Kwani has Questions
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this podcast series for NBC10 Boston, Kwani A. Lunis talks to different people connected to the Boston area about their lives and the moments that got them to where they are today. From politicians to athletes to entertainers everyone has a story and the goal is to get to the core of that story. Enjoy!
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Corean Reynolds
April 12, 2024 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBCorean Reynolds, Boston's first director of Nightlife Economy, shared her plan for a diverse and thriving nightlife scene in Boston. She also explained why investing in communities has become a priority for her office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Meb Keflezighi
April 11, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBMeb Keflezighi won the 2014 Boston Marathon and exactly 10 years later he's running again; this time for a cause. The Olympian tells Kwani what prompted his return and shares when he first knew long-distance running could be a career See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kevin Gates
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBKevin Gates sits down with Kwani to talk about his stop in Boston for "The Ceremony" tour, fasting during Ramadan and the role his relationship with God plays in his everyday life See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Frank McCourt Jr.
March 22, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBBoston native and founder of Project Liberty, Frank McCourt Jr. joins Kwani about his new book, what Boston means to him, and why owning the L.A. Dodgers was a dream come true. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mercedes Mone
March 15, 2024 01:30 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBMassachusetts native Mercedes Moné, formerly known as WWE's Sasha Banks, talked to Kwani about making her AEW debut in her hometown. She also chatted about her time away from wrestling in the U.S., what she wants to see from women in wrestling and what brings her joy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Topper Carew
March 08, 2024 20:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBRoxbury native and 'Martin’ co-creator Topper Carew talks to Kwani about his own version of busing in Boston, attending Howard University, and how his architecture career opened the door to opportunities in the film world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ruthzee Louijeune
March 01, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this first episode of "Kwani has Questions" NBC10 Boston talks to Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune. As the first Haitian-American elected to the role she shares what it meant to be sworn in earlier this year, explains what the first two months have been like and goes into depth about some of the policies she's been working on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune
March 01, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this first episode of "Kwani has Questions" NBC10 Boston talks to Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune. As the first Haitian-American elected to the role she shares what it meant to be sworn in earlier this year, explains what the first two months have been like and goes into depth about some of the policies she's been working on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gosder Cherilus
October 13, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBOn Oct. 27th, Gosdner Cherilus will be inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of Fame. The Somerville, Mass., native talked to Kwani about growing up in a Haitian-American household and opened up about all the moments that led to him playing 8 seasons in the NFL. Finally, the two discuss his latest venture: destigmatizing cannabis through his dispensary Primitive Boston, a wellness-based brand co-owned by his former teammates, Calvin “Megatron” Johnson and Rob Simms. ...
Alex "V3da" Ortiz
April 25, 2023 20:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode, the daughter of Major League Baseball HOFer David Ortiz, Alex “V3da” Ortiz, talks to Kwani about her love of music and the legacy she hopes to leave. Alex shares how her time at Berklee College of Music has nurtured her talent, being a first-generation Dominican, the pros and cons of social media, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Randi Zuckerberg
March 08, 2023 14:30 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBRandi Zuckerberg joins Kwani Lunis on #InternationalWomensDay to talk about her own journey in tech and share why other women and girls should pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cousin Stizz
April 22, 2022 18:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBRapper and Dorchester native Cousin Stizz joins Kwani Lunis for “10 Questions with NBC10 Boston.” He shares what it’s like to be home to close out his tour tonight, life outside of music, and how he’s feeling about his Boston Celtics playoff run. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Glen ‘Big Baby' Davis
March 16, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBGlen “Big Baby” Davis, a member of the 2008 Boston Celtics championship team, joined “10 Questions with NBC10 Boston” to recap his takeaway from Kevin Garnett’s retirement ceremony and share what his “Life After Basketball” comedy tour is all about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jessamyn Stanley
