines, shape your shots, control your speed, and manage the course. Par is currently 63…

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Episode 38: The Organization of Heaven & Earth 43:46

6M ago43:46

43:46

This month we turn to the astronomy of China in the early Imperial Era. We look at the way that the Emperor's astronomers were organized within the imperial bureaucracy and then walk through the three significant cosmological theories of the era.By Joe Antognini

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