Episodes
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Five Years In
It’s been five years since Ayanna Pressley became a congresswoman, the first Black woman to represent Massachusetts in Congress. To mark the anniversary, she sat down for a long interview with Paris in which she discussed the war between Israel and Hamas, upcoming elections, the future of American democracy, and more. -
Backlash at Harvard
Last week, Harvard President Claudine Gay testified before campus about antisemitism on campus. Now her comments are drawing some backlash — along with some support. Student reporters Claire Yuan and Miles Herszenhorn of the Harvard Crimson, who have been covering the president's testimony and campus reactions, joined Paris and Jeremy to discuss the latest. -
A Christmas Carol: The Scroogening
What holiday movies should you be watching this December? Film critic and write Sarah G. Vincent explores a classic: The many versions of A Christmas Carol. Plus: Ahead of the Army-Navy football game this weekend, GBH's Esteban Bustillos asks for the wisdom of the crowds. Is Boston an Army town or a Navy town? -
The T's ghost of past and present
What can 400 years of Boston transit history tell us about the contemporary issues facing the T? A lot. GBH intern Ivaylo Mihalev visits an exhibit on display at the BPL that traces the way public transportation has shaped -- and reshaped -- Boston since the 1600s. -
From Lowell to the UN's Conference on Climate Change
Four UMass Lowell students got to attend COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference, in Dubai. Hear about their experiences, and how they found themselves empowered. -
What We Learned From Uvalde
A new Frontline documentary takes an in-depth look at the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, exploring the police response. Paris talks to reporter Lomi Kriel of the Texas Tribune and ProPublica about it. And on a lighter note: Jeremy and actor Kate Flannery, best known for her role as Meredith on "The Office," talk about her childhood dreams of being a public media star. -
Beacon Hill Budget Block
For three days, a handful of Beacon Hill Democrats tried to pass a supplemental budget bill in an informal session where most members were missing. And for three days, Beacon Hill Republicans showed a rare flex of power, using procedural points to end the session. So what's going on? GBH's Katie Lannan has an explanation. -
Bunker Hill. Under Covers
The Bunker Hill Monument has been under scaffolding lately, undergoing restoration in preparation for the battle's 250's anniversary in 2025. But what's the history behind the monument? GBH's Curiosity Desk reporter, Edgar G. Herwick III, joins Paris and Jeremy for some trivia. -
The Tide is High
King tides --- those super high tides that send the ocean to coastal residents' doorsteps --- are now a regular sight in the Boston area. GBH's meteorologist Dave Epstein says they've always been around, but warming ocean waters means they're creeping higher every century. -
A Meteorologist Explains Dry Winter Skin
Grab your hand cream and lip balm: Winter is here, and so are dry air and drier skin. How can you tell which days will be extra dry? GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein dives into dew points and relative humidity to explain.
