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There's more to Massachusetts' waters than whales

Keith Ellenbogen, underwater photographer, and Pete DeCola, superintendent of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, talk about what else is teeming in nearby waters.

Should 'happy hour' be reinstated in Massachusetts?

Plus, an effort to have civilians direct traffic at construction sites in Boston instead of police.

Boston city councilor wants civilians to direct traffic at construction sites instead of police

A Boston city councilor has called for a hearing to explore the creation of a new department for civilians who could replace police officers directing traffic at some roadside construction...

Markey says government is 'losing' public health lessons needed to deal with monkeypox

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey discusses the state's plan to temporarily shut down the MBTA's Orange Line for repairs. We also get his reaction to the federal government's response to monkeypox,...

Democratic primary candidates for state auditor debate government accountability and T oversight

Plus, we talk about the plan to shut down the MBTA's Orange Line and climate legislation with U.S. Sen. Ed Markey.

WATCH: Democrats running for Massachusetts auditor gather for debate

Chris Dempsey and state Sen. Diana DiZoglio discussed their respective visions for the role inside WBUR's studios in hopes of winning over voters ahead of the Tuesday, Sept. 6 primary....

Revisiting solutions for the homelessness and addiction crisis in Boston

Brendan Little, who experienced homelessness and is the former policy director for the Mayor's Office of Recovery Services under Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, joins us to discuss.

Tiffani Faison on how 'The Bear' got everything right

Culinary superstar Tiffani Faison is back from the Food Network throwdown, "Beachside Brawl." We ask her about balancing her rising TV fame with being a chef, her calling to keep...

Culinary star and Boston restauranteur returns after another Food Network competition

Plus, local author Rajani LaRocca discusses her new middle-grade novel, "Red, White, and Whole," about a girl who struggles to integrate different cultural identities in the face of illness.

Local author Rajani LaRocca on writing complicated identities

LaRocca's own experience as an Indian-American, a mother and a doctor informs her stories.

Ask the Docs: An omicron-specific booster dose and your questions about monkeypox

Plus, President Joe Biden's rebound case after Paxlovid.

Beacon Hill lawmakers reach deal on sports betting, other bills as legislative session closes

After weeks of negotiating, Beacon Hill lawmakers finally came to a compromise on legalizing sports betting in Massachusetts. It was just one of a handful of bills that kept legislators...

Local reflections on the passing of Celtics legend Bill Russell

We're joined by Howard Bryant, senior writer at ESPN and sports correspondent for NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday, and Dan Shaughnessy, Boston Globe sports reporter and author of "Wish It Lasted...

Remembering Celtics legend Bill Russell, his NBA career and fight for racial justice

Plus, Massachusetts legislators reach a last-minute deal that allows some betting in college sports. And doctors help us understand how the latest COVID subvariant is altering health officials' vaccination plans,...

Radio Boston

48:17Aug 1, 2022

Measuring deadlines from Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill

We dive into the week's biggest headlines from Beacon Hill to white supremacy with former Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson and Boston Herald columnist Joe Battenfeld.

Radio Boston

27:26Jul 29, 2022

A 2016 file photo of book conservator Lauren Schott polishing a case containing 17th century editions of plays attributed to William Shakespeare at a Boston Public Library exhibit. (Steven Senne/AP)

How the plague influenced Shakespeare, and how the Mass. legislative session is winding down

A popular class at Worcester Polytechnic Institute explores how Shakespeare was influenced by and incorporated the plague and pandemics into his works. We speak with the professor who teaches "Infected...

Radio Boston

47:39Jul 29, 2022

Black hair politics explored through theater, and more to do this weekend

WBUR's arts and culture reporter Cristela Guerra joins Radio Boston to share what there is to do in and around Boston this weekend.

Radio Boston

05:12Jul 29, 2022

Romeo, Patrick Armand, and Juliet, Pollyana Ribeiro, come together in the new Boston Ballet production of Romeo and Juliet. (Thomas James Hurst/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

The role of the bubonic plague in Shakespeare's plays

A Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor explains how William Shakespeare's life and writings were shaped by waves of plague.

Radio Boston

14:39Jul 29, 2022

A drag queen shares experience dealing with neo-Nazis disrupting a story hour event in Jamaica Plain

The demonstration by neo-Nazis followed a separate incident in which a planned housing development for LGBTQ seniors was vandalized with graffiti.

Radio Boston

20:00Jul 28, 2022

On National Intern Day, we explore the push to get State House interns paid

For those who want to work in politics in Massachusetts, an unpaid internship can be a foot in the door. But only some can afford to take those roles. We...

Radio Boston

13:35Jul 28, 2022

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There's more to Massachusetts' waters than whales

Should 'happy hour' be reinstated in Massachusetts?

Boston city councilor wants civilians to direct traffic at construction sites instead of police

Markey says government is 'losing' public health lessons needed to deal with monkeypox

Democratic primary candidates for state auditor debate government accountability and T oversight

WATCH: Democrats running for Massachusetts auditor gather for debate

Revisiting solutions for the homelessness and addiction crisis in Boston

Tiffani Faison on how 'The Bear' got everything right

Culinary star and Boston restauranteur returns after another Food Network competition

Local author Rajani LaRocca on writing complicated identities

Ask the Docs: An omicron-specific booster dose and your questions about monkeypox

Beacon Hill lawmakers reach deal on sports betting, other bills as legislative session closes

Local reflections on the passing of Celtics legend Bill Russell

Remembering Celtics legend Bill Russell, his NBA career and fight for racial justice

Measuring deadlines from Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill

How the plague influenced Shakespeare, and how the Mass. legislative session is winding down

Black hair politics explored through theater, and more to do this weekend

The role of the bubonic plague in Shakespeare's plays

A drag queen shares experience dealing with neo-Nazis disrupting a story hour event in Jamaica Plain

On National Intern Day, we explore the push to get State House interns paid