Best Folded Wing Podcasts (2026)

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Time never folds his unwearied wing 21:50

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12d ago21:50

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Happy New Years wishes with a little bit about history and a little bit about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Texas History Lessons | Age Of Radio

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The Era of the Republic Part 2 14:57

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This episode concludes Lottie H. Hargrove's Era of the Republic. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for bonus material and help support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠texashistorylessons.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Grace-Based Leadership: How to Correct Without Crushing and Hold People Accountable 1:28:07

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Send us a text What if the missing piece in your leadership isn’t a new system, but a new spirit? We dig into the hard edge and soft center of leadership by redefining grace as the bridge between accountability and redemption. Instead of lowering standards, grace raises people to meet them—without leaving bruises along the way. We unpack how to cor…

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Ep 378: 2026 Horse Tradin' & Legislatin' 30:48

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The Era of the Republic Part 1 27:44

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This episode shares the first part of Lottie H. Hargrove's Era of the Republic. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for bonus material and help support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠texashistorylessons.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The Era of Revolution 32:35

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This episode continues our look at Lottie H. Hargrove's Texas History in Rhyme and her attempt to set the Era of Revolution down in verse. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for bonus material and help support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!⁠…

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Ep 377: 2025 Blooper Reel 3:00

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(3 mins) From all of us at The Horse Race, Happy New Year!

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The Cowboy's Christmas Ball 26:17

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This episode investigates what ties The Killers, Michael Martin Murphey, and the Poet Ranchman of Texas together. Here's a spoiler --its a poem titled The Cowboy's Christmas Ball. There's a few bonuses at the end as well. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for bonus material and help support the show.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are enjoyi…

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Ep 376: The End is Neigh, an Insider's End-of-Year Panel 34:22

27d ago34:22

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Well folks, it's the last pod of 2025. What do journalists make of this wild year? From Trump's inauguration to Wu's re-election, from grant funding cuts to transparency rules, its truly Beacon Hill versus everyone and everything. Steve and Jenn are joined by both Sam Dysdale of Statehouse News Service, and Katie Lannan of GBH News, for an end-of-y…

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The Cowboy's Road To Ruin 52:47

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This episode looks again at the work of John Avery Lomax and the shift of the American cowboy from rustic hired hand to Texas and American icons. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for bonus material and help support the show.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!⁠…

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Episode 375: Them's Crighton Words 33:57

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In November, Senator Crighton made headlines for suggesting that 'congestion pricing' could help the MBTA's impending financial troubles. This week on The Horse Race, Jenn and Steve sit down with Crighton, who co-chairs the Legislature’s transportation committee, to discuss the ways out of the "stable crisis" that is Mass. transportation (horse pun…

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Lottie H. Hargrove's Era of Colonization 22:57

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This episode begins with a look at the woman that inspired and influence Lottie H. Hargrove to set the history of Texas as poetry, Anna Pennybacker and then shares the Era of Colonization. Stick around after the end because there's a special bonus related to the work of John Avery Lomax. Read along at the Texas History Lessons Substack and be sure …

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Lead Without Leaving People Behind: The Leadership Skill No One Talks About 1:17:04

1M ago1:17:04

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Send us a text What if the missing piece in your leadership isn’t a sharper plan, but a softer heart? We dig into the real work of guiding teams with a clear compass and true compassion—so your vision moves forward without leaving people behind. This conversation unpacks the “caterpillar to butterfly” journey for ministers and ministry teams, showi…

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Episode 374: High Stakes Testing: Well Done or Rare? 29:16

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This week on The Horse Race, Rep. Ayanna Presley is officially not joining the horse race for Senate. Then, Jenn and Steve are joined by ⁠Sam Drysdale⁠, reporter with the State House News Service, to zoom in on Healey's newly announced guidelines for high school graduation - kids may face new tests, new requirements, but "lower stakes." And finally…

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The Era of the Filibusters 25:14

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In this episode we continue our journey through Lottie H. Hargrove's poetic adaptation of Pennybacker's History of Texas. It is a fascinating part of our history that deserves more attention. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠for bonus material and help support the show.⁠⁠⁠If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buyi…

