Early Edition With Joe Mathieu

Good Thursday morning from the GBH Morning Edition team. Joe Mathieu has assembled our Early Edition crew and we’re all lucky that our power stayed on and our alarms went off for us as scheduled. A massive wind, thunder and rain storm cut across the state yesterday, downing trees and limbs and leaving tens of thousands without power. Meanwhile the one and only vice-presidential debate went down last night, we react to what we saw, including a now-famous fly who made himself at home. And we have our own local wrinkle to add to the #DreamChallenge story. Thanks as always for waking up with Early Edition and GBH Radio.

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH News Morning Edition team. Adventures in a medicated Presidency continue as we try and understand why President Trump would publicly call off Covid economic relief talks while markets were still open, and then back-track on social media a few hours later. The President also still wants to push ahead with the debate schedule despite his potentially contagious condition. Meanwhile the latest viral video sensation received quite the gift from the CEO of Ocean Spray. And a tough day for music fans as Eddie Van Halen passes away. Grab your cranberry juice and stay positive out there, and thanks for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We were up late last night to react to the Massachusetts Senatorial debate live on GBH, and little to no sleep won’t stop us from showing up the next morning to bring you the news. We recap the debate and also bring you the latest on President Trump’s treatment for Covid-19 and his dramatically staged return to the White House last night. Plus the Patriots hung on for a bit but ultimately lost last night to the World Champion Chiefs, while their quarterback Cam Newton remained back in New England under quarantine for Covid-19. Enjoy the day, and thanks for waking up with GBH Radio.

Good Monday morning from GBH News. Joe Mathieu and our entire Morning Edition team are up early and getting ready for tonight’s Senatorial debate between Ed Markey and Kevin O’Connor on GBH television and 89.7 GBH Radio. Join Joe and the GBH News team tonight after the debate for complete analysis. This morning we bring you the latest on the President’s condition as he remains in Walter Reed hospital. The Patriots are scheduled to play the world champion Kansas City Chiefs tonight after their game Sunday was postponed due to players testing positive for Covid-19 on both teams. Have a great Monday, and thank you for waking up with GBH Radio.

Thanks for waking up with Joe Mathieu and the GBH News Morning Edition team. Major breaking news on this Friday morning as President Trump and the First Lady have both tested positive for Covid-19. Its news we all woke up to and we react on the fly and bring you the latest developments. Plus Karen’s children have moved to a hybrid learning system and she updates us on the challenges they are facing, including some unexpected late night computer use. Good early Fall weather on tap for the weekend, get out there and enjoy it safely… and thanks tuning in to Early Edition and GBH Radio.

Good Thursday morning from Joe Mathieu and the GBH News Morning Edition team. We call it “Little Friday” around these parts, an optimistic nod to the upcoming weekend. An almost full moon this morning for a brand new month. Like many Americans, we’re all still feeling a hangover from Tuesday night’s debate. Joe Biden hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania and Ohio and called the President’s behavior during the debate “a national embarrassment”. Meanwhile while President Trump headed to Minnesota, claiming he got rave reviews for his debate performance. Have a great Thursday and thank you for waking up with Early Edition and GBH Radio.

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition crew. We’re questioning whether anyone in our audience actually got sleep last night after witnessing the first Presidential debate of the 2020 election. Train wreck and dumpster fire are some of the phrases used by analysts to describe the bickering we watched. Most of our team went to bed and woke up early to watch it on tape, and that seemed to be the right move for consuming what Joe described as a televised shot of espresso. We’ll give you some of the highlights and lowlights and discuss how this can be topped with two debates remaining. Thanks for waking up with Early Edition and GBH Radio.

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday from GBH Radio. Joe Mathieu and our Morning Edition team are revving up for tonight’s debate, the first of this Presidential race and a big reminder that we go to the polls in just 35 days. Our Facebook audience seems excited for it, but the big question for this crew is do we stay up late, or record it and get up early? Some restrictions are easing for restaurants, but there’s a controversy brewing in the local skating community, where ice skating rinks have been allowed to re-open, while roller skating rinks remain closed. Have a great Tuesday and thanks for waking up with GBH News.

Good Monday Morning from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. As the world still slumbers on an early Monday, we’re all wide awake and getting ready to deliver you the news. Big sports day this morning as the season ends for the Celtics and Red Sox, and the employment of Sox manager Ron Roenicke comes to an end as well. Roenicke offered up some thoughts on his departure that might be useful for anyone looking to softly end a relationship. At least the Patriots had a good Sunday. Meanwhile its a big week in politics with the release of President Trump’s tax returns thanks to the NY Times, and the first of three Presidential debates happening tomorrow night. Thanks for waking up with GBH Radio and have a great week.

Friday morning has arrived, thanks for starting the end of your work week with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Morning Edition team. We’re down a man this morning but we shall persevere and push on with a short staff. It’s all but over for the Red Sox, and the Fenway finale for 2020 ended with a thud. Meanwhile the President continues to erode faith in democracy by refusing to commit to ceding power if he is not reelected. Trump’s comments raised the ire of Governor Baker, who we think sounds a lot like a disappointed Dad. Amazing weather is on tap for your weekend, get out and enjoy it safely, and thanks for waking up with GBH Radio.

