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On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti Behind the scenes of On Point Host Meghna Chakrabarti and executive producer Jonathan Dyer offer a behind-the-scenes look into how On Point is produced. Recorded in front of a live audience at WBUR CitySpace.
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2025-09-2736 min
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti Falling Behind: How to talk with boys A bonus episode in our series "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys."
Dr. Kevin Simon, attending pediatric psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares his experience and expertise in a conversation recorded on stage at WBUR CitySpace.
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2025-08-3054 min
WBUR Up Next An announcement about this podcast feed A change is coming to this podcast feed. While you won't be getting new episodes of Radio Boston here any more, you will be able to find some of the best conversations WBUR records every week. Brought to you by our local news team. We're calling this new show WBUR Up Next
Join us throughout the week to learn about the most important issues facing Massachusetts from the people in charge, and the people most affected. Right here, right now - or anytime you want to check in on this podcast feed.
2025-08-2900 min
Jaws Island Introducing Jaws Island, a new series from WBUR When Jaws premiered in June 1975 on movie screens nationwide, it wasn’t just a movie release — it was a cultural event. Audiences were captivated by the story of a quaint island town terrorized by a colossal, bloodthirsty shark.
Though originally marketed as a horror film, Jaws has become much more than that. It’s a film that continues to resonate deeply with fans around the world.
On the 50th anniversary of this groundbreaking movie, superfans boarded the ferry to “Amity Island” — or rather, Martha’s Vineyard, where Jaws was filmed in 1974. The so-called “finatics” joined an island-wide cel...
2025-08-2700 min
Endless Thread Why it feels like it rains every weekend If you feel like it's been raining a lot on the weekends this summer, you're not alone. A couple months ago, we noticed a thread on r/boston asking why? So, we enlisted the help of one of our WBUR colleagues, Climate and Environment Corespondent Barbara Moran to clear things up once and for all.
Show notes:
Rain Every Weekend??? (Reddit)
OMG, why is it raining every Saturday in Boston? (WBUR)
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Survey alert: Tell us what you love about the show, what you want more of; what you could stand a little less of. And i...
2025-07-1121 min
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti 'The biomedical research enterprise is under attack' In a conversation recorded at the WBUR Festival, Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks frankly about the threats he sees to public health under the Trump administration and the “severe intimidation” of scientists at the NIH.
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2025-06-2957 minOn Point with Meghna Chakrabarti From Endless Thread: When the government wants your socials Recently, On Point explored how Hong Kong has changed five years after China passed its so-called national security law and vastly diminished protest and free speech in Hong Kong.
Our colleagues at WBUR’s podcast Endless Thread also took a look at this law. Specifically, how it changed how people in Hong Kong interact digitally — on social media, and in text messages.
What happens to online speech when you're unsure how much the government is monitoring your speech, and what the repercussions will be if they don't like it?
And if you want to h...
2025-06-2133 minOn Point with Meghna Chakrabarti Falling Behind: How to talk with boys A bonus episode in our series "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys."
Dr. Kevin Simon, attending pediatric psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares his experience and expertise in a conversation recorded on stage at WBUR CitySpace.
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2025-06-1454 min
The Common Things to do in May to help you enjoy Boston's blossoming spring WBUR's Candice Springer shares three awesome, local events that will get you outside in May. Check them out:
Big Queer Food Fest
Boston Public Art Triennial
WBUR Festival
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2025-04-3010 min
The Common This February, celebrate Boston, Black icons and Bugs Bunny If you're looking for some indoor activities during the month of February, WBUR's Candice Springer has a few film screenings to tell you about. The Coolidge Corner Theatre celebrates Black icons, the Wang Theater highlights home and things get 'Looney' at The Brattle. Also, check out a calendar of upcoming events at WBUR's CitySpace.
Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.
2025-02-0614 min
Endless Thread Sandwiches of History Barry Enderwick got kicked out of college. Then, in the early aughts, he became the first graphic designer for a little start-up media company you may have heard of: Netflix. But today, the Internet knows Barry as the guy behind the beloved and wildly popular "Sandwiches of History" accounts, where he recreates historical sandwich recipes from old cookbooks and rates and reviews them.
He just released his first cookbook, "Sandwiches of History the Cookbook: All the Best (and Most Surprising) Things People Have Put Between Slices of Bread," and he's taking the show on the road, including...
2025-01-0334 min
The Common New year, new goals, new can't-miss events What do a "rage room," a thought-provoking play, and sandwich recipes of yesteryear have in common? They're all recommendations from Candice Springer, assistant director of WBUR CitySpace, for kicking off 2025. Candice joins Darryl to discuss these events and experiences, as well as share personal goals for the new year that just might inspire some of your own.
Out and About in Greater Boston
Letz Rage
Dancing with the Stars Live!
"Ain't No Mo'" from Speakeasy Stage and Front Porch Arts Collective
Museum of Illusions Boston
January Highlights at...
2025-01-0224 minThe Common Cozy up with a movie or comic book this December It's been a minute, but Candice Springer, assistant director for WBUR CitySpace, is back to give you the low down on what's happening in the city this December.
After a quick recap of the biggest musical movie event of the year ("Wicked"), here's what Candice recommends:
Out and About in Boston
Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE)
Now in its 15th year, MICE is New England's longest-running independent comics expo. At this totally free event there is something for everyone: workshops for artists of all levels, panel discussions and, of course, a marketplace where...
2024-12-0523 minThe Common How a second Trump presidency could impact Massachusetts It's been a little over a week since President-elect Donald Trump won a second term in office over Vice President Kamala Harris. Regardless of how you feel about it, another Trump presidency is almost certain to leave a lasting impression on our political reality, including here in deep-blue Massachusetts.
Today on The Common, WBUR Senior Politics Reporter, Anthony Brooks, and WBUR State House Reporter, Walter Wuthmann, join us to discuss reactions since the election, and look ahead to what the results could mean for our state.
Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture mee...
2024-11-1426 minThe Common A president's impact on Mass. climate goals, plus music in September On this episode of The Common, WBUR Climate and Environment Correspondent Barbara Moran joins the show to discuss what impacts the presidential candidates would have on Massachusetts' climate goals if they get elected. Then, we get suggestions for how to spend the month of September in Greater Boston.
