Politics & Government
Podcast: The Real ‘Toxic' Politics In Portland
Also: A report back on Indigenous People's Day and an interview with MPA volunteer Amy Larkin.
Cate, Esther and Mike discuss a conservative backlash to political progress in Maine’s largest city on the podcast this week, including the role of local media. They also discuss a scandal at the Boston Fed and how this shadowy but consequential government body can be made more responsive to the people it’s meant to serve.
Also: A report back on Indigenous People’s Day and an interview with MPA volunteer Amy Larkin.
Find out what's happening in Portlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Plus: Spooky Season and new contributors to Beacon.
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Find out what's happening in Portlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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