This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by CommonWealth Beacon reporter Gin Dumcius to discuss the state of the presidential race, and in particular a poll of Massachusetts delegates to the Democratic convention by CommonWealth Beacon and the MassINC Polling Group.By Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

This week on The Horse Race, CommonWealth Beacon reporter Bhaamati Borkhetaria talks to Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith about the ballot measure proposing to legalize medical psychedelic drugs in Massachusetts. Plus, Steve and Jenn take a look at how both polls and elected officials have responded to the presidential debate.…

This week on The Horse Race, enjoy our semiannual holiday blooper reelBy Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith are joined by guest co-host Katie Lannan to discuss the end-of-session rush on Beacon Hill, and the current state of Massachusetts immigration politics. Plus, past host Lisa Kashinsky swings by to explain the Forward Party's entry into the Bay State.…

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith talk to Politico's Kelly Garrity about the State House Employee Union, and producer-slash-guest John Gee about employment numbers for PhDs. Plus, the latest on hemp product regulations and the cutting edge in Massachusetts equestrianism.By Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

This week on The Horse Race, Lisa Kashinsky bids farewell to Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith before riding off into the sunset of national election coverage. But along the way, they discuss Massachusetts Democrats' reactions to Joe Biden's asylum order (and Donald Trump's guilty verdicts), as well as new poll results on state leadership and upcomi…

This week on The Horse Race, Chris Lisinski of the State House News Service joins to preview the summer's legislative agenda. Meanwhile, Steve Koczela, Jennifer Smith, and Lisa Kashinsky examine hopeful trends in student attendance, alongside less hopeful trends in electoral competitiveness and the Greater Boston news ecosystem.…

Welcome back to week two of "Heart Smart." We hope and pray the first week laid a foundation for the Bible's teachings about the human heart. This week we look at pride. We are all prideful by our very nature. But, what does the Bible say about pride? Follow along to gain a greater understanding of pride.…

Welcome to the Ridge Church audio podcast. This sermon marks week one in a series called "Heart Smart." In this series, Pastor Trip dives into the biblical view of the human heart. Not the physical beating heart but, the heart that drives our passions and moves us as humans. The world would have us trust our heart and follow it. But, the bible tell…

This week on The Horse Race, Shaleen Title of the Parabola Center joins Jennifer Smith and Steve Koczela to discuss a survey on what Americans think marijuana legalization should look like. Plus, how are Boston Public School parents thinking about the proposed facilities plan, and what did Steve learn at the national pollsters' conference?…

This week on The Horse Race, Jennifer Smith asks Zayna Basma-Doyle of the MassINC Polling Group what Massachusetts parents know and don't know about early childhood reading instruction. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Lisa Kashinsky lament the latest findings about local news consumption, and sort through the legal arguments between the AG's office and Ube…

This sermon is the final one in our "Savior For All" series. We hope and pray this series has benefitted your faith walk with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Trips teaches the Biblical principle that the Holy Spirit and Jesus intercede on our behalf. They are both praying on our behalf and acting as our faith agent.…

Happy Easter Ridge Church and those tuning in for the first time! In this message, Pastor Trip talks about why so many people missed Jesus while he was on Earth. They misunderstood why Jesus came to Earth in the first place. Many people listening to this may be in the same place as those people. Don't miss your chance to know Jesus and follow Him.…

This message is part 13 of our "Savior For All" series. If you've made it this far, we are glad to have you with us. This week also is Palm Sunday, the Sunday before we celebrate Easter. Follow along as Pastor Trip discusses the New Covenant Jesus established.

This week on The Horse Race, Gov. Maura Healey joins Steve Koczela, Jennifer Smith, and Lisa Kashinsky while at the MA Tech 16 conference. They discuss her economic development priorities, the Commonwealth's role in building new climate technology, and her upcoming visit to the Vatican. Meanwhile, Steve shares what's on the minds of youth and small…

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela, Jennifer Smith, and Lisa Kashinsky are joined by Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon to discuss Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden's recent ethics penalty, and the long shadow of the 2022 DA race. Meanwhile, Lisa dives into the role of crypto in the US Senate GOP primary, and the crew considers whether it's po…

On the 300th episode of The Horse Race, Steve Koczela, Jennifer Smith, and Lisa Kashinsky celebrate reaching this milestone by looking back at the early days of the pod (with help from some special guests), and by trying out the Dunkin' orders of various Massachusetts officials. And of course, they do what they do best: discuss the latest poll resu…