March 10, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBJessamyn Stanley is a yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer who has used social media to journal her own “self-love” experience. She joined Kwani Lunis to share how she has grown to become unapologetic in who she is and why thinks it’s important for others to do the same. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ashley Battle
February 09, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBAshley Battle has played at the highest level of women’s basketball and is now a scout for the Boston Celtics. The Pittsburgh, Penn., native shared with Kwani Lunis how she went from playing at the University of Connecticut to scouting for one of the most storied NBA franchises. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rachael Rollins
January 07, 2022 20:18 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBOutgoing Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins joins Kwani Lunis to share what her journey has been like as she prepares to be the next U.S. attorney for the District of Massachusetts. She also explains why representation in law is important, how athletics can play a huge role in leadership and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kim Janey - 2021 Boston Mayoral Candidate
July 30, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBBoston Mayor Kim Janey joined Kwani Lunis to talk about the city’s new initiative to provide free transportation on certain bus lines, why she’s running for mayor, and what she’s been listening to lately. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Michelle Wu - 2021 Boston Mayoral Candidate
June 28, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBBoston City Councilor Michelle Wu shares why she’s running for mayor in Boston and what she plans on improving if elected into office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Anna Horford Reacts to Al Returning to Celtics
June 18, 2021 19:30 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBAnna Horford joined an "emergency" episode of "10 Questions with NBC10 Boston" to share her personal reaction to her older brother, Al Horford, being traded back to Boston. On Friday morning, news broke that the Celtics traded Kemba Walker and a first-round draft pick to Oklahoma City in exchange for Al Horford and Moses Brown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Annissa Essaibi George - 2021 Boston Mayoral Candidate
June 15, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBAnnissa Essaibi George currently serves as an at-large member of the Boston City Council. The former Boston Public School teacher joined Kwani A. Lunis to share why she’s running for mayor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
John Barros - 2021 Boston Mayoral Candidate
June 11, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBJohn Barros, the first person to serve as Boston’s Economic Development Chief, joins Kwani A. Lunis to discuss what he accomplished during those seven years and why he resigned to run for mayor of Boston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021 Boston Mayoral Candidates: Andrea Campbell
June 11, 2021 20:30 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBBoston City Councilor Andrea Campbell joins NBC10 Boston to share a little bit of her story, why she’s running for mayor of Boston, and what changes she’d like to see if elected.
Andrea Campbell - 2021 Boston Mayoral Candidate
June 09, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBBoston City Councilor Andrea Campbell joins NBC10 Boston to share a little bit of her story, why she’s running for mayor of Boston, and what changes she’d like to see if elected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Abby Chin
May 13, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBAbby Chin joined the AAPI Heritage Month spotlight to chat about her upbringing, sports broadcasting career, what it’s like being a working mother. The NBC Sports Boston host and reporter also shared her perspective of the future of the Celtics. :33 Chinese Roots 4:45 The Grind 11:49 Where Are Your From? 14:45 “Working Mother” 20:22 Celtics in the Playoffs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...
Tram Nguyen
May 06, 2021 21:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBRep. Tram Nguyen currently serves the 18th Essex District and is the first Vietnamese-American woman to be elected to office in Massachusetts. She joined Kwani A. Lunis during APPI Heritage Month to share her story. 00:56 The Immigrant Experience 5:16 "Pho" 7:04 Intro to Law 12:02 Representation Isn’t A “Buzzword” 13:33 Anti-Hate Bill 20:38 Identity See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
Gerly Adrien
April 15, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe first Black, Haitian-American female City Councilor At-Large of Everett, Mass., Gerly Adrien, checks in with Kwani A. Lunis for 10 Questions with NBC10 Boston. She shares why she decided to get into politics and how she’s managed running her small business during the pandemic. :39 - The Backstory 1:29 - "How Can I Help?" 2:38 - Business School 4:42 - Tipping Cow 7:55 - Navigating Politics 11:40 - Self-Care See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...
