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From helper to survivor
Troy Smith has spent his career helping create space for survivors of gun violence, their friends and family members. In December he was shot himself. Paris talks to Executive Producer Karen Marshall about their conversation. -
Cold as Ice (Cream)
We’re headed into the coldest weekend in recent history around these parts, and Paris Allston with special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall are here to give you some tips to protect yourself, your pets and your home during this cold snap. Plus who doesn’t love a good cup of ice cream when the rest of your body is already frozen? Stay safe, stay warm and enjoy your weekends! -
Groundhog v. Meteorologist
It's Groundhog Day! While we're keeping an eye on the official Massachusetts state groundhog, Ms. G of Lincoln's Mass. Audubon Drumlin Farm, meteorologist Dave Epstein has some thoughts on trusting a rodent with the forecast. -
Massachusetts' most Superb Owl
Hoo will be the most Superb Owl in the US? Clint Screechwood, who lives at The Zoo at Forest Park in Springfield, is a contender for an award that could earn his zoo some money. Plus: Teachers in Woburn are still on strike, and we have the latest. -
The Last of Us tour of post-apocalyptic Boston
HBO's "The Last of Us" takes us on a zombified tour of Boston, and the mountainous terrain allegedly 10 miles west of Boston. Paris and Jeremy walk though their favorite landmarks. Plus: Legal sports betting starts in Massachusetts today, and an update on what striking Woburn teachers are asking for. -
Bet on new nightlife in town
A new bar for queer women and non-binary people is coming, and special guest Rachel Armany has some details. Plus: Sports betting starts in Massachusetts tomorrow. What does that mean, exactly? -
The MBTA's starts and (mostly) stops
A haiku: The Green Line derails / And the Orange Line has stopped / New year, same stories. -
A Shining Harmonica on Stilts
Picture a gray harmonica on stilts. Does it bear a resemblance to Boston City Hall? Paris and Jeremy discuss. Plus: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s gave her first state of the city address, and we have the highlights. -
State of the City
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is giving her first state of the city address Wednesday night. On the docket: Rent control, transportation, and some new city leaders. Elsewhere: Paris and Jeremy discuss a bill related to studying artificial intelligence and the many, many Taylor Swift references members of Congress tried to make during a hearing about Ticketmaster. -
Serious about Cereal
Breakfast is a big topic around these parts, for very clear reasons (hey, when you get up before 3AM it’s a big deal!) so Paris and Jeremy got thinking about what a Morning Edition book of breakfast recipes might contain. That plus all the happenings around Boston as we find out what’s on tap for today.