This week marks 12 in our current series "A Savior For All." This week is all about the parable of the talents. If you haven't heard this parable, follow along as the parable gives biblical instruction on how to steward the gifts God has given us faithfully.By Pastor Trip Healey

This is part 11 of our "Savior For All" Series. This week, we hear from Pastor Jared, our Family Pastor. We continue in the book of Luke and consider those who are lost and separate from God. We pray for those who have not come to have a relationship with our heavenly Father. We hope this message gives you peace and comfort about those who are not …

This week on The Horse Race, Katie Lannan of GBH News joins Steve Koczela, Jennifer Smith, and Lisa Kashinsky to discuss a new poll out from GBH, CommonWealth Beacon, and the MassINC Polling Group. Plus, what to watch for in the MA House leadership budget proposal.By Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

This week on The Horse Race, Ben Forman of MassINC joins Jennifer Smith to discuss a new report on economic development in the Pioneer Valley, Steve Koczela weighs criticisms of the Harvard/Harris poll's perceived slant, and Lisa Kashinsky recaps the latest in the MassGOP's internal struggles.By Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

This week on The Horse Race, Jennifer Smith and Steve Koczela get to the bottom of why hemp-based THC seltzers are appearing outside of dispensaries, and why fewer and fewer voters are registered with a party. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Lisa Kashinsky do not get to the bottom of where Maura Healey travels, or why elected officials say the things they …

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith break down the latest numbers on why young residents are staying in, or leaving, Greater Boston. Then, Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon sorts out the different aspects of a ballot measure on tipped wages. Plus, a look back at the first days of Covid, and a quizzical glance at the Kenat…

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Lisa Kashinsky break down the Super Tuesday results in Massachusetts and elsewhere, explaining what the surprising and not-so-surprising outcomes mean for November. Plus, Jennifer Smith checks in on the first of a series of committee hearings on the current slate of ballot measures.…

So often we find ourselves using the phrase, 'dying for...' and you can fill in the blank. In today's message, Pastor Trip asks, "Are you dying to live?" The Bible teaches that if you are saved then you are dead to sin. But, so often we don't live that way. We are called to live by faith and trust our sins have been forgiven through Christ's blood …

This week marks week 9 of our current series. In this message we walk through Luke 12 and particulary look at what Jesus has to say about earthly possessions and material weath. Many people lose their faith because they become so worried and preoccupied with gaining weath. We pray this message would help in having biblical view of possessions and h…

Welcome back to week 8 of our "Savior For All" series. We hope and pray God has used this series and His word to make an impact on your life. This week, we take a look at God's mercy on those who have sinned against him. As you go throughout your week, remember God's mercy for you and those around you.…

In this weeks message we take look at the upside down nature of the Kingdom of God. The kingdom of God calls us to deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. The world and modern culture tells us to love oursleves and live only for ourselves. As Christians we should willing choose to put others before ourself.…

This message already marks weeks 6 of our current series walking through the book of Luke. In this message we take an in depth look at one of Jesus' parables - the parable of the sower. We hope this helps you better understand this parable and we are so thankful to have you listening it.By Pastor Trip Healey

This week we find ourselves in week 5 of our current series. Follow along as we walk through Luke 5:17-32 and gain insight as to who Jesus ministered to.By Pastor Trip Healey

This week on The Horse Race, the Boston Globe's Tiana Woodard breaks down a new report on what local reparations could look like in Boston. Then, Jennifer Smith digs into AG Campbell's lawsuit against Milton and its wider implications for home rule in Massachusetts. Plus, Lisa Kashinsky gives us the background on Elizabeth Warren's new challenger.S…

This Valentine's week, on a special joint recording of The Horse Race and The Codcast, Steve and Jenn ask the burning question: is #mapoli breaking up? They're joined by a crew of #mapoli veterans to discuss how social media has impacted political communications over the past decade and a half, and what the declining political twittersphere means f…

This week on The Horse Race, Lisa checks in on the Mass. GOP one year into Amy Carnevale's tenure, Steve walks through Mass. voters' feelings on presidential candidates and immigration, and Jenn explains what's new and different in the latest ballot measure litigation. Plus, a roundup of animal-based climate prediction in the northeast.…

