
Paris Alston was WBUR's host of the Consider This podcast and a former producer for Radio Boston.
A North Carolina native, she studied Broadcast Journalism and Global Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Paris has a knack for multimedia storytelling, especially around issues related to identity, community and culture, and has told stories around the hub and as far as Panama, Brazil, and elsewhere.
Leading up to her landing at WBUR, Paris worked in both commercial and public media, at outlets such as GBH, UNC-TV and NBC10-Philadelphia.
While Boston is not home for her, there are many things she appreciates about it (just not its winters or lack of Southern hospitality).
Recently published

Springfield COVID Vaccine Rate Remains Stubbornly Low As Delta Variant Spreads
Political leaders and health officials in Springfield are growing increasingly concerned about low vaccination rates, and worry about the uphill battle to change perspectives that make people feel hesitant to...
Celebrating Seafood And The Many Forms It Comes In
Today we talk seafood, and its many forms - baked, grilled and thermidor'ed. We take listener calls on how they enjoy seafood, especially in the summertime, and discuss the best...
Is Police Reform In Boston A Reachable Goal, Or An Impossible Dream?
We speak with Rev. Ray Hammond about priorities for police reform in Boston.
BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius Closes One Defining School Year, And Looks Ahead To Another
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Cassellius joins us for a check in as the school year closes out. We then turn to WBUR's Max Larkin for analysis.
The Legendary Impact Of Ballroom Culture
We talk about the impact of the hit TV series Pose and ballroom culture as a part of the LGBTQ community.
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Newton's Own 'Mr. LEGO' Competes In Fox's 'LEGO Masters'
Patani joins us to talk about his work and his experience on the show.
What Does It Mean To Celebrate Juneteenth Thoughtfully?
We take listener calls and talk about what it means to celebrate, or observe, Juneteenth thoughtfully and in ways that honor its legacy.
What Do Recent Ransomware Attacks In The Commonwealth Say About Our Vulnerability?
We explore the impact of recent cyber attacks in the Commonwealth.

Understanding The Climate Threats To The Blue Line, MBTA
We speak with WBUR reporter Simón Ríos and Julie Wormser, Deputy Director at the Mystic River Watershed Association.

Kicking Off New WBUR Series, "Boston Under Water"
We discuss "Boston Under Water," a new WBUR series that kicks off today, exploring the issue of sea-level rise, our vulnerability to it and what's being done to mitigate it.