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Why Do We Think We Hate Small Talk?
First, we learn about the inner workings of debt court, and a deluge of under-prepared, under-resourced coverage attorneys working on behalf of debt collection agencies, with GBH’s Liz Neisloss and former coverage attorney Sandy Patterson.Then, Merriam-Webster editor-at-large Peter Sokolowski returns to talk through the words that defined our April. Lastly, University of Michigan's Elizabeth Trinh breaks down her new research suggesting people enjoy small talk more than they let on. -
Do Monkeys Laugh?
Up first, Edgar learns about the history of Mashpee Wampanoags in the American Revolution, with Ava Costello & Richard DeSorgher from the Mashpee Historical Commission.Then, we have Author & architect Michael P. Murphy on his new book The World in Ten Buildings: How Architecture Defines Who We Are and How We Live. Lastly, Wildlife conservation biologist Mikaela Gerwing helps us answer a listener question about whether or not monkeys laugh. -
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.
