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How Does War Affect To Cost of My Fertilizer?
First up, Edgar talks with GBH’s Emily Judem and self-deporting immigrant Anderson Costa about what ICE anxiety is doing to Framingham's Brazilian community. Second up, Gal Tziperman-Lotan returns with Four Things to Know. We’ll also air one of Edgar’s features on why we never seem to see baby pigeons. Lastly, we explore why the U.S.’ war is in Iran impacting the price of fertilizer, with Sean Cash from the Tufts Friedman School. -
When Did We Start Saying "Wicked Pissah"?
First up, GBH's Esteban Bustillos joins Jonathan Tannenwald from the Philadelphia Inquirer to compare Boston’s readiness against Philadelphia. Then, We’re learning about this history of prom with Amy L. Best, sociologist & author of the book “Prom Night: Youth, Schools, and Popular Culture.” Lastly, Edgar answers some etymological curiosity questions with Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette from A Way With Words. -
True Crime(ish): Who Stole Swirly?!
First up, GBH's Zoe Matthews joins in person for a reporter's notebook on her story looking at the question: could urban gardening be Boston's answer to rising food insecurity? Then, Historian Daniel Berger-Jones joins in person to talk about lesser-known Back Bay history, including the only governor to be beheaded in Massachusetts. Lastly, Joanne Chang, Co-Owner of Flour Bakery + Cafe joins in person to talk about the disappearance of their beloved mascot, Swirly. -
How Do You Start A Smear Campaign?
First up, Disinformation researcher Joan Donovan breaks down how malicious PR firms & internet trolls manufacture smear campaigns for the digital age. Next, as we approach Mother's Day on Sunday, we'll explore what motherhood looks like for 3 different areas of the animal kingdom: land, air, and sea. We'll be speaking with biologist Mikaela Gerwing about monkeys, Mass Audubon Naturalist Tia Pinney about birds, and the New England Aquarium's Sarah Tempesta about sharks. -
How Are Local Activists Protecting Abortion Rights?
First up, as the Supreme Court considers a ban on telehealth-prescribed abortion medication, Edgar meets abortion rights activist and co-founder of The MAP, Susan Yanow. Second up, we’re getting caught up on Four Things To Know, courtesy of Gal Tziperman-Lotan from the GBH Daily Newsletter. Last up, we're celebrating the turn of spring, cranberries farmers throughout New England are on their spring frost watch. It’s a pivotal season for farmers that can determine how crops fare in the fall. Edgar meets Steve Ward, owner of Mass. Cranberries, and grower Matt Johnson.
