Radio Boston: Today's Show

A list of every full broadcast of WBUR's Radio Boston, updated daily.

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Reflects On A Week Of New Beginnings

Our Week In Review panelists talk about the new administration in Washington, COVID numbers ticking down in Massachusetts, and Phase 1 of the vaccine rollouts fully underway.

Radio Boston

47:45Jan 22, 2021

Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack, left, during a news conference, July 5, 2019, at the State House. (Steven Senne/AP)

Secretary Stephanie Pollack Is Heading To Washington

Plus, we hear from individuals affected by President Biden's executive order dealing with the DACA program.

Radio Boston

47:47Jan 21, 2021

Workers use their body weight to hold down a large American flag placed on the National Mall, with the U.S. Capitol behind them, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling On Justice After The Capitol Riots

Plus, officials confirmed the first case of a new variant of COVID here in Massachusetts. We talk about the consequences.

Radio Boston

48:02Jan 19, 2021

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, as photographed on March 13, 2020. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Week In Review: Coronavirus, Impeachment, And Walsh's State Of The City Address

We discuss a week that that challenged us to our core.

Radio Boston

47:26Jan 15, 2021

Trump supporters gesture to U.S. Capitol Police in the hallway outside of the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Wed., Jan. 6, 2021. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Congressman Seth Moulton Weighs In On Impeachment, Insurrection

Plus, Boston Globe columnist Joan Vennochi and Boston Herald columnist Joe Battenfeld take listener calls and reflect on how the question of unity or consequences being debated in Congress is...

Radio Boston

47:48Jan 14, 2021

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick wears two masks as he watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

Patriot's Bill Belichick Will Not Accept Presidential Medal of Freedom

Plus: Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius on the plan to return to in-person learning.

Radio Boston

47:40Jan 12, 2021

With An Open Seat, The Race For Mayor Might Get Crowded

Plus, Boston public school students will be able to return to in-person learning as the Boston superintendent and teachers union announced an agreement to bring students back in phases.

Radio Boston

47:58Jan 11, 2021

Supporters loyal to President Donald Trump clash with authorities before successfully breaching the Capitol building during a riot on the grounds, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (John Minchillo/AP)

Week In Review: Chaos At The Capitol, Vaccine Distribution, And Mr. Walsh Goes To Washington

In our Week in Review, we discuss the monumental change we experienced this week for everyone in Greater Boston and across the nation.

Radio Boston

47:24Jan 8, 2021

With the U.S. Capitol in the background, lights from police vehicles illuminate Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Making Sense Of The Pro-Trump Siege Of The U.S. Capitol

Plus, President Elect Joe Biden to name Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as U.S. Labor Secretary.

Radio Boston

47:41Jan 7, 2021

A man gets a test at the East Boston Community Health Center COVID-19 testing station at Central Square Park on Wednesday afternoon. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

As City Extends COVID Closures, Boston Settles In For A Tough Winter

With long months of darkness and winter remain ahead of us, we check-in on our mental health and ways to cope with two therapists.

Radio Boston

48:03Jan 5, 2021

The Capitol is seen at dawn as Senate Republicans work to pass their sweeping tax bill this week, in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

As State GOP Gravitates Toward Trump And Election Challenges Continue, What's The Future Of Our Democracy?

Plus, the Massachusetts State Senate is considering a climate bill six months in the making, with little time left in the legislative session.

Radio Boston

47:28Jan 4, 2021

Fireworks light up over the Custom House Tower in Boston during the First Night celebration in 2014. (Elise Amendola/AP)

Producer's Picks 2020: Radio Boston's Staff Finds Moments Of Radio Magic During A Difficult Year

A rundown of our favorite stories of the year.

Radio Boston

48:53Jan 1, 2021

All is quiet on April 5, 2020, in the Seaport where construction activity has ceased. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Special Hour: After 2020, What's Next? The Future Of Technology, Architecture, And More

On the final day of 2020, we look at how the pandemic has changed us forever, and what's next as we move forward.

Radio Boston

48:59Dec 31, 2020

Boston Says Goodbye And Good Riddance 2020

Plus, the vaccine rollout is stumbling. Where are we, really, on vaccinations in Massachusetts?

Radio Boston

47:38Dec 30, 2020

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/ AP File Photo)

Sen. Markey Reacts To McConnell Blocking A Vote On $2,000 Stimulus Payments

Plus: Shaleen Title is stepping down from the Cannabis Control Commission after over three years. We speak with her about how close the state is to her vision of an...

Radio Boston

47:58Dec 29, 2020

Massachusetts restaurant owners and chefs gathered in front of the State House to show support for legislation that would provide aid to struggling restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

The Next Wave Of Pandemic Relief Has Been Approved

Plus, the statewide vaccination rollout continues, expanding to include staff and residents at long-term care facilities.

Radio Boston

47:12Dec 28, 2020

Great Scott at 1222 Commonwealth Ave. in Allston. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Special Hour: A Year Of Resilience And Adaptation For Boston's Arts Scene

For a special holiday edition of Radio Boston, we explore how the arts and culture scenes changed in Boston this year.

Radio Boston

49:00Dec 25, 2020

U.S. Army National Guard place loaves of bread for residents of Chelsea to pick up during a pop-up food pantry at Washington Park. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Christmas Eve At Radio Boston: Exploring Charity

This hour on Radio Boston, we revisit some of our favorite conversations on one theme: charity

Radio Boston

48:56Dec 24, 2020

A woman walks down Park Street during the snow storm. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Are Gov. Baker's Latest Coronavirus Measures Enough?

Plus, we discuss music in 2020 and take listener calls with two local music legends

Radio Boston

46:57Dec 23, 2020

Cars cut tracks through the fresh snow on Waltham Street in Waltham on Friday morning. ( Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Mass. Commits To Cutting Vehicle Greenhouse Emissions Almost 30 Percent

Plus: As a part of our look back at 2020, we first thought we'd do a review of the year in medicine. But we realized, the year in medicine has...

Radio Boston

48:01Dec 22, 2020

BBC Newsday

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Reflects On A Week Of New Beginnings

Secretary Stephanie Pollack Is Heading To Washington

U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling On Justice After The Capitol Riots

Week In Review: Coronavirus, Impeachment, And Walsh's State Of The City Address

Congressman Seth Moulton Weighs In On Impeachment, Insurrection

Patriot's Bill Belichick Will Not Accept Presidential Medal of Freedom

With An Open Seat, The Race For Mayor Might Get Crowded

Week In Review: Chaos At The Capitol, Vaccine Distribution, And Mr. Walsh Goes To Washington

Making Sense Of The Pro-Trump Siege Of The U.S. Capitol

As City Extends COVID Closures, Boston Settles In For A Tough Winter

As State GOP Gravitates Toward Trump And Election Challenges Continue, What's The Future Of Our Democracy?

Producer's Picks 2020: Radio Boston's Staff Finds Moments Of Radio Magic During A Difficult Year

Special Hour: After 2020, What's Next? The Future Of Technology, Architecture, And More

Boston Says Goodbye And Good Riddance 2020

Sen. Markey Reacts To McConnell Blocking A Vote On $2,000 Stimulus Payments

The Next Wave Of Pandemic Relief Has Been Approved

Special Hour: A Year Of Resilience And Adaptation For Boston's Arts Scene

Christmas Eve At Radio Boston: Exploring Charity

Are Gov. Baker's Latest Coronavirus Measures Enough?

Mass. Commits To Cutting Vehicle Greenhouse Emissions Almost 30 Percent