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Classes might be back in session now that it's September, but that doesn't mean you can't still get out there and enjoy some culture this month. Here are WBUR CitySpace Assistant Director Candice Springer's picks for September:
Out and About in Boston
Gabe G...
2024-09-0529 minThe Common A side dish with WBUR's Deborah Becker On this episode of The Common, Boston Globe Climate Reporter Erin Douglas joins the show to discuss how many Boston neighborhoods are built on artificial land, putting them at risk of flooding due climate change. Then, Team Common takes over the WBUR kitchen with senior correspondent Deborah Becker.
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If you listen to WBUR, you are probably familiar with Deb Becker’s voice. You might have heard any number of her reports as a senior correspondent on issues like mental health, addiction and the criminal legal system. Or, maybe you’re more familiar with her as a host...
2024-08-2224 minThe Common Look, ma! No CharlieCard! The Common is back. Thank you to the listeners who stuck around while we planned for our new weekly format, and if you're new here, welcome to the party!
Today, WBUR transportation reporter Andrea Perdomo-Hernandez joins host Darryl C. Murphy to give us the full download on the MBTA's new contactless fare system.
Then, to kick off August, WBUR CitySpace assistant director Candice Springer gives us suggestions for how to spend the final hazy days of summer.
Candice recommends...
The Queen of Versailles Musical
Bostonians have the opportunity...
2024-08-0125 minThe Common Rewind: What's up with Mass.'s liquor laws? Team Common is currently working on our transition to a weekly show. We’ll be back this summer with new episodes. In the meantime, here’s one from our archives.
New Englanders are known for having a buttoned up rule or two, including around alcohol (we're looking at you, happy hour ban). And it's not uncommon to hear some of our region’ s founding colonizers, the Puritans, getting blame for that. But how involved were the Puritans in shaping our current rules around liquor, really?
WBUR reporter Simón Rios looked into this as part of WBUR's Fie...
2024-07-0211 minThe Common Rewind: A taste of Mattapan Team Common is currently working on our transition to a weekly show. We’ll be back this summer with new episodes. In the meantime, here’s one from our archives.
Today, we're heading to Mattapan, looking for food. This culinary quest is part of WBUR's Field Guide to Boston — a station-wide effort to help you connect with the city's communities.
WBUR arts reporter and Mattapan native Arielle Gray joins us as a local guide on this episode of The Common, and takes us to three of her can't-miss spots for top-tier food in the neighborhood.
Greate...
2024-06-2613 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Bonus: Your questions... answered! What did Susie, Sean's girlfriend at the time of Marlyne Johnson's murder, tell detectives? Was a $10,000 stash of cash ever found in the Johnsons' home? Did Sophia have an alibi?
These are just a few of the many questions listeners sent to the Beyond All Repair team. In this follow-up episode, Amory is joined by Beyond All Repair producer Sofie Kodner to answer these questions and more about the case, the story, and the making of the series.
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2024-06-131h 14The Common From the newsroom: Huntington’s 'Toni Stone' brings a trailblazing female baseball player to life The Common team is taking a beat to rest and recharge this Memorial Day weekend. But to keep your podcast feeds fresh, we’re getting a little help from our friends in the WBUR newsroom with a feature.
It’s by WBUR Arts and Culture correspondent Andrea Shea. Andrea recently visited the Huntington Theatre for a sneak peek at its newest production ‘Toni Stone,’ which tells the true story of the first female baseball player to ever join a professional men’s baseball team in the 1950s.
Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet
2024-05-2705 minThe Common Lawmakers react to WBUR investigation into police handling of rape cases Several weeks ago, WBUR published an investigation examining how police in Massachusetts handle reports of sexual assault and rape. The piece, which focused on alleged serial rapist Alvin Campbell (brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell), has garnered the attention of state lawmakers who wish to make changes to the Commonwealth's systems and protocols around such cases.
WBUR Statehouse Reporter Walter Wuthmann joins The Common once more to discuss reactions to the piece, and several potential solutions to this pressing issue that lawmakers are considering.
Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.
2024-05-1315 minThe Common What to do this month: A night at the theater It's a great time to hit the theater. Today on The Common, Assistant Director of WBUR CitySpace Candice Springer is back with some top musical happenings to get you out and about this month.
Candice recommends...
The Drowsy Chaperone: Now - May 12, Lyric Stage Company, Boston
A Strange Loop: Now - May 25, Speakeasy Stage at the Stanford Calderwood Pavilion, Boston
“Song Exploder” Live featuring Fenne Lily: May 20, WBUR CitySpace
Field Trip: Plant Night with Emerald City Plant Shop: May 22, WBUR CitySpace
Gatsby: An American Myth: May 23 - August 3, American Repertory Theater at the Loeb Drama Center, Cambridge
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2024-05-0314 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Ch. 10: Truth Amory talks to Shane about the 2010 report, along with the detective who wrote it and Rick Buckner, the lead detective on Sophia’s case 20 years ago.
She explores what can legally happen from here, both with regards to Marlyne Johnson’s homicide case and with Sophia herself.
Amory finally confronts Sophia about the 2010 report, and comes to a conclusion about the case.
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2024-05-0259 min
Last Seen Postmortem Ep. 1: The crime Hundreds of people have donated their bodies to Harvard Medical School, hoping to advance science and train the next generation of doctors. But in the basement of the nation's most prestigious medical institution, something went terribly wrong in recent years.
In the five-part series Postmortem: The Stolen Bodies of Harvard, WBUR reporter Ally Jarmanning takes us deep into the macabre story of what happened, and how the elite university became a stop on a nationwide network of human remains trading.
In Episode 1, police find buckets of body parts in a basement in Pennsylvania.
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2024-05-0125 minThe Common WBUR will cut up to 14% of staff with buyouts and layoffs We're going to be upfront with you.
Last week was a hard one at WBUR.
On Wednesday it was announced that the station would be cutting up to 14% of its staff through buyouts and layoffs in an attempt to reduce the station’s expenses by $4 million. This comes after a significant drop in underwriting revenue in recent years, adding to the trend of personnel cuts at public radio stations across the country in recent months.
WBUR Investigative Correspondent Todd Wallack has been covering WBUR's financial struggles. He joins The Common to discuss what is...
2024-04-2915 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Ch. 9: Someone Is Lying After Sean’s conversation with Amory, he and his younger brother, Shane, talk to each other for the first time in two decades. Shane is open to hearing his brother out, until Sean denies a painful memory from their childhood.
