Radio Boston: Today's Show

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

The Rev. Willie Bodrick of the Twelfth Baptist Church in Roxbury speaks during a prayer rally in 2016. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

'Stepping Up': A deep dive on leadership

After five weeks of conversations about leadership, we tie it all up in this series recap.

Radio Boston

49:00Jun 17, 2022

View through the front window of the MBTA trolley on the Green Line Extension during a test ride from Lechmere to Union Square. (Sharon Brody/WBUR)

MBTA woes, digital privacy, and a big night for the Celtics

Plus, we speak with the world percussionist and composer George Lernis about his new work, "Between Two Worlds," which tracks his immigrant journey from Cyprus to Boston, through music.

Radio Boston

48:06Jun 16, 2022

Beachgoers stay cool in the heat at Crystal Lake in Newton. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Preparing for the summer with book recs from a local author and a body image refresh

Plus, Boston chef Tiffani Faison, a proud LGBTQ advocate, is throwing the first pitch at Fenway's Pride Night.

Radio Boston

47:40Jun 15, 2022

A woman walks with her dogs at Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Mass., where a boogie boarder was bitten by a shark in 2018 and later died of his injuries. Maine state coastal parks are going to adopt a flag system used in Massachusetts to warn beachgoers of the presence of sharks. (Charles Krupa/AP)

A look at our broken child care system, and the sharks circling in the water off Cape Cod

Plus, a local skin care company says it's using materials from cephalopods as their secret ingredient for a new skin care line.

Radio Boston

47:27Jun 14, 2022

A conversation with Katie Rae on breaking barriers for women in venture capital

We bring you highlights from a conversation with Katie Rae, the CEO of The Engine, a venture capital fund built by MIT that invests in early-stage companies tackling the world's...

Radio Boston

48:37Jun 13, 2022

Supporters of former President Donald Trump protest outside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. (Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images)

The first day of Jan. 6 hearings in context, and how to make your wedding more eco-friendly

Plus. gearing up for a weekend of NBA Finals and Pride events and festivals.

Radio Boston

48:01Jun 10, 2022

Greater Boston Food Bank warehouse associates move food to the loading dock to be distributed in July 2020. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Food insecurity in Boston is on the rise, and a memoir of a Ukrainian family's time in Russia

Plus, tips for maximizing your gardening potential this summer, whether you're growing on a balcony or in a backyard.

Radio Boston

47:41Jun 9, 2022

Pride flags decorate Christopher Park on June 22, 2020 in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Exploring housing designed for LGBTQ elders, and a Huntington Theatre play on busing in Boston

Plus, Kim Janey, Boston's former acting mayor talks about her new role as CEO of EMPath, an anti-poverty agency.

Radio Boston

47:47Jun 8, 2022

Bees and Thank You is raising awareness about pollinators with its grilled cheese food truck. (Courtesy Bees and Thank You)

Swampscott's 4-day work week, and the effort to help bees with grilled cheese

Plus, a look ahead at Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Radio Boston

48:25Jun 7, 2022

Mayor Wu talks about major problems facing Boston Public Schools

Also, Dianne Wilkerson's new campaign for her old Senate seat, and we speak with one of the winners of MIT's inaugural "Climate Grand Challenge."

Radio Boston

48:20Jun 6, 2022

Tears well in the eyes of 54th Massachusetts Regiment Volunteer Steven Paschal during the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial rededication ceremony. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

BPS in transition; rededicating the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial

Plus, for some people with disabilities, losing pandemic accommodations means losing accessibility.

Radio Boston

48:26Jun 3, 2022

Ruben DaSilva is a former Boston Uncornered student and current college readiness advisor at the nonprofit. (Romana Vysatova Photography)

Boston nonprofit takes on mental health among gang-involved youth

Plus, a discussion on leading the city to a more equitable future for food entrepreneurs, and how to enjoy the sun this summer when temperatures are rising.

