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🚨 NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW!

On this episode of the Liz Speaks Podcast, Liz chats with Democratic candidates Adam Deitch and Jim Barakat. Both candidates talk about why they decided to run for District Attorney in Norfolk County and what changes they would make to the office. They also give their takes on the high profile cases of Karen Read and Sandra Birchmore.

Now streaming! 🎧 Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033sLGOkVTsf6SkHeNDkCn?si=scFzxNH4RYO5iDtCaqRB7g

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liz-speaks-podcast/id1896895863

🚨 NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW!

On this episode of the Liz Speaks Podcast, Liz chats with Democratic candidates for Norfolk County District Attorney Djuna Perkins and Craig MacLellan. Both candidates talk about why they decided to run for DA and what changes they would make to the office. They also give their takes on the high profile cases of Karen Read and Sandra Birchmore.

Now streaming! 🎧 Also available on Spotify Apple Podcasts:

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033sLGOkVTsf6SkHeNDkCn?si=scFzxNH4RYO5iDtCaqRB7g

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liz-speaks-podcast/id1896895863

🚨 NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE NOW!

On this episode of the Liz Speaks Podcast, Liz discusses the potential relocation of the Mollie Hirshberg Early Intervention (MHEI) Center at the end of June, an issue raised by Quincy parents at the June 1 Quincy City Council meeting. Liz shares clips of the parents as they describe the impact of this move on their babies, and provides calls to action. Patrick Roath, Democratic Candidate for Congress (MA-08) joins Liz, and they chat about the issues impacting our community, the need for change in the Democratic party, and what we can be hopeful about in the year to come.

Now streaming! 🎧 Also available on:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EWw8KGYFeSoiLxyCYeu91?si=ol_4q1H1SwKirsm7UCt9Qg

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liz-speaks-with-patrick-roath-democratic-candidate-for/id1896895863?i=1000772790787

In this episode, Patrick discusses the need for change in the Democratic Party, how he will address the most pressing issues in our communities, and what he is hopeful about going into the midterms.

📆 COMING SOON: Monday, June 15th

Episodes available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

The Liz Speaks Podcast fosters community by educating about local issues that impact Quincy, MA and providing opportunities for civic engagement. Each episode will have a call to action, so that you can get involved in our community.

Links 🔗

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033sLGOkVTsf6SkHeNDkCn?si=-7ALVnBjR1OwyXRiMhW1nw

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liz-speaks-podcast/id1896895863

YouTube: youtube.com/@lizspeaksquincy

The Liz Speaks Podcast, hosted by Liz Speakman, fosters community by educating about local issues that impact Quincy, MA and providing opportunities for civic engagement. Each episode will have a call to action, so that you can get involved in our community.

On the inaugural episode of the Liz Speaks Podcast. In this episode, Liz talks about the advocacy from the community over 5 years that culminated in a recent passage of Lunar New Year as a holiday in Quincy Public Schools. She also discusses a local court decision to not move forward with domestic assault charges against a former City of Quincy department head. Quincy City Councilor Maggie McKee joins Liz, and they chat about all things Quincy, including the potential purchase of Eastern Nazarene College (ENC), the budget, and resident councils.

About Liz Speakman

Liz Speakman is mom to two school aged children and a 17 year Quincy resident who has a demonstrated commitment to community organizing and building power within community. Liz is the current Executive Director of the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, and previously served as the Director of the City of Cambridge’s Community Safety Department and the Regional Organizing Director of the Fair Share Amendment (FSA) Campaign.

Liz’s community engagement in Quincy is robust. From 2020-2024, she served on the Quincy Citywide PTO Executive Committee, advocating for the achievement and delivery of high-quality equitable education for every student in Quincy Public Schools. In 2021, Liz ran for Quincy School Committee, and while she wasn’t elected to office, she used her experience to begin the conversation about low voter turnout in Quincy local elections. From these conversations, she co-founded Quincy Votes!, a 501(c)(3) non-partisan, non-profit organization aimed at boosting civic engagement in Quincy. Liz served as President of the Quincy Votes! board until May 2026.

In her professional and volunteer life, Liz brings passion and experience to creating sustainable change in large systems.

The Liz Speaks Podcast will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Credits

Producer: Liz Speakman

Director: Sal Balsamo

Music: Jon Gorey, jongorey.com

This program is made possible through the Quincy Access Television (QATV) facilities of the Quincy Telecommunications Corp.

Socials

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