Their father, who has always defended Sean, starts sending aggressive voice messages to Sophia and Shane. Meanwhile, Amory has even more questions for Sophia just as Shane is coming to his own conclusion that she did not commit the murder.
But shortly thereafter, Amory receives a report of an interview Sophia did with detectives in 2010 th...
2024-04-2545 minThe Common The case against alleged 'serial rapist' Alvin Campbell Alvin Campbell, an alleged serial rapist, was arrested in 2020 on sexual assault charges. A new investigation by WBUR finds that at the time of his arrest, Campbell had already been reported for multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault dating back to 2016.
He is the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell. Her office said the attorney general recused herself from any involvement in the case. In a statement, Andrea Campbell said the prosecution has her “unreserved support.”
For the past year and a half, WBUR reporter Walter Wuthmann has been investigating the case against Alvi...
2024-04-2213 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Ch. 8: Anthony Snow After disappearing before he was supposed to testify in Sophia's second trial, Sean reappears in Guyana under the name Anthony Snow.
He has since launched various ventures, including a short-lived campaign for president of Guyana in 2011, a land development business that’s been the source of allegations of fraud, and a robust social media presence.
Sophia and Sean hadn’t seen each other or spoken in 17 years when he video-called her in early 2023 upon hearing that she’s been talking to a reporter.
Months after this call, Amory talks to Sean herself. He offers...
2024-04-1836 minThe Common Slow runner? Join the club!
With the 2024 Boston Marathon now in the rearview, you may be feeling inspired to hit the road after seeing thousands of athletes crushing 26.2 miles. Or perhaps you’re at the very beginning of your running journey and you’re still trying to find where you fit in the sport. That’s why we bring you this conversation taped at WBUR’s CitySpace featuring Martinus Evans, a runner and founder of the Slow AF Run Club, a community for slow runners and walkers.
Host Darryl C. Murphy talked to Evans about his journey as a runner and his...
2024-04-1614 minThe Common From the newsroom: The Boston Marathon is every runner's dream, including mine Today, more than 30,000 runners will participate in the 128th Boston Marathon. Among those running are no less than five members of the WBUR staff, including Climate and Environment Correspondent, Barbara Moran.
Being the reporter she is, Barb documented the ups and downs of her training journey as part of an essay for WBUR’s Cognesanti. Today, in honor of the marathon and all who run it, we bring you Barb's story.
Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.
2024-04-1508 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Ch. 7: Made Up Amory meets Sophia in person for the first time with a sense of uneasiness.
While in jail awaiting her second trial in 2005, Sophia made a friend who convinced her to testify in her own defense. Today, this friend, Morgen, is Sophia’s life partner.
After getting ahold of the footage of Sophia’s second trial, Morgen and Amory discover that Sophia told a different story about the day of the murder on the stand — one that puts her at the scene.
If you have questions about the case, the people at the center of thi...
2024-04-1132 minThe Common What to do this month: Picnics, crafted beer and a racing adventure It may be gray outside, but never fear -- WBUR Assistant Director of CitySpace Candice Springer is back on The Common with a list of fun-filled happenings to get you out of your house and on the town this April.
Candice recommends...
Mystery Picnics – Anytime
The Massachusetts Craft Brewers Festival – April 20, Boston Center for the Arts' Cyclorama
F1 Arcade Boston – April 22, Seaport in Boston
Slow AF Run Club: Martinus Evans on empowering anyone who wants to run – April 11, WBUR CitySpace
Earth Week: Reptile and amphibians night with Zoo New England – April 23, WBUR CitySpace
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2024-04-0514 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Ch. 6: Hope The jury has reached a verdict: Sophia is found guilty of first-degree murder.
At sentencing, Sophia hears victim impact statements, including one delivered by the woman raising her son.
She is sentenced to 43 years in prison, and just as she’s settling into that fate, she gets a call from her lawyer saying that she’s won the right to a new trial.
If you have questions about the case, the people at the center of this story, or anything else about this series, we want to hear them. Email beyondallrepairpod@gmail.com with...
2024-04-0434 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Ch. 5: The Motive The prosecution in Sophia’s trial claims greed was her motive for killing Marlyne. Shortly after Sophia and Brad Johnson started dating, Sophia began stealing money from her employer.
Sophia explains how the theft started and quickly spiraled out of control.
By the time of the murder, Sophia was tens of thousands of dollars in debt, with a baby on the way. Was she desperate enough to commit murder?
If you have questions about the case, the people at the center of this story, or anything else about this series, we want to he...
2024-03-2835 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Ch. 4: The Husband Amory meets Lyn Page and Linda Dillard, friends of Marlyne Johnson and her husband Richard, who share more about the Johnson family.
Richard struggled with alcohol abuse and gambled, and Marlyne had started saving money in case she needed to leave him.
Richard eventually agrees to talk to Amory and shares memories of his wife and the day she was killed.
If you have questions about the case, the real people at the center of this story, or anything else about this series, we want to hear them. Email beyondallrepairpod@gmail.com with...
2024-03-2135 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Ch. 3: Bad Blood Sean Correia's credibility is called into question as Sophia Johnson and Shane Correia tell Amory about his role in their upbringing. Amory learns how these three siblings ended up in Washington state after being raised in New York, and how Sophia became estranged from Shane and their mother, with whom she’d been incredibly close.
Sophia finds a new family in the Johnsons — Brad, her husband, and Marlyne and Richard Johnson, Brad’s parents.
At the time of the murder, Sophia is newly wedded to Brad and six months pregnant. Marlyne is supposed to go over t...
2024-03-1444 minThe Common Your guide to the freshest art around Boston this spring Spring is upon us, and with it comes a whole new slate of recommendations from WBUR's Arts and Culture team as a part of their seasonal arts guides. From new albums, to visual arts, to movies, there's something for everyone in Boston's art scene this spring.
WBUR Senior Arts and Culture Editor Dianna Bell joins The Common with some of her favorite recommendations from this season's guides.
Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.
2024-03-1313 minThe Common The Common presents: "Beyond All Repair," a new WBUR podcast Introducing the trailer for ‘Beyond All Repair,’ a brand new WBUR podcast about an unsolved murder and a woman who wasn’t believed.
