Coolidge Award honoree John Waters talks about his connection to the Mass. arts sceneWBUR's Andrea Shea reports on how filmmaker John Waters challenges norms and his connections to the Massachusetts arts scene. Waters will be honored with the Coolidge Award on Thursday. ResumeLocal Coverage04:55Nov 21, 2024
How Trump won over more Latino voters in LawrenceLatino voters cite many of the same concerns as other conservatives — the economy, crime, unchecked immigration and identity politics. Some are willing to overlook Trump's "strong-man" rhetoric as hyperbole.ResumeLocal Coverage05:53Nov 20, 2024
Old foe, new job: Why Healey is less fiery about opposing TrumpMassachusetts' political leaders are bracing for a second Trump administration. For Gov. Maura Healey, Trump represents a challenge both familiar and new.ResumeLocal Coverage04:55Nov 19, 2024
Would Mass. law enforcement help with Trump deportations? It depends who you askAs state, county and city law enforcement leaders evaluate their legal options to refuse assistance — or offer it — to federal agents, competing tactics could emerge. And immigration advocates...ResumeLocal Coverage04:39Nov 18, 2024
Cambridge artist Tomashi Jackson makes a cosmic exploration of society and selfThe artist's mid-career survey at Tufts University Art Galleries includes includes video, photographs and large paintings. Jackson's archival and in-person research provides an armature that she builds around materials like...ResumeArts & Culture04:07Nov 18, 2024
Meteor showers, a supermoon and Mercury: What to watch in the night skyWatch for the Taurid and Leonid meteor showers this weekend. Sky & Telescope reporter Kelly Beatty says we should also keep an eye out for Venus and Mercury in the...ResumeLocal Coverage03:36Nov 15, 2024
A Harry Potter exhibition immerses fans in the wizarding worldThe exhibit features more than 20 set recreations, from Harry’s tiny bedroom under the stairs to the sinister Chamber of Secrets. ResumeArts & Culture04:34Nov 15, 2024
Trump, Musk and the 'religion of tech'Greg Epstein, the secular humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT, wrote a book titled "Tech Agnostic." He joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the religion of tech.ResumeLocal Coverage04:35Nov 14, 2024
Spiky and surreal, Hugh Hayden’s sculptures resist an easy readingA survey at the Rose Art Museum offers a probing look at the 41-year-old artist’s career as he rides a surge of admiring coverage for his large, eye-catching installations.ResumeArts & Culture04:41Nov 14, 2024
A music comedy podcast unfurls tales of two misguided balladeers“Madmen Cross the Water" is a novel vehicle for the theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall to introduce their fictional band's music.ResumeArts & Culture05:35Nov 13, 2024
How local immigrant advocates are bracing for Trump's mass deportation plansJeff Thielman -- president and CEO the International Institute of New England, which helps immigrants and refugees with resettlement in the region -- joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about...ResumeLocal Coverage04:18Nov 12, 2024
State Rep.-elect Ken Sweezey on GOP gains in MassachusettsIn 2022, Republican candidates lost all congressional races and statewide offices, and won just 28 of the 200 seats on Beacon Hill. But 2024 is different.ResumeLocal Coverage04:25Nov 12, 2024
Pay your fare: MBTA dispatches engagement team to encourage riders to pay upThe MBTA really wants more people to pay their fares when they ride. So it's dispatching workers to make sure riders know how to pay, and why paying matters.ResumeBusiness03:23Nov 12, 2024
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton addresses criticism for comments about trans athletesThe Democratic congressman from Massachusetts joined WBUR's Morning Edition to respond to the criticism from those within his party and LGBTQ+ advocates.ResumeLocal Coverage05:42Nov 11, 2024
Immigrants and advocates in Massachusetts prepare for next Trump presidencyImmigrants across Massachusetts are asking what a second Donald Trump administration will mean for their families. WBUR reporter Simon Rios speaks to the immigrant community in the heart of New...ResumeLocal Coverage03:44Nov 8, 2024
Across Massachusetts, Trump fans celebrate while Harris supporters worry and wonder what's nextAlthough Vice President Harris won the state's 11 electoral votes, more than 35% of voters cast their ballots for President-elect Trump. Residents who voted for both candidates reflect on the...ResumeLocal Coverage04:29Nov 7, 2024
Rep. Jim McGovern says he is worried about democracy under President-elect TrumpRep. Jim McGovern joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the results of the election and his hopes for Democrats in the House. ResumeLocal Coverage06:35Nov 6, 2024
Sen. Warren on election results in Mass. and around the nationU.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren beat her Republican challenger John Deaton. She'll serve a third term in the Senate, but under Republican control.ResumeLocal Coverage04:34Nov 6, 2024
Elizabeth Warren cruises to victory to win third U.S. Senate termMassachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren easily defeated Republican challenger attorney John Deaton Tuesday night, winning her third term in the U.S Senate, according to The Associated Press.ResumeLocal Coverage04:07Nov 5, 2024
