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WBUR investigation finds some ousted police officers get new jobs in law enforcement
November 21, 2022 17:55 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWBUR's Walter Wuthmann joins us to talk about his investigation into how some police officers who were fired, or resigned amid misconduct allegations, got jobs at other departments in Massachusetts.
How Twitter has changed under Elon Musk and why it matters
November 21, 2022 17:55 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBPlus, what might lay ahead for the social media platform.
Rob Kapilow on what makes Irving Berlin great
November 18, 2022 19:12 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBMusician, composer, and author Rob Kapilow helps us appreciate greatness in a way nobody else can. Today, he joins us to highlight the work of Irving Berlin.
Congresswoman Lori Trahan discusses what changes on Capitol Hill mean for Massachusetts
November 18, 2022 17:48 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBPlus, music extraordinaire Rob Kapilow joins us to highlight the work of Irving Berlin.
Massachusetts Congresswoman Lori Trahan on changing House leadership, women in politics
November 18, 2022 17:47 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBMassachusetts Congresswoman Katherine Clark announced she will seek to become the Democratic Whip, which would make her the No. 2 Democrat in the House.
Looking back at Ben Affleck's 2010 crime thriller, 'The Town'
November 18, 2022 17:47 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB"Set in Boston" is the segment where we tackle movies made or based in Boston with local film critics.
A look at how Boston played a role in the rise of the Christian Front
November 17, 2022 20:37 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWe talk with Charles Gallagher, a professor of history at Boston College, and author of the book "Nazis of Copley Square."
Saving of Dorchester artist studios bodes well in battle against artist displacement
November 17, 2022 18:31 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAfter years of negotiations, artists at Humphreys Street Studios in Dorchester were finally able to buy where they work last week. We take a look at the deal and what it means for combatting artist displacement in Greater Boston.
Midterm election impacts for Massachusetts congressional delegates
November 17, 2022 18:31 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBPlus, former Congressman Mike Capuano weighs in on the changing landscapes in the U.S. House and Senate.
Local groups address Thanksgiving food insecurity
November 17, 2022 17:29 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBPlus, Boston College professor Charles R. Gallagher on his book, "Nazis in Copley Square."
Putting food on the Thanksgiving table this year
November 17, 2022 17:24 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWith inflation driving up the cost of Thanksgiving dinner, we speak with people and organizations helping to feed Massachusetts.
Using artificial intelligence to create written work and art
November 17, 2022 17:24 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBPlus, we discuss how this technology can change the way we think about original creative pieces.
Roughly 1 in 10 students in Lowell are experiencing homelessness
November 16, 2022 17:29 - 48 minutes - 44 MBPlus, we dig into how museums are rethinking the way they curate Native American belongings and artwork, and we check in with author and WBUR Cognoscenti contributor John Vercher.
Cognoscenti contributor John Vercher talks about race and family
November 16, 2022 17:23 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBVercher discusses his piece, "The Unbearable Whiteness of Being," about being biracial and raising biracial kids.
How Lowell is supporting students experiencing homelessness
November 16, 2022 17:23 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBRoughly one in 10 students in Lowell are experiencing homelessness. We take a look at what they're doing to reach and support those families in the city and in the wider Massachusetts community.
How two local curators think about showcasing Native American art
November 16, 2022 17:22 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBOne curator suggests we be more specific in our language.
How Boston plans to create a bustling nightlife in the city
November 15, 2022 21:36 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBBoston is known for a lot of things, but life at night is not one of them. City officials are looking to change that by following the lead of countless other communities in hiring a night mayor.
Addressing artist displacement in Greater Boston
November 15, 2022 17:17 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBPlus, how Boston can boost its nightlife economy.
Checking in on two red hot Boston sports teams
November 15, 2022 17:17 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWith both the Celtics and the Bruins holding the best record in their respective leagues, we check in on the world of Boston sports.
Tiffani Faison and friends join Radio Boston for a Friendsgiving celebration
November 14, 2022 18:11 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBBoston celebrity chef and culinary icon Tiffani Faison joins us in studio for a special Radio Boston potluck celebration. Throughout the hour, we'll talk with a number of prominent chefs in the Boston area and sample a dish that is special to each of them in some way.
A special Veterans Day hour of Radio Boston
November 11, 2022 16:35 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBWe talk with our panel of veterans about why they chose to serve, how their experiences enriched their lives, and what their service cost them.
Revitalizing downtown Boston one zone at a time
November 10, 2022 18:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBA city initiative to revitalize downtown Boston is back in action. We take a look at how PLAN: Downtown works, and what officials hope comes out of it.
Boston labor lawyer discusses her class action lawsuit against Twitter
November 10, 2022 17:20 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBPlus, we learn what lies ahead for the thousands of people that have been laid off from the company.
Taking Twitter to court
November 10, 2022 17:20 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBPlus, we examine what the national electoral results mean for Massachusetts, and dig into the city's relaunch of the PLAN: Downtown initiative.
How genealogy may be used to help solve cold cases
November 09, 2022 20:04 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWe explore how a process called investigative genealogy helped to identify a Tennessee woman named Ruth Marie Terry whose body was found in the 1970s in Cape Cod.
