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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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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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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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Imagine you're accused of something horrific. You swear you didn't do it, but someone says they witnessed it: your own brother. Sophia Johnson was newly married with a baby on the way when she became the prime suspect in her mother-in-law's brutal murder. WBUR's Amory Sivertson reexamines a case unsolved, a family torn apart, and the woman who wasn't believed.
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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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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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Provocative stories and authentic voices from around Boston.
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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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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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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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Let's make sense of the world – together. From the economy and health care to politics and the environment – and so much more – On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with newsmakers and everyday people about the issues that matter most. On Point is produced by WBUR.
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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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How Trump won over more Latino voters in Lawrence
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Latino voters cite many of the same concerns as other conservatives — the economy, crime, unchecked immigration and identity politics. Some are willing to overlook Trump's "strong-man" rhetoric as hyperbole.By WBUR
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When a 2022 Supreme Court ruling ended nationwide protection for abortion access, Massachusetts abortion rights advocates predicted an influx of people from out of state seeking abortions. Now, WBUR's Martha Bebinger found the number of people who obtained abortion care from Massachusetts providers was up at least 37% in 2023. The increase was most…
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Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid
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President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate former TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The agency oversees insurance programs covering more than 150 million Americans. Julie Rovner of KFF News breaks down Dr. Oz's views on health care. Then, the ACLU filed a lawsuit this week against ICE, seeking…
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What's missing from the 'Latino vote' analysis in Mass.
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Across the country, Trump made big gains with Latino voters. One Massachusetts city that saw this trend is Lawrence. On Radio Boston, WBUR's Simón Rios shares his reporting from Lawrence and Luisa Peña Lyons, political strategist and founder of the economic mobility organization the Bridge Forward, reacts.…
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Reflecting on the legacy of Rita Hester on Transgender Day of Remembrance
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Transgender Day of Remembrance was sparked 25 years ago after the murder of Rita Hester, a Black transgender women who was killed in her Allston apartment. Radio Boston speaks with Hester's family and other local trans advocates about this year's gathering and what it means in this moment.By WBUR
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How mold is used to turn food waste into edible delicacies
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New research finds that by using a specific strain of fungus, one can transform food waste — such as stale bread or oat pulp — into delicious, new foods.By WBUR & NPR
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'The New India' explores the unraveling of the world's largest democracy
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10 years of rule by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have taken India’s government in an authoritarian direction, from crackdowns on free speech and the media to widespread persecution of Indian Muslims.By WBUR & NPR
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Humanitarian aid for Palestinians in northern Gaza is the lowest it's been in more than a year. People on the ground in Gaza share what, and who, could change the scale of civilian suffering.By WBUR
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Humanitarian aid for Palestinians in northern Gaza is the lowest it's been in more than a year. People on the ground in Gaza share what, and who, could change the scale of civilian suffering.By WBUR
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House bill would allow Trump to strip nonprofit status of any organization
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Opponents of the bill are concerned it would be used to silence critics of the incoming administration.By WBUR & NPR
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Thanksgiving: What to share with kids beyond food and festivity
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Traci Sorell is a Native American children’s book author who often goes to schools to talk about gratitude. Sorell has advice about how parents can reframe the story of Thanksgiving for their young children.By WBUR & NPR
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What will Trump's second term mean for foreign affairs?
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President Biden met this week with world leaders in his final meeting on the world stage at the Group of 20 summit in Brazil.By WBUR & NPR
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How people in one Washington county are discussing their differences
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Democrats, Republicans and Independents meet every week to talk over their disagreements.By WBUR & NPR
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Give thanks: These dessert recipes are sure to switch up your Thanksgiving classics
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There is real comfort in the familiar. Traditions and family rituals are precious. And in these tumultuous times, the idea of something old and true feels right. But it’s also important to change things up every now and then.By WBUR & NPR
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Why Trump gained voters in working-class, immigrant neighborhoods in NYC
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New York City remains deeply Democratic, but President-elect Trump made some gains there this year, even in some working-class, immigrant communities.By WBUR & NPR
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Manhattan prosecutors seek pause in Trump hush-money case; Trump lawyers want it thrown out
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Donald Trump was found guilty of more than 30 felony counts of falsifying business records. But now that he's set to become president again, a judge has to weigh in on the unprecedented legal situation.By WBUR & NPR
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In 'Lifeform,' Jenny Slate explores love and fears
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Comedian, actor and author Jenny Slate just released "Lifeform," a new collection of essays about life, love and having a child.By WBUR & NPR
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What would Dr. Oz do as head of Medicare and Medicaid?
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President-elect Trump has picked the controversial TV host once known as “America’s doctor” to join his next administration.By WBUR & NPR
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Eyewitnesses allege Israel is using sniper drones to shoot civilians in Gaza
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Israel says it's unaware of any of these incidents and that any suggestion that they intend to harm civilians is "unfounded and baseless."By WBUR & NPR
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ACLU files lawsuit over Trump possible deportations
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The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking more information about how it might carry out large-scale deportations in the incoming Trump administration.By WBUR & NPR
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How Healey is preparing for a second Trump administration
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Back in 2016, Governor Maura Healey, then the state's Attorney General, was vocally opposed to Donald Trump. This time around, her rhetoric seems more subdued. WBUR senior correspondent Anthony Brooks joins Radio Boston to discuss why and what's changed.By WBUR
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Why concierge medicine is growing in popularity across the country
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Concierge medicine promises personalized medical services and greater access to care for an annual or monthly membership fee.By WBUR
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Townsend Davis had been married for more than a decade when his wife, Bridget, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Their lives changed immediately. Townsend became Bridget’s caregiver, sorting her medication day after day, making their home accessible, and finding someone to look after her while he worked and raised their sons. He w…
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A weekday evening wrap-up of both national and local news stories.
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A weekday evening wrap-up of both national and local news stories.By WBUR
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A weekday morning wrap-up of both national and local news stories.
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A weekday morning wrap-up of both national and local news stories.By WBUR
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With more people living on the streets in Lowell, city bans camping on public property
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The number of people staying outdoors in Lowell doubled between early 2020 and early this year. Tension over the crisis led to the camping ban, which takes effect Wednesday. But opponents say it will harm people who are already suffering and won't do anything to resolve issues that contribute to homelessness.…
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Social Security, tariffs and Project 2025: What will Trump's second term look like
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PolitiFact asked readers what they wanted to know about Trump’s plans.By WBUR & NPR
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Meet Jesse Dufton, a para-climber with LA28 Paralympic hopes
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Para-climbing will feature for the first time in the 2028 Paralympics and may include a blind athlete competition.By WBUR & NPR
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