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From Scratch: Joe Gatto takes on tacos
January 24, 2023 18:31 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this month's Radio Boston edition of From Scratch with Joe Gatto, we tackle tacos, including an in-studio demonstration pressing fresh-made corn tortillas.
Boston doctors answer listener questions about COVID
January 24, 2023 18:30 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBPlus, how to prevent the spread of the virus during the latest surge.
Citing 'dire, destructive' housing market, Wu makes her case for rent control in Boston
January 23, 2023 22:49 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBSpeaking on WBUR's Radio Boston, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu made the case for plan to press for modified rent control in Boston. She also answered listener questions about expanding Boston's nightlife and improving public transportation.
Repatriation of ancestral remains is still a struggle for Native American tribes
January 20, 2023 18:40 - 14 minutes - 13 MBA new investigation by ProPublica has found that a handful of institutions, including Harvard University, hold thousands of remains of Native American ancestors. We discuss repatriation with the president of the North American Indian Center of Boston and the ProPublica reporter who co-wrote the story.
Experts discuss missing Massachusetts woman's story, domestic abuse and media coverage
January 20, 2023 17:47 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBPlus, we talk about the institutions holding the remains of Native Americans, and the dire housing landscape in Massachusetts.
A breakdown of Healey's housing policy agenda
January 20, 2023 17:43 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThe new administration plans to continue implementing policies passed under the Baker administration, including the MBTA Communities Law.
Diving beneath the headlines on the investigation into Ana Walshe's disappearance
January 20, 2023 17:42 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBPlus, we discuss what lies ahead for the case.
Green comets, new planets, and images that have astronomers rethinking the Big Bang
January 19, 2023 17:42 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBFrom a green comet on a 50,000-year journey, to images that are causing astronomers to rethink what we think we know about the Big Bang and the beginning of our universe, we talk about all the recent news that's out of this world with Kelly Beatty, senior editor for Sky & Telescope Magazine.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on the children's Tylenol shortage and governing in the minority
January 19, 2023 17:32 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBPlus, new images from the James Webb Space Telescope make us rethink what we know about the beginning of our universe.
How early college programs are helping first-generation students
January 19, 2023 17:22 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWe talk to a former student of the program, and two administrators working to provide college access to first-generation college students.
Ayanna Pressley on the debt ceiling, the 118th Congress and rent control
January 19, 2023 17:22 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBCongresswoman Ayanna Pressley, of the Massachusetts 7th District, joins us to reflect on the best way to lead in the most diverse Congress in history. Plus, what she and others are doing to fix the nationwide shortage of children's Tylenol, and what she thinks about a potential rent control proposal coming out of Boston.
Why some find oysters 'icky' and how to turn that feeling to 'yummy'
January 19, 2023 15:50 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBPlus, we discuss an upcoming exhibition, "Comics is a Medium, Not a Genre."
Learning how to appreciate oysters with local chefs
January 18, 2023 18:34 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn a new series, we explore how to prepare and appreciate oysters with two local chefs.
A new exhibit argues comics are for everyone
January 18, 2023 17:23 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOur series "Comics Culture," dives into the world of comics and the culture around them. Our regular guest, Boston University MFA program in Visual Narrative chair, Joel Christian Gill, joins us to discuss his upcoming exhibition, "Comics Is A Medium, Not A Genre."
What you need to know about the hanging fish sculpture at the State House
January 18, 2023 17:22 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBLost in a fire, then stolen three times, the Sacred Cod is a cherished piece of Massachusetts history.
Data shows a lack of oversight over MBTA safety issues
January 17, 2023 19:06 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWe look into oversight and safety concerns at the MBTA with WBUR's Beth Healy and Jim Aloisi, former secretary of transportation for the Commonwealth.
Local comics on the art of bootstrapping a comedy special
January 17, 2023 17:41 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWith their own audiences and local connections, comedians are taking the one-hour special into their own hands
What a reparations task force could mean for Boston following council vote
January 17, 2023 17:40 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe Boston City Council voted unanimously in December to form a task force to study how it can provide reparations and other forms of atonement to Black Bostonians for the city's role in slavery. We dig into what reparations could look like here, and the unique role Boston can play in the national conversation.
Boston's efforts to provide reparations to Black Bostonians
January 17, 2023 17:35 - 48 minutes - 44 MBPlus, we talk about the comedy specials getting big laughs and how local comedians are producing their own specials, free of support and control from streaming giants like Netflix.
A look at Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and his enduring impact on civil rights
January 13, 2023 23:18 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn a special hour of Radio Boston, we take a look at the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. Often condemned in his time, he's now a celebrated figure of civil rights and nonviolent resistance. We take a look at his legacy.
The Huntington Theatre prepares to unveil new play, 'The Art of Burning'
January 13, 2023 20:01 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBPlus, the impact of women on Boston's theater scene.
Financial questions surround the Massachusetts GOP
January 13, 2023 20:01 - 48 minutes - 44 MBPlus, in this week's sports round up, we discuss the league-leading Bruins and Celtics, and we talk about the big questions and much-deserved reckonings facing the Patriots and the Red Sox.
Diving beneath the headlines: The latest on the ongoing scandal within the Massachusetts GOP
January 13, 2023 20:01 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWe dig into reports of potential finance violations and unpaid bills in the Massachusetts GOP, including one from a PI firm hired to examine Maura Healey's romantic life while serving as Attorney General. We unpack the latest and get some clarity on this complicated political picture.
A funny thing happened on the way to the Garden: Bruins, Celtics lead leagues
January 13, 2023 20:01 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIn this week's sports round up, we discuss the league-leading Bruins and Celtics, and we talk about the big questions and much-deserved reckonings facing the Patriots and the Red Sox.
