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New in Contrarian Boston: Moderate pundits leave Globe, Times | Boston nonprofit chief's political schmoozing | Nancy Barnes' odd disappearance | Wu preparing new White Stadium dodge? open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... #mapoli @localnewsmatters.bsky.social @universalhub.com #bospoli
Moderate pundits leave Globe, Times | Boston nonprofit chief raises eyebrows with political schmoozing | Nancy Barnes' odd disappearance | Wu preparing new White Stadium dodge? |MBTA housing reality |
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February 1, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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On the brand-new "Beat the Press with Emily Rooney," Emily, @scottvv.bsky.social and I take on Tony Dokoupil's embarrassing debut as anchor of the "CBS Evening News." You can watch right here: scottvanvoorhis.substack.com/p/hes-no-wal...
January 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Catching up with "Beat the Press": Tony Dokoupil's less than inspiring debut; the decline of media trust; and the return of Brian McGrory to The Boston Globe. With @scottvv.bsky.social, Emily Rooney and me. dankennedy.net/2026/01/26/c...
Catching up with ‘Beat the Press’: CBS News, media trust and Brian McGrory’s return to The Boston Globe
Apologies for the delay, but the full episode of “Beat the Press with Emily Rooney” is now up. Our host, Scott Van Voorhis of Contrarian Boston, has posted it in four pieces at his YouT…
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January 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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New in Contrarian Boston: Congress, wake up and smell the coffee: It’s time for an intervention as Trump II becomes a chaotic mess amid threats to invade Greenland and ICE shootings

@universalhub.com @localnewsmatters.bsky.social #mapoli #bopoli #ICEshootings #Trump #schools
Deep-pocketed Mass. teachers' union bankrolled more than 60 local candidates, records show | Reform reading instruction and ban cell phones from classrooms | Trump II descends into chaos |
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January 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Crisis in the classroom: Join Contrarian Boston at noon on Thursday as we dive into the growing challenges Massachusetts schools face, from a plunge in student scores to illegal teacher strikes. open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... @universalhub.com #mapoli #bospoli #schools #studentscores #localnews
Crisis in the classroom: Join Contrarian Boston at noon on Thursday as we dive into the growing challenges Massachusetts schools face, from a plunge in student scores to illegal teacher strikes.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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New in Contrarian Boston: Time for Congress to step up? Take our poll on whether more oversight is needed of the Trump administration's military ventures | open.substack.com/pub/scottvan...
#mapoli #massachusetts #bospoli #LocalNews #Venezuela #MaduroDictador #Trump #Congress @universalhub.com
Time for Congress to step up? Take our poll on whether more oversight is needed of the Trump administration's military ventures |
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January 5, 2026 at 4:03 AM
scottvv.bsky.social
I don't think stagnant circulation is Barnes' fault. However, I think it raises question about Linda Henry's strategy. There is a market for real news\accountability journalism on the local level - yet the Globe has been shedding experienced reporters in favor of kids barely out of school. #locanews
mszafranski.bsky.social Matt Szafranski @mszafranski.bsky.social · Dec 15
I can't discount @scottvv.bsky.social's theory about stagnant circulation either but is that Barnes's fault?
December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
scottvv.bsky.social
New in Contraian Boston: Driver booted from T after "ticket rage" incident in hot water in new job overseeing Boston school buses open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... @universalhub.com #localnews #mapoli #bospoli #bostonschools #schoolbuses
More evidence rent control kills apartment construction | Driver booted from T in hot water in new job overseeing Boston school buses | Power play for top job at embattled MCCA |
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December 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
scottvv.bsky.social
New in Contrarian Boston: "Beat the Press" returns with a deep dive into the media circus surrounding Olivia Nuzzi, the political reporter who had a secret affair with RFK Jr. open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... @universalhub.com #mapoli #massachusetts #bospoli #localnews #media @dankennedy.net
"Beat the Press" returns with a deep dive into the media circus surrounding Olivia Nuzzi, the political reporter who had a secret affair with RFK Jr.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Yes, folks, it's true! "Beat the Press with Emily Rooney" is returning to the webwaves tonight with a segment on @scottvv.bsky.social's Contrarian Boston. Emily, Scott and I will be talking about the Olivia Nuzzi-RFK Jr.-Ryan Lizza shitshow. scottvanvoorhis.substack.com/p/is-the-wu-...
December 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
scottvv.bsky.social
New in Contrarian Boston: Emily Rooney teams up with Contrarian Boston to revive "Beat the Press" - check out the first segment tonight.

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Is the Wu administration squeezing millions from half-empty office towers with jacked-up tax assessments? | Emily Rooney teams up with Contrarian Boston to revive "Beat the Press" |
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December 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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New in Contrarian Boston - Breaking News: Family of one of three teens killed after high-speed chase files $30 million lawsuit against Boston Police open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... @universalhub.com #mapoli #bospoli #police #localnews #massachusetts
Breaking News: Family of one of three teens killed after high-speed chase files $30 million lawsuit against Boston Police
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December 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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New in Contrarian Boston: Biz execs eye $30 million ad blitz against Mass. rent control proposal | Boston shoppers gouged by big retail chains with faulty pricetags | Pressley out | open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... @universalhub.com #mapoli #bospoli #localnews #rentcontrol #risingrents #housing
Biz execs eye $30 million ad blitz against Mass. rent control proposal | Boston shoppers gouged by big retail chains with faulty pricetags | Pressley out |
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December 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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The holiday season is here! Check out these free tree lightings across the Third Suffolk District 🎄

