Episodes
-
Sea turtle road trip
Some sea turtles that washed up on Massachusetts shores are getting a ride to warmer waters in Florida and Mississippi. Paris and Jeremy follow their journey. Also: Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Bee— -
When the Green Line comes marching in
It’s a moment 30 years in the making: The Green Line extension into Somerville and Medford is finally a reality. Jeremy was on the first train to capture the excitement. Paris, Jeremy, and special guest Karen Marshall also discuss the project’s unintended consequence: Gentrification. -
Boston’s favorite pizza
Paris and Jeremy asked for pizza recommendations, and listeners responded. We won’t get too cheesy, but it really put a pepperoni in our stepperoni. Plus: Gov. Charlie Baker was with our colleagues Jim Braude and Margery Eagan yesterday, and got calls from some familiar voices: Maura from Cambridge, Bill from Canton, and Marty from Dorchester. -
Wordle of the year
The most-searched word of 2022? It’s five letters, and better when you use multiple vowels. Also: Notorious Boston mob boss and FBI informant James “Whitey” Bulger was killed in prison in 2018, but answers were slow to come out for years. Now, a new report digs into what happened. -
Going goblin mode
Paris and Jeremy refrain from going full goblin mode, despite some news that would have merited it: Pizza chain Bertucci’s is declaring bankruptcy again. Plus: Listeners come in with their favorite supermarkets, and how they save money on their grocery bills. -
Market Basket comes out on top
A new report from nonprofit watchdog Boston's Consumer Checkbook compared 154 standard items across more than a dozen regional supermarket chains. Many competed, but only one could win — local favorite Market Basket. Plus:Governor-elect Maura Healy is meeting with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu today. Paris and Jeremy break down what they will discuss. -
COVID is up in Boston. What does that mean?
COVID levels in Boston-area wastewater more than doubled in the last 10 days of November, likely because of people getting together on Thanksgiving without proper precautions like testing and masking beforehand. How can people stay safe and avoid new variants? Jeremy and two special guests, Karen Marshall and Mark Herz, dig into the numbers -
Only The Good Vote Young
With Paris out today, Jeremy switches up the format a little bit and brings you an in-depth look at the proposal to let some citizens of Boston (who are younger than 18 years old) vote in upcoming municipal elections. GBH Politics Guru Adam Reilly jumps in to help out and break things down until the entire crew returns next week. Have a great Friday everyone! -
Royals at ROCA
How do people at Roca, the Chelsea organization using cognitive behavioral therapy to do violence intervention and prevention, feel about getting a visit from British royals, Prince William and Princess Kate? Paris and Jeremy spoke with the organization’s leader, founder and CEO Molly Baldwin, to find out. -
Their Snow-ble Highness
Dust off your pun skills: This could be your opportunity to name a snowplow. Ahead of any seasonal snow, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, are visiting Boston this week. That means a lot for the area: Money for local nonprofits, attractions for lovers of The Crown, and so, so much traffic. Paris and Jeremy break it all down.
