# Jon Chesto

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Back To Square One

After Applegreen, the company originally awarded the contract to redevelop and operate 18 Massachusetts highway service plazas, backed out, MassDOT decided to start the bidding process all over again instead of awarding the contract to Global Partners, the second runner up. In addition, Thursday Ma…

First Lego, then Hasbro. Is Boston Becoming a Toy Capital?

After years of lobbying, Massachusetts has convinced toy company Hasbro to move its global headquarters from Rhode Island to Boston. Massachusetts is the historic home of many iconic toy companies, like Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers, and now, Hasbro joins Lego for another era of toy making. Th…

Inside Massachusetts Commerce: Leadership, News, and Industry Trends

On today’s program, we speak with the president and cofounder of Harpoon, Dan Kenary, about the business climate in Massachusetts.    We are also joined by the managing editor of the Boston Business Journal, Don Seiffert, to discuss this week’s headlines. Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe, Chesto Mean…

Big Mergers, Broken Trusts, and Life on Cape Cod

On today’s program, we speak with the managing partner of law firm Bowditch and Dewey about their recent merger with Kenny and Sams. We’re also joined by Matt Stout of The Boston Globe as he talks to residents who are losing their homes on Cape Cod as part of the Sagamore Bridge replacement plan. G…

Tackling MA Utility Bills This Winter

We discussed the temporary utility bill reductions this winter that were requested by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey last week. There seems to be some confusion over how much utility companies will charge customers over the next two months. Will the companies be able to recoup any of the money the…

This Week in Cleantech (01/30/2026) - How much can New England really depend on Canadian hydro?

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate featuring Paul Gerke of Factor This and Tigercomm’s Mike Casey. This week's episode features special guest Jon Chesto from The Boston Globe, who wrote abou…

From Social Media Buzz to Regional Business Moves: A Super Bowl Sunday Edition

On today’s program, Super Bowl Sunday, we talk to Boston Globe reporter, Beth Teitell , about Drake Maye’s wife,  Ann Michael Maye and her social media following. We’re also joined by Grant Welker, senior reporter for the Boston Business Journal who lays out this week‘s headlines in the region. Jon…

BPR Full Show 4/01: Joyeux Poisson D'Avril

Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung and business reporter Jon Chesto join to discuss their recent stories at the paper: income tax cuts, Mass Pike rest stops, and the likelihood Boston will truly be a women's sports town. National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the communities …

Ballot Battles, College Closures, and Business Leaders Making an Impact

On today’s program, we talk with the State House News Service Editor about efforts to derail some of the ballot questions scheduled for the fall, including the income tax rollback. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will join us to talk about the colleges which are closing across M…

Polling the Race, Measuring the Gap, Celebrating Success

On today’s program, we take a look at the Democratic primary for US Senate with a top pollster. A senior reporter with the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s business headlines. Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe explains the importance of the wealth gap survey. And finally, we hear from to a N…