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Jazz collaborative releases debut album of works by New England musicians

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 5:01


The six track on the album, "Tributaries," feature influences from New Orleans swing to West African highlife and were written by local composers. The collaborative grew out of "an explosion of creativity" in the pandemic, when musicians composed a trove of jazz works but had no way to get them performed and recorded.

Virtual tour teaches about Indigenous history in Boston along the Freedom Trail

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 6:55


A new six stop audio tour is teaching people about Indigenous history in Boston. Thea Hopkins with the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe composed two songs for the trail. She joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the trail and why it's history is important today.

Turbulent national politics come to Maine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 4:09


How one reverend helps his congregation navigate AI and faith

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 6:32


Rev. Chris Hope, of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church in Cambridge, has a newsletter about AI, ethics and faith.

Rep. Katherine Clark on her vote to cut off military aid to Israel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 4:51


Clark joins WBUR's Morning Edition.

An 1877 tall ship from Galveston, Texas is celebrating Sail Boston

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 5:15


An 1877 tall ship from Galveston, Texas is one of only three ships of her kind in the world to still actively sail.

What's next for the Senate race in Maine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 7:44


Pollster Andy Smith, director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, and Maine state Rep. Sean Faircloth join WBUR's Morning Edition to assess the Senate race in Maine after Democrat Graham Platner's said he would withdraw.

Massachusetts' 3D printing industry is booming

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 4:23


It's a relief for an industry that often didn't live up to expectations over the past two decades. Scott Kirsner, a columnist with our editorial partner MassLive, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to tell us what's changing.

What the man who killed Boston's Olympic bid thinks of hosting the World Cup

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 4:40


With this year's World Cup heralded as largely a success for Massachusetts, WBUR's Morning Edition asked Chris Dempsey whether his attitude on hosting global sporting events has changed.

How an enslaved man in Mass. sued for his freedom and ultimately freed others

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 4:41


In 1781, Walker sued for his freedom in the commonwealth. A judge ruled in his favor, and the case became a model for ending slavery across the burgeoning nation.

Maine Democrats weigh alternatives to Graham Platner after sexual assault allegation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 4:33


Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss who the party could tap to replace Graham Platner at the top of the ticket, were he to withdraw.

Tips for cooking with a busy brain

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 6:46


Catherine Smart's weekly podcast, "Not From Concentrate," helps people with busy brains lock in and have fun in the kitchen. Though her podcast, newsletter and upcoming cookbook are geared toward people with ADHD, her advice is universal.

From investigative reporter to award-winning novelist: Hank Phillippi Ryan's next chapter

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 6:36


Ryan's upcoming psychological thriller, "Mother Daughter Sister Stranger." comes out Sept. 1.

Massachusetts' role in the fight for American independence, 250 years later

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 6:39


Suffolk University history professor Robert Allison discusses how revolution was fomented in Massachusetts patriots' minds long before the first battles were fought, how that played out in daily life, and the relevance today.

Jaylen Brown trade marks the abrupt end of an era for the Celtics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 4:15


Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins WBUR's Morning Edition to weigh in on the blockbuster trade that's sending Celtics star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Mayor Wu wants to keep the World Cup party going in Boston

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 6:47


Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins WBUR's Morning Edition to weigh in on how the World Cup has changed the city, as well as the growing debate over a plan that would install center-running bus lanes on Blue Hill Avenue.

How the Declaration of Independence was drafted — and what still resonates today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 4:28


WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing spoke the Massachusetts Historical Society's chief historian about an exhibit for the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.

Record-breaking public offering could be a sign of hope for Mass. biotech industry

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 4:15


Scott Kirsner says a record-breaking IPO is an encouraging sign for the state's biotech industry after a year of federal funding cuts, layoffs and bankruptcies.

Sen. Warren on the future of the housing bill Trump so far won't sign

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 7:41


Sen. Warren says Trump had a "tantrum" and refused to sign the bipartisan housing bill. Now, she says, “the ball is in the president's court.”

Ahead of BAMSFEST performance, DJ Jazzy Jeff reflects on his career

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 2:47


The legendary DJ shares lessons from his decades-long career behind the turntables.

Mass. high court is blocking some potential ballot questions

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 8:29


The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently struck down two high-profile ballot questions that dealt with cost of living: one on rent control and the other on the state income tax.

