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InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: February 7, 2025 (The Pod Squad)๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐, Mike Bacigalupo (Bach) & Mikaela Hondros-McCarthy (The Hyphen) takes center stage on today's edition of the ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. From Bach's rant about attacks on emergency room workers, to Lowell dodging the bullet of sanctuary city status, the Pod Squad has its finger on the pulse of all the latest happenings in Lowell and around the world...and there's even aย "๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ " thrown in to wrap things up on a high note! #insidelowell2025-02-071h 09
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: February 6, 2025 (The Lowell Citizen)Ryan Gilday, more popularly known as "๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ง" to our audience and political watchers alike, makes his ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ debut on this snowy Thursday. CPA & BID tax proposals, school maintenance woes and a victory for the Lowell City Council headline the discussion; #insidelowell2025-02-0740 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: February 5, 2025 (Wing it Wednesday)An impromptu ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ edition of the ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ finds Teddy Panos flying solo in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ. Along with the story behind our incredible Middle School Basketball video, the show covers last night's Lowell City Council meeting and a call for a Lowell version of D.O.G.E. (Department of Gitschier Efficiencey) #insidelowell2025-02-0545 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: February 4, 2025 (Trigger 'em Tuesday)The pros and cons of new CPA & BID taxes in Lowell, school bus cameras and a disappearing Contingency Fund are among the topics on this ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ '๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ edition of the ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐; #insidelowell2025-02-0444 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: February 3, 2025 (Greg Pappas)๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ returns to the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ to help us kick off another week of the ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. Drawing on Greg's 3+ decades working in elections, today's show focuses on State Senator Jamie Eldridge's renewed effort to allow non-citizens the right to vote in Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey's latest tax increase proposal, the war of words between Senate President Karen Spilka and State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, and a weekend NY Times article warning Democrats their party is out of touch with most Americans' beliefs; #insidelowell2025-02-0354 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 31, 2025 (Jomarie Buckley)Rising local media star ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ฒ from Tewksbury is our guest in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ for the final ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ of January. From her town's new fiscal budget and Governor Healey's plans to cut mental health services, to some advice for NGO's and parents of young children, Jomarie offers up her usual strong "takes" on Lowell, Tewksbury and the world around us! #insidelowell2025-01-3154 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 30, 2025 (Thrilling Thursday)Flying solo once again in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ, Teddy Panos does his best to stir the pot with a ๐๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ edition of the ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. Along with quick updates on a couple of local stories we've been following, the discussion zeroes in on last night's tragic D.C. plane crash and the contentious confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Were the tense exchanges between Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and the nominee fueled by legit public health questions or the Big Pharma money trail?; #insidelowell2025-01-3045 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 29, 2025 (Wing it Wednesday)It's Wing it Wednesday on today's InsideLowell Daily Pulse, as host Teddy Panos flies solo in the Wellpoint Studios. From an old school snow day and the price of eggs, to tearing down historic buildings and tearing down cabinet appointees, this show has its finger on the pulse of everything happening in Lowell and the world around it; #insidelowell2025-01-2944 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 28, 2025 (Rodney Elliott)๐๐จ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ญ๐ญ is our special guest on today's ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. The Rourke Bridge, new state budget and a recent decision against an up can coming girls high school sport are just part of the discussion with the 16th Middlesex State Representative; #insidelowell2025-01-2835 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 27, 2025 (Marty Lorrey)It's "๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ" as former Lowell City Councilor ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ฒ joins us on today's ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. Along with the usual Lowell political chatter, the discussion hones in on future growth in the city, what the future might hold in store for former Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera, the waning influence of mainstream media, and how battles in Washington, D.C. are trickling down to everyday people just trying to do their jobs; #insidelowell2025-01-271h 00
