WBUR's reintroducing you to Endless Thread's 2020 series, "Madness," that unraveled the shocking story of forced brainwashing and the murky history of CIA-funded mind-control experiments. This feed is the home of Beyond All Repair, WBUR & ZSP Media's 10-part true crime investigative series as well as Violation, a podcast from WBUR & The Marshall Project, exploring America’s opaque parole system.
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Hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson dig into the internet's vast and curious ecosystem of online communities to find untold histories, unsolved mysteries, and other jaw-dropping stories online and IRL.
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Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.
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Radically empathic advice. Produced by WBUR.
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A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
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NPR and WBUR's live midday news program.
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Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is a unique, curiosity-driven combination of original reporting, newsmaker interviews, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis, making the world more intelligible and humane. When the world is more complicated than ever, we aim to make sense of it together. On Point is produced by WBUR.
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The news you need to know today — and the stories that will stick with you tomorrow. Plus, special series and behind-the-scenes extras from Here & Now hosts Robin Young, Scott Tong and Deepa Fernandes with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.
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Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is a unique, curiosity-driven combination of original reporting, newsmaker interviews, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis, making the world more intelligible and humane. When the world is more complicated than ever, we aim to make sense of it together. On Point is produced by WBUR.
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Season 4: "Postmortem" is about the stolen bodies of Harvard and the gray market for human remains. Find out what happened at Harvard Medical School: how body parts were stolen and sold across the country. Who did this and why?
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Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully-selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.
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For 20 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its start, the column has evolved into a TV show, three books and a podcast. Each week, host Anna Martin brings you stories and conversations about love in all its glorious permutations, dumb pitfalls and life-changing moments. New episodes every Wednesday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subsc ...
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The best long-form audio series from WBUR, Boston's NPR, all in one feed.
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Provocative stories and authentic voices from around Boston.
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Kind World is a show about how a single act of kindness can change someone's life. In each episode, hosts and reporters Yasmin Amer and Andrea Asuaje search the world for good news stories that will restore your faith in humanity. A production of WBUR.
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On the podcast Anything for Selena, Apple Podcasts’ Show of the Year of 2021, Maria García combines rigorous reporting with impassioned storytelling to honor Selena's legacy. She also explores the indelible mark she left on Latino identity and belonging, whether it’s fatherhood, big-butt politics, and the fraught relationship with whiteness and language.
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An exploration of the life that happens before, behind, and beyond the spotlight. Host Geoff Edgers paints intimate, sound-rich, and surprising portraits of some of the most creative people in the world. The first season includes: Norm Macdonald, Ava Duvernay, Ms. Pat, Hanson and David Letterman. A collaboration between WBUR and The Washington Post.
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A public radio series about sound, music, and listening. From WBUR, Boston's NPR News Station.
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Commentaries on music from NPR's Here and Now and elsewhere... Author Tim Riley has written books on the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Madonna, and his most recent title is FEVER: HOW ROCK'N'ROLL TRANSFORMED GENDER IN AMERICA (Picador 2005). He is at work on a major new biography of John Lennon for W.W. Norton slated for 2009. His music commentary is featured regularly on NPR's HERE AND NOW, the nationally-syndicated show produced weekdays out of WBUR-FM in Boston.
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A four minute weekly radio comic strip. ...It's what Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne might be hotly debating as they walk into the studio -- just before they get on mic. This short radiostrip plays out in the kitchen of 11 Central Ave, the home of an extended family where a hodgepodge of other characters regularly drops in.As they rush around in the morning drinking coffee, reading the paper, looking for their shoes, they're talking about everything from the most compelling topics of our ti ...
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NEXT was a radio show and podcast that aired its final episode in May 2021 after a successful five-year run. The weekly program focused on New England, one of America's oldest places, at a time of change. NEXT was produced at Connecticut Public Radio and featured stories from journalists across the New England News Collaborative. Most recently, the program was hosted by Morgan Springer. With New England as our laboratory, NEXT asked questions about how we power our society, how we move aroun ...
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The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief. It was released leading up to up to Election Day 2016, starting with George Washington in week one and ending on week 44 with the president-elect. New special episodes in the countdown to the 2020 presidential election highlight other stories from U.S. presidential history that can help illuminate our current momen ...
