Mass. is on track to meet its near-term climate goals, but the hardest work lies aheadResumeLocal Coverage02:45Dec 1, 2023
Without a home, a cancer patient on the waitlist for public housing puts off surgeryResumeInvestigations05:21Nov 21, 2023
From rap to experimental flute, how and why musicians reinvent their soundA look at different examples of recording artists who have pivoted to a new musical genre at some point in their career.ResumeNPR08:31Dec 2, 2023
The legacy of Henry KissingerNPR's Throughline podcast team speaks with Jeremi Suri, the author of Henry Kissinger and the American Century.ResumeNPR07:40Dec 2, 2023
The latest on Trump's trialsNPR's Miles Parks and Domenico Montanaro speak with NYU law professor Melissa Murray on the latest from the various Trump trials.ResumeNPR07:18Dec 2, 2023
Israel-Hamas fighting resumesIn her most extensive comments yet on the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Vice President Kamala Harris says Israel must do more to protect civilians in Gaza.ResumeNPR03:56Dec 2, 2023
A violent arrest for marijuana possession shows how cops must adjust to hemp productsPolice in North Carolina recently arrested people for smoking legal hemp products that smell just like marijuana, which is still illegal there.ResumeNPR03:35Dec 1, 2023
Since 2015, the world has cut projected global warming. But not enough, experts sayThe planet is on track for less warming now than it was when the Paris climate agreement was signed in 2015, but it's still not enough to avoid catastrophic impacts.ResumeNPR03:18Dec 1, 2023
A visit to the last animatronics still singing in Chuck E. CheeseA Chuck E. Cheese in Northridge, Calif., will be the last remaining stronghold of the chain's signature animatronics. We visit the pizza arcade for nostalgia's sake.ResumeNPR03:33Dec 1, 2023
After foiled assassination attempt, there's fear amid American SikhsNPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Harinder Singh, senior research fellow at the Sikh Research Institute, about the DOJ's charges against an Indian national for plotting to kill a Sikh...ResumeNPR04:33Dec 1, 2023
Former clerk remembers Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's legacyNPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Justin Driver, former clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, about O'Connor's life and legacy.ResumeNPR04:53Dec 1, 2023
George Santos is expelled from Congress by an overwhelming voteThe House voted overwhelmingly to expel New York Republican George Santos from Congress, making him the sixth person in history to be expelled in that manner.ResumeNPR03:40Dec 1, 2023
How Paris and Nicole made their mark on America in 'The Simple Life,' 20 years laterTwenty years ago, America was introduced to Beverly Hills celebutantes Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie through their reality TV show, The Simple Life.ResumeNPR04:23Dec 1, 2023
The situation for Gaza hospitals remains grim after pause in fightingAid groups rushed medical supplies into Gaza during the temporary truce and evacuating some of the hospitals. But WHO says the situation for medical workers and patients remains catastrophic.ResumeNPR03:40Dec 1, 2023
Israel and Hamas resume fightingAfter a pause in fighting, Israel is again carrying out airstrikes in southern Gaza and Hamas is firing rockets into Israel. There are some 100 hostages still.ResumeNPR03:54Dec 1, 2023
The twelve days of Christmas come to life in new movie from director Reginald HudlinNPR's Juana Summers talks with Reginald Hudlin, director of the movie Candy Cane Lane, in which a house decoration contest leads leads to Eddie Murphy battling the 12 days of...ResumeNPR07:43Dec 1, 2023
Biden's re-election campaign is trying even harder to draw contrast with TrumpPresident Biden is going directly after GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump more and more these days. It's part of a campaign strategy to make an impact with moderates and independents.ResumeNPR04:08Dec 1, 2023
Weed can't be shipped across state lines. A lawsuit in Oregon hopes to change thatMany states where marijuana has been legalized are now facing a marijuana glut — something that could be solved by shipping weed across state lines. But interstate trade of marijuana...ResumeNPR03:30Dec 1, 2023
Sec. Gina Raimando on the role of commerce in supporting national securityNPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on the evolving role of commerce in U.S. national security.ResumeNPR08:13Dec 1, 2023
Thousands of Palestinians are held without charge under Israeli detention policyNPR's Juana Summers speaks with Philip Luther of Amnesty International, about Israel's administrative detention policy, under which thousands of Palestinians are held without charge.ResumeNPR04:05Dec 1, 2023
Taiwan is driving China-U.S. tensions. Meet the person right in the middleChinese leader Xi Jinping called Taiwan the "most important" and "most sensitive" issue driving U.S.-China tensions. Sandra Oudkirk is trying to navigate that tricky terrain.ResumeNPR03:56Dec 1, 2023
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, diesSandra Day O'Connor was called "the most powerful woman in America" during her quarter of a century as a Supreme Court justice.ResumeNPR10:52Dec 1, 2023
West Roxbury baker whips up specialty pies for ThanksgivingWBUR's Laney Ruckstuhl checked in with Carlene O'Garro, of Delectable Desires pastries, who said she was juggling hundred of orders, plus a few pies for her own family.ResumeLocal Coverage02:20Nov 21, 2023