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 24, 2025 (The Pod Squad)๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ (Mike Bacigalupo & Mikaela Hondros-McCarthy) takes over the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ for today's ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. The usual combination of serious and comical conversation covers Lowell's sustainability efforts, improper inauguration attire and a thumbs up or thumbs down on a few of President Trump's executive orders, before ending on a high note with the "๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ ." But before getting to any of that, the crew breaks big news regarding the skyrocketing cost of the new Rourke Bridge, news that was confirmed as the podcast was taking place; #insidelowell ย 2025-01-241h 08
InsideLowellInsideLowell Exclusive: City Councilor Corey Robinson Breaks His SilenceFor the first time since his arrest in November of 2023, and the subsequent dismissal of the charges against him, Lowell City Councilor ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐จ๐ง speaks out about the incident in an ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ exclusive. Robinson sits down with Insider ๐๐ฒ๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฒ in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ to provide his version of events about the day in question, and the subsequent process which wound its way through the court system and the court of public opinion over the next 13-months; #insidelowell2025-01-2349 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 23, 2025 (Ray Boutin)Today's ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ finds ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ง joining us in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ, chiming in on a number of issued centered on his two passions; real estate and politics. Besides a discussion on renter paid broker's fees and the state of the housing market, "Real Estate Ray" shares his thoughts on the latest Lowell political news, the state of the city, and immigration enforcement that has now come to Boston; #insidelowell2025-01-2348 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 22, 2025 (John Descoteaux)Lowell City Councilor ๐๐จ๐ก๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฑ is our guest on today's ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. Descoteaux and Teddy Panos recap last night's City Council meeting. The councilor then digs further into school building maintenance issues, a facilities department, and leaves the door open to a possibility that's sure to be controversial if it's ever proposed; #insidelowell2025-01-2249 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 20, 2025 (Mary Burns & Greg Pappas)Lowell's ๐๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ฌ, in Washington for the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, joins ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฌ and ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ for today's ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. Mary sets the scene for the festivities in the nation's capital, which feature extremely tight security amidst the celebration. The MLK Holiday, Inaugural history, Lowell connections, executive orders and last-minute pardons are just part of the wide-ranging discussion; #insidelowell2025-01-2055 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 17, 2025 (Jomarie Buckley)๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ค๐๐ฅ๐ฒ, from ๐๐๐ฐ๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ, joins us in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ for today's ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. Jomarie shares her thoughts on news that both incumbent members of the Tewksbury Select Board are not seeking re-election, and runs down the three candidates who've already announced they're vying for the seats. She and Teddy Panos then throw shade at New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, who seemingly placed the blame on Lowell and Lawrence for her state's drug problems; #insidelowell2025-01-1746 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 16, 2025 (Diana DiZoglio)๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐๐จ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ is our special guest on today's ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. The ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ, never one to hold back, pushes back on recent statements from the State House and State Attorney General's Office over her authority to audit the legislature, an audit which was overwhelmingly approved by Massachusetts voters last November; #insidelowell2025-01-1659 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 15, 2025 (Tom Golden)On today's show, Lowell City Manager Tom Golden sits down in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ to address a number of issues. On the agenda; the Smith Baker Center demolition and future use, the current state of the high school construction project and where it goes from here, the "explosive" potential of the Front Runner Cities initiative, and a discussion about the percentage tax increase for next year's budget; #insidelowell2025-01-151h 06
