Tune in to GBH’s All Things Considered on Fridays to hear “The Joy Beat.”
To nominate someone or something for “The Joy Beat,” leave GBH a voicemail at 617-300-BEAT (2328).
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The Boston House 'feels like home' for families dealing with childhood cancer
Co-executive director of the Boston House, Dawn Emerman, talks to GBH's All Things Considered Host Arun Rath about what the Boston House is and how it provides free housing for families whose children are being treated for cancer in the city. -
Cambridge's Peace and Justice Arts Cafe spreads joy through music and conversation
Linda Chase of Berklee College and the New England Conservatory speaks with GBH's All Things Considered Host Arun Rath about the joy spread through cross-cultural music and conversation. -
In Worcester, a man spreads joy through Halloween decorations
Worcester homeowner Alex Cornwell speaks with GBH's All Things Considered Host Arun Rath about how his Halloween decorations donate to a childhood cancer charity. -
New women’s sports bar set to bring joy in downtown Boston
Whitney Edwards, co-owner of the Sports Bra Boston, talks to GBH's All Things Considered Host Arun Rath about the joy surrounding a new business meant to bring community to the city. -
A Littleton moment of joy as high school seniors celebrate National Merit recognition
Suma Bhiravarasa and Lucas Wright, two of the four Littleton High School students recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program, joined GBH's All Things Considered Host Arun Rath for the Joy Beat. -
Doctors Without Borders president sees ‘desperate situation’ as nations slash aid
Javid Abdelmoneim, the international president of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) joined GBH All Things Considered host Arun Rath to talk about the group's recent humanitarian award and what it's like rendering medical care amid a crisis. -
Brockton High drone team members find joy in ingenuity and competition
Brockton High Aerospace and Robotics Competition team members Henry Ani and Julian Melendez joined Arun Rath to talk about their recent national win. -
Corey C. Griffin Foundation helps Boston kids get ready for back-to-school season.
Corey C. Griffin Foundation President Chandra Clark joined GBH’s All Things Considered to discuss the foundation’s back-to-school drive for Boston kids. -
How a Cohasset teen is working to make his coastal town an environmentally responsible one
Declan Bergan runs a volunteer effort trying to keep plastic out of local waters and landfills by providing a free shrink wrap pickup service. -
How one initiative is helping people connect with Boston's waterfront
The American City Coalition President and CEO Willie Bodrick, II joined GBH’s All Things Considered Host Arun Rath.