Note: This is the trailer for Beyond All Repair from WBUR and ZSP Media. Episodes 1 & 2 are already waiting for you: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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2024-03-0904 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Ch. 2: The Case Amory learns more about Marlyne Johnson, Sophia Johnson’s late mother-in-law, and her murder is explored through footage of Sophia’s 2003 trial.
Clark County Detective Rick Buckner and his team narrowed the field of suspects to siblings Sophia and Sean Correia (Shane Correia's older brother and sister).
Sean testified during Sophia’s 2003 murder trial that he saw his sister standing over Marlyne’s body, holding fireplace tongs.
If you have questions about the case, the real people at the center of this story, or anything else about this series, we want to hear them. Em...
2024-03-0731 min
Beyond All Repair Beyond All Repair Ch. 1: Boxes Reporter Amory Sivertson has reopened a box that some members of the Correia family were hoping would stay shut forever.
Amory first met the youngest Correia, Shane, in 2017 while interviewing him about his experience with homelessness. But there is another dark chapter of Shane's life: his older sister being accused of murdering her mother-in-law in 2002, when he was 13 years old.
Now Shane wants to know, did his sister commit this brutal the crime?
If you have questions about the case, the real people at the center of this story, or anything else about t...
2024-03-0723 minThe Common What to do this month: Craft your way into spring March is the month that brings us spring, at last! But it's also a long month, with no observed holidays to give us a break. To help motivate us all to get out and explore this March, WBUR Assistant Director of CitySpace Candice Springer joins The Common with three DIY craft classes that offer an opportunity to learn a new creative skill.
Candice recommends...
Bonsai Bar – multiple dates and locations
Tutu Land Boston – Open daily in Allston, reservations recommended
In House Baking School – Anytime, your very own kitchen
Celebrating accessibility in the arts – March 19, WBUR CitySpace
Field Trip: Kar...
2024-03-0114 minBeyond All Repair Trailer: Beyond All Repair Imagine if, one day, you are accused of something. Something horrible, violent, heinous. Something you swear you did not do, and nothing you say can convince anyone otherwise — even the people closest to you.
That’s Sophia Johnson’s story.
Sophia was starting fresh: A new life, a new husband, a baby on the way. But it all unraveled on January 10, 2002, when her mother-in-law Marlyne Johnson was found bludgeoned to death in her home. Days later, Sophia was charged with the murder.
To this day, Sophia swears she didn’t do it. But someone...
2024-02-2203 minThe Common What to do this month: Survive Valentine's Day We can all take a collective sigh of relief that we survived January. Next up: Valentine's Day.
Whether you and your boo are looking for a cozy day at the movies, or you're looking to impress a new date with a wild night of Saltburn-inspired hijinks, or just for an opportunity to sing your heart out to Broadway tunes and revel in your own self-love, WBUR Assistant Director of City Space, Candice Springer, has you covered.
Candice recommends...
The Before Trilogy (part of Destination Romance) – Saturday, Feb. 11 at The Coolidge Corner Theatre
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2024-02-0214 minThe Common Winter arts recommendations to warm up your season The winter months are a perfect time to take in some of the great art Boston (and beyond!) has to offer. That's why the WBUR Arts and Culture team has put together seven arts guides, ranging from dance to music to film, to guide you through the season.
WBUR Senior Arts and Culture Editor Dianna Bell joins The Common with some of her top picks for the season.
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2024-01-1211 minThe Common What to do this month: Mass. movies and a whale of a puppet show If your New Year's Resolution is to see more live music, movies filmed in Massachusetts, or life-sized puppets acting out 19th century literary classics on stage – then boy, do we have the episode for you.
WBUR Assistant Director of CitySpace Candice Springer is back with her top picks for events and happenings around Boston this January.
Candice recommends...
Curated Cuisine: Cultivating a curious palate for kids with Cooking For Levi's Jack Zhang - Jan. 8, WBUR CitySpace
Candlelight Concerts in Boston - Multiple dates and locations
Made in Massachusetts: 100 Years of...
2024-01-0513 minThe Common Sound On: Boston Rapper Pink Navel is playing games Sound On is WBUR's series highlighting rising local musicians. In its latest installment, WBUR Senior Arts Reporter Amelia Mason profiles Boston-based indie rapper Pink Navel, who fuses hip-hop, video games and the creative power of play in their latest album "How To Capture Playful."
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2023-12-1914 minThe Common WBUR's Cognoscenti 2023 wrapped Cognoscenti is WBUR’s ideas and opinion section where local experts, writers and thinkers of all kinds share their perspectives on a range of topics, from Taylor Swift to climate change. This year gave us plenty of things to ponder. So, as the year winds down, we reached out to Cognoscenti senior editor Cloe Axelson to talk to us about three themes from the year that resonated within the Cognoscenti community.
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2023-12-1414 minThe Common What to do this month: naughty and nice holiday spectaculars The holiday season is upon us, and whether you're looking to catch a pop diva or a risqué take on a classic seasonal favorite, assistant director for WBUR CitySpace Candice Springer has you covered with a slate of activities to get you out and about this December.
Candice recommends...
Mariah Carey in concert: The "Merry Christmas One and All" tour - Dec. 11, TD Garden
A Christmas Carol: A benefit for Rosie's Place - Dec. 19, WBUR CitySpace
The Slutcracker - Dec. 1 - Dec. 31, Somerville Theatre
Yippee Ki Yay - Dec. 27 - Dec. 31, The Huntington Th...
2023-12-0114 minThe Common Field Guide: What's up with Mass.'s liquor laws? New Englanders are known for having a buttoned up rule or two, including around alcohol (we're look at you, no happy hour). And it's not uncommon to hear some of our region’s founding colonizers, the Puritans, getting blame for that. But how involved were the Puritans in shaping our current rules around liquor, really?
WBUR reporter Simón Rios looked into this as part of WBUR's Field Guide to Boston series. He joins The Common with more on Massachusetts liquor laws, and how the traditions of the Puritans may or may not inform how they exist toda...
2023-11-1311 minThe Common What to do this month: Queens of comedy and a Pee-Wee tribute Don't let the chilly weather get you down! WBUR CitySpace Assistant Director Candice Springer is back on The Common with a piping hot list of events to get you out of your house and out on the town this November.
Candice recommends...
