Tom Shattuck

On Radio Row, Where Anyone and Anything Can Happen

Originally published February 7, 2016. MANCHESTER, N.H. — I rode the elevator yesterday with a little white pig named “Tazzy.” The doors opened and in walked MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell. He looked at the pig — who was looking right back at him — and quickly turned away. He couldn’t get... Read more →

A New Day for Herald Radio

Originally published September 14, 2015. Boston Herald Radio begins a three-pronged approach to news and political coverage with new shows, expanded coverage and a more expansive scope during the broadcast day. Starting today, weekdays from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. is "NewsFeed" with editors Zuri Berry and Joe Dwinnel. Listeners... Read more →

Granite State Braces for Hillary Drive-By

Originally published April 19, 2015. It looked like the scene in "Back to the Future": A van screeches through a parking lot, pedal to the metal, disrupting the quiet and bringing forth pure chaos. In the movie version it was a van full of angry Libyan terrorists bent on snuffing... Read more →

Circus Act Not Worth Peanuts

Originally published March 19, 2015. Cue the helicopter. Cue the podium. Cue the hair. Cue the bucolic Granite State backdrop. Trump is back in New Hampshire today and he’ll have you know that he is seriously considering running for president. Seriously. Think boardroom seriousness — “You’re fired!” and all that.... Read more →

Gov. Scott Walker Will Feel Right at Home in N.H.

Originally published March 13, 2015. Jeb Bush and Scott Walker both land in New Hampshire today — but this is Walker’s state to lose. Bush is all name, Walker is all game. The last time the former Florida governor spent any real time politicking in the Granite State, the Man... Read more →