Episodes
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Latinx News: ICE's Problematic Policy, Border Wall Woes, LA's 'Ovarian Psycos'
What's the deal with ICE's new detainer policy? Is Saturday Night Live's Michael Che right: Is Boston racist? And the fight between Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson gets heated on social media. All that and more in this week's Latinx roundtable! -
Food And Wine: Rosé, Poke Bowls And A Twist On The Manhattan
Springtime is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and sunnier days than with a glass of wine and some tasty treats? Our food and wine experts talk to us about artisanal toast, affordable poke bowls, sweet wines and the re-emergence of caviar. -
Regional News: Shark Meat For Dinner, The Right To Die And Narragansett's R.I. Return
This week's news from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Cape Cod that you may have missed, including financial relief arriving for New Hampshire dairy farmers after a severe drought, a Massachusetts doctor's efforts for his right to die on his terms, how Cape Cod fishermen are hoping to put shark meat on our plates and a toast to Narragansett Beer, which starts brewing in Rhode Island once more. All that and more! -
Intersectional Feminism 101
Intersectional feminism is a term that’s been used in the social justice and gender studies sphere for quite some time, but the concept and buzzword is now hitting news stories and social media regularly, especially since the Women’s March on Washington in January. What does it mean and what makes it different than your run-of-the-mill feminism? -
Octavia Butler's Sci-Fi Legacy Revisited, Reimagined
Octavia Butler’s books call into question the notion held tight by many dystopian novels of today: The future is violent, oppressive and predominantly white. Butler, whose work earned her a MacArthur Genius Grant, had a different take on science-fiction – one that talks about race and community and a hopeful future. We discuss the recent resurgence and adaptations of her work. -
Could This Southern City's St. Patrick's Day Party Rival Boston's Festivities?
Savannah, Georgia, is famous for its romantic, Southern charm. But it’s also home to a massive St. Patrick’s Day party that kicks off weeks before culminating on March 17. We talk to two Savannah residents about Savannah's long Irish history. -
How Two Sports Are Keeping The Bay State's Irish Culture Thriving
In Ireland, two national sports reign supreme: hurling and Gaelic football. Hurling, often called "the fastest game on grass," and Gaelic -- or Irish -- football, are starting to increase in popularity here in Massachusetts and throughout the country. We talk to two Irish sports experts about the importance of passing on the tradition of Gaelic sports to a younger generation. -
Irish Cuisine: It's Not Just Corned Beef and Cabbage
Do you know how to pour a proper pint of Guinness? What’s in an Irish breakfast? How authentic is corned beef and cabbage? And which Irish soda bread is the real deal – sweet or savory? Our experts answer all that and more. -
'LGBTQ Stats' Tells Stories of Gay America Through Data
They say numbers tell the story, and that is how authors Bennett Singer and David Deschamps are telling the story of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer experience in America. We talk with Deschamps and Singer about their latest book -- “LGBTQ Stats: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer People by the Numbers" -- our March selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Local News Roundup: The Battle Over Legal Pot, Free Rides for Fairmount Commuters and More
Could the offer of free rides up the patronage of commuters on the Fairmount Line? What's the latest on the battle for legal marijuana in Massachusetts? And will this Cambridge resident take on Elizabeth Warren for a seat in the United States Senate? All that and more in our local news roundup, featuring Lauren Dezenski, Jennifer Smith and Mike Deehan.