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 14, 2025 (Liam Skinner)Lowell Superintendent of Schools ๐๐ข๐๐ฆ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ sits down in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ to respond to questions about the budget, questions raised during last Thursday's ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ show; #insidelowell2025-01-1433 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 13, 2025 (Frank McCabe)We kick off another week of ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ podcasts with Frank McCabe, Host of the ๐๐๐ง ๐ ๐๐ ๐
๐ซ๐๐ง๐ค? podcast, joining Teddy Panos in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ. The hosts delve into a weekend newspaper article on one of Lowell's most visible homeless individuals and how, while a sad tale, reinforces much of what city officials articulate about the problems in dealing with this issue. Before wrapping up, Frank & Teddy say it's time to take Miley Cyrus and her Wrecking Ball to the Smith Baker Center; #insidelowell2025-01-1337 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 10, 2025 (The Pod Squad)๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐, Mikaela Hondros-McCarthy and Mike Bacigalupo (aka The Hyphen & Bach), join Teddy Panos in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ for their debut on the ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. Among the topics; the latest Mill City political news, the school bus evolution into a limousine and the California wildfires; #insidelowell2025-01-1054 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 9, 2025 (Gerry Nutter)Former Lowell School Committee member and WCAP Morning Show Host, Gerry Nutter, joings us in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ for today's ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. Naturally, he and Teddy Panos focus on the continued school building issues in the city and whether a new facilities department might help with the problems. Gerry then digs deep into the School Department budget to ask questions about a couple of line items that seem a bit "off." #insidelowell2025-01-0932 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 8, 2025 (Mayor Danny Rourke)Today's edition of the ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ finds Lowell Mayor Danny Rourke joining Teddy Panos in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ. While bouncing around a few hot topics in the city (including the shoddy construction work at the new Lowell High School and what can be done about it), the Mayor also offers more detail on the Frontrunner City discussions and drops a staggering number when asked about the potential investment in Lowell as a result of this United Nations program. (hint; the dollar amount starts with the letter "B") #insidelowell2025-01-0852 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 7, 2025 (Marty Lorrey Predictions)Marty Lorrey, former Lowell City Councilor and local media personality, joins Teddy Panos in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ to lay out his political predictions for 2025. Who will be Lowell's next Mayor? What fate awaits City Manager Tom Golden? And is a state official in-line to be arrested over immigration policy? Tune in to hear Marty's predictions, and share your own in the comments! #insidelowell2025-01-0757 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Daily Pulse: January 6, 2025 (Greg Pappas)Guest Host Greg Pappas joins Teddy Panos in the ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฉ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฌ for the debut of our newest podcast, the ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐. Today's show focuses on historic comebacks, as it's recorded 4-years to the day of the January 6 riots at the nation's capital and exactly 2-weeks before Donald Trump is sworn in for another term as Presidents, arguably the most improbable comeback in political history. The hosts also share their thoughts on Jerod Mayo's firing by the Patriots and a recent report highlighting the high cost of living in Massachusetts and the role it plays in the "mass" exodus from the state. Share your rankings of greatest historical comebacks and any other feedback on today's show in the comments section. We'll re2025-01-0657 minInsideLowellInsideLowell Entertainment: Hills by the MillsMark Gelsomini takes us on a narrative hike through the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest, while also sharing much its rich and sometimes surprising history; #insidelowell #insidedracut2024-10-2351 minInsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Middlesex North Register of Deeds DebateKaren Cassella, Sokhary Chau and Joe Ready, the three candidates vying for the Democratic Party nomination, join us in the ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐
๐๐๐ to debate the issues and outline their vision for the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds. #insidelowell2024-08-2953 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: 18th Middlesex State Representative Debate (August 5, 2024)Tara Hong, Andrew Kollar and Rady Mom, the three candidates vying for the Democratic Party nomination in the 18๐๐ ๐ด๐๐
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๐๐๐ to debate the issues central to their district and to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. #insidelowell2024-08-061h 06InsideLowellInsideLowell Sports: UMass Lowell Lacrosse's Elsa SkinnerEndicott College intern, Leanna Puccio sits down with UMass Lowell Women's Lacrosse player Elsa Skinner about why ended up in Lowell and playing for the River Hawks, her role on the team and the tremendous jump the program made this season. #insidelowell2024-05-1418 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: State Rep Candidate Andrew KollarAndrew Kollar, candidate for 18th Middlesex State Representative, stops by the ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐
๐๐๐ to introduce himself and discuss his campaign. Among the topics; constituent services, housing, education and the interesting dynamic developing with his opponents in the race. Not one to shy away from a question, Kollar pulls no punches when it comes to assessing the issues or the competition. #insidelowell #mapoli2024-05-0245 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Register of Deeds Candidate Sokhary ChauLowell City Councilor and former Mayor Sokhary Chau stops by the ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐
๐๐๐ to talk about his candidacy for Middlesex North Register of Deeds. Chau shares his background and lays out his vision for the future of the office, with a particular focus on customer service. #insidelowell2024-04-1535 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: State Rep Candidate Tara HongTara Hong, candidate for 18th Middlesex State Representative in 2022 and again in 2024 joins Teddy Panos in the ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐
๐๐๐. As part of the discussion, they focus on his background, what was learned from that first run for office, constituent services, education and affordable housing. #insidelowell2024-03-2936 min
InsideLowellInsideView: WellpointTeddy Panos sits down with David Morales, General Manager at Wellpoint, to talk about the name change from UniCare and what that means for their members and everyone insured under the GIC. As part of the discussion, they focus on Wellpoint's commitment to whole health and how it can benefit you. In the process, they also reveal a big change coming to InsideLowell: all of our podcasts will now be coming to you from the Wellpoint Studios! #insidelowell2024-02-0726 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Register of Deeds Candidate Joe ReadyChelmsford resident Joe Ready joins Teddy Panos to discuss his campaign for Middlesex North Register of Deeds. Ready delves into his background, what the Registry does and his vision for the office #insidelowell #InsideChelmsford2024-01-2537 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: State Representative Vanna Howard (January 19, 2024)17th Middlesex State Rep Vanna Howard joins Teddy in studio to talk about her priorities for the 2024 legislative session. Health care, early childhood education, ADU's and the budget are among the issues they touch on #insidelowell2024-01-1937 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: The State of Lowell Politics (January 17, 2024)Insiders Jack Mitchell and Ryan Gilday, aka the Lowell Citizen, join Teddy to break down the latest political happenings in the city. Among the topics covered are the Manager's State of the City address, behind the scenes discord among the Councilors and the proper way to deal with old motions. They wrap things up by discussing what effect Governor Healey's budget woes will have on the Mill City #insidelowell2024-01-181h 23
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: State of the City w/Manager Tom Golden (January 17, 2024)The morning after delivering his "State of the City" address to the City Council, Manager Tom Golden joins Teddy Panos for a discussion of the major points addressed in his presentation #insidelowell2024-01-171h 00InsideLowellInsideLowell Special: Festivus 2023Insiders Teddy Panos, Mikaela Hondros-McCarthy and Mike Bacigalupo welcome a host of characters as they once again celebrate Festivus, the mythical alternative holiday of Seinfeld lore. Join them for the annual airing of the grievances, along with plenty of other zaniness! #insidelowell2023-12-221h 06InsideLowellInsideLowell Special: Thanksgiving Extravaganza (2023)Teddy and Bach continue their annual day before Thanksgiving broadcast tradition, including the Lowell Family Feud. This year's show features the Coutu Sisters (Jackie, Rylee & Lily) facing off against Bach & Brady #insidelowell2023-11-221h 13