- Freakonomics Radio Live - Nov. 9, WBUR CitySpace
- Atsuko Okatsuka: Full Grown Tour, Nov. 10, The Wilbur
- Field Trip: Arts and Crafts - Nov. 13, WBUR CitySpace
- Ziwe: The Black Friend Tour - Nov. 29, The Wilbur
- We "R" All Pee-Wee: A Tribute to Pee-Wee Herman - Nov. 26, Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Th...
2023-11-0314 minThe Common Ten creatives making waves in Boston, and beyond WBUR's Arts and Culture desk spent months pouring over almost 300 public submissions for its annual series celebrating creatives of color in Greater Boston. Now, the 2023 Makers have been announced.
WBUR Reporter Arielle Gray joins The Common to discuss the project and the artists who will be featured online, on the radio and in-person all week long.
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2023-10-1612 minThe Common From the newsroom: At MASS MoCA, artist Joseph Grigely shares his experience of being deaf Team Common is observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day (check out our recent episode on the movement to make it an official holiday statewide). So today, we’re bringing you a story from our friends in the WBUR Newsroom.
Joseph Grigely: In What Way Wham? is a new exhibition at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art that centers on the deaf experience. WBUR Arts Fellow Solon Kelleher recently took a trip to MASS MoCA to see how the exhibit helps expand accessibility at the museum by using visual descriptions as well as tours in American Sign Language.
Greater...
2023-10-0905 minThe Common What to do this month: Let it go, shake it off and catch a show The weather is getting chillier and the days are getting shorter, which makes it a great time to catch a show. WBUR CitySpace Assistant Director Candice Springer joins The Common with three great live and film productions you can take in this month, all of which celebrate great movies, and the music that goes with them.
Candice recommends...
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concert - Oct. 7, Emerson Colonial Theatre
- Taylor Swift: The Era’s Tour (movie) - Oct. 13 - Oct. 22, Coolidge Corner Theater and other cinemas across the region
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2023-10-0614 minThe Common Why Natick had to pay WBUR $22,000 After months of refusing to provide records on a police officer who was accused of sexual assault, the town of Natick has paid WBUR more than $22,000 in a lawsuit settlement. It's the latest example of a Massachusetts city paying out big, after being sued for ignoring or rejecting a request for public records.
Ally Jarmanning is a senior reporter for WBUR. She joins The Common to talk about why municipalities continue to withhold public records despite knowing they may have to pay, and how this practice can make it difficult for private citizens to obtain important information ab...
2023-09-2614 minThe Common There is a housing crisis in Mass. Still, 2300 state housing units sit empty Massachusetts is in the midst of a housing crisis. Just last month, Governor Maura Healey declared an emergency in the state's family shelter system, through which a record number of people are desperately trying to obtain housing.
Producer's note: After this interview was recorded, state housing officials announced that they are launching a 90-day effort to reduce the number of vacancies in state public housing by the end of 2023 as a response to the impactful reporting described in this episode.
And yet, a new investigation from WBUR and ProPublica found that there are nearly 2300 units o...
2023-09-2514 minThe Common Your guide to the chillest art in Boston and beyond this fall The end of summer means a whole slue of fun things to do in Greater Boston.
Like cinema? How about dance? There are more than half-a-dozen film festivals happening in the region this autumn, and over a dozen dance events.
How about new music for a new season?
Look no further than WBUR's Fall Arts Guides, featuring new albums from local artists, theatre events, art exhibitions, classical music performances and more.
WBUR Arts Editor Lauren Williams joins The Common to discuss some of highlights from this fall's arts guides.
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2023-09-2211 minThe Common José Massó on 48 years of “¡Con Salsa!” Amplify Latinx's ALX100 recognizes inspirational leaders from across Massachusetts' Latinx community's diverse professions, nationalities and identities. This year's inaugural list of 100 includes WBUR's own José Massó, host of ¡Con Salsa!, the station's bilingual salsa and Latin jazz music show that has been on the air for 48 years.
José joins The Common to discuss the ALX100 honor and ¡Con Salsa's! impact on Greater Boston over the decades.
Listen to ¡Con Salsa! on WBUR Saturday nights at 10pm.
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2023-09-1514 min
The Common Field Guide: A taste of Mattapan Today, we're heading to Mattapan, looking for food. This culinary quest is part of WBUR's Field Guide to Boston -- a station-wide effort to help you connect with the city's communities.
WBUR arts reporter and Mattapan native Arielle Gray joins us as a local guide on this episode of The Common, and takes us to three of her can't-miss spots for top-tier food in the neighborhood.
Ari recommends....
- Ali's Roti Restaurant: 118 Blue Hill Ave.
- Café Juice Up: 1290 Blue Hill Ave.
- Le Foyer Bakery: 132 Babson St.
And check out the rest of W...
2023-09-1312 minThe Common Where heat death tracking falls short Experts say that many cities and states, including Massachusetts, are vastly underestimating the number of people who die from heat every summer. And, as WBUR Senior Climate and Environment Reporter Miriam Wasser explains, this lack of data makes it hard to know if efforts to protect people from extreme heat are working.
Miriam joins The Common to walk us through her reporting.
Miriam's story: https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/08/31/heat-waves-mortality-excess-deaths-climate-change
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2023-09-0613 minThe Common From the newsroom: You can see the Milky Way from Nantucket. Residents want to keep it that way It’s Monday, which means it’s time for us to bring you a story from one of our friends in the WBUR newsroom.
When you think about pollution, you probably think of contamination in the air or water. But light pollution can impact the health of people and wildlife, too.
Today's story comes to us from WBUR Environmental Reporter, Paula Moura. She talked to one resident on Nantucket who made it her full time job to protect the island’s night skies. Her efforts led to the town passing a light pollution bylaw earlier this ye...
2023-08-2807 minThe Common Bigger, faster, more toxic: Poison ivy is thriving Poison ivy seems to be booming, and researchers think climate change could be to blame. As carbon dioxide levels increase and temperatures warm, this toxic vine is not only getting bigger and growing faster, but the plant's oil, which causes allergic reactions in about 80% of the population, is becoming more plentiful and increasingly potent.
Today, WBUR Senior Health and Science Reporter Gabrielle Emanuel joins The Common to discuss the troubling tie between human caused climate change and the rise of poison ivy.
Gabrielle's story:
https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/08/22/bigger-earlier-and-itchier-why-poison-ivy-loves-climate-change
Take Gabrielle's poison iv...
