Cici Yongshi Yu is an associate producer for WBUR’s Morning Edition in Boston. Previously, she was the podcast fellow, writing and producing episodes for The Common and Endless Thread.
Cici graduated Summa Cum Laude from Boston University with a bachelor of science degree in journalism and a minor in public policy analysis. She has published many bylines in various news outlets, including Bloomberg Law, The Boston Globe, Milford Daily News, Brookline.News and more. During her time at BU, her data-driven investigative story on the harness racing industry won the First Place Award for Best Sports Story from the Maine Press Association.
Cici is originally from Guangzhou, China. When she’s not in the studio, you can find her rock climbing at the gym, listening to podcasts and exploring culinary delights with friends.
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Episodes We Love: How to Fight a Shark
When Endless Thread producer Grace Tatter heard a friend assert that she could ward off a shark because of TikTok, Grace was both concerned for her friend's safety, and curious....
Report puts data to experience of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Mass.
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans are the fastest-growing racial group in Massachusetts. Yet a new report shows many experience discrimination, lack a sense of “belonging” and are being overlooked by...
From vinegar to vanilla: Trump tariffs leave Massachusetts small businesses in the lurch
Small retailers that depend on global supplies are scrambling to absorb rising costs from higher tariffs. And a soon-expiring 90-day pause in tariffs on most countries have left businesses bracing...
How vertical shorts are dominating online media
Vertical shorts started in China as a way of telling stories in very short bites on TikTok.
Love in 60 seconds: The bite-sized soap operas you can’t stop watching
Wanda Brewer was grieving. After losing her brother, she found comfort in an unexpected place: a soap-opera-esque story on Instagram told in 60-second increments. The story? A mafia boss torn...
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REWIND: Ringing in Lunar New Year with Boston's lion dancers
Chinatown's streets will come to life on Feb. 9 with thunderous drums and the piercing clang of cymbals as nine lion dance troupes celebrate the Year of the Snake in...
How to register to vote in Massachusetts if you're homeless
Massachusetts residents should use the address of their “primary residence" to register to vote. For those experiencing homelessness, that can be anywhere from a shelter to a park.
19 Mass. cities and towns offer multilingual ballots, but some voters still need assistance
In the state’s 2022 midterm election, federal data show, the eligible voter turnout rates for Asian and Hispanic voters was just about half that of white voters. Advocates say the...
The state's highest court sides with teachers union, mandating the district hire substitute paraprofessionals
The Boston School Committee must now hire 18 substitute paraprofessionals for the district, which the committee agreed to as part of a union contract that covered the school years between...
Are VR headsets in a hype cycle?
Apple's new Vision Pro headset is one of the most expensive examples of the technology. However, experts believe many of us will eventually use it or similar headsets in our...