InsideLowellInside Lowell Politics: Election 2023 City Council At-Large DebateLowell Telemedia and the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce partner with InsideLowell to bring you a forum featuring the six candidates vying for the three At-Large Lowell City Council slots. The discussion was filmed at the Lowell TeleMedia Center and moderated by Teddy Panos #insidelowell2023-10-2651 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Election 2023 Preview (October 24, 2023)The two newest members of our Election team, Mona Tyree and "The Lowell Citizen" Ryan Gilday, join Teddy Panos and Jack Mitchell on the eve of Early Voting for an in-depth look at how the election is shaping up and what to watch for #InsideLowell2023-10-251h 21
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: District 4 Candidate Forum (Wayne Jenness)Wayne Jenness, candidate for City Council in District 4, discuses his views and vision on the issues facing the district #insidelowellย (Note: Amada Gregory, the other candidate in the race, did not accept our invitations to participate in the discussion)2023-10-2037 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: District 7 Debate (Fru Nkimbeng and Paul Ratha YemPaul Ratha Yem and Fru Nkimbeng, the two candidates vying to represent District 7 (the Acre) share their views and their vision for the Acre neighborhood and the city going forward2023-10-191h 11
InsideLowellHealth Minute Sponsored by UniCare: the Flu Shot (October 2023)The first podcast in our new, monthly feature introduces Dr. Carolyn Langer, Medical Director at UniCare. In this episode, Dr. Langer and Host Teddy Panos discuss the flu shot, it's benefits, who should get it and when. Health Minute is sponsored by UniCare #InsideLowell2023-10-1817 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: School Committee Debate (Stacey Thompson & Fred Bahou)The candidates for District 1 School Committee, Stacey Thompson and Fred Bahou, debate the state of Lowell Public Schools and the issues facing them2023-10-0436 min
InsideLowellInsideView w/Teddy Panos: Alternative HouseWith October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sarah Anderson and Taylor Conley from Alternative House join Teddy Panos to help raise awareness of the work being done in our community to assist individuals in abusive relationships. As part of the discussion, they touch on the "red flags" to look for, the services available and the October 27th fundraiser celebrating 45-years of Alternative House #insidelowell2023-09-2821 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Election 2023 Update (September 11, 2023)Insiders Teddy Panos and Jack Mitchell look at the latest developments on the campaign trail and where the interesting races are, and where they're not #insidelowell2023-09-131h 01
InsideLowellThe Pod Squad: Migrant & Migrant Madness (September 11, 2023)The Pod Squad (Teddy Panos, Jack Mitchell, Mikaela Hondros-McCarthy and Bach) lock horns in a spirited and lengthy discussion on the anticipated arrival of migrant families to the city, as well as the never-ending arrival of motions on the City Council agenda #insidelowell2023-09-121h 41
InsideLowellGrapefully Yours Wine Show: Mystery CabernetThe Wine Novice Jim Campanini and Wine Butler Mike Pigeon sample and rate a pair or "mystery" Cabernet wines. After rating them on Color, Aroma, Body, Palate and Finish, they reveal the wines and which they enjoyed more #insidelowell2023-09-1128 min
InsideLowellCan I Be Frank?: 2023 Lowell High Football PreviewFrank McCabe is back in the podcast studios, joined by Lowell High Assistant Football coaches Kyle Swenson, Kevin Conley and Jordan Ballarinio to preview the 2023 season and the opening game vs. Westford Academy #insidelowell2023-09-0837 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: School Committee Candidate Fred BahouCurrent Greater Lowell Regional Technical High School Committee member, and Lowell School Committee candidate, Fred Bahou talks about his campaign and the issues he's focusing on, including an effort to bring vocational training programs to Lowell Public Schools #insidelowell2023-08-2934 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Election 2023 Race Update (August 14, 2023)With the Lowell Municipal election field set, Teddy Panos and Jack Mitchell look at the races and what issues may decide them #insidelowell2023-08-171h 00
InsideLowellThe Pod Squad: Come In, We're Open? (August 14, 2023)Teddy, Jack, Mikaela & Bach debate whether Lowell needs to halt the migrant influx until it can get its house in order. They wonder if the public schools need a mentor for "Principals," whether the term "Mayor" has outlived its usefulness, and if the city is on the cusp of another arts renaissance #insidelowell2023-08-161h 25
