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WTBU Reporter Tyler Carroll sat down with former NPR China correspondent in Beijing, Mary Kay Magistad, to discuss the newest developments surrounding the lockdown protests surging across the country. Then, BU students from China and Hong Kong share their thoughts on the Xi Jinping regime and censorship in the mainland.

Over 1200 students participate in BU club sports, including water polo and badminton. Student athletes shared how they've made friends and competed with other schools. WTBU reporter Melina Nguyen has more.

WTBU reporter Tyler Carroll met with Liberty Square Group President Scott Ferson to discuss the impacts of the 2022 midterms and how both parties will move forward.

BU On Broadway, Boston University's premiere musical theater organization, puts on two quality musical productions a semester. Last week it was Drowsy Chaperone. WTBU reporter Chika Okoye has more.

WTBU reporter Tyler Carroll met with Kyiv resident Alem Kent to discuss Russia's retreat from Kherson and the future of the war.

Brazilian citizens are reeling after this week's election that saw the politician formerly known as Lula da Silva return to power and defeat right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsanaro by less than 2% of the vote. The results reflect Brazil's growing resentment of Bolsanaro's leadership. WTBU's Garrett Adamtsev sat down with Sao Paulo native Andre Lima to discuss the country's reaction to the change of leader.

*Originally aired on October 20, 2022* Boston basketball players were back on the court Tuesday October 18th. The Celtics faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers in their first game of the 2022 - 2023 season.  Last season the C's made it all the way to the NBA Finals but they ultimately lost to the Golden State Warriors at Game 6. WTBU reporter Chika Okoye spoke to fans about what they thought of Boston's last season loss and Celtic's opening night win.

Boston Globe NBA columnist Gary Washburn and Bleacher Report's Sherrod Blakely meet to discuss the upcoming Celtics season, and challenges of the coaching change.

Former President Donald Trump has accepted the subpoena issued to him by the January 6th special committee. WTBU's Garrett Adamtsev has the latest.

The Boston Red Sox closed out the 2022 MLB season with a 78-84 win/loss ratio, failing to make the playoffs and finishing last in AL East. WTBU's Garrett Adamtsev reports on the latest. Photo by Emmanuel Huybrechts.

Fenway Businesses Prepare for End of Season By Joseph Pauletto Boston University News Service With the Red Sox season coming to an end on Oct. 5th, local businesses around Fenway Park will have to adjust in order to attract customers. Many businesses around Fenway were heavily affected by the pandemic. Some, like the Red Sox team store have rebounded after a successful season of sales. Others like Sal's Pizza are forced to close during the offseason due to insufficient sales. WTBU reporter Joseph Pauletto has more.

Seanate Republicans do not know how to respond to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's latest proposed bill that aims to ban abortion nationwide after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Some GOP senators believe the abortion issues should be “left to the states” following the Supreme Court's landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade over the summer. Graham's proposal has the power to override state law and, because Massachusetts remains a state where women can safely terminate their pregnancies, Graham's law would have the power to enact unwanted change. The proposed bill is unlikely to pass anytime soon, but some Boston residents are concerned. WTBU reporter Chika Okoye has more.

The leak of a draft of a Supreme Court decision appears to show a majority of the justices are ready to overturn Roe. V Wade – the 1973 landmark decision legalizing abortion. The fallout from the leak has sparked both protests and praise on what has always been a very divisive issue. WTBU reporter Adriana Cardenas-Valles has more.

The Boston University Men's Lacrosse team is the number one seed heading into the Patriot League semi-finals, which will be held at Nickerson Field this Friday. WTBU reporter Owen Gund has more.

In a move that the agency says could prevent hundreds of thousands of smoking-related deaths, the FDA is proposing a ban on menthol cigarettes. WTBU reporter Alaina Mencinger spoke with the founder of "Stanford Research into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising," a research project on tobacco advertising.

Every morning coffee workers and customers alike wake up to the news that even more Starbucks stores have unionized. WTBU commentator and ex-barista Jane Avery has not only been waking up to this news, but also working on it. Here's her opinion.

Thousands of college students in Massachusetts live in so-called "abortion access deserts." Abortion is not restricted in the state, but that doesn't mean it's easy for everyone who needs an abortion to access one. WTBU's Grace Ferguson reports on the barriers some college students face.

Celtics fans are still celebrating their team's victory over the Nets earlier this week. WTBU's Seth Helman spoke to C's fan Mark Fraenkel, who is particularly happy that former Celtic Kyrie Irving was on the losing end of the series.

"Denim Day" is an international campaign made to bring awareness to sexual assault. WTBU reporter Adriana Cardenas-Valles reports on how organizations at Boston University joined together to recognize the day with displays scattered across campus.