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Happy Thanksgiving 27:32

2M ago27:32

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This special episode is a Thanksgiving bonus--filled with Texas Thanksgiving treasures from years ago. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Texas History Lessons | Age Of Radio

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The Courage to Stop A New Chapter in Leadership and Life 16:04

2M ago16:04

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What if the bravest act of leadership is knowing when it's time to pause? In this deeply personal episode, Kris invites listeners into the raw, honest crossroads she's currently navigating—one marked by completion, uncertainty, and a longing for deeper, more human connection. After nearly 400 episodes, thousands of hours of recording, and decades s…

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The Dying Cowboy and Other Goodbyes 43:58

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In this episode we take a look at the "The Dying Cowboy," the first song in John Lomax's 1910 book Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads. We will look at its history, lyrics, and follow it to where it leads us, including the music of Guy Clark and the writing of Larry McMurtry. Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠for bonus materia…

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Episode 373: Rant Control 36:27

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This week on The Horse Race, Jenn and Steve discuss the upcoming ballot questions on rent control. Then they look at new polling which suggests that Trump's grip on congressional republicans may be loosening. And finally, the Michelin Man rolls into Boston's finest eateries. "They're Making a Huge Bet": Rent Control Referendum Splits Progressives C…

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Butterfly Leadership: The Art of Inspirational Leadership 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

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Send us a text What if the missing piece in your leadership isn’t another system, but a spark? We dig into the second “wing” of butterfly leadership—how to inspire people from the inside so your team moves from motion to momentum and from pressure to passion. If you’ve ever said, “People aren’t consistent” or “It’s hard to find good help,” this con…

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Before You Hold Anyone Accountable, Start Here 20:17

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We love the idea of accountability—until it gets uncomfortable. Until it requires us to tell the truth and stop making excuses for what we've been tolerating. In this powerful episode, Kris Plachy explores the deep connection between accountability, self-trust, and personal agency—and why even the most successful women can find themselves over-tole…

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Episode 372: The Center Folds 34:20

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn sit down face-to-face, #reunited. The centrist dems negotiated a deal to end the government shutdown. Steve discusses Trump's abysmal approval numbers. Jenn does not NOT talk about judicial forum shopping, and there is zero discussion about "Donkey's of Exceptional Cuteness" in this episode...…

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Why Play Belongs in Leadership 14:00

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In this week's episode of Leadership is Feminine®, Kris speaks straight to the hearts of high-achieving women who are carrying so much—the businesses they run, the households they manage, the people they care for, and the decisions they make every hour of the day. Kris argues that successful women don't just deserve joy. They require it. After year…

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Episode 371: The GOP Bites the Ballot 39:44

2M ago39:44

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This week on The Horse Race, Jenn and Steve are joined by Rich Parr, VP of The MassINC Polling Group for an in depth discussion about the elections on Tuesday. Dems had a big night, winning seats across the country. What does this spell for Trump 2.0? What trends do the voting stats reveal?https://boltsmag.org/https://www.umass.edu/political-scienc…

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Caterpillar to Butterfly Leadership: Wisdom Before Wings 1:19:30

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Send us a text In this episode, Pastor Dowell sits down with Pastor Cornelius for a candid and insightful conversation about leadership maturity—why some ministers soar in their gift yet stall in their growth. Together, they explore what it truly means to move from crawling to flying by developing the first essential wing of leadership: wisdom. Thi…

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The Real Cost of Avoiding Accountability 21:53

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Kris is back with another round of the pet sitting saga—but this time, it's about more than just unreliable pet sitters. It's a story about accountability, boundaries, and leadership. Through a string of mishaps (and three fired sitters), Kris explores how these small, personal frustrations mirror the much larger issue of how we manage people in ou…

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Episode 370: BOO!-nicipal Elections 34:36

3M ago34:36

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This week on The (headless) Horse Race, Jenn and Steve talk about a new SSRS exit poll that will be featured in upcoming elections. Then, in this weeks "mayoral roundup," several key races feature uncharacteristically shaky incumbents. And finally, the Halloween candy polling data you've all been craving.…

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The Power of Discomfort in Developing Real Leaders 31:14

