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How Can Climate Action Improve Your Health and Save You Money?
First up, we check in with NENC’s Cori Princell, who oversaw coverage across public radio newsrooms in New England. She’ll discuss a few standout stories for the weeklong reporting series, and how climate consciousness can be as good for your health (& wallet) as it is for the planet. Then, we mend some clothes! Today, Edgar meets textile artist Jessamy Shay Kilcollins to get a crash course in the process of darning. Last up, we celebrate Space Week here in Massachusetts. We’ll talk with Alissa Hadajji and Ted Zhu from the Space Consortium about Star Fest on Boston Common. -
Why Do We Wait 'Til Spring To Clean?
Up first, MIT Economics Chair Jon Gruber breaks down the role and responsibilities of the Fed and its chair, in light of confirmation hearings this week for Kevin Warsh. Then, historian Susan Strasser speaks to the social & historical context behind our notion of “spring cleaning.” Lastly, Edgar talks decluttering, de-griming, dusting & more with Rayanne Lara from the Newton-based cleaning service Two Maids. -
What's A Rain Bomb? (And Should I Be Worried?)
First, we dive into the science of oil extraction with geoscientist Robert Buchwaldt.Next, Edgar visits Quincy Gas, where he speaks with owner Harvey Kertzman and violist Caroline Leguia about the new tunes you can hear at the station.Finally, ahead of the new NOVA documentary Rain Bombs airing tonight at 9 p.m., we’re joined by storm chaser Mike Olbinski and Colorado State University atmospheric science professor Sue van den Heever. -
What Made The News, 100 Years Ago Today?
When GBH Reporter Craig LeMoult found a 1926 copy of The Boston Post hidden in his home, he uncovered a forgotten piece of Boston history.What did the headlines reveal? And how much has really changed in 100 years? -
Will Boston Marathon Runners Agree To A Live Interview?
It’s a Boston Marathon live-coverage, special edition of our show! We open with GBH’s Jeremy Siegel, describing his coverage of the marathon's opening & the runner who kindly agreed to let Jeremy track him from Hopkinton to Copley. Then, GBH’s Hannah Reale dives into some of the broader coverage & reporting on the race.Afterwards, Edgar interviews some active marathon runners near Wellesley College. We also check in with Curiosity Desk producer Patti Daniels by Fenway, before getting some analysis of the top finishers and big-picture takeaways from GBH’s Esteban Bustillos.