'Top Chef' finalist and Quincy chef cooks up ways to keep his roots and community close

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 6:08


Rubato HK Café chef Laurence Louie made the finals on one of the biggest TV cooking competitions in the world. Though he didn't win "Top Chef," he says he didn't lose either. His Cantonese and Hong Kong-style cuisine — inspired by the food he grew up with — fueled his rise on the show.

Rachael Rollins is trying to get her old job back

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 8:22


Despite leaving her federal post amid ethics allegations three years ago, she is seeking election to her previous job as Suffolk County district attorney.

New hiking trail explores Boston's 'lost highway'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 5:03


WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing ventures into the woods to find a lost piece of Boston's history with Miles Howard, designer of the new Boston Boundless trail.

World Cup visitors show Boston nightlife can be more fun

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 7:49


Larry Edelman, writer of the "Trendlines" newsletter for the Boston Globe, and Transit Matters board member Jarred Johnson join WBUR's Morning Edition to argue World Cup visitors are a cue for Boston to try to be more fun all the time.

The Scottish Tartan Army invades Boston for the World Cup

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2026 6:16


The Massachusetts portion of FIFA's Men's World Cup action kicks off Saturday night when Scotland takes on Haiti. BBC Scotland's Amy Irons and Steven Mill discuss the fans who are obsessed with the Scottish team and to offer their take on Boston's hospitality.

The fight for rent control in Massachusetts takes a curious turn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 4:06


Organizers behind a rent control ballot question are extending an apparent olive branch to skeptics.

Local author grapples with loss, parenthood and caregiving in new memoir

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 6:44


Tom Sleigh is the author of "Rosie: A Memoir of Farewell." He joins WBUR's All Things Considered to share how his role as a "death caregiver" still haunts him.

Gov. Healey won't endorse in Senate primary between Markey, Moulton

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 4:11


Fight over non-competes pits Mass. businesses against each other

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 7:08


Healey wants to crack down on non-compete agreements that limit workers' ability to leave their job and go work for a rival firm.

Rep. Lori Trahan is working across the aisle on AI regulation. Some in her party are skeptical

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 4:52


Trahan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to respond to criticism from some Democrats and advocacy groups that the bill would fail to rein in AI companies.

What it took for a runner from Concord to summit Mount Everest in record time

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 7:14


Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old runner from Concord, summited Everest in record-breaking time.

New England could help decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 8:14


U.S. Senate races in New England are among the key ones to watch as Democrats and Republicans wrestle for control of the chamber this November.

AI and robotics dominate Boston's first-ever Tech Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 4:29


This week is the first-ever Boston Tech Week.

Stamp bonanza in Boston: Philatelists flood city for 2026 World Expo

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 4:17


The Boston 2026 World Expo began on May 23 and runs through Saturday. The free event comes around every decade, offering over 1,000 displays and tens of millions of dollars worth of stamps and philatelic items for sale.

Is the American dream alive in Boston? Harvard economist weighs in

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 7:25


Harvard economist Raj Chetty has spent his career studying the geography of opportunity. That is, which communities in America give kids the best shot to get out of, and stay out of, poverty.

Whatever happened to Boston Market?

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 3:50


Boston comedian Ken Reid walks through the rise, roasty highs and eventual fall of Boston Market.

Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: 'staying human' requires connection and time away from tech

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 6:48


Murthy, a former Boston internal medicine physician, is launching a podcast and newsletter focused on helping people build community and fulfillment in their lives. He says loneliness, lack of purpose and the domination of technology in our culture are negatively impacting physical and mental health.

The amazing and tragic life of Harry Hom Dow, Massachusetts' first Asian-American lawyer

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 4:11


Fred Dow, Harry's son, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss his work to preserve his father's story.

Former Gov. Deval Patrick reflects on the legacy of late Congressman Barney Frank

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 4:08


Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick joined WBUR's All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins to talk about Frank's legacy.

A summer of disruptive repairs looms on Mass. roads, rails

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 7:44


This summer, the MBTA begins a push to make more of its Green Line stations accessible to people with disabilities, and MassDOT hopes to complete a round of repairs to the Storrow Drive tunnel.

Why Mass. is a hub for autonomous drone technology

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 4:24


A Cambridge startup company is working on an autonomous torpedo-shaped drone to help find people overboard in the water.

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