Deborah Torres on family, business and vegan fried chicken from the 'Phenomenal Women' series at WBUR's CitySpace
January 13, 2023 17:12 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBTorres went viral after turning down a million dollars on Shark Tank...her product? Vegan fried chicken.
Best practices —and things to avoid— when budgeting personal finances
January 12, 2023 17:54 - 48 minutes - 44 MBPlus, we dive into the cause behind the computer problems that delayed hundreds of flights at Logan Airport.
What happened with the FAA, and could it happen again?
January 12, 2023 17:54 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBBoston Globe technology reporter Hiawatha Bray joins us to talk about why so many flights were grounded on Wednesday across the country, and whether something like that could happen again.
How to create a sustainable budget that works for you in 2023
January 12, 2023 17:53 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn our latest "Budget Boston" series, we learn the ins and outs of creating a budget that works for you in order to achieve your financial goals in 2023.
How small tweaks in eating habits could mean big gains in overall wellness, and a look at mentoring in Mass.
January 11, 2023 17:19 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBPlus, the latest Brilliant Boston series looks at teaching students how -- and whether -- to put a dollar value on a culture's way of life.
An Emerson College class asks how to calculate the value of culture
January 11, 2023 17:14 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThe class explores ways to quantify people's relationship to their environment.
January is national mentoring month, but in Boston, there's a shortage of multilingual mentors
January 11, 2023 17:14 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWe speak with leaders and volunteers of local nonprofits who work with Massachusetts youth.
Eating healthier doesn't mean you have to leave your cultural foods behind
January 11, 2023 17:13 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBPlus, how food can be used as a tool to combat disease.
Exploring representation on Beacon Hill
January 10, 2023 20:12 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThe Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus reports 25 members this year, up from 17 last year.
Lab construction is squeezing Boston's artists out, and we check on the state of diversity in our halls of governance
January 10, 2023 18:35 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBPlus, author Kerri K. Greenidge joins to discuss the checkered legacy of the Grimke sisters, the famous abolitionists who have a Boston bridge named after them.
Musicians are being evicted from the Sound Museum. We discuss the uncertain future for those displaced
January 10, 2023 18:30 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBPlus, we discuss ways Massachusetts can be more proactive when it comes to artist displacement.
New book looks at the slaveholding past of the Grimke Sisters
January 10, 2023 18:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWe examine the legacy of Sarah and Angelina Grimke through the eyes of their enslaved family members. That legacy is the subject of a new book called "The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family." Author Kerri Greenidge joins us to talk about it.
A look at the gap between the state's minimum wage and what it costs to live in Massachusetts
January 09, 2023 17:24 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAs of a week ago Sunday, the state's minimum wage is $15 an hour. That's more than double the federal minimum wage. But is it actually enough to live in Massachusetts? We take a look at the gap between the minimum and living wage in this week's From the Newsroom.
Minimum wage and living wage, and changes to federal immigration policy
January 09, 2023 17:23 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBPlus, Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on nationally televised Monday Night Football last week. While Hamlin recovers, we discuss the NFL's public relations, ratings and viewer numbers, and the local implications for youth sports.
Damar Hamlin, the NFL's public relations, and local implications
January 09, 2023 17:23 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOn Monday night's nationally televised football game, Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field.
Local immigrant advocates on changes to federal policy
January 09, 2023 17:23 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThe changes come as Massachusetts has been stretched thin by an influx of migrants.
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton says two years after insurrection, Congress and the country are still divided
January 06, 2023 17:29 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBCongressman Seth Moulton joined WBUR's Radio Boston to talk about the legacy of the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Plus: what it means for Congress right now.
Remembering the Jan. 6 Insurrection and how it impacted Massachusetts
January 06, 2023 17:29 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBPlus, we discuss how Massachusetts-based breweries navigate a time of the year when some people abstain from consuming alcohol.
Harvard law professor takes on Jan. 6 in a new graphic novel
January 06, 2023 17:29 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThe series imagines a world in which the rioters were successful.
How Massachusetts breweries get through Dry January
January 06, 2023 17:29 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBPlus, the rise of the nonalcoholic and low alcoholic beer.
Special live coverage: Maura Healey's inauguration as Massachusetts' 73rd governor
January 05, 2023 19:19 - 2 hours - 140 MBRadio Boston is hosting live special coverage and analysis of the inauguration of the 73rd governor of Massachusetts. Listen live at 11 a.m. You can also watch the ceremony live here.
A look at what history can teach us about what to expect in 2023
January 04, 2023 16:59 - 48 minutes - 44 MBIn this special hour of Radio Boston, we take a look at the question: what does history teach us to expect from this year? We reflect back on 2022, think about where it fits in our collective history, and look ahead to what it all could mean for 2023.
How local business leaders are thinking about leadership in 2023
January 03, 2023 17:01 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBWe're joined by Corey Thomas, chairman and CEO of Rapid7, Aoife Brennan, president and CEO of Synlogic, and Jen Faigel, executive director of CommonWealth Kitchen.
Celebrating WBUR Cognoscenti's 10th anniversary
December 27, 2022 19:58 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWe hear from three WBUR Cognoscenti contributors as part of WBUR's celebration of Cognoscenti's 10th anniversary.
Art meets science in a special hour of Radio Boston
December 27, 2022 19:58 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBJoin as we explore the sea, the sky, and the human mind.
3 can't-miss conversations about people building stronger communities in Massachusetts
December 27, 2022 19:57 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWe speak to the mother and daughter behind a radio show that shares information about resources for immigrants, a mural artist in Dorchester who honored unsung heroes while bringing beauty to a building, and two Boston teenagers who's poetry about gentrification shows wisdom beyond their years.