2023-08-2514 minThe Common A reduced fare program for low income T riders inches closer to reality The new $56 billion state budget earmarks $5 million to design and launch a reduced fare program for low income MBTA riders. The program could benefit an estimated 60,000 riders, but it's yet to be seen exactly what the plan will look like and, perhaps most importantly, when it will be available to qualifying riders.
WBUR Transportation Reporter Andrea Perdomo-Hernandez joins The Common to walk us through this highly anticipated program, and what she's watching for going forward.
Read Andrea's story: https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/08/18/reduced-fares-mbta
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2023-08-2409 minThe Common From the newsroom: How a Mass. nonprofit helps ready students of color for top colleges It’s Monday, which means it’s time for us to bring you a story from one of our friends in the WBUR newsroom.
Today’s story comes from WBUR education reporter, Max Larkin.
Each summer, rising high school seniors known as THRIVE Scholars head to Amherst College for a six week program. They come from all over the country, and they’re all talented students from low income backgrounds who hope to attend a selective college or university.
Max headed out to Amherst to check out this year’s summer academy, where the scholars...
2023-08-2106 minThe Common From the newsroom: Ex-curator sues Worcester Art Museum leaders, alleging discrimination and 'offensive behavior' It’s Monday, which means we’re back with another story from our friends in the WBUR Newsroom while The Common works on some future projects.
Today's story is a quick but important one, and comes to us from WBUR Arts Reporter Cristela Guerra.
It’s about a former curator at the Worcester Art Museum, who is suing senior leadership at the museum, accusing them of discrimination.
WBUR Arts Reporter Cristela Guerra reports that according to the lawsuit, former curator Rachel Parikh was “mocked and ridiculed because she is a brown-skinned South Asian” Indian wom...
2023-08-1403 minThe Common What to do this month: Music, eats and bad art Assistant Director of WBUR CitySpace, Candice Springer is back on The Common with three free things to get you out of the house, and through these final weeks of August.
Candice recommends...
- GLD FSTVL - 8/12, 12:00 pm - 10: pm at City Hall Plaza
- Saint Anthony's Feast - 8/24-8/27 in Boston's North End
- The Museum of Bad Art - Open seven days a week at Dorchester Brewing Company
- Check out WBUR CitySpace's fall lineup of events, out now!
GLD FSTVL: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/gld...
2023-08-1014 minThe Common From the newsroom: Extremist watchdog explains New England white supremacists galvanized by Trump We're back with another feature from one of our friends in the WBUR newsroom as Team Common works on some longer term projects.
Today's story comes from WBUR Morning Edition's Rupa Shenoy and Laney Ruckstuhl.
Last week, Former President Donald Trump was indicted on four felony counts, all related to attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Prosecutors say that Trump incited the January sixth violence at the capitol, which was lead by his supporters, including members of right-wing groups.
Kristofer Goldsmith is the founder of Task Force Butler, a nonprofit group of veterans w...
2023-08-0705 minThe Common WBUR parents on keeping kids busy this summer September and the first days of school are just around the corner. But there is still nearly a month of summer left for families with kids to pack in the warm weather activities.
So, today we’re turning the show over to the parents of WBUR to tell us how their kids have been making the most of summer vacation while it lasts. Also, they share how they are balancing all that fun in the sun with the practical and emotional complexities of parenting.
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2023-08-0411 minThe Common From the newsroom: How heat alerts could help clinicians intervene for people at high risk We're back with another feature from one of our friends in the WBUR newsroom as Team Common works on some longer term projects.
Massachusetts had its first big heatwave of the year last week, and it likely won’t be the last. As extreme temperatures become more common, knowing how to navigate the heat's effects is important. Especially for certain groups, such as the elderly or people who work outdoors.
WBUR reporter Martha Bebinger brings us this report about a new pilot program that is testing heat health alerts in the region.
Greater Bo...
2023-07-3105 minThe Common From the newsroom: A 'food forest' in Mattapan is a space to harvest food and grow community We're back with a feature from one of our friends in the WBUR newsroom as Team Common works on some longer term projects.
In May, a new park opened in Mattapan, and, get this… it’s edible. The Edgewater Food Forest is a quarter-acre park in Mattapan full of fruit trees, berry bushes and other edible plants. Anyone in the community can harvest food there, for free.
The park is a collaborative effort between neighborhood groups, the city, and the nonprofit “Boston Food Forest Coalition.” They’ve helped build 10 of these sites so far.
WBUR Cli...
2023-07-2404 minThe Common What we're reading this summer Whether you're jet-setting, hitting your local beach, or just lounging in your backyard, summer is the perfect time to pick up a book. WBUR Associate Producer for Newsletters, and coauthor of the "Beach Books" newsletter Hanna Ali joins The Common with some of her top summer reads.
Hanna recommends...
"The Acrobat" by Edward J. Delaney
"My First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings" edited by Zosia Mamet
"Little Weirds" by Jenny Slate
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2023-07-0513 minThe Common From the newsroom: Reflections on a "normal" school year We’re back with another piece from our friends in the WBUR newsroom while we at The Common work on some bigger projects we think you’ll enjoy.
Today’s story comes from WBUR Education Reporter Carrie Jung.
School is out for the summer but the 2022-2023 school year was much closer to normal than the last few during COVID. Carrie caught up with students and teachers from across the state to get their reflections on the past year.
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2023-07-0305 minThe Common Your Boston summer arts guide(s) Looking to expand your horizons this summer with a little art? Or perhaps escape the hot outdoors with a theatrical performance? Or maybe you're just looking for that perfect addition to your summer playlist. Whatever your situation may be, WBUR's Arts and Culture team has you covered with this year's summer arts guides. WBUR Arts Reporting Fellow Solon Kelleher joins The Common with the highlights.
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2023-06-2013 minThe Common From the newsroom: How H1-B visas could help districts fight a teacher shortage We hope you all are having a great Memorial Day Weekend! Team Common is taking the day off to rest and rejuvenate. So in place of our regular show, we bring you a feature from the WBUR newsroom.
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With summer vacation right around the corner, it's a busy time Massachusetts School Districts, who are working to fill all their open teacher positions for the coming year. And with the ongoing teacher shortage, the odds are not in their favor. But as WBUR Education Reporter Carrie Jung reports, one district is trying out a new option...
