Radio Boston: Today's Show

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

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh speaks at his daily press briefing. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff/Pool)

Mayor Walsh On Boston Schools' Reopening Plans, And Other Issues Facing The City

Plus, we get a preview of this week's Republican convention and we remember Anthony Martignetti.

Radio Boston

48:09Aug 24, 2020

Mayor Marty Walsh and Superintendent Brenda Cassellius pose for a photograph together at the Salvation Army and TD Garden's Back to School Celebration in Dorchester on Aug. 18, 2020. ( Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Boston Public Schools To Start Entirely Online This Fall

WBUR's Max Larkin gives us an update on Boston Public Schools' plan, and we discuss that and national and local politics with our Week in Review panelists.

Radio Boston

46:55Aug 21, 2020

U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts raises her hand during a memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University, on Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Minneapolis. Hollywood celebrities, musicians and political leaders gathered in front of the golden casket of George Floyd whose death at the hands of police sparked global protests. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Mass. Democrats Deval Patrick And Ayanna Pressley Weigh In On DNC

Plus, how do you find great summer songs in a season of chaos?

Radio Boston

47:48Aug 20, 2020

As states debate reopening schools, some child psychologists are expressing another worry -- that schools won't be prepared to deal with kids' mental trauma when they do go back. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

How The Pandemic Is Impacting Working Women — And Their Financial Future

Plus, we re-examine the story of Snow White with Harvard's Maria Tatar, who says tales about evil stepmothers shape our understanding of age and beauty.

Radio Boston

47:37Aug 19, 2020

In this image from video, Eva Longoria, serving as moderator, speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)

Democrats — And A Republican — Preach Unity At First Night Of DNC Convention

Plus: can we prioritize both public and economic health? We pose that question to the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Eric Rosengren.

Radio Boston

47:40Aug 18, 2020

A postal service carrier dons gloves as he delivers mail in northeast Jackson, Miss., Monday, March 30, 2020. The letter carrier, who asked to not be identified, said other carriers in his post office also have started to wear gloves amid concerns for the new coronavirus. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP)

Attorney General Maura Healey Considering Legal Action Over Post Office Changes

Plus: WBUR's Callum Borchers gives us a preview of what to expect from an unconventional Democratic National Convention.

Radio Boston

47:56Aug 17, 2020

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone examines the ceiling during a visit to assess the ventilation at West Somerville Community School. The district is among those starting the school year fully remote. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Week In Review: What To Do About Schools, And Kamala Harris Makes History

Our Week In Review panel breaks down what a presidential effort to hinder mail-in voting may mean for Massachusetts, and the growing tension as parents, teachers, and administrators grapple over...

Radio Boston

46:49Aug 14, 2020

An empty classroom at the West Somerville Neighborhood School, which has been unused since March when schools began to close due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Special Hour: Uncertainty Abounds As Districts Prepare For The First Day Of School

We look at a creative solution from a Boston City Councilor and hear from Brenda Cassellius, Superintendent of the state's largest school district.

Radio Boston

47:04Aug 13, 2020

Voters fill the booths at a polling station in Watertown, Mass. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

How You Vote May Say A Lot About Who You're Voting For In Massachusetts

That's according to a new WBUR poll. We also take listener calls on presidential candidate Joe Biden's running mate: Senator Kamala Harris.

Radio Boston

41:25Aug 12, 2020

The scene where Juston Root was shot outside Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston is shown on Feb. 7. (Steve Brown/WBUR)

Family Of Juston Root, Man Killed By Police In February, Files Wrongful Death Suit

Plus, we speak with Rep. Katherine Clark and take listener questions with a panel of pediatricians on the coronavirus and its impact on children.

Radio Boston

47:28Aug 11, 2020

The flag flies outside the U.S. Capitol ahead of President Trump delivering his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday. (Susan Walsh/AP)

Unpacking President Trump's Executive Actions — And What They Might Mean In Mass.

Plus: over the weekend, a scandal broke in the race for the 1st Congressional District between incumbent Richard Neal and his challenger, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse. We get the latest...

Radio Boston

47:31Aug 10, 2020

Gov. Charlie Baker wears his face mask during a visit to Assawompset Pond on Friday afternoon. (Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Pool)

Baker Slows Reopening, But Pushes For In-Person Learning As School Districts Decide To Go Remote

Plus, we see how two Boston sports teams are faring in a different kind of sports season.