Boston University's College of Communications was recently rocked by allegations published in the Daily Free Press relating to the conduct of Film and TV Professor Chris Cavalieri, who teaches in the college, as well as oversees BUTV10. WTBU reporter Vanessa Bartlett spoke to a film and TV student who accused Cavalieri of verbally abusing her during a class. Bartlett also spoke to Dean Marriette DiChristina, who gave information about options students have for reporting mistreatment by faculty.

Harvard University is pledging $100 million to research and address its ties to slavery, which were documented in a recently-released report that took 3 years to complete. In the almost 150 years between Harvard's founding and the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts in 1738, university faculty and staff enslaved at least 70 people, Harvard's report found. WTBU reporter Alaina Mencinger has more.

Getting ready to move out and need to toss that old mattress? Well, if you're a Somerville resident, you're in luck. The city of Somerville is now working with recycling company Green Mattress to bring schedulable mattress recycling right to your curb. The new mattress recycling initiative was implemented on April 4 and allows residents to call 311 to schedule a mattress pickup by recycling contractor Green Mattress. The company then removes the mattress to a facility where its respective parts are recycled. WTBU and Boston University News Service reporter Julia Ermi has more.

The Boston Red Sox have their home opener on Friday April 15, 2022 at Fenway Park. WTBU reporter Owen Gund has more.

The overall cost of gas, food and other groceries is increasing at its fastest rate in more than 40 years. The inflation rate hits 8.5 percent in March, which was the fastest increase since 1981. WTBU reporter Dorothy Du took to the streets this morning to talk to consumers about the spike in prices.

Brookline teachers haven't started the school year with a contract since 2019. And negotiations on a new contract between the district and teachers' union don't seem to be going anywhere. WTBU reporter Daniel Kool has details.

With widespread reports of civilian deaths and massacres in Ukraine, WTBU reporter Dorothy Du explains the history and challenges of confronting war crimes.

49 bands, three days, two venues, and a certified "NICE" time. That's what fans can expect from the second annual NICE music festival in Somerville this July. The festival will take place primarily at two indoor venues in Somerville's Davis Square and is not expected to close nearby roads or sidewalks or require increased public safety presence. Festival organizers have applied for a permit to host an open market nearby the venues, but that permit has not yet been approved. WTBU reporter Julia Ermi has more. For more information visit niceafest.com

Former-students and graduates with outstanding loans are breathing a sigh of relief today after the White House announced that they are further freezing payments through August 31st, WTBU reporter Ben Silver has more.

Employees at City Feed have voted to unionize in order to bargain for increased transparency regarding pay scale and sick pay, among other benefits. WTBU reporter Vanessa Bartlett went to Jamaica Plain to learn more.

Boston will launch a six-month pilot of its new PowerCorps program this summer, which will provide unemployed and underemployed residents and ex-convicts with the skills needed for conservation work. WTBU reporter Daniel Kool has details.

A bill that will prevent discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles was passed by the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week and now awaits Senate approval. The legislation defines natural and protective hairstyles as quote “braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, and other formations”. WTBU reporter Anh Nguyen tells us more.

A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed a 25 percent increase in alcohol related deaths from 2019 to 2020. This increase coincided with the covid 19 pandemic WTBU reporter Owen Gund has details

Last year, Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker signed a sweeping climate change bill that promised to fully transition the Massachusetts government to renewable energy by 2050. Just last week, the Baker-Polito administration signed a bill that invests $9.7 million in transportation and environmental infrastructure. However, WTBU reporter Alaina Mencinger reports that Massachusetts environmental activists say that state and city governments aren't doing enough to fight climate change.

The new Green Line extension to Union Square is now open! WTBU's Grace Ferguson and Seth Helman set out on a race to find out if it is faster, to take the train from Lechmere to Union Square or take an Uber.

As rates of depression and anxiety increase nationwide, students say BU's mental health services are overwhelmed. WTBU reporter Julia Ermi spoke to two Terriers, one second-year med student and an undergraduate student government candidate, who are creating opportunities for peer resources to catch some students at risk of slipping through the cracks.

With states such as Arizona, Texas, and Missouri filing legislation affecting women's reproductive rights, WTBU reporter Adriana Cardenas-Valles asked Charlotte Beatty, Co-President of BU's Students for Reproductive Freedom to discuss the state of reproductive justice in parts of the country

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's supreme court nominee, is on her third day of confirmation hearings. Some Republican senators have accused Jackson primarily of being soft on crime, a claim Jackson refuted by citing her respect for her brother's military and police service. This morning, Jackson reiterated her concern for law and order but emphasized the constitutional need to treat accused criminals fairly. "Although we need accountability, although there is crime, we also have a society that ensures that people who have been accused of criminal behavior are treated fairly," Jackson said. "That is what our constitution requires, that is what makes our system so exceptional." WTBU reporter Julia Ermi asked BU's School of Law Professor M. Tracey Maclin, who had Jackson as a student at Harvard, for more on what worries Republicans about Jackson's confirmation, and what we might expect from Jackson on the court.