2023-05-2905 minThe Common The show goes on post-pandemic Three years ago, the coronavirus pandemic brought Boston's theater scene to a screeching halt. Venues are now welcoming back audiences for performances, but as WBUR Arts and Culture Reporter Amelia Mason reports, business is far from usual. Amelia joins The Common to discuss how COVID-19 has changed Boston's theater scene as a part of WBUR Arts' four part series on arts after the pandemic.
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2023-05-0413 minThe Common The MBTA's pension problem The MBTA is facing yet another financial challenge, this time in the form of its pension program. According to an arbitration document obtained by WBUR, at its current trajectory, pension expenses could make the agency 'insolvent' by 2038. WBUR Transportation Reporter Andrea Perdomo-Hernandez joins The Common explore how the MBTA got to this point, and what this could mean for its financial future.
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2023-05-0112 minThe Common Your guide to the freshest art in Boston this spring Does the coming of spring put you in the mood to see a play? How about a film? Maybe a dance performance? You want to get out and explore the freshest art blooming in the Boston arts scene, but you're not sure where to start?
Look no further than WBUR's Spring Art Guides, covering theatre, film festivals, art exhibitions, classical music, books, dance, and albums.
WBUR Arts Editor Lauren Williams joins The Common to discuss some highlights from the art guides, and offers her recommendations for how to make the most of the season.
2023-03-3110 minThe Common Night at the museum If you've been meaning to visit more of Boston's great museums, March may be the perfect month to do so. Whether you're into contemporary dance, searching for some cooking inspiration, or just looking for a chance to learn something new, we've got you covered.
Assistant director for WBUR CitySpace, Candice Springer joins The Common to walk us through some of the best special events happening in Boston's museum scene this month.
Candice recommends...
Global Arts Live presents Gibney Company (The Institute of Contemporary Art, March 17 - March 18)
A Reno Family Foundation Symposium: An E...
2023-03-1014 minThe Common From the newsroom: For EVs to take off, Boston needs more equitable placement of chargers Team Common is taking the day off. So instead, we'd like to share this great recent story from the WBUR Newsroom.
Boston wants the majority of new cars purchased to be electric by 2050. And of course, all of those cars need to be charged somewhere. The city has a plan to give every household access to an electric vehicle charger or car share facility within a 10 minute walk by 2040. However equity issues make it more of a challenge for some neighborhoods than others. WBUR Climate and Environment Reporter Paula Moura has the story.
Greater Boston’s wee...
2023-02-2006 minThe Common Jack Lepiarz joins the circus WBUR midday host Jack Lepiarz is hanging up his headphones after over a decade at the station. Why? He's running away to join the circus, of course. The Common catches Jack, aka Jack Ze Whipper, on his last day to discuss how his Renaissance Faire act became a viral sensation on TikTok and for a look back at his career at WBUR.
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2023-02-0713 minThe Common Yep, COVID is still a thing WBUR senior health reporter Priyanka Dayal McCluskey stops by The Common to give us a post-holiday COVID update and to help us understand where things are with the pandemic overall.
Then, we've got Chris Bentley, host of Here & Now Anytime. It's another great news podcast from WBUR and NPR, available for you to add to the rotation now.
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2023-01-0911 minThe Common From the newsroom: Skate collective LonelyBones is making space for community in the sport Team Common is taking some time off to rest and recover over the holidays. In the meantime, we’re sharing some of our favorite stories from WBUR’s newsroom in 2022.
Lots of people took up skateboarding during the pandemic, including many women and girls, and a new local skating club called Lonely Bones is catering to that clientele. They create an environment that is comfortable for people considered to be on the margins of traditional skate culture. WBUR’s Lauren Williams visited the club in Cambridge over the summer.
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2023-01-0205 minThe Common From the newsroom: South Shore singer Lee Zangari is our local Tiny Desk favorite Team Common is taking some time off to rest and recover over the holidays. In the meantime, we’re sharing some of our favorite stories from WBUR’s newsroom in 2022.
Every year, one lucky independent musician is launched into the national spotlight as the winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. In Massachusetts, nearly 150 local artists entered songs into this year's competition.
Arts reporter Amelia Mason listened to them all. For WBUR's Sound On music series, Mason and four other panelists chose their favorite local submission: "A Man Is A Man" by Lee Zangari.
Find...
2022-12-2907 minThe Common From the newsroom: Wheelchairs break often and take a long time to fix, leaving millions stranded Team Common is taking some time off to rest and recover over the holidays. In the meantime, we’re sharing some of our favorite stories from WBUR’s newsroom in 2022.
About 5.5 million people use wheelchairs in the United States. But those wheelchairs aren’t always reliable. They often break down and the average repair takes up to a month. That’s a serious problem for people who use them, and it’s been linked to medical complications.
In May, WBUR health and science reporter Gabrielle Emanuel took a hard look at the reasons behind these frequent b...
2022-12-2807 minThe Common From the newsroom: After leaving 'Mass. and Cass,' former Sox minor league pitcher has 'team' helping him toward recovery Team Common is taking some time off to rest and recover for the holidays. In the meantime, we're sharing some of our favorite stories from WBUR's newsroom from over the year.
We're kicking the week off with the first of a two-part series from WBUR's Lisa Mullins and Lynn Jolicouer. It’s the story of one man who finds housing, after years of living in the area around Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston, also known Mass and Cass.
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2022-12-2609 minThe Common From the newsroom: Local Indigenous tribes gather to build community Team Common is in holiday recovery mode today. So instead of our regular show, we’re bringing you this great story from the WBUR newsroom.
At the start of Native American Heritage Month this November, Indigenous people of various nations gathered on the banks of the Mystic River in Charlestown.
The Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag, in collaboration with the Nipmuc and others came to build community, strengthen tribal bonds and learn an ancient skill. WBUR’s Cristela Guerra spoke with some of the teachers and students involved.
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2022-11-2505 minThe Common From the newsroom: record store legend Skippy White's role in Boston soul music Happy Thanksgiving! The Common team is off for the rest of the week, so we thought we’d bring you some great stories from the WBUR newsroom to hold you over.
Music from an unsung era in Boston’s history is being celebrated with a new compilation. WBUR’s Andrea Shea spoke to the record store owner who produced a trove of soul and rhythm and blues from local artists.
Check out more on this story at wbur.org.
