In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, Steven sits down with Ward 1 City Councilor Leo Choquette for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the most pressing — and controversial — issues facing the city.
We dive into recent ICE raids in New Bedford and their impact on the community, unpack the heated “Text Gate” drama brewing between city councilors, and discuss Leo’s vision for bringing major businesses and new opportunities to the city.
This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at local politics, the challenges of public service, and what it takes to fight for the future of New Bedford.
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CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.