This message marks 4 weeks in our "Savior For All" series. Continue to follow along with us as we look at Luke 3:1-4:12 and gain insight on how Jesus dealt with temptaiton in His own life.By Pastor Trip Healey

This week is part two of a series we began on Christmas Eve. This is a 14 week series called "A Savior For All" and it will carry us all the way to Easter. During this series we will be walking through the book of Luke and our hope is to walk away with a greater knowledge and understanding of our Savior Jesus.…

This week we continue or "Savior For all" Series. We take a look at Luke 2:39-52. This passage of scripture emphasizes the importance of submission to God. We have to submit our will so we can follow and live by God's will. Submission is a daily practice that will lead to spiritual growth.By Pastor Jared Stouffer

This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn talk to the Boston Globe's Diti Kohli about renewed controversy between Boston's North End and Mayor Michelle Wu; and Jenn asks Steve some probing questions about how pollsters rank each other. Plus, the glorious return of #mapoli trivia: name that reporter edition.…

This week on The Horse Race, the crew is scattered across the country. Lisa breaks down the New Hampshire primary results, Steve digs into Diana DiZoglio's financial support base with the help of CommonWealth Beacon's Gin Dumcius, and—we swear there's a Massachusetts connection—Jenn and producer John report from the Sundance Film Festival.…

This message right here kicked off our current series "A Savior For All." Delivered on Christmas Eve night, Pastor Trip led us through the birth of our savior and set the foundation for the coming weeks. We pray you would come back weekly ready to dive deeper into God's word with us.By Pastor Trip Healey

This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn ask how pollsters did in the Iowa caucus, and what the results say about the GOP primary. Then, Jenn explains how Massachusetts taxes stack up next to other states for the majority of earners. Plus, the terror of the downtown Boston public art installation…and the terror of the MBTA.…

In this message we get to hear a special sermon from Pastor Jared, our family Pastor. In America, consumerism is a big part of the culture and lifestyle around us. The true reson we celebrate Chrismtas tends to get overlooked becuase of said consumerism. We hope and pray that this message helps you to reflect and examine how you celebrate Christmas…

This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn try out a new segment format, announce a Valentine's live pod event, and also manage to discuss the news. Specifically, are people really fleeing Massachusetts? Should they? And why have the state's tax revenues fallen short?By Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

This message is the second in our "Will it Chirstmas?" series. This weeks message will tap into our unconcious expectations that we place on others. Rather than creating and having unrealistic expectations for other people, our focus needs to shift to our saviour Jesus. Only Jesus can provide what we need and our expectations for others will never …

This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn are joined by friends of the pod Katie Lannan of GBH News and Chris Lisinski of the State House News Service to take a look back at some of the biggest news stories of 2023, and share what they're watching in 2024. Plus, some service journalism (and public interest polling) about treats to enjoy this holi…

This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn talk to WBUR's Max Larkin about the controversy following university presidents' Congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus. Then, they dive into a poll of former members of Congress and how they feel about the state of democracy. Along the way, they recap the finale of the Granite Bachelor and …

This week on The Horse Race, it's a polling extravaganza, as Jenn and Steve talk with the MassINC Polling Group's Rich Parr about controversies in poll-land, the Massachusetts public's transportation opinions and experiences, and a recent national poll of youth.By Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

This week we kick off the month of December with our brand new Christmas series "Will it Christmas?" In our fallen world and especially in our American culture, Christmas has become more about material and superficial things than the birth of our risen savior. This series will focus on eliminating those things that draw our eyes away from the true …

This week we end our series "Jesus Is Enough." Follow along as Pastor Trip gives practical steps on sharing your faith with those who are outside of the faith. We pray that this walk through Paul's letter to the Colossians has benefitted you in your spiritual walk with the Lord. Check back next week as we get ready for Christmas with a brand new se…

This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Lisa talk to the Shah Foundation's Ross Wilson about guaranteed income programs, before breaking down the contest for New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu's presidential endorsement with an extended metaphor that longtime listeners may be familiar with.By Steve Koczela; Jennifer Smith; Lisa Kashinsky; Libby Gormley

In Week 4 of our series "Jesus Is Enough," we continue our study of Colossians and turn our focus towards the transforming work of Christ in a believer's life. Our salvation and acceptance of Christ as our savior is a moment in life, but sanctification happens over a lifetime. Follow along as God's word provides practical instruction on how to live…