Mass. voters express anxiety ahead of Election DayWBUR’S Simón Rios went to Dedham on Monday to see how supporters of presidential hopefuls are feeling ahead of the election.ResumeLocal Coverage02:48Nov 5, 2024
A migrant family’s search for home through a political stormThe Edouards came to Boston last year after hearing there was help in Massachusetts for migrants. But just as they settled in, the political climate was shifting, as costs surged...ResumeLocal Coverage09:28Nov 4, 2024
Mass. Democrats fan out in swing state Pennsylvania, the weekend before the election"...What we are seeing is people who have not voted yet. And that's our job, getting those people to show up at the polls on Tuesday.."ResumeLocal Coverage04:09Nov 3, 2024
In an 'emotional election,' Mass. ramps up securityMany local election and law enforcement officials expect Massachusetts will escape the brunt of any potential election security disruptions, and authorities say they've spent months preparing to ensure voting goes...ResumeLocal Coverage03:07Nov 1, 2024
Thanksgiving cooking tips from celebrity chef Tiffani FaisonBoston restauranteur and celebrity chef Tiffani Faison joins WBUR's Morning Edition to help get ready for holiday season cooking.ResumeLocal Coverage04:39Nov 1, 2024
Mass. doctors combat 'devastating' trend of heart disease in South Asian patients A combination of lifestyle and genetic factors are thought to put South Asians at higher risk of heart disease. But these risks often go unnoticed.ResumeHealth04:05Oct 30, 2024
In a close presidential race, getting out the vote means getting out of Mass.Vice President Kamala Harris can count on carrying Massachusetts. That's why some of the state's Democrats are canvassing in states like Pennsylvania, where the polls are too close to call.ResumeLocal Coverage04:42Oct 29, 2024
Mayor Michelle Wu explains deal to avert a tax spike for homeownersMayor Michelle Wu joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the tax shift compromise and what it means for residential and commercial property owners.ResumeLocal Coverage04:13Oct 29, 2024
Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler talks Question 2Question 2 proposes eliminating MCAS as a high school graduate requirement in publicly funded schools. Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about why he...ResumeLocal Coverage04:26Oct 28, 2024
Salem Mayor predicts another record-breaking year of Halloween tourismMayor Dominick Pangallo joins WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing to talk about how Halloween tourism is both a the blessing and a curse for Salem. ResumeLocal Coverage04:33Oct 25, 2024
What to know about the Celtics' new season and the quest for Banner 19The Boston Celtics tip off their first game of the 2024-25 season tonight against the New York Knicks. NBC Sports Boston reporter Abby Chin joined WBUR’s Morning Edition for a...ResumeLocal Coverage04:11Oct 22, 2024
The perils and promises driving migrants to MassachusettsAmid the gang violence and lawlessness consuming Haiti — and American politicians casting a spotlight on the flow of migrants from the island nation — WBUR set out to learn...ResumeLocal Coverage07:25Oct 21, 2024
Young athletes compete on the final day of the Head of the Charles"They are incredibly nervous...I always try and tell our athletes..nerves are good..." ResumeEducation04:39Oct 20, 2024
Without a shot fired: How the long battle to build a Cape Cod machine gun range endedFor more than a dozen years, the Massachusetts Army National Guard has been fighting to build a machine gun range on Joint Base Cape Cod. But in the past month,...ResumeLocal Coverage06:41Oct 18, 2024
For your listening pleasure, 40 years of R&B romance on the radio in BostonSince 1984, René Marchando has been behind the mic as the host of his own radio show, "For Your Pleasure." WBUR's Weekend Edition caught up with Marchando to hear more...ResumeArts & Culture04:15Oct 18, 2024
Treasurer Goldberg ordered deletion of series of texts, ex-Mass. Lottery official saysPublic records experts say the allegation that Goldberg ordered a state employee to delete texts — and potentially destroyed her own — raises a red flag.ResumeLocal Coverage02:47Oct 18, 2024
What Harris or Trump will mean for offshore wind in the NortheastMassachusetts is counting on offshore wind to create thousands of jobs, combat climate change and help keep the lights on in the coming decades. But some advocates worry that plans...ResumeEnvironment04:34Oct 16, 2024
Teen competitors preview the 4-H goat shows at the Topsfield FairThe Topsfield Fair wraps up this weekend, and there are there are plenty of agricultural competitions packed into the last few days. Two high school-age competitors and an event organizer...ResumeLocal Coverage03:49Oct 11, 2024
This mayor is an artistIn September, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu performed George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” at Symphony Hall with the Boston Pops. Cognoscenti spoke to her about her lifelong love of the piano...ResumeCognoscenti07:49Oct 11, 2024
Once a bridge to a bachelor's, Mass. community colleges have become career training centersThe students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree than years past. ResumeEducation04:07Oct 10, 2024
