Commentary  

 

 

Health Care

Dukakis on Health Care Reform


COMPLETE WGBH COVERAGE
By Bob Seay
Former Gov. Michael Dukakis thought the result at the high court was positive but saw challenges ahead in the struggle to fix the U.S. health care system.
Sports

Seau Suicide Highlights Athletes' Post-Career Risks


By Tonia Magras
No matter how happy they seem in public, one local sports reporter has seen plenty of dark undercurrents once they get home.
FENWAY FRIDAYS

The Day I Rooted for the Red Sox


WGBH: FENWAY AT 100
By Danielle Dreilinger
Danielle Dreilinger, author and web producer for WGBH.org, shares her memory of conversion from New York-bred Yankees fan to a die-hard member of the Red Sox Nation, and the effect it's had on her loved ones.
Health Care

One WGBH Journalist's Health Care Journey


WGBH NEWS FOCUS: HEALTH CARE ON TRIAL
VIEW: UPHOLD THE MANDATE
VIEW: OVERTURN THE MANDATE
By Ibby Caputo
At the age of 26, WGBH News' Ibby Caputo was diagnosed with leukemia. She needed expensive treatment — and qualified for MassHealth. It made her ask: whose lives matter, and at what cost?
Technology

Watching The Super Bowl Online: A Review


SCIENCE + THE SUPER BOWL
By Danielle Dreilinger
The Super Bowl was the most-watched TV show in U.S. history — but for geeks, the excitement was online, with NBC's first-ever web stream. How did the experience measure up?
Classical

On The Zander Ouster


By Jordan Weinstein
Did the New England Conservatory overreact when it fired its renowned conductor? 
Election 2012

Underdog Again: Brown Faces Tough '12 Contest


LISTEN TO THE CALLIE CROSSLEY SEGMENT
By Will Roseliep
He may hold the Senate seat now, but Scott Brown is facing a stiff challenge from Democratic front-runner Elizabeth Warren.
Social Issues

Poverty: 'No One's Proud To Get Government Cheese'


MORE CALLIE CROSSLEY
By WGBH News & Wires
New Census data show disturbingly high rates of poverty in the U.S. Should the government be doing more to help?
Commentary

Frank Not 'The Gay Congressman'


MORE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW
FRANK ON REDISTRICTING, COMING OUT AND HIS PLANS
By WGBH News
One observer said Barney Frank set an example for young LGBT politicians because he was open about his sexual orientation but it didn't define him.
Red Sox

Baseball Insiders <3 New Sox Manager


N.Y. SNEERS AT SOX CHOICE
EMILY ROONEY SHOW: BOBBY V.
Bobby Valentine is coming to town, and Red Sox fans will have to get used to a manager with a louder personality than they're used to. Analysts are looking forward to it.
Commentary

Dukakis On Gridlock, Influence And His 1988 Campaign


BARNEY FRANK TALKS TO WGBH NEWS
By Jordan Weinstein
WGBH News takes a critical look at the changing political landscape with former Mass. Gov. and past presidential candidate Michael Dukakis.
Commentary

Has Herman Cain's Time Run Out?


MORE CALLIE CROSSLEY SHOW
NPR: CAIN 'REASSESSING'
By Will Roseliep
Cain is "reassessing" his options after accusations of a 13-year extramarital affair — and a former N.H. Republican party chair has had it up to here.
LOCAL POLITICS

Menino Occupies The 'Greater Boston' Set


MORE GREATER BOSTON
By WGBH News
In his annual Thanksgiving visit to Emily Rooney's set, Boston mayor Tom Menino said he won't be the first to kick Occupiers out of Dewey Square but the movement's time may be running out. Also: a new project at the Filene's site in six months?
WHERE WE LIVE

Where You Live: Norwood, Mass.

By Susan Clare
Our nonprofit, Together Yes, launched this year, is dedicated to sustainability and community building in Norwood. Our grassroots efforts are aimed at getting "small and local." We are becoming a presence in Norwood, and wish to see the town viable and sustainable for all residents and businesses. WHERE WE LIVE: COMPLETE SERIES
Sports

Paterno, Football And The Catholic Church


MORE GREATER BOSTON
By WGBH News
It can be hard for Bostonians to understand the loyalty to now-departed Penn. State coach Joe Paterno, in an area where college football is a religion — until they think about the abuse scandal in the Catholic church.
American Experience

Recalling The Stonewall Uprising


WATCH THE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE
American Experience's Stonewall Uprising recalls the 1969 riot that erupted after police raided a Greenwich Village gay bar.
Pioneers of Television

Sitcoms


WATCH

Sitcoms are featured, including "I Love Lucy," "Make Room for Daddy," "The Honeymooners" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Actors Joyce Randolph, Marlo Thomas, Andy Griffith, Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke reminisce.

Local Voices

The Afghanistan War: The Status Quo?


By Kelly Bates
We can’t imagine America without the Afghanistan War even though we have done almost everything possible to eliminate terrorism -- except for declare peace. We are numb to this war and it's time to snap out of it.
Commentary

The Rude Belt


By Carlo Rotella

If you cut in line at Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge, others may think, 'What a jerk,' but they’ll also think, 'He’s clearly desperate for fine cheese.

The hits and the highlights from WGBH

Stay in the know about upcoming shows, special events, discounts, and more!
See a sample »