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Wu prepares to face hostile GOP grilling in Congress over immigration policy
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4:22Republicans leading the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee say they’re holding the mayors of Boston, New York, Chicago and Denver “publicly accountable” for the way they handle immigration enforcement.By WBUR
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A Wisconsin race will decide the political balance of the state's Supreme Court
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5:27The race has the potential to shape the future of abortion rights and union power in the state.By WBUR & NPR
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Oklahoma lawmakers look to add more professionalism to storm chasing
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3:47About 5,000 people flock to the Great Plains every year to follow major storms like tornadoes.By WBUR & NPR
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Four 'sanctuary city' mayors face House grilling
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6:21Democratic Mayors from New York, Boston, Chicago and Denver were called in front of a Republican-led committee to face questions over their handling of migrants in their cities.By WBUR & NPR
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Activists say peace negotiations with Russia must consider Ukrainian civilians abducted by Russia
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9:36Some Russian and Ukrainian activists and volunteers are working together to try to find information about these disappeared Ukrainians.By WBUR & NPR
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Fact-checking Trump's joint address to Congress
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4:50Trump boasted about his record so far: cutting federal spending and workers, tariffs and limiting support to Ukraine.By WBUR & NPR
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During Ramadan, dates are a favorite treat for many Muslims
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5:07As Muslims fast from sunrise to sundown during Ramadan, one fruit is an important part of breaking the fast each day: the sweet date.By WBUR & NPR
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What’s next for the environmentally destructive avocado industry under Trump?
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5:32Global demand for avocados is booming, particularly in the U.S. But there's a dark side to the production of them.By WBUR & NPR
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Supreme Court votes against Trump's foreign aid freeze
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3:42In a 5-4 ruling on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a lower court order forcing the United States Agency for International Development to pay contractors for foreign aid work they've completed. It's roughly $2 billion.By WBUR & NPR
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'Split Fiction' director wants video games to bring people together
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5:48Josef Fares is passionate about cooperative video games. The Lebanese Swedish director has built a studio focused on making games that can only be played by two people.By WBUR & NPR
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DOGE guts IRS division that makes sure the rich pay their taxes
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9:39Now, with fewer people keeping watch, one former IRS commissioner said the move amounts to “a tax cut for tax cheats.”By WBUR & NPR
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President Trump delivered a long speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night.By WBUR & NPR
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Over the weekend, Trump posted that he plans to set up a strategic crypto reserve.By WBUR & NPR
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Does Denmark's immigration policy offer lessons for Democrats?
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9:24In Denmark, the Social Democrats have pushed through progressive policies while restricting immigration.By WBUR & NPR
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Is Kash Patel a modern-day J. Edgar Hoover?
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47:17FBI Director Kash Patel wants to go after President Trump's enemies. That reminds some historians of J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI's notorious first director. But some say Patel wants to weaponize the FBI so completely, even Hoover would disapprove.By WBUR
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If You Want This Kind of Love, Don’t Expect It to Be Easy
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40:58When Samaiya Mushtaq was growing up, she imagined marrying a kind Muslim man, and at 21, she did. But while studying to become a psychiatrist in medical school, she realized her husband couldn’t meet her emotional needs — something she deeply craved. Despite the shame she felt, she got a divorce. In this episode, Mushtaq shares the twists and turns…
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A weekday morning wrap-up of both national and local news stories.
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2:00:05A weekday morning wrap-up of both national and local news stories.By WBUR
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A local federal worker shares what it is like to be terminated after decades of public service
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6:57Frank Beck spent nearly 30 years working for the New Hampshire state government, before getting a job in the federal government this past summer. He was among the U.S. Department of Agriculture workers terminated recently.By WBUR
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Román Zaragoza (Ghosts) stars in a Wampanoag tale about a gentle giant, a hungry shark, and the power of fun and games.By WBUR
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President Trump imposed tariffs on goods coming in from Canada, Mexico and China. Roben Farzad, host of the podcast "Full Disclosure," explains what the move means for consumers, while NPR's Eyder Peralta reports on how Mexico is preparing to respond. And, the tariffs are expected to make cars and trucks in the U.S. more expensive. Bloomberg's Keit…
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What cuts to the federal government mean for Native American communities
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8:46As President Trump works to reshape the federal government through cuts, Native American communities are concerned about how their basic needs will be impacted.By WBUR & NPR
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Experts concerned about the health impacts of ultra-processed baby food
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5:49Much of the food made for babies and toddlers includes added sugar and sodium.By WBUR & NPR
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Immigration agents can make arrests at health facilities now. How are health care workers preparing?
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3:27A policy change by the Trump administration allows immigration agents to enter and arrest people in health facilities. Some clinics are training health workers to support patients in the event of arrests.By WBUR & NPR
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How noticing ‘glimmers’ helps you train your brain to not turn away from suffering
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6:59When you’re feeling anxious, reach for 'glimmers' — the tiny things in your day that bring you joy.By WBUR & NPR
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How the Pennsylvania Dutch community celebrates Fastnacht Day
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3:28Christians worldwide celebrate Shrove Tuesday. It's the last day before the 40-day Lent period of fasting and prayer.By WBUR & NPR
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Mexico's president promises retaliatory measures against U.S.
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5:45The Trump administration imposed tariffs on all Mexican goods on Tuesday.By WBUR & NPR
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Supreme Court to weigh in on Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers
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5:56The lawsuit claims that U.S. firearms manufacturers aid and abet gun trafficking into Mexico.By WBUR & NPR
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Tariffs could drive up car prices as much as $12,000
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5:23Popular cars and trucks such as the Chevy Silverado or the Ford Bronco Sport could soon cost a lot more.By WBUR & NPR
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