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Event Location
WBUR CitySpace 890 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215Open in Google Maps
Enjoy these live recordings from CitySpace during the inaugural WBUR Festival.
Thursday, May 29
A Perfect Pairing: Lessions in Leadership
Renowned chef Eric Ripert and world-class conductor Keith Lockhart share insights from their years leading creative talent.
Friday, May 30
Amicus
Host Mark Joseph Stern is joined by legal scholar Jed Handelsman Shugerman to unpack the escalating power struggle between the Supreme Court and Donald Trump.
Is Business Broken?
AI promises to boost productivity — but at what cost to innovation? Who’s winning in this new economy, and who’s being left behind? Can we regulate AI without choking progress? Or are we already too late?
The New York Times Spelling Bee
Following a live puzzle solve of Spelling Bee, New York Times Games editorial director Everdeen Mason took questions from the audience on everything from the crossword, Wordle, Connections and beyond.
On Point
Dr. Kevin Simon, Boston’s first chief behavioral health officer, joins host Meghna Chakrabarti to share his insights on why boys behave the way they do and what they need for a bonus episode of On Point’s landmark series, “Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America’s Boys.”
Design Matters
Host Debbie Millman dives deep into how leading scholar, poet and advocate for AI justice Joy Buolamwini designs her life.
Saturday, May 31
Atlas Obscura
Host Dylan Thuras speaks with Omni Parker House historian Susan Wilson about the many historical figures who have passed through the hotel's illustrious halls.
Sing for Science
Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter and Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb join host Matt Whyte for a live recording that blends music, storytelling and cosmic curiosity.
Decoder Ring
Host Willa Paskin goes live with film critic Ty Burr, Roxbury International Film Festival founder Lisa Simmons and professor of linguistics Danny Erker to unpack how the "Boston Movie" became a thing ... and why can’t we stop making them.
Vibe Check
Hosts Saeed Jones, Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford explore what’s going on in news and culture and how it all feels.