InsideLowellGrapefully Yours Wine Show: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Animal HouseThe Wine Novice Jim Campanini and Wine Butler Mike Pigeon sample Edda, an Italian Chardonnay. They then uncork a bottle of Sur de los Andes, An Argentinian Pinot Noir, which for the Wine Novice ties into the movie Animal House #insidelowellย 2023-08-1526 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Council Candidate Marty HoganDistrict 2 (Centralville) City Council candidate Marty Hogan tells us why he's challenging incumbent Corey Robinson and discusses other issues central to his campaign.2023-08-1037 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Council Candidate John DescoteauxDistrict 8 (Upper Highlands) City Council candidate John Descoteaux talks about why he's running and touches on some of the hot topics around the city. He also delves into a proposal for improving Lowell Public Schools2023-08-0936 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Council Candidate Justin FordJustin Ford, candidate for Lowell City Council in District 6 (Lower Highlands) joins Teddy Panos to talk about the issues central to his campaign, along with some of the other hot-button topics on the local political scene #insidelowell2023-08-0820 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Congresswoman Lori Trahan (August 7, 2023)Third District Congresswoman Lori Trahan joins Teddy Panos to talk about Transportation Bill funding coming into Lowell and other District cities and towns, including $21.4-million being announced today for four bridge projects and $140-million for the new Rourke Bridge. They also talk about the fight to maintain school meals funding, continued efforts to protect online information and simplify terms of agreement, how the border is affecting Massachusetts housing and whether there are similarities between her calls to stop crackdowns on political opposition in Cambodia with what's happening in the United States2023-08-0731 minInsideLowellInsideEntertainment: Lowell Summer Music Series (August 1, 2023)Peter Aucella from the Lowell Summer Music Series joins Teddy Panos in studio to preview the final month of shows, which include visits to the Mill City from Lyle Lovett, Melissa Etheridge, Classic Albums Live and many other great acts. #InsideLowell2023-08-0128 min
InsideLowellGrapfefully Yours: El Coto RiojaThe Wine Novice Jim Campanini and Wine Butler Mike Pigeon explore El Coto Rioja wines of Spain, sampling a blanco, rosado and crianza #insidelowell2023-07-3126 min
InsideLowellGrapefully Yours Wine Show: Debbe Daley DesignsThe Wine Novice, Jim Campanini welcomes Designer, Author & Businesswoman Debbe Daley to talk about her career, which led her to writing for the Lowell Sun and her book, "Interior Motives." In the process, they pop open a bottle of Spanish Cava and delve into bottle design #insidelowell2023-07-1833 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Council Candidate Emile KaufmanEmile Kaufman joins Teddy Panos in studio to talk about his candidacy for District 1 Lowell City Council. Kaufman shares his vision for the neighborhood and the city, which includes a few ideas out of the city's political mainstream2023-07-1126 minInsideLowellInsideEntertainment: Lowell Summer Music Series (July 6, 2023)Peter Aucella returns to the InsideLowell studios to preview a busy July and August at Boarding House Park in Downtown lowell. Among the upcoming shows; Dawes, Andy Grammer, New England Film Orchestra, Lyle Lovett, Melissa Etheridge and Pink Martini. Plus, a preview of the Lowell Folk Festival and the Free Fun for Kids series2023-07-0632 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Election 2023 Coverage Kickoff (June 26, 2023)Insiders Teddy Panos & Jack Mitchell kick off InsideLowell's Election 2023 coverage with an in-depth look at the field of candidates as the various races begin to take shape. Who is safe? Who is vulnerable? And what are the issues that will decide the various contests? Tune in and get up to speed with this early election primer!2023-06-271h 33
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Council Candidate Virak UyVirak Uy, who is running for an At-Large City Council seat, visits with Teddy Panos to talk about his background, his campaign and the issues he'd like to focus on if elected to the Lowell City Council2023-06-1629 min
InsideLowellInsideView: D'Youville Life & Wellness CommunityHost Teddy Panos welcomes Naomi Prendergast and Mike Ferrick from D'Youville Life & Wellness Community to the InsideLowell studios. As part of the discussion, they look back at the amazing growth and transformation of the organization during Naomi's 20-years at the helm, while also looking ahead to the future as Mike prepares to lead the organization upon her upcoming retirement2023-05-2516 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: ADU DebateLowell City Councilor John Drinkwater and Planning Board Vice-Chair Jerry Frechette join Host Teddy Panos in-studio to debate the pros and cons of Accessory Dwelling Units2023-05-2458 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Council Candidate Corey BelangerCity Council candidate and former Councilor, Corey Belanger, joins Teddy Panos to talk about why he's running for office again and where he stands on some of the key issues affecting the cityย 2023-05-1836 minInsideLowellInsideLowell Sports: Former Spinners V.P. Shawn SmithFormer Lowell Spinners Vice President Shawn Smith chats with Teddy Panos about his time in the Mill City and his new job as General Manager of Florida Operations for the Boston Red Soxย 2023-05-1531 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Council Candidate Fru NkimbengTeddy Panos introduces Fru Nkimbeng, who just launched his candidacy for District 7 (the Acre) City Councilor. Learn more about who he is, why he's running and where he stands on the issuesย 2023-05-0432 min
