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Mayor Ray Flynn with Don Gillis

Mayor Ray Flynn with Don Gillis

Update: 2025-07-16
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In this episode, we're talking about Ray Flynn, who served as mayor of Boston from 1984-1993. As described by guest Don Gillis, author of The Battle for Boston, that decade was transformative for the city. It was an era in which the city's progressive identity was solidified and the neighborhoods were brought back into the political process. Plus, did you know Flynn almost played for the Celtics?!


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Mayor Ray Flynn with Don Gillis

Mayor Ray Flynn with Don Gillis

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