Investigative genealogy helps identify woman in Cape Cod cold case
November 09, 2022 17:42 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBPlus, analysis of Massachusetts midterm election results and in-studio tortellini-making demonstration.
Experts weigh in on midterm election results
November 09, 2022 17:41 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWBUR reporter Walter Wuthmann, Politico's Lisa Kashinsky, and former Massachusetts state Rep. Susan Tracy join to discuss.
Pasta as a love language
November 09, 2022 17:34 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBJoe Gatto, private chef, culinary instructor, and host of Pluto TV's "From Scratch," joins us in the studio to talk about food, family and why you shouldn't be intimidated by homemade pasta.
Worcester tackles racial equity following DEI audit results
November 08, 2022 17:35 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBPlus, local rabbis weigh in on the increase in antisemitic incidents as they educate young people in Greater Boston.
Worcester addresses racial equity audit that revealed dissatisfaction among city employees of color
November 08, 2022 17:31 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBActing City Manager Eric Batista has released a list of reforms to address the audit.
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol on his brand new instrument, the Renaissance 17
November 08, 2022 17:31 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBMehmet Ali Sanlikol is a Grammy-nominated musician, composer, New England Conservatory faculty member, and now the inventor of a brand new instrument, the Renaissance 17.
How two local rabbis are thinking about education with antisemitism on the rise
November 08, 2022 17:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBTwo local rabbis join us to talk about how they're educating young people with antisemitism on the rise.
Discussing the response to community violence in Boston
November 07, 2022 23:18 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBPlus, how intergenerational trust and communication can help bring people together to prevent further violence.
Celtics and Bruins tackle moral quandaries
November 07, 2022 20:04 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBTheir seasons are just beginning, but two of Boston's major sports franchises are already grappling with some heavy moral questions. ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant joins us to help break it all down.
New daily WBUR podcast brings fresh local conversations to your feed
November 07, 2022 18:24 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBWe find out more about WBUR's new daily news and culture podcast The Common with its host Darryl C. Murphy.
Bruins and Celtics handle separate moral questions
November 07, 2022 18:24 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBPlus, deepening the conversation on violence in Boston.
Boston comedians on why satire is hard right now
November 04, 2022 17:35 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBComedians share the funny side of popular culture in our regular segment, "Funny Stuff."
The state of craft beer in Massachusetts
November 04, 2022 17:35 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWe launch our new series, "Brewed in Mass.," to explore the beer culture in the commonwealth.
Portraits of Pride exhibit vandalized, days before closing
November 04, 2022 17:13 - 19 minutes - 18 MBJust days before the Portraits of Pride exhibit on the Boston Common was set to close, several of the photographs of LGBTQ leaders were slashed. With similar incidents targeting the LGBTQ community in recent months, we dive beneath the headlines and talk about what's going on.
After 'Portraits of Pride' exhibit vandalism, 3 people impacted share their reactions
November 04, 2022 17:13 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBPlus, we explore beer culture in the commonwealth with our new series: Brewed in Mass.
What to do if you need help with high energy costs this winter
November 04, 2022 14:46 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBEnergy costs this winter are expected to rise, meaning you'll likely pay more to heat your house or apartment. WBUR reporters Miriam Wasser and Yasmin Amer join us to talk about ways Massachusetts residents can apply for relief.
Driverless cars: Will they be on Boston roads any time soon?
November 03, 2022 17:52 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBPlus, a Woburn company is working on creating an alternative to lithium batteries.
How to stay warm in Massachusetts on a budget this winter
November 03, 2022 17:49 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBPlus, in this week's Tech Talk, we look at what happened to driverless cars.
Boston comics fans of color anticipate 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
November 03, 2022 17:49 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is slated to be released Nov. 11.
With winter coming, experts discuss seasonal affective disorder and how to handle it
November 02, 2022 17:25 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBPlus, we check in with the organizations providing services for families placed in hotels in Methuen, Plymouth and Kingston.
One-man show hopes to reframe how we think about Thomas Paine
November 02, 2022 17:13 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIan Ruskin, actor and writer of the one-man show, "To Begin the World Again: The Life of Thomas Paine," hopes to change the way we think about Paine and his place in history.
How to cope with the winter blues
November 02, 2022 17:13 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWe give tips from staying active, to investing in a light therapy lamp.
The latest on families placed in emergency housing in hotels in Methuen and Plymouth
November 02, 2022 17:12 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBPlus, the factors contributing to the state's shelter system being in high demand.
The implications of affirmative action arguments heard in the Supreme Court
November 01, 2022 18:26 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBKelly Carter Jackson, associate professor of Africana studies at Wellesley College, joins to talk about a story she wrote about Ethel Phillips and Black patriotism.
A Cognoscenti contributor on what her grandmother taught her about work and generational wealth
November 01, 2022 18:24 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBWe hear from Kellie Carter Jackson, an associate professor of Africana studies at Wellesley College. Three years ago, she wrote about her grandmother Ethel Phillips and her life as a domestic worker.