InsideLowellGrapefully Yours: Run for the RosesAs we head into the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby, aka the Run for the Roses, the Wine Novice Jim Campanini and Wine Butler Mike Pigeon run for the Rose Wines. As an added bonus, they give you some horse tips if you care to wager on the Derby! #insidelowellย 2023-05-0226 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Tom Golden Year in Review (April 26, 2023)Tom Golden takes an in depth look back at his first year as City Manager with Host Teddy Panos. He also provides updates on the recent cyber attack the city is still dealing with, the upcoming budget and the impending appointment of a new police chief, which is expected in the coming days2023-04-261h 25
InsideLowellGrapefully Yours Wine Show: Mike Kuenzler Talks Bledsoe WinesThe Wine Novice, Jim Campanini, welcomes Mike Kuenzler for a discussion about Drew Bledsoe Wines, which are featured at Grazie Italian Restaurant at Four Oaks Country Club in Dracut #insidelowell #InsideDracut2023-04-1734 min
InsideLowellWhat's Happening Dracut (April 5, 2023)The popular Dracut Access TV Show makes its #insidelowellย debut with John Zimini and co-hosts talking about our new partnership, the upcoming town elections (or lack thereof), whether the Board of Selectmen committedย open meeting violations and net school spending, among other topicsย 2023-04-111h 29
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Congresswoman Lori Trahan (April 5, 2023)Congresswoman Lori Trahan stops by the InsideLowell studios to chat about her recent efforts bringing funding to the District, including for the Lowell Community Health Center and Early Day Care & Head Start programs. The Congresswoman & Teddy also discuss her recent criticism of Big Tech's, and in particular, Tik Tok's lack of action on youth safety2023-04-0525 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: State Auditor Diana DiZoglioMassachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joins Teddy Panos to discuss her controversial efforts to audit the State Legislature, which are being met with resistance by the House Speaker and Senate President. As part of the discussion, for the first time DiZoglio reveals evidence of legislative audits as recent as the 1950's and 1990's, and says she is willing to go to court to assert her Office's authority in this dispute with House and Senate leadership2023-03-2739 min
InsideLowellTind-Her w/Lyndsey K. & Friends: Bach MadnessLyndsey K. and friends, Brady & Brie, run through celebrity dating brackets to determine what characteristics would make a perfect match for bachelor Bach #insidelowell2023-03-171h 02InsideLowellInsideLowell Sports: Lowell-Merrimack College Hockey RivalryTeddy Panos takes a stroll down memory lane with former UMass Lowell hockey coach, Billy Riley, and longtime play-by-play announcer, Bob Ellis, to discuss the intense rivalry between the two schools, located just a short drive from each other. Along with talking about the Division 2 battles of the 70's and early 80's, they also talk about the upcoming Hockey East Semi-Finals matchup to be played on St. Patrick's Day at the Boston Garden. They also discuss the famous turkey story and Riley's "I even hate their zip code" speec2023-03-1649 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Councilor Wayne JennessTeddy Panos sits down with District 4 Councilor Wayne Jenness to talk about Downtown Lowell traffic issues, ARPA money, continuing efforts on homelessness and more. They even delve into the "Water Bottle War" between Jenness and fellow Councilor Erik Gitschier2023-03-0942 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Councilor Corey RobinsonLowell City Councilor Corey Robinson joins Teddy for an in-depth discussion on a number of hot-button issues, including his battles with the Lowell Sun newspaper, homeless advocates and the DEI movement. Robinson also confirms the recent InsideLowell report that he's considering running a city-wide campaign instead of in his District, and even says which direction he's leaning toward (shortcut; it happens at about the 1-hour, 6-minute mark)2023-03-071h 21
InsideLowellInsideLowell Sports: Tina Talks Sports w/Jimmy BorodawkaChristina Longo sits down with former UMass Lowell Men's Basketball star, and current broadcaster, Jimmy Borodawka to talk about this year's America East title contending River Hawks squad and his own transition from player to color commentator #InsideLowell2023-03-0616 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: State Senator Ed KennedyTeddy Panos and 1st Middlesex District Senator Ed Kennedy discuss his new committee assignments, priorities for this year's term and Governor Healy's supplemental budget. Included in the discussion is the bill to help fund the Lowell High cost overruns due to Covid. They also discuss two bills Kennedy filed to create agencies similar to the Massachusetts School Building Authority that would oversee public safety buildings and all municipal buildings across the Commonwealth2023-03-0633 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Manager Tom GoldenLowell City Manager Tom Golden sat with Teddy Panos late in 2022 for one of the most viewed podcasts on the InsideLowell website and YouTube channel. The discussion centered on a number of issues, but is most remembered for touching off a "firestorm" within the Lowell Fire Department2023-03-021h 05