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This week on Leadership is Feminine, Kris Plachy and her Director of Operations, Michelle Arant, sit down for an unscripted conversation that captures leadership in its most human form. What started as a casual team discussion turned into a powerful reflection on how we handle discomfort, accountability, and growth — both in business and in life. T…

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Episode 369: Poll-dozing the East Wing 27:59

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This week on The Horse Race, before Steve zooms into the distance on a Kenyan motorbike with the crown jewels of France, he chats with Rich Parr, VP of the MassINC Polling Group, about approval ratings for governor Maura Healey, polling on the “No Kings” protests, and opinions on the new ballroom construction.…

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Brainkeeping: The Leadership Practice You Didn't Know You Needed 18:13

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What if your mind needed the same care as your home? In this episode, Kris introduces the concept of brainkeeping—a leadership practice as vital as housekeeping. Just as we tidy our physical spaces, our mental and emotional spaces require regular clearing, reflection, and renewal. Kris shares how her lifelong curiosity and deep conversations with f…

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Episode 368: Seth rides a pale horse 29:53

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This week on The Horse Race, Jenn is joined by Rich Parr, VP of the MassINC Polling Group. Shortly before taping, Rep. Seth Moulton joined the race for Senate against Ed Markey. Then Jenn and Rich talk about the issues with political violence polling and how those issues can skew the data in favor of violence. And finally, Trump's thoughts on the W…

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Stop Wing-ing It: Make Your Business an Asset (Not a Job) 21:56

3M ago21:56

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As we head into the final quarter of the year, Kris invites you to shift your focus—from running the business to owning the business. She challenges high-achieving female founders to stop operating on autopilot and start thinking like the visionary asset holders they are. Too many women spend years building companies without ever asking the most im…

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Episode 367: Permanent Markey 44:42

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn look at polling on Ed Markey's 2026 reelection prospects. Then Jenn is joined by Rich Parr, VP of The MassINC Polling Group, to discuss recent polling on Massachusetts' competitiveness and Boston housing. And finally, vital polling from none other than the Hi-Chew candy company on which state is most exci…

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Tactical Advice Won't Save You, But Self-Trust Will 15:50

3M ago15:50

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What does it feel like to finally stop overworking, over-explaining, and over-proving—and instead lead from a place of grounded confidence? In this episode, Kris shows us what life and leadership look like when self-trust and self-worth are fully integrated. She shares the story of a client who went from being minimized by her partners to running a…

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Episode 366: A Shutdown Showdown (ft. Chris Lisinski) 32:22

3M ago32:22

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Today on The Horse Race, Jenn and Steve talk AI's new role in local political reporting. Then Chris Lisinski, reporter for Commonwealth Beacon, joins the program to discuss his latest reporting on the effects of budgetary uncertainty on healthcare for residents of Mass. And finally, dial-up internet is now, officially, a thing of the past.…

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Success Won't Fix Your Worthiness Problem 16:44

4M ago16:44

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What if your worth wasn't tied to your revenue, your output, or anyone else's approval? In this episode, Kris takes us deeper into the heart of worthiness and why so many high-achieving women still wrestle with believing in themselves—even after building successful companies, raising families, and achieving goals most people only dream of. Kris bre…

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Stop Compartmentalizing Your Confidence 18:49

4M ago18:49

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Why can you trust yourself to build a multimillion-dollar company—but not to have one hard conversation? In this episode, Kris pulls back the curtain on the anatomy of self-trust. From visionary ideas to money, health, relationships, and leadership, she reveals why so many women compartmentalize their confidence—rock solid in some domains, shaky in…

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Episode 365: YIMBYtown and Health Care Frowns 33:33

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This week on The Horse Race, Jenn is dispatched to New Haven to attend the "Yes, In My Back Yard" or "YIMBYtown" conference where Massachusetts pro-housing folks angst over the MBTA Communities law. Then Steve and Jenn dig into a sweeping new MPG poll on Bay State health care -- is this as good as people expect it to get? And finally, who is not NO…

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Breaking the Generational Code of Self-Doubt 12:42

4M ago12:42

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Why do so many accomplished women still doubt themselves—even after building extraordinary lives and businesses? Kris continues her Self-Trust & Self-Worth mini-series with a powerful exploration of the programming women inherit from generations before us. She invites us to reflect on the systemic, cultural, and ancestral patterns that quietly shap…