Locals celebrated the return of the St. Patrick's Day parade in South Boston on Sunday, after the COVID-19 pandemic postponed in-person celebrations for the last two years. WTBU reporter Dorothy Du has more.

If you've been looking for an apartment, you know that rents are through the roof. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has a solution in mind, but she needs help from Beacon Hill to make it happen. WTBU's Grace Ferguson has more on the market squeeze renters are feeling.

The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, with teams across the league making trades to help their franchises now or in the future. In Boston, the Bruins opted for both adding talent for the now, while also keeping an eye on the future. WTBU's Seth Helman has more.

For the first time in program history, UConn men's hockey is heading to the Hockey East semifinal at TD Garden! WTBU reporter Owen Gund has more.

On today's episode I am joined by WTBU play by play announcer for the BU Men's Hockey team Owen Gund. In this episode we preview this playoff matchup and go over what we expect from both of these teams as well as some players to watch in this important game. At the end of the episode Matt and Owen give their Hockey East Champion predictions.

Boston University will be implementing new mask policies effective March 7. On that date, the indoor mask requirement for students will be lifted in all areas except classrooms, buses and healthcare facilities. WTBU reporter Owen Gund has more on how the BU community is reacting, and the various opinions they hold on the matter.

As tanks continues to roll, jets fly, and guns fire as Ukraine fights back against the Russian invasion, social media is once again playing a prominent role in yet another modern conflict. WTBU commentator Anh Nguyen shares her thoughts on the role of the internet in Ukraine and beyond.

Hospitals are now facing another challenge: a national blood shortage. As America is slowly rolling back on pandemic restrictions and attempting to restore a sense of normalcy, hospitals are searching for donors amid the crisis. WTBU reporter Adriana Cardenas-Valles spoke to Dr. Jensyn Cone Sullivan, the associate medical director at Tufts Medical Center, who explained how the shortage poses a risk to patient care.

March is a big month in Boston when it comes to the Irish, as many residents celebrate their heritage on St. Patrick's Day and beyond. WTBU reporter Jane Avery has more on how many Irish-Americans look to celebrate those who came before them.

With all of the news coming out of Ukraine, it can be easy to forget that other conflict zones around the world, including those in Syria, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and more. Jane Ferguson, a PBS reporter who has filed stories on conflicts such as those in Yemen and Afghanistan, spoke with WTBU reporter Dorothy Du on international reporting, and how coverage on events like these takes shape.

Help is on the way for some small businesses in Massachusetts. WTBU reporter Evan Jimenez says a new state relief program from the Baker administration aims to alleviate some of the financial losses from the pandemic.

The city of Boston is allocating a new MassWorks grant for economic development and housing projects in the Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Charlestown neighborhoods. In Jamaica Plain, this will include the construction of affordable housing units, new roadways, green spaces, and utility upgrades. WTBU reporter Anh Nguyen spoke to small business owners in Jamaica Plain.

Robert's guest in this episode is George Schweitzer, CBS Head Of Marketing for 30 years. George considers himself a Television Archeologist in that his broadcasting experience transcends the eras from over-the-air to cable to streaming. Along the way he has collected enough memorabilia to start a broadcasting museum! Robert's song in this episode: "I Can't Explain", his reimagined version of The Who's iconic hit. Recorded "live" at the 2018 Nisville Jazz Festival and released on Greetings From Serbia. Robert chose this song because it was one of the greatest hits of the British Invasion era of the 1960s, and Robert's relationship with George extends back to their college years when the music of this era was still in full swing!George Schweitzer is someone who followed his dream and it led to unparalleled success. As the Head of Marketing at CBS for 30 years, George led the transformation of CBS into America's most-watched network. He led the promotional strategies for a veritable who's who of hit TV shows, including Survivor, CSI, The Big Bang Theory, The Good Wife, 60 minutes, the Late Show, the Grammys the Super Bowl, March Madness, and the Olympics. He's won every major broadcasting award. George and Robert first met in college at Boston University where they both worked for WTBU the campus radio station. Robert was a disc jockey and George was the station manager. Back then everyone knew that George would go on to become a huge success in broadcasting, as he did. In this episode, Robert and George discuss:Attaining your dream. (10:25)The huge shift in television from network control to consumer control. (16:53)The changes that came to broadcasting from streaming shows.  (21:20)Trusted recommendations outweigh everything. (25:30)The struggle to get your foot in the door for your dream job. (27:48)Never give up, be realistic, and realize that success does not happen overnight. (33:30) "We're all producers, producers just get things done." —  George Schweitzer If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate, and review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP containing Robert's 5 Steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here:https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/DreamRoadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: pgs@projectgrandslam.comIntro/Outro song in this episode- “I Can't Explain”, Robert's reimagined version of The Who's iconic hit, from the Project Grand Slam album ‘Greetings From Serbia'Recorded “live” at the Nisville Jazz Festival Spotify link-https://open.spotify.com/track/6XPLxs40QXpzLCqSEaOLKx?si=7483120f040b4a8a Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.