Good Thursday Morning from Joe Mathieu and our GBH Morning Edition team. We’re up early to greet you and bring you the best 10 minutes in radio and prepare you for your day. Coming in to this building can be a bit strange and creepy at 4AM, and Joe will explain why. Our social media audience is curious about a great many things this morning, and we’re here to answer your questions. And we’ve got the news you need to start your morning. Thanks as always for waking up GBH News and Morning Edition.

Good Wednesday morning from GBH News and our entire Morning Edition crew. It is in fact the entire morning edition team today, with the triumphant return of our main man Joe Mathieu. Joe is happy to see the whole team and our social media friends this morning, but came in on the heels of a broken water heater at home and a very cold shower. This begs the question: if your office has a shower, would you actually use it? Meanwhile Covid-19 is still very much a problem in this country, and now an entire dormitory at Merrimack College in North Andover is under quarantine. Certainly a stern reminder that we all need to remain diligent. Thanks for waking up with Morning Edition and GBH Radio.

Good Tuesday Morning from GBH Radio and our Morning Edition team. Henry Santoro is back in the building again, filling in for Joe Mathieu. Temperature talk was big this morning, as a few of our crew members saw mid-thirties this morning… a bit too early for this cold for our tastes, and probably yours. Henry tells us its national ice cream cone day, and frost warnings on a day like this just seem wrong. Henry and the team catch you up on the latest news this morning and get you ready for Morning Edition and prepared to face your day. Thanks for waking up with GBH News and GBH Radio.

Good Monday morning from GBH News and the Morning Edition team. Henry Santoro is in for Joe Mathieu this morning who is out-of-office today. Henry and the team recap the weekend, where apple picking is apparently the hot thing to do in a Covid-19 world. Orchards are seeing unprecedented interest this fall as families look for safe ways to pass the time and keep the kids socially distanced. A frigid morning out there today, which reminds us autumn is in air even though it is technically still summer. And the only way to close out the 21st of September is of course with a little Earth, Wind and Fire. Enjoy your week, and thanks for waking up with GBH Radio.

Hey welcome to Friday morning from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Radio Morning Edition team. That famous autumn wind will blow in for the weekend, with sub-60 degree temperatures expected for much of the area… just a little slice of what’s to come in the next few weeks. One Morning Edition member has acquired a pumpkin carving kit in anticipation of this, but alas, no pumpkin in house yet. Tough night for the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals, and some fireworks in the locker room after the game. And a tale of two events for Biden and Trump last night in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Get your fleeces ready for the weekend to enjoy the fall weather, and thanks for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Good Thursday morning from GBH Radio and our Morning Edition crew. Welcome to Thursday, always Joe Mathieu’s favorite day because its “Little Friday”. A lot of schools are back in full swing, and with remote learning in place for most parents, the challenges from last Spring are back in full force. This morning GBH News debuted a poll on the 2021 mayoral race in Boston. And President Trump did it again, this time contradicting his own head of the CDC on multiple Covid-19 issues hours after Robert Redfield gave testimony to the Senate. Stay safe and enjoy the oncoming autumn, and thanks for waking up with GBH.

Good Wednesday morning from GBH Radio, Joe Mathieu and our entire Morning Edition team. Sleep is a hot topic this morning, as it appears the majority of us haven’t gotten a lot of it this week. There are a lot of challenges with waking up before 3AM each weekday morning, and we document some of them today. Looks like outdoor dining may continue until December in this area, but you might want to grab your favorite sweater or fleece. And another night, another round of less-than-Presidential soundbites and tweets from Donald Trump. Hey its midweek and its all downhill from here… thanks for waking up with GBH!

Good Morning and welcome to Tuesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Another early morning during a pandemic, another day of remote broadcasts via zoom - but we can’t help but notice the crisp chill in the air this morning… yes autumn is arriving and winter isn’t far behind it. President Trump sat down with California lawmakers yesterday to address the rampant wildfires out west, but all we were left with was yet another Trump soundbite. Keep your chins up, have a great day, and thank you for waking up with GBH News and the Morning Edition team.

Good Monday morning from Joe Mathieu and our entire GBH Morning Edition team. We start the week as usual, as the first local show to crack the mics in Boston radio, and we like it that way. Big weekend around these parts including the return of football and some spectacular weather. Our head writer Brendan set out to climb Mount Washington and we’re happy to report that he did so successfully, even if he is suffering with sore muscles as a result. We’ll catch you up on the latest from the weekend and get you ready to tackle your work week. Thank you for waking up Morning Edition and GBH Radio.

Good Friday morning from Joe Mathieu and GBH Morning Edition team. Rejoice, the weekend has finally arrived and we made it there together. Its the 19th anniversary of 9/11, so we spent a little time remembering and honoring. Both Presidential candidates will visit Shanksville, Pennsylvania today to commemorate the heroes from flight 93. In other news one Morning Edition team member has lofty hiking goals for the weekend, but at least the weather looks great for him. Plus that leads Joe to recall something from his Broadcasting Bucket List that will probably never happen. Have a great weekend, stay safe, and thanks for waking up with GBH.