Matthew K. Thompson
April 08, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBMatthew K. Thompson, the Senior Pastor of Jubilee Boston, checked in to talk to NBC10 Boston about his journey into ministry and how his church has had to adapt to changes during the coronavirus pandemic. :49 - Growing up in Boston 6:04 - The HBCU Experience 9:15 - Called to Ministry 13:21 - Matt and Mona’s Love Story 16:58 - “A Church Without Walls” 28:52 - The Relaunch 32:39 - Boston Sports See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
Pastor Matthew K. Thompson
April 08, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBMatthew K. Thompson, the Senior Pastor of Jubilee Boston, checked in to talk to NBC10 Boston about his journey into ministry and how his church has had to adapt to changes during the coronavirus pandemic. :49 - Growing up in Boston 6:04 - The HBCU Experience 9:15 - Called to Ministry 13:21 - Matt and Mona’s Love Story 16:58 - “A Church Without Walls” 28:52 - The Relaunch 32:39 - Boston Sports
Maura Healey
March 31, 2021 21:30 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBMassachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey joined NBC10 Boston for Women’s History Month to reflect on everything from her upbringing to her work in the office of AG so far. The New Englander also walks us through her journey of playing college basketball at Harvard, playing abroad as a professional, and then finally deciding to go to law school at Northeastern University. (Record date: 03/17/2021) 1:04 - New England Roots 3:22 - From PG to AG 6:19 - The Grind to the Glamour ...
Mass. Attorney General Maura Healey
March 31, 2021 21:30 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBMassachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey joined NBC10 Boston for Women’s History Month to reflect on everything from her upbringing to her work in the office of AG so far. The New Englander also walks us through her journey of playing college basketball at Harvard, playing abroad as a professional, and then finally deciding to go to law school at Northeastern University. (Record date: 03/17/2021) 1:04 - New England Roots 3:22 - From PG to AG 6:19 - The Grind to the Glamour ...
WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston
March 25, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBBorn in Ghana but raised in Massachusetts, Kofi Kingston joins Kwani A. Lunis to talk about when he figured out corporate America wasn’t the right fit for him, the brotherhood he’s found in “The New Day,” and why representation matters in WWE. (Record date: 02/25/2021) 1:14 - “Childhood Dream” 2:45 - Corporate Kofi is a No-Go 9:41 - Mom Spills the Beans 13:57 - Ghanian Roots 16:08 - The New Day & Brotherhood 23:05 - Social Responsibility 26:17 - The 11 Year Road to #KofiMan...
Kofi Kingston
March 25, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBBorn in Ghana but raised in Massachusetts, WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston joins Kwani A. Lunis to talk about when he figured out corporate America wasn’t the right fit for him, the brotherhood he’s found in “The New Day,” and why representation matters in WWE. (Record date: 02/25/2021) 1:14 - “Childhood Dream” 2:45 - Corporate Kofi is a No-Go 9:41 - Mom Spills the Beans 13:57 - Ghanian Roots 16:08 - The New Day & Brotherhood 23:05 - Social Responsibility 26:17 - The 11 Year Ro...
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
March 18, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBMassachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley reflects on moments in her childhood that prepared her for the work that she’s doing now in Congress. She also shares with NBC10 Boston what self-care and joy look like to her and opens up about her alopecia journey. (Record date: 02/12/2021) 1:40 - Insurrection and impeachment 10:08 - “Mamma Love” 14:12 - Pediatrics or Politics 19:55 - Self-care and Black Joy 24:30 - “Don’t Need Hair to Wear a Crown” 26:17 - The Squad’s Group Cha...
Ayanna Pressley
March 18, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBMassachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley reflects on moments in her childhood that prepared her for the work that she’s doing now in Congress. She also shares with NBC10 Boston what self-care and joy look like to her and opens up about her alopecia journey. (Record date: 02/12/2021) 1:40 - Insurrection and impeachment 10:08 - “Mamma Love” 14:12 - Pediatrics or Politics 19:55 - Self-care and Black Joy 24:30 - “Don’t Need Hair to Wear a Crown” 26:17 - The Squad’s Group Cha...
10 Questions with NBC10 Boston Podcast Trailer
March 15, 2021 21:30 - 50 seconds - 792 KBThis is "10 Questions with NBC10 Boston, the podcast" with your host Kwani A. Lunis. In this series, we talk to different people connected to the Boston area about their lives and the moments that got them to where they are today. From politicians to athletes to entertainers everyone has a story and the goal is to get to the core of that story with 10 questions (or sometimes more). If you like an episode be sure to subscribe, leave a review and of course share it with a friend. Y...