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Episode 364: #BOSMayor Mind the Enormous Gap 25:35

4M ago25:35

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn discuss the results of the Boston Mayoral preliminary election -- by all accounts a blowout for Michelle Wu setting up a tough road to November for Josh Kraft. Plus, all politics is national, and we have some national approval polls to pick through. And last but not least, we can FINALLY stop paying taxes…

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What Happens When You Finally Believe in Yourself 21:00

4M ago21:00

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Kris launches a brand-new mini-series with a masterclass on Self-Trust and Self-Worth for Female Founders. And she encourages us to ask: Why do we trust ourselves to build entire businesses—but not to have one hard conversation? After wrapping the seven transitions of Beyond the CEO, this next season dives deeper—into the paradox that so many succe…

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Episode 363: Mass. Dems Resist Federal Pressure on Boston 32:40

4M ago32:40

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This week on The Horse Race, Jenn and Steve talk with Politico's Kelly Garrity about the Trump administration's recent threats to ramp up ICE presence in Boston. Trump has also threatened to send National Guard agents to support ICE enforcement, echoing similar moves in LA and DC. On a lighter note, we are down to three choices for a new Massachuse…

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The Most Overlooked Step Between Leading and Leaving 24:23

5M ago24:23

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What's your plan for the business you've worked so hard to build? After walking through all seven transitions in the Beyond the CEO series, Kris is turning her focus to what comes next: the tactical and strategic steps every founder must take to ensure the business can run—and even thrive—without her constant presence. This isn't just about getting…

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Episode 362: Are Mass. Dems Really Jumping Ship? 30:27

5M ago30:27

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This week on The Horse Race Jenn and Steve talk discuss how automatic voter registration is making Democrats’ woes look worse than they are. And, of course, all the new Mass. flag submissions. "The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis" by Shane Goldmacher With Jonah Smith www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/us/politics/democratic-party-voter-r…

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The Transition That Changes Everything 23:13

5M ago23:13

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Are you willing to release control and trust others with what you've built In this episode, Kris closes out the Beyond the CEO series by walking through the final transitions that take you from structure and strategy into wisdom and possibility. It's not just about building processes—it's about letting go of false truths, reclaiming clarity, playin…

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Episode 361: Getting Around the Springfield Region 26:00

5M ago26:00

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This week on The Horse Race, Steve sits down with Rich Parr VP of the MassINC Polling Group to talk about a new poll they conducted for MassDOT. This highly detailed report, entitled "People and Transportation Project Report," shows how transportation can burden low income residents of Massachusetts.https://www.mass.gov/the-people-and-transportatio…

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Your Next Chapter Won't Come From Your Old Blueprint 18:39

5M ago18:39

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Have you been intentional about what stays in your life—and what goes? If you've been following this special Beyond the CEO mini-series on the seven transitions every founder must face, you know last week was all about play, curiosity, and exploration. Now, in Transition Six—Intentional Design—we take everything you've discovered in that playful, c…

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Episode 360: Could 40+ Questions on Your Ballot Help Legislative Productivity? (ft. Mike Deehan) 26:05

5M ago26:05

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Last week was the deadline to file ballot questions for November 2026 and over 40 ballot questions made it through. These are questions that ultimately could become law covering a wide range of topics from MBTA zoning to rent control, from marijuana "re-illegalization" to voter ID requirements. This week on The Horse Race, Steve is joined by Mike D…

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You Don't Have to Stay in Your Comfort Cage 25:22

5M ago25:22

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Play. Stillness. Curiosity. When did you stop giving yourself that permission? You're going through the motions in a life you once dreamed of—and wondering when that dream stopped being yours. In this episode—the next in Kris's series on the seven essential transitions every successful woman must navigate—she invites you to consider the one most of…

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Episode 359: Debating Democrat Doomerism 35:37

5M ago35:37

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This week on The Horse Race Jenn asks Rich Parr, VP of the MassINC Polling Group, a very simple question: 'are the dems doomed?' With a surprising glint of optimism, Parr breaks down the latest polling on this question to give us a sense of how the democratic party is likely to fair in the upcoming elections.…