Radio Boston

47:09Aug 7, 2020

Coping With A Different Kind Of Wedding Season

With large gatherings mostly banned due to the health risks they pose, how do you plan a wedding? Plus, we discuss New Hampshire's challenge to whether residents employed in Massachusetts...

Radio Boston

47:01Aug 6, 2020

Mary Skipper, Superintendent of Somerville Public Schools. walks out of West Somerville Community School. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Boston Joins Somerville And Cambridge In Announcing No Full-Time, In-Person School This Fall

Plus, new research is showing a strong connection between what we eat and our mental health.

Radio Boston

47:08Aug 5, 2020

Pedestrians wear masks out of concern for the coronavirus, June 28, 2020, while walking along a sidewalk, in Boston.(Steven Senne/AP)

Gov. Baker Is Sticking To His Reopening Plan, As City Officials Express Concern Over College Students Returning To Boston

Plus, we keep an eye on tropical storm Isaias as it moves over New England.

Radio Boston

47:41Aug 4, 2020

In this courtroom sketch, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, center, is depicted between defense attorneys Miriam Conrad, left, and Judy Clarke, right, during his federal death penalty trial. (Jane Flavell Collins/AP)

Death Penalty Thrown Out For Boston Marathon Bomber

Plus, we hear from a local co-founder of the Lincoln Project, and talk about summer food and travel in the midst of a global pandemic.

Radio Boston

47:43Aug 3, 2020

A dark and empty school room at the West Somerville Neighborhood School (PK-8) which has been unused since March when schools began to close due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Week In Review: Mitigating The Coronavirus, Mourning Rep. John Lewis, And Prepping For The November Election

We take listener calls on the week's stories at the intersection of the pandemic and politics.

Radio Boston

45:52Jul 31, 2020

Civil rights activist Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., in 2013. (Charles Dharapak/AP)

Saying A Final Farewell To Rep. John Lewis

Plus we catch up on the latest immigration news.

Radio Boston

48:10Jul 30, 2020

Maddie Wilson speeds around the track at Wellesley High School. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Reflecting On Thirty Years Of The Americans With Disability Act

Plus: two local opera singers who have staged a performance entirely within the world of Nintendo's Animal Crossing.

Radio Boston

48:49Jul 29, 2020

People wait in line to enter the pool at the Artesani Playgound in Allston. The pool is operating at 50% capacity. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Is The Coronavirus Making A Comeback In Massachusetts?

Plus: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins us to talk about taking the baton from her colleague, civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis.

Radio Boston

47:44Jul 28, 2020

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Morning Edition

Mayor Walsh On Boston Schools' Reopening Plans, And Other Issues Facing The City

Boston Public Schools To Start Entirely Online This Fall

Mass. Democrats Deval Patrick And Ayanna Pressley Weigh In On DNC

How The Pandemic Is Impacting Working Women — And Their Financial Future

Democrats — And A Republican — Preach Unity At First Night Of DNC Convention

Attorney General Maura Healey Considering Legal Action Over Post Office Changes

Week In Review: What To Do About Schools, And Kamala Harris Makes History

Special Hour: Uncertainty Abounds As Districts Prepare For The First Day Of School

How You Vote May Say A Lot About Who You're Voting For In Massachusetts

Family Of Juston Root, Man Killed By Police In February, Files Wrongful Death Suit

Unpacking President Trump's Executive Actions — And What They Might Mean In Mass.

Baker Slows Reopening, But Pushes For In-Person Learning As School Districts Decide To Go Remote

Coping With A Different Kind Of Wedding Season

Boston Joins Somerville And Cambridge In Announcing No Full-Time, In-Person School This Fall

Gov. Baker Is Sticking To His Reopening Plan, As City Officials Express Concern Over College Students Returning To Boston

Death Penalty Thrown Out For Boston Marathon Bomber

Week In Review: Mitigating The Coronavirus, Mourning Rep. John Lewis, And Prepping For The November Election

Saying A Final Farewell To Rep. John Lewis

Reflecting On Thirty Years Of The Americans With Disability Act

Is The Coronavirus Making A Comeback In Massachusetts?