With adult shelters in Mass. overflowing, advocates worry about winterWhile the state's family shelter system is in crisis, adult shelters filled earlier than normal this fall. Many are operating over capacity, and advocates are calling for action from the...ResumeLocal Coverage06:31Nov 20, 2023
State senator who serves in National Guard sees family shelter crisis from 2 vantage pointsSen. John Velis, a Democrat who represents parts of Hampden and Hampshire counties, was activated with the Massachusetts National Guard to serve for two weeks in hotels and motels that...ResumeLocal Coverage04:28Nov 17, 2023
'Short-term pain for long-term wins': MBTA unveils shutdown schedule through 2024 to lift slow zonesThe MBTA is planning a series of brief shutdowns on different portions of the system to allow for necessary repairs and eliminate the speed restrictions that have frustrated riders throughout...ResumeLocal Coverage04:27Nov 9, 2023
Multi-dimensional musician and Mass. resident Al Kooper inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of FameKooper, 79, is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who's played with the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Who and Jimi Hendrix and has created and produced for top bands. ResumeLocal Coverage08:40Nov 3, 2023
City of Boston removes tent encampment at 'Mass. and Cass'City officials said they had about 14 tents or similar structures to dismantle at the beginning of the day. At noon, a handful of people in the area remained without...ResumeHealth03:47Nov 1, 2023
Louisa May Alcott used pen names. A researcher thinks he found anotherA Boston University graduate student believes he has a batch of 14 previously unattributed works written by the author of “Little Women” - under a pseudonym. Louisa May Alcott was...ResumeArts & Culture04:55Oct 31, 2023
As the Maine manhunt continues, some see echoes of the Boston Marathon bomber searchThe manhunt for the alleged gunman in the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting — and the lockdown of surrounding communities — is reminding many people in the Boston area of the...ResumeLocal Coverage05:17Oct 27, 2023
Dafnis Prieto and Luciana Souza take to the stage at BerkleeThe pair will perform songs from their album, "Cantar." It's drummer Pietro's first project as a lyricist, writing songs Souza sings in English, Spanish and PortugueseResumeArts & Culture05:28Oct 27, 2023
Newton father picks up freshman son from Bates as search for suspect in Maine's mass shooting continuesAs authorities continue to search for the armed suspect in the Maine shootings, families of students at some area colleges are bringing their kids back to Massachusetts. ResumeLocal Coverage01:54Oct 27, 2023
Maine Congressman reverses position on assault weapons ban following mass shootingWBUR's Anthony Brooks joined All Things Considered host Lynn Jolicoeur to give an update on the search for a suspect in Wednesday's mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.ResumeLocal Coverage04:14Oct 26, 2023
Mass. family is still trying to escape Gaza as bombing intensifiesAs the Israeli military action intensifies in Gaza, a Massachusetts family that's been stuck there says they're trying to remain hopeful that they'll be able to get out safely.ResumeLocal Coverage03:44Oct 25, 2023
70 years later, survivor recalls Boston ship blast that killed 37Jim Tsihlis had just been assigned to the USS Leyte one week before an explosion on board, which was determined to be an accident, killed and injured sailors and civilians.ResumeLocal Coverage05:19Oct 23, 2023
From examining the dead to guiding the living, Tom Andrew embraces his 'third act'The traditional idea of three stages of life — learning, earning and retiring — is increasingly seen as outdated. Instead, many people like Tom Andrew are living their third act,...ResumeLocal Coverage07:57Oct 23, 2023
Ukrainian national rowing team welcomes the 'holiday' that is the Head of the CharlesThe Ukrainian team says it means so much for them to be supported in their host cities of Boston and Cambridge when life at home has changed so much.ResumeLocal Coverage05:25Oct 20, 2023
Mass. soon will end its housing guarantee for families in state shelter systemOverwhelmed by record-breaking growth of families in need, Gov. Maura Healey said that when the state family shelter system hits 7,500 households, it will no longer guarantee placements and instead...ResumeLocal Coverage05:04Oct 16, 2023
Gabriel Sosa explores language and justice in his multimedia creationsEarly in his career, the artist worked as a court translator where he witnessed how power can be exerted through words. Now, he probes that idea through murals, collages and...ResumeArts & Culture05:32Oct 15, 2023
Alison Croney Moses tells her story of motherhood in wooden sculpturesAs a woodworker and artist, Croney Moses has distinguished her style of curved wood veneer sculptures over the last several years, shaping wood almost as if it were clay.ResumeArts & Culture05:19Oct 15, 2023
Palestinian-American woman from Mass. hopes to escape Gaza with husband and childWith bombs going off in the distance, Wafaa Abuzayda describes the frightening reality in Gaza and how she has been pleading for help from U.S. officials to get out.ResumeLocal Coverage03:40Oct 12, 2023