Radio Boston

47:47Jun 1, 2022

Michelle Pavlov holds a photo of her now 7-year-old son, Declan. Pavlov says she was fired from her job in 2015, because she was pregnant. (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe)

People wait years for cases before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to resolve

Also, a look at new biodegradable plastics. Plus, we speak with state Rep. Tackey Chan and one of the recipients of a grant given to Asian American Pacific Islander organizations.

Radio Boston

47:38May 31, 2022

Dr. Pardis Sabeti and Aoife Brennan joined us for another edition of the WBUR CitySpace series, "Phenomenal Women."

'Phenomenal Women': Hear highlights from our WBUR CitySpace series on women leaders

For this edition, we hear from Aoife Brennan, president and CEO of Synlogic Inc., and Dr. Pardis Sabeti, who heads her own lab mapping the genome to discover new cures...

Radio Boston

48:39May 30, 2022

Katherine Clark, U.S. representative for Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District, in the WBUR studios (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Congresswoman Katherine Clark reflects on gun violence and calls for Congress to act

Plus, as we head into the weekend, there's a new art exhibit in which Japanese, Korean and Thai artists reveal the connections between Massachusetts Shakers and Asian art, and we...

Radio Boston

47:39May 27, 2022

A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine rests on a table at a drive-up mass vaccination site. (Ted S. Warren/AP File)

We answer your COVID safety questions amid graduation season. Plus, recipes for your holiday cookout

And, what new research tells us about dog breeds and personality.

Radio Boston

47:32May 26, 2022

U.S. flags, across New York Bay from the Statue of Liberty, fly at half-mastat Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, on May 25, 2022, as a mark of respect for the victims of the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. (Timothy A. Clark/AFP via Getty Images)

Reflecting on the school shooting in Texas, and remembering George Floyd

Plus, we speak with Geeta Pradham for the latest installment of our series on the Greater Boston leaders who are shaping their communities.

Radio Boston

48:00May 25, 2022

Historians say an 18th-century toy dug up near Faneuil Hall carries a difficult story about Boston's ties to slavery. (Courtesy Boston Archaeology)

Guaranteed income in Cambridge, Boston archaeology, and the future of telemedicine

Plus, a check-in with the Celtics after Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals series.

Radio Boston

47:46May 24, 2022

People get their hair cut at Unisex Barbershop in Cambridge. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

New data on gun ownership among adolescents, and a shortage of barbershops in Mass.

Plus, a sneak peek at which races to watch this election season.

Radio Boston

47:59May 23, 2022

The Old North Church bell tower, on Salem Street in Boston. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Beneath the headlines on racist violence; the first female sexton of the Old North Church

Plus, could video games help your kids' mental health?

Radio Boston

47:52May 20, 2022

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'Stepping Up': A deep dive on leadership

MBTA woes, digital privacy, and a big night for the Celtics

Preparing for the summer with book recs from a local author and a body image refresh

A look at our broken child care system, and the sharks circling in the water off Cape Cod

A conversation with Katie Rae on breaking barriers for women in venture capital

The first day of Jan. 6 hearings in context, and how to make your wedding more eco-friendly

Food insecurity in Boston is on the rise, and a memoir of a Ukrainian family's time in Russia

Exploring housing designed for LGBTQ elders, and a Huntington Theatre play on busing in Boston

Swampscott's 4-day work week, and the effort to help bees with grilled cheese

Mayor Wu talks about major problems facing Boston Public Schools

BPS in transition; rededicating the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial

Boston nonprofit takes on mental health among gang-involved youth

People wait years for cases before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to resolve

'Phenomenal Women': Hear highlights from our WBUR CitySpace series on women leaders

Congresswoman Katherine Clark reflects on gun violence and calls for Congress to act

We answer your COVID safety questions amid graduation season. Plus, recipes for your holiday cookout

Reflecting on the school shooting in Texas, and remembering George Floyd

Guaranteed income in Cambridge, Boston archaeology, and the future of telemedicine

New data on gun ownership among adolescents, and a shortage of barbershops in Mass.

Beneath the headlines on racist violence; the first female sexton of the Old North Church