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2022-11-2407 minThe Common Some fired police officers are still finding work in Mass. A new WBUR investigation finds that more than a dozen police officers who were fired, or who resigned after a misconduct investigation, have been hired by other departments in Massachusetts. WBUR reporter Walter Wuthmann joins "The Common" to discuss his reporting. Find Walt's full investigation at wbur.org.
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2022-11-2113 min
Endless Thread A Trip Down Memory Lane It's that time of the year again: Endless Thread is going on a winter break. But don't miss us too much. We'll be back in 2021 with a fresh, new, weird, and wonderful version of the show. Before we say goodbye for now, we check in with some of our favorite guests of episodes past.
Episodes updated include:
Get Motivated: https://www.wbur.org/endlessthread/2019/01/11/get-motivated
Infectious, Pt 1: Scabs, Pus, and Puritans: https://www.wbur.org/endlessthread/2019/05/03/scabs-pus-puritans
Brain Melt: https://www.wbur.org/endlessthread/2018/11/09/brain-melt
Nick, Jess, and David...
2020-12-0436 min
Endless Thread Endless Thread Presents: Truth Be Told The Endless Thread team has been watching as protests and police brutality have broken out in cities around the country, and around the world. We are working on covering these events thoughtfully and carefully. If you have a story or perspective you want to share, reach out to us at endlessthread@wbur.org.
In the meantime, instead of our regular programming, we’d like to play you an episode of the KQED podcast, Truth Be Told. It’s hosted by one of our colleagues, Tonya Mosley, the co-host of WBUR and NPR’s Here and Now, and their ep...
2020-06-0436 min
Circle Round The Treasured Axe feat. Adrian Martinez Adrian Martinez (Stumptown, Lady and the Tramp) stars in this classic folktale about the big treasures a little honesty can bring.
Visit our website, www.wbur.org/circleround and print out our coloring pages!
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What does it mean to be “honest”?
Being “honest” means being truthful in what you do and say - even if it isn’t easy!
In today’s story, we’ll find out why telling the truth can be even more precious than bronze, silver, and gold!
Our story is called “The Treasured Axe.”...
2020-04-2123 min
Endless Thread Snacktime: Sharks And Aliens SNACK ATTACK! I mean... SHARK ATTACK! I mean, BOTH. Another snack-sized episode for you, complete with shark attacks, the story of a chilling shipwreck, and whatever the heck is happening in Area 51.
Boston-area listeners, join the Endless Thread team on July 25 at WBUR's CitySpace for a behind-the-scenes look at our five-part series, "Infectious: The Strange Past and Surprising Present of Vaccines – And Anti-Vaxxers." Event info: https://wbur.fm/2XXJIts
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2019-07-1816 min
Circle Round 'The Dancing Goats' | feat. Raul Esparza In this Galician folktale, Raul Esparza (Law and Order: SVU, Bojack Horseman, Ferdinand) stars as an aspiring musician who dreams of making the whole world dance.
If you love this podcast, please consider supporting WBUR (where Circle Round is produced) by donating $5 or $10 a month. When you do, we'll send you the BRAND SPANKIN' NEW coloring book created by our fabulous illustrator Sabina Hahn. Learn more at: wbur.org/color
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2018-12-1720 min
Circle Round Encore: 'The Rice Cakes And The Oni" Tamlyn Tomita ("The Good Doctor") and Hudson Yang ("Fresh Off The Boat") star in this Japanese story about a mother and son team with a seriously good sense of humor.
If you love this podcast, please consider supporting WBUR (where Circle Round is produced) by donating $5 or $10 a month. When you do, we'll send you the BRAND SPANKIN' NEW coloring book created by our fabulous illustrator Sabina Hahn. Learn more at: wbur.org/color
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2018-10-3015 min
Circle Round 'The Princess and the Egg' | feat. Amber Stevens West Amber Stevens West ("Happy Together") stars as a globe-trotting princess who works hard to keep all of her promises. But in this story, the honest princess's commitment is tested in more ways than one!
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2018-10-2318 min
Circle Round 'Armadillo’s Song' | feat. Gad Elmaleh French comedian Gad Elmaleh stars in this episode about one little armadillo who doesn't let anyone discourage him from following his dreams. This lively Bolivian folktale tells the origin story of the "charango," a small Andean stringed instrument.
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We hope you love what you're hearing. WBUR's Circle Round is a listener supported podcast. We rely on donations to keep writing, casting, composing, and entertaining. Donate today and as a thank you, you'll get "Circle Round Colors," our brand new (awesome) coloring book!
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2018-10-0917 min
Circle Round 'Fiona and the Fairies' | feat. Selenis Leyva Selenis Leyva ("Orange is the New Black," "Maniacs") stars as a clever baker in this retelling of Scottish folktale about the power of a little "please" and "thank you."
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We hope you love what you're hearing. WBUR's Circle Round is a listener supported podcast. We rely on donations to keep writing, casting, composing, and entertaining. Donate today and as a thank you, you'll get "Circle Round Colors," our brand new (awesome) coloring book!
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2018-10-0216 min
Circle Round 'The Tug of War' | feat. Quvenzhane Wallis Does bigger always mean stronger? Oscar nominee & children's author Quvenzhane Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild, Annie) stars in this East African folktale.
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We hope you love what you're hearing. WBUR's Circle Round is a listener supported podcast. We rely on donations to keep writing, casting, composing, and entertaining. Donate today and as a thank you, you'll get "Circle Round Colors," our brand new (awesome) coloring book!
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2018-09-2517 min
Circle Round 'Dollars and Scents' | feat. Derek Klena and Max Casella Our noses can detect nearly a trillion different scents. When the main character in our story smells just a handful of them he winds up in quite a mess! Derek Klena ("Anastasia," "Wicked,") and Max Casella ("The Lion King," "Music Man") co-star in this global folktale.
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2018-09-1818 min
Circle Round '100 Rooms' | feat. Ed Asner Ed Asner ("Up," "Mary Tyler Moore Show") stars in a British folktale about a father who challenges his young daughters to solve a tricky challenge by thinking outside the box.
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We hope you love what you're hearing. WBUR's Circle Round is a listener supported podcast. We rely on donations to keep writing, casting, composing, and entertaining. Donate today and as a thank you, you'll get "Circle Round Colors," our brand new (awesome) coloring book!
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2018-09-1118 min