Chris Lydon Got Barney Frank his First Job in Politics.

Podcast: Say More · The Boston Globe

Opublikowano: 2026-05-26

Barney Frank, who died last week at the age of 86, was one of the most unique and entertaining politicians of his time. Frank got his start in politics right here in Boston working for Mayor Kevin White in the late 60s. Journalist Chris Lydon introduced them. He was a Boston Globe reporter at the time, and now hosts the show Open Source at WBUR. On today’s BONUS episode of Say More, Chris discusses the fateful day he brought Barney Frank to Kevin White’s house to introduce them. Email us at saymore@globe.com