InsideLowellTind-Her w/Lyndsey K. & Friends: The Friend ZoneLyndsey and Keith the Fireman put good friends Bach and Special Guest Danielle Graham through the test to see how well they really know each other #InsideLowell2023-03-021h 20
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Paul Ratha YemTeddy Panos and District 7 Lowell City Councilor Paul Ratha Yem discuss the many exciting projects and changes taking place in the Acre Neighborhood as well as other city-wide initiatives he is working on2023-03-0141 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Dr. Joel BoydLowell Schools Superintendent Dr. Joel Boyd joins Teddy to discuss a number of topics including the ongoing outside counsel controversy, learning in the post-Covid era and the situations involving the Lowell High Athletic Director and former Head Trainer. Boyd also offers a glimpse into his future with Lowell Public Schools. The answer might surprise you!2023-02-2255 min
InsideLowellGrapefully Yours Wine Show: "Mystery Wine"The Wine Novice, Jim Campanini welcomes Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce President, Danielle McFadden, to sample and rate a "mystery wine." Can you guess what it is by their descriptions? #insidelowellย 2023-02-2225 min
InsideLowellCan I Be Frank?: Cocktails & Comedy TalkFrank McCabe talks Cocktails and Comedy with a few of his family members, including Katie Coughlin, an up and coming local comedienne #insidelowell2023-02-2049 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Councilor John DrinkwaterTeddy Panos and John Drinkwater discuss the Councilor's recent announcement that he won't be seeking re-election in this year's city election, and what his future political plans might entail. They also discuss a number of other recent issues, including zoning changes for downtown parking, Accessory Dwelling Units and the ongoing School Committee hiring issues, a discussion which included a statement from former City Solicitor Christine O'Connor2023-02-1548 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Lowell Teacher Kara PigeonTeddy Panos sits down with Kara Pigeon, one of the teachers in eye of the Lowell School Department storm over hiring practices that has led many to call for an outside counsel to investigate2023-02-1451 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: City Councilor Kim ScottTeddy Panos is joined by Lowell City Councilor Kim Scott to discuss the issues affecting residents in her District, as well as the continued focus on the homeless issue and the controversy surrounding the School Committee's desire to retain outside counsel to investigate human resource complaints2023-02-1132 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: School Committee Vice-Chair Jackie DohertyTeddy chats with Lowell School Committee Vice-Chair Jackie Doherty about the human resources controversy that has the SC seeking outside counsel.2023-02-1034 min
InsideLowellInsideView: Matthew Pollini FundInsideLowell's Teddy Panos speaks with Mike Petterson, President of the SPC Matthew Pollini Fund, to highlight their efforts to help service members and first responders in our community2023-02-0909 min
InsideLowellInsideLowell Politics: Congresswoman Lori TrahanCongresswoman Lori Trahan pays her first visit to the InsideLowell studios for an interview with Teddy Panos. Among the topics; her priorities for the upcoming term, the Omnibus Spending bill, energy costs, Charlie Baker as NCAA President and Elon Musk's stewardship of Twitter2023-02-0935 min
InsideLowellGrapefully Yours Wine Show: Craig GandolfThe Wine Novice, Jim Campanini, welcomes Craig Gandolf to the #InsideLowell studios to discuss canned wine. Gandolf, a Lowell resident, is the National Sales Director for Cynthia Hurley Wines. They discuss and sample Craig's "Hands Off" line of single-serving wines in a can2023-02-0831 min
InsideLowellGrapefully Yours Wine Show: Wine Tasting BasicsThe Wine Novice, Jim Campanini, and the Wine Butler, Mike Pigeon, take you through some of the basics of wine tasting and what to look for in their inaugural InsideLowell podcast. They also introduce Angels Ink Pinot Noir and invite Special Guest Teddy Panos to sample it.2023-02-0347 min
InsideLowellThe Pod Squad: We're Here!The very first InsideLowell podcast! Hosted by Teddy Panos and featuring the Pod Squad (Jack Mitchell, Mikaela Hondros-McCarthy and Mike Bacigalupo) as they discuss the new media entity in town and recent issues making headlines in the City of Lowell2023-02-011h 31
InsideLowellThe Power Hour: New Year's PredictionsInsider Mike Bacigalupo is joined by the Stutz Brothers, Asa and Han, as they make predictions on what 2023 will bring to the City of Lowell and beyond. #InsideLowell2023-02-0151 min
InsideLowellThe Power Hour: Interesting Lowell NewsInsider Mike Bacigalupo is joined by the Stutz Brothers, Asa & Han, give their unique take on some interesting #Lowell news stories, happenings across the world, and Asa's latest take on the war in Ukraine. #InsideLowell2023-02-0147 min
InsideLowellBeers With Bach - Lowell's Music RevivalInsider Mike Bacigalupo is joined by Co-Host Downtown Jackie Brown and special guests Paul Dubuque and Kim Mello to discuss the revival of Lowell's music scene, and naturally, beer. #InsideLowell2023-01-281h 28