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December 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
scottvv.bsky.social
New in Contrarian Boston: Bye-bye Markey? Ayanna Pressley Senate bid imminent | Mass. trails Georgia and Mississippi in crackdown on rapists attempting to gain parental rights | open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... #mapoli #massachusetts #bospoli #boston #localnews #politics @universalhub.com
Bye-bye Markey? Ayanna Pressley Senate bid may be imminent | Mass. trails Georgia and Mississippi in crackdown on rapists attempting to gain parental rights |
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December 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Pembroke School Committee Advances Cell Phone Policy Survey as District Prepares for State Compliance Review #mapoli #southshore
Pembroke School Committee Advances Cell Phone Policy Survey as District Prepares for State Compliance Review
PEMBROKE - November 18 - The Pembroke School Committee unanimously approved a mobile phone usage survey on Tuesday evening as part of a professional development initiative that could reshape how students use technology in schools, while simultaneously addressing multiple policy changes mandated ahead of a state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education review scheduled for December 1st.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Rockland Select Board Approves Three-Year Contract Extension for Town Administrator Doug Lapp #mapoli #southshore
Rockland Select Board Approves Three-Year Contract Extension for Town Administrator Doug Lapp
ROCKLAND - November 18 - Following an executive session, the Rockland Select Board voted 4-1 on Tuesday to approve a new contract for Town Administrator Doug Lapp, extending his tenure through June 30, 2029, with annual raises and enhanced retirement benefits.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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East Bridgewater Schools Consider Advanced Emergency Mapping System for Campus Safety #mapoli #southshore
East Bridgewater Schools Consider Advanced Emergency Mapping System for Campus Safety
EAST BRIDGEWATER - November 18 - The East Bridgewater School Committee explored a sophisticated emergency mapping technology November 18 that could transform how first responders navigate school buildings during critical incidents.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
scottvv.bsky.social
New in Contrarian Boston: After 30 years, would-be Fenway developer still swinging - and missing | Massachusetts lags in grappling with classroom cellphone use | Mass. antisemitism commission faced attacks from left | open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... @universalhub.com #bospoli #mapoli #localnews
After 30 years, would-be Fenway developer still swinging - and missing | Massachusetts lags nation in grappling with classroom cellphone use | Mass. antisemitism commission faced attacks from left |
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November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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New in Contrarian Boston: Michelin honored these Boston restaurants, but city health inspectors flunked them | Did financial desperation drive MassGOP's early Senate race endorsement? | open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... #mapoli #bospoli #localnews @universalhub.com #Michelinstars #restaurants
Michelin honored these Boston restaurants, but city health inspectors flunked them | Did financial desperation drive MassGOP's early Senate race endorsement? |
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November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
scottvv.bsky.social
New in Contrarian Boston: Top Mass. leaders' happy talk about supposed progress on the housing crisis masks ugly truth | open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... @universalhub.com #mapoli #o=bosn @universalhub.com #mapoli #bospoli #localnews #housingcrisis #media #homeprices #rents
Top Mass. leaders' happy talk about supposed progress on the housing crisis masks ugly truth | No corporate jargon for her as Bari Weiss shakes up CBS News | Quick hits |
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November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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New in Contrarian Boston: Breaking News - Seniors shafted in dispute between the Bay State's largest health insurer and its second-largest hospital chain | Quick hits | open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... #localnews #mapoli #Mass #bospoli #boston #healthcare #healthinsurance @universalhub.com
Breaking News: Seniors shafted in dispute between the Bay State's largest health insurer and its second-largest hospital chain | Quick hits |
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November 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM
scottvv.bsky.social
Nothing works in America anymore. Author Marc Dunkelman tells Contrarian Boston why | As scores plunge and third graders struggle to read, literacy bill gains traction on Beacon Hill | Election news | open.substack.com/pub/scottvan... #mapoli #bospoli #localnews @universalhub.com #YIMBY
Nothing works in America anymore. Author Marc Dunkelman tells Contrarian Boston why | As scores plunge and third graders struggle to read, literacy bill gains traction on Beacon Hill | Election news |
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November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
scottvv.bsky.social
Yes, good question - we did it Friday.
datenar.bsky.social Tenar Arha, 🌻 @datenar.bsky.social · Nov 4
This was really interesting. Thank you. I’m leaning towards this conversation took place before Sunday’s 60 Minutes’ Interview by Nora O’Donnell was released.

(Bc unfortunately this plus that reinforces my sad opinion about what the merger and change in management means for the future of CBS).
November 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Without Ed Markey:

Seth Moulton 29%
Ayanna Pressley 24%
Michelle Wu 19%
Joesph P. Kennedy 11%
Jack Auchincloss 6%
Alex Rikleen 6%
Not sure 5%
polltracker.bsky.social Poll Tracker 📊 @polltracker.bsky.social · Nov 3
Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary poll

Ed Markey 51% (incumbent)
Seth Moulton 28%
Alex Rikleen 6%
Not sure 13%
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With Ayanna Pressley
Ed Markey 35% (incumbent)
Seth Moulton 25%
Ayanna Pressley 21%
Alex Rikleen 5%
Not sure 12%

www.wcvb.com/article/umas...
Poll examines how Sen. Markey fares against Democratic challengers
A new and exclusive poll reveals the state of the closely watched U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM