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From robocalls to deepfakes, artificial intelligence is already playing a role in the 2024 election. Jeremy Siegel speaks with Aravind Srinavas, CEO and co-founder of the A-I chatbot Perplexity about the complex issue. Plus Paris Alston speaks with House Minority Whip Katherine Clark on the heels of the House's approval of a long-awaited aid package for Ukraine.

Actor Alan Ruck (Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Succession) will be appearing at the Emerson Colonial theatre this weekend for "An Evening with Alan Ruck", which will include a screening of the cult classic film and Q&A about his role as the iconic Cameron Frye. Ruck spoke with our Jeremy Siegel about that and other roles ahead of his appearance.

Earth Day is right around the corner, and the day can be especially pertinent given all the signs of our changing climate — something many Americans are feeling increasingly anxious about. James McKowen, a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, spoke with Paris about how to handle climate-related anxieties and when to seek help for them.

A solar eclipse is coming to New England on Monday, and GBH's Edgar B. Herwick, III has some eclipse-themed trivia for us. Can you get all four right? Plus: Chef Diane Kochilas wants people to live longer and is plant-based longevity in her new cookbook based on the blue zone her family is from: "The Ikaria Way."

Snow is coming to higher-elevation areas in Massachusetts and northern New England. But expect nothing but rain in greater Boston, GBH meteorologist Dave Epstein said. Plus: Former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is leading the NCAA through tumultuous times, and we have a look at his tenure so far.

The Massachusetts State House is tackling a massive omnibus bill. Among the issues it addresses: Funding migrant shelters; extending pandemic-era cocktails-to-go; and so much more. GBH's Katie Lannan joins Paris for a look at negotiations.

A string instrument called the kora has been played almost exclusively by men since the 13th century, strictly passed down as a family tradition in West Africa. Sona Jobarteh, the first woman from a Griot family to become a professional kora player, talks to Jeremy about her journey ahead of a performance Saturday in Somerville. Plus: GBH’s Tessil Collins, managing producer and curator of online jazz station, Jazz 24/7, remembers journalist Sarah-Ann Shaw as a trailblazer, mentor, and community activist.

GraphCast, an AI weather forecasting product from Google's DeepMind initiative, is drawing some conversation --- and our own human meteorologist, Dave Epstein, has thoughts on its usefullness and accuracy.

Every year, a pall descents upon the city of Lawrence: Crows coming home to the largest roost in New England. Now the Army Corps of Engineers is using new imaging technology to map their movements. GBH's Craig LeMoult reports.

Gov. Maura Healey traveled out of state on vacation, kicking off a temporary transfer of power. Her office made the decision not to share where Healey was going, also prompting conversation about what's personal and what's a matter of public interest for elected officials. GBH's Katie Lannan joins us to discuss.

The PAX East (Penny Arcade Expo) convention is back again for another year in Boston, and Paris Alston stopped by to give everyone a look at what goes down at the popular event.

What can we learn from reading the diaries of women? So much, historian and journalist Sarah Gristwood said. Her new book, "Secret Voices," explores the private thoughts and reflections of women through hundreds of years. She spoke to Paris about what she took away from the collection.

It's the time of year where days are getting longer and things are getting brighter. Edgar B. Herwick, III joins us to talk about trivia relating to the spring equinox. Can you spring into knowledge with these fun facts?

Paris Alston speaks with Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, one of co-sponsors of the American High Speed Rail Act, a proposal that would invest over $200 billion dollars and create 2 million jobs in an effort to modernize the rail system in the United States, bring true high speed rail to American citizens, and revolutionize the way we travel across this country.

It's been 34 years since two thieves broke into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and stole a collection of masterpieces. Where does the investigation stand now? Anthony Amore, the museum's security director, joins Jeremy to give us a look at what investigators are exploring.

For Women's History Month, we're talking to Cambridge Day film writer Sarah G. Vincent in talking to us about women that center women, in front of or behind the camera. Today she tells us about her favorite movies that showcase women's anger and rage: "Gaslight," "Erin Brockovich," and "Midsommar."

Grammy-winning songwriter Aoife O’Donovan’s new album “All My Friends” takes listeners back in time using archival documents and sound, tracing the history of women's rights in America. Jeremy talks to her about the journey. Plus: What even is "normal" weather? GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein talks to Paris and Jeremy.

Jeremy Siegel speaks with Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss as bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by the Congressman is scheduled to be voted on on the House floor today concerning Tiktok.

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will be performing stand-up at Boston's Wibur Theater this weekend, so Jeremy caught up with him to talk about his career, his Daily Show piece about racism in Boston, and why it's important to talk to locals.

Sunday night marked the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, and many local Muslims are marking the holiday more somberly this year in light of the ongoing war in Gaza. Fatema Ahmad, executive director of the Muslim Justice League, joins Paris to discuss. Plus: GBH's State House Reporter Katie Lannan catches us up on the state of housing in Massachusetts.

Paris and Jeremy preview all aspects of the 2024 Academy Awards with GBH's own Callie Crossley, from Basic Black, Under the Radar and of course The Culture Show.

If thinking about money makes you anxious, you're not alone: Plenty of Americans experience stress around finances. Jenae Murphy, the founder of Financial Therapy LLC, has tips on how to deal with it. Plus: What's phenology, the study of seasonal changes? Meteorologist Dave Epstein joins us to explain.

Twice a year, we shift our clocks back and forth from Standard Time to Daylight Savings Time. Why? GBH's Curiosity Desk Reporter Edgard B. Herwick, III joins Paris and Jeremy to explain.

Foreign policy is set to play an outsized role in today's Super Tuesday election, with a campaign led by younger progressive Democrats to vote "No Preference" instead of President Biden picking up steam. So how can the US response to the war in Gaza impact Super Tuesday? Marsin Alshamary, an assistant professor of political science at Boston College who studies the Middle East, joined Jeremy to talk about this and the historical precedence of foreign policy playing so heavily into a presidential race.

Election Day is tomorrow, with voters in 15 states (including Massachusetts) heading to the polls to vote in presidential primaries. Somerville City Councilor Willie Burnley Jr. is part of the effort to encourage people to mark their Democratic ballots with a vote for "No Preference" as an indication for support for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. He joined Paris to talk about the movement.

Today on your For You Page: The US Supreme Court is considering some cases regarding content moderation that could have significant impacts on what we see on our social feeds. GBH's social media strategist, Zack Waldman, joins Jeremy to explain. Plus: Across Massachusetts, old housing stock means residents are often left with freezing cold apartments in the winter. What can be done about it?

In light of an Alabama court's ruling that frozen embryos often used in IVF procedures are legally considered children, Rep. Lori Trahan of Lowell talks about her own experience with undergoing IVF to have her two daughters and why Democrats should focus on reproductive issues in the upcoming election. Plus: Jeremy has the story of two sets of twins, both born on Leap Day, and the misunderstanding that brought them together.

State lawmakers are considering bills to raise certain taxes and deal with pandemic lockdown-era legislation to allow to-go cocktails. GBH’s State House Reporter Katie Lannan joins us to talk all about it.

For years, the state of Massachusetts was charged with the care of children with disabilities at The Walter E. Fernald State School in Waltham. But those children were often neglected. Now, family members of the children who lived there are looking to learn more about what happened to their loved ones and hitting dead ends. GBH's Jennifer Moore investigates.

It's a trying time for global diplomacy, with wars in Ukraine and Gaza, along with other turmoil across the world. Jeremy talks to British diplomat David Rutley about how he thinks about the current moment. Plus: Imam Taymullah Abdur-Rahman, whose life has taken him from a Maurice Starr's '80s boyband Perfect Gentlemen to a career in promoting social change, talks to Paris about his new book "American Imam: From Pop Stardom to Prison Abolition."

Looking for things to do this weekend? We have quite the lineup for you: First, GBH's Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen has a round up of art shows, including 'Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West' at the Gardner Museum and 'Wu Tsang: Of Whales' at the ICA. Plus: Mike Deehan of Axios Boston joins Paris to talk about 1990s-themed events going on this weekend.

Is the earth's circumference increasing because of sea level rise? Where does the term CEO come from, and how did it become so widespread? Edgar B. Herwick III, the man behind GBH's Curiosity Desk, joins Paris and Jeremy to discuss. Plus: Cambridge's migrant shelter is only open at night, leaving families staying there out on the street during the day. So what can be done to help, and who has jurisdiction to decide? State Rep. Mike Connolly of Cambridge joins Jeremy to talk about it.

Last week, Milton voters rejected a change to its zoning ordinances that would have allowed multi-family housing in parts of the town and brought Milton into compliance with the MBTA Communities Law. So what's next? GBH State House Reporter Katie Lannan talks about housing affordability, traffic snarls, and possible legal ramifications.

Some activists complain that DEI programs in schools are antisemitic, leaving superintendents in Brookline, Newton and Needham to reckon with hot-button issues around how to teach students about antiracism, antisemitism and Islamophobia. GBH's Phillip Martin reports

Schools like MIT, Dartmouth, and Georgetown, which did away with SAT testing requirements, are now reinstating them --- at a time when affording college is getting harder for more Americans. What does it all mean for young people trying to apply and pay for school? GBH's education reporter Kirk Carapezza joins us to discuss.

Looking for something to do during February break next week? Mike Deehan of Axios Boston has some top picks. Plus: Our meteorologist Dave Epstein talks about a bit of upcoming snow and why snow can be tricky to predict.

Wendy Swart Grossman and Evan Grossman met working for Gov. Michael Dukakis' presidential campaign in 1986. And while they've grown closer in that time, the American electorate has grown further apart. Is there room for love in politics today?

Democratic leaders in Massachusetts have made it clear: They're not interested in bailing out Steward Health Care, the for-profit hospital system that has come into financial trouble. So what does that mean for people who rely on the system for care? GBH's Katie Lannan joins Jeremy to explain. Plus: Snow is coming, and Meteorologist Dave Epstein tells us all about it.

Anthony Fogg, vice-president of artistic planning for the Boston Symphony Orchestra joined Paris and Jeremy to share his memories of his friend and colleague, longtime BSO conductor Seiji Ozawa, who passed away at his home in Tokyo on Tuesday.

In the height of COVID-related lockdowns, "Little Fires Everywhere" author Celeste Ng got an interesting request: Would she want to contribute to a collaborative novel, written by more than a dozen writers? She joined Jeremy to talk about the result, "Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel."

Valentine's Day can be a time for love --- and a time in which a lot of people feel lonely. Celeste Viciere of the podcast Celeste the Therapist, joins Paris to talk about different types of love and how to thrive in the Valentine's-industrial complex. Plus: Edgar B. Herwick III of GBH's Curiosity Desk joins Paris and Jeremy to talk about other notable Feb. 14 events.

The new forms for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, were supposed to make things easier for high schoolers applying to college and seeking financial aid in an ever-more-expensive landscape. But local students and counselors say it's done just the opposite, GBH's Kirk Carapezza reports. Plus: GBH meteorologist Dave Epstein remembers the blizzard of '78.

Steward Health, the for-profit company that owns St. Elizabeth's Medical Center and other health care facilities in Massachusetts, is in financial crisis. And the people of Allston and Brighton are already feeling the repercussions, a new GBH News investigation from Jeremy shows. Plus: GBH's State House reporter Katie Lannan tells Paris about gun bills working their way through the legislature.

AI-generated photos, videos, and audio --- as well as run-of-the-mill disinformation --- is heavily infiltrating social media. So what can we do as news consumers? GBH's social media strategist Zack Waldman joins Paris to discuss.

The ramifications of slavery have reverberated through the centuries. Now, filmmaker Yoruba Richen has a new documentary, The Cost of Inheritance, looking at how reparations might help address the harm done. Richen and and Chris Hastings of GBH's The World join Paris to discuss the film. Plus: GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen joins Paris to talk about what's going on in the city's arts scene.

We hear it all the time: We are experiencing a mental health crisis. In recent years, the use of mental health services jumped by nearly 40% among millions of commercially insured and American adults, according to a recent JAMA Health Forum. Today we're starting a yearlong series of monthly conversations about mental health with Nieisha Deed, founder of the organization PureSpark. Her affirmation for us: "I trust myself." Want more? Visit gbhnews.org/wakeupwell.

MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng knows you're upset about the shutdowns, slowdowns, and detours. He sees it when he takes the trains and buses himself. “I will have to say, the folks have been supportive. They have told me how important the T's success is to them. And that makes it even much more important to me to make sure that we continue to deliver for the public,” he told Jeremy.

Newton teachers are on strike for the second week. What does that mean for teachers looking for higher wages and more social supports in schools, for students, and for state policy? GBH News State House Reporter Katie Lannan joins Jeremy to discuss.

More than 80 years after Merle Hillman was killed in Pearl Harbor, his remains have been identified and will be buried by his family. Plus: Lizzie Carroll, executive director of the nonprofit Facing History and Ourselves, talks about what Holocaust Remembrance Day means in 2024.

Tonight is Burns Supper, the night where people worldwide gather to eat haggis, drink whiskey, and celebrate Scottish poet Robert Burns. So who was Burns, and why do people celebrate him? GBH's Curiosity Desk reporter and Culture Show team member Edgar B. Herwick III joins Paris and Jeremy to talk all about it.

Boston has enlisted two groups of researchers to study the harms done to Black communities, one from 1620 to 1940 and the other from 1940 to the present day. What are researchers looking into, and what could reparations ultimately look like in Boston? Bay State Banner Publisher Ron Mitchell, who broke the news, joins Jeremy to discuss. Plus: A Northeastern researcher discovers previously unknown works by "Little Women" author Louisa May Alcott. Are they any good?

It's New Hampshire primary day. Washington Post reporter Meryl Kornfield joins us to talk about the mood on the ground and what we might expect from tonight's results.

In 24 hours, polls will open in New Hampshire's presidential primary. Stephanie Murray, who covers politics for The Messenger, joins Paris to talk about what to expect. Plus: GBH's Katie Lannan talks to the Massachusetts Republican women supporting Nikki Haley in New Hampshire.

Marie Yovanovich, a former US Ambassador to Ukraine, spoke with Jeremy about her life at the State Department, current US support for Ukraine, and what the 2024 elections here could mean for the state of the world.

New Hampshire's electorate may yet surprise us this election season. With primaries slated for Tuesday, President Joe Biden is not on the ballot because of changes in the DNC calendar and former President Trump seems to have a lead on the Republican side. But more than one in five New Hampshire voters have never voted in the state before: Youth registering to vote for the first time, new residents, and students. What does that mean for the electorate? Lisa Kashinsky of Politico and UMass Boston Political Science Professor Erin O'Brien join Jeremy to discuss.

Judges in Massachusetts family courts can order divorcing couples with children into parenting classes. The classes are long and expensive, with some saying they were forced into long sessions with abusers they were trying to flee. GBH's Jenifer McKim investigates.

In some ways, the movie "The Book of Clarence" tells a familiar story: Nothing is working out for Clarence, so he comes up with a scheme to turn things around. In other ways? Not so much: Clarence is the fictional twin brother of the apostle Thomas, and his scheme involves impersonating Jesus Christ, who he is convinced is a fraud. Film writer and critic Sarah G. Vincent joins Jeremy to talk about it.

An annual MLK Tribute Concert honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. takes place at Symphony Hall tonight. Boston Children's Chorus executive director Andres Holder joined Jeremy Siegel in studio to discuss Dr. King’s legacy and how the Children’s Chorus will honor him.

Fans of African soccer will spend the next month tuning in to the African Cup of Nations, in which 24 teams will compete for $7 million in a career-boosting, fashion-flexing tournament. Local freelance journalist and AFCON fan Mohamed Barrie joins us to talk about what's at stake. Plus: the Bill Belichick Era is out, and the Jerod Mayo Era is in. Karen Guregian, columnist for MassLive sports, talks to Paris about the latest out of Foxborough.

Brrr: It's cold in here. Ice baths are all the rage, from athletes who use them in post-workout recovery to regular people who take icy dips hoping to reach more meditative states. They can work in some instances, but people should know about potential health risks before they take the plunge, said Northeaster Professor Rui Li, director of the school's exercise science program.

Edgar B. Hurwick III of GBH's Curiosity Desk (and Culture Show) hops in studio with Paris and Jeremy to discuss some unique events that may or may not occur during this leap year. Plus trivia!

Pianist Robert Glasper talked to us about how he went from an 11-year-old sitting down at a piano for the first time to a Grammy, Emmy, and Peabody-winning artist. "I just love playing piano so much, and I love composing, and I love music so much that it was just who I am, it became a part of me," he said.

Here are some of the issues that might be on your November 2024 ballots: Raising the minimum wage for tipped workers, like restaurant servers; Removing the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement; and two separate questions about ride share drivers. GBH's state house reporter, Katie Lannan, joins us to explain what voters can expect.

This is not a drill: There's snow in the forecast. GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein talks about which areas will see flakes and which will only get rain or the dreaded wintery mix.

The Professional Women's Hockey League played its first game yesterday in Lowell, and GBH's own Esteban Bustillos was there. He even has a name suggestion for the still-untitled team: The Greenbacks.

Harvard President Claudine Gay has resigned from her position after a campaign to highlight allegations of plagiarism and improper attribution following her Congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus. So what's next for Harvard? GBH News higher education reporter Kirk Carapezza joins Paris to discuss.

Jan. 3 is Perihelion Day, the point in which Earth is closest to the sun. GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein talks to Paris to explains what that means. Plus: What's up with the WNDR, the new attraction in Downtown Crossing? GBH's Catherine Hurley went there to find out.

The last year has brought upheaval and chaos to social media — and also some fun, GBH’s Zack Waldman said. Plus: Film writer Sarah G. Vincent on her last holiday movie pick: 1995’s “Strange Days.”

This year brought some victories to the disability community, with pay raised for personal care assistants who act as caregivers, and some grief, with the loss of activist Judy Heumann and four of 18 people killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine being deaf. GBH News reporter Meghan Smith joins Paris to recap. Plus: Jeremy speaks to Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston CEO Robert Lewis, Jr. and board member Michael Curry about the state of hunger in Massachusetts.

One of the most common questions we get is how we find and report the stories that end up on our air. And as a public media organization, our journalism is highly informed by you, our audience. Annie Shreffler, GBH’s audience impact manager, talks to Jeremy about passing the microphone. Interested in telling us what matters to you in 2024? Email us at gbhnewsconnect@wgbh.org.

Live music was in its Renaissance Era in 2023. Paris talks to GBH's arts and culture reporter Haley Lerner about Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and the smaller venues that made us all want to dance.

This year has brought something unfamiliar to New Englanders: Discontent with Patriots coach Bill Belichick. GBH News' sports reporter Esteban Bustillos joins Paris to talk about the Patriots (and some good news, too). Plus: Film writer Sarah G. Vincent talks about a surprising Christmas movie pick: "Anna and the Apocalypse."

There was so much to be excited about in the Boston arts scene this year, and we were lucky enough to have our own Jared Bowen break it down for us. Plus: Local educator Doug Fodeman talks about how to spot and avoid scams this holiday season.

We continue our Year In Review series with GBH reporter Bob Seay, who discusses the biggest stories of 2023 surrounding the MBTA with Jeremy Siegel. Plus Jeremy hits the road and heads to Topsfield, where one of the most impressive Christmas light displays in the country is located.

As 2023 winds down, we're checking in about the year's most important stories. Today, GBH's Worcester reporter Sam Turken joins Jeremy to talk about the biggest happenings in New England's second-biggest city: Scandals in the police department, the high costs of housing, crisis pregnancy centers, and disparities in nonprofit funding.

A growing crisis for migrants seeking shelter, inactivity at the legislature, the fall of former US Attorney Rachael Rollins and a lack of transparency: Those are the biggest political stories of the year in Massachusetts, according to GBH's political reporters. Jeremy sits down with Katie Lannan and Adam Reilly to hear more.

How did the term "Brahmin" come into use to describe a certain kind of New England aristocrat? How do nut packagers crack pistachio shells? Why do restaurants round up their meal taxes? Edgar B. Herwick III of GBH's Curiosity Desk joined Paris and Jeremy to answer some listener questions.

It’s been five years since Ayanna Pressley became a congresswoman, the first Black woman to represent Massachusetts in Congress. To mark the anniversary, she sat down for a long interview with Paris in which she discussed the war between Israel and Hamas, upcoming elections, the future of American democracy, and more.

Last week, Harvard President Claudine Gay testified before campus about antisemitism on campus. Now her comments are drawing some backlash — along with some support. Student reporters Claire Yuan and Miles Herszenhorn of the Harvard Crimson, who have been covering the president's testimony and campus reactions, joined Paris and Jeremy to discuss the latest.

What holiday movies should you be watching this December? Film critic and write Sarah G. Vincent explores a classic: The many versions of A Christmas Carol. Plus: Ahead of the Army-Navy football game this weekend, GBH's Esteban Bustillos asks for the wisdom of the crowds. Is Boston an Army town or a Navy town?

What can 400 years of Boston transit history tell us about the contemporary issues facing the T? A lot. GBH intern Ivaylo Mihalev visits an exhibit on display at the BPL that traces the way public transportation has shaped -- and reshaped -- Boston since the 1600s.

Four UMass Lowell students got to attend COP28, the UN Climate Change Conference, in Dubai. Hear about their experiences, and how they found themselves empowered.

A new Frontline documentary takes an in-depth look at the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, exploring the police response. Paris talks to reporter Lomi Kriel of the Texas Tribune and ProPublica about it. And on a lighter note: Jeremy and actor Kate Flannery, best known for her role as Meredith on "The Office," talk about her childhood dreams of being a public media star.

For three days, a handful of Beacon Hill Democrats tried to pass a supplemental budget bill in an informal session where most members were missing. And for three days, Beacon Hill Republicans showed a rare flex of power, using procedural points to end the session. So what's going on? GBH's Katie Lannan has an explanation.

The Bunker Hill Monument has been under scaffolding lately, undergoing restoration in preparation for the battle's 250's anniversary in 2025. But what's the history behind the monument? GBH's Curiosity Desk reporter, Edgar G. Herwick III, joins Paris and Jeremy for some trivia.

King tides --- those super high tides that send the ocean to coastal residents' doorsteps --- are now a regular sight in the Boston area. GBH's meteorologist Dave Epstein says they've always been around, but warming ocean waters means they're creeping higher every century.

Grab your hand cream and lip balm: Winter is here, and so are dry air and drier skin. How can you tell which days will be extra dry? GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein dives into dew points and relative humidity to explain.

For decades, special education students and English language learners in Boston Public School had fewer choices than their peers, and were often left underserved. Now the district has a new plan, developed under scrutiny from the state Department of Education, to better serve all its students. Superintendent Mary Skipper joined Paris to discuss it.

Massachusetts lawmakers, responding to Supreme Court rulings and waves of gun violence, are considering 56 bills related to ghost guns, people's ability to sue gun makers, and who can carry weapons where. What's at stake, and what can people expect? GBH State House reporter Katie Lannan talks to Jeremy.

Forty years ago this week, 100 million Americans turned on their TVs to watch “The Day After,” a movie about what could happen in Lawrence, Kansas after a nuclear strike. Professor, veteran TV producer, and author David Craig joins Paris to talk about how the film shaped the way Americans saw nuclear policy in the Cold War’s final years.

As you finish up eating Thanksgiving leftovers, Jeremy Siegel (with an assist from film critic Sarah G. Vincent) get you ready to check out the latest film directed by Alexander Payne, The Holdovers (starring Paul Giamatti), in theaters now. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, from GBH and the entire Morning Edition crew.

It's been 60 years since President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Paul Landis was there as a secret service agent. For decades, he kept his memories of that day to himself: The horror, the chaos, an in-tact bullet. But now he's sharing them.

It's been a big year for Black Boston: The reveal of The Embrace memorial to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, the NAACP National Convention, and more. So how does has that felt in Boston’s Black cultural center? As part of the Walk Down the Block series, Paris talks to people to find out. Plus: Nicole Obi, CEO of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, talks about Nubian Square's economic future.

The Massachusetts Legislature failed to make a deal before its deadline last week, leaving $250 million for the state's shelter crisis in limbo. So what's next? GBH State House reporter Katie Lannan joins Paris to discuss.

Looking to see some movies this Thanksgiving? Film writer and critic Sarah G. Vincent has some picks, including a Thanksgiving slasher film.

Meteorologist Dave Epstein breaks down some climate news for local gardeners, plus have you ever cancelled plans because of Mercury retrograde? Nodded emphatically at a water sign? Gasped upon seeing a Tower tarot card? If so, you're not alone: Spiritual practices like these are getting more popular. Morning Edition's own Rachel Armany talks to local witches, readers, and experts about finding meaning in the cards.

Leaf blowers are loud, smoggy, bad for ecosystems, and bad for the health of people using them. So why are they so ubiquitous, and what are some reasonable alternatives? GBH News reporter Liz Neisloss joins Jeremy to discuss her latest story.

A federal bust of an alleged local prostitution ring has brought to light a debate about how to stop sex trafficking: Should the industry be decriminalized completely? Or should people who pay for sex still be prosecuted? GBH Center for Investigative Reporting's Jenifer McKim joins Jeremy to talk about it.

The end of the working year at the Massachusetts legislature ends sooner than you may think: This is the last week of 2023 to get major legislation passed until January. GBH State House reporter Katie Lannan joins Jeremy to talk about some bills up for debate, including a long-awaited budget bill, prescription drug cost policies, and more.

Soprano, opera legend and five-time Grammy winner Renée Fleming is coming to Boston this weekend, playing pieces from her album Voice of Nature. She talked to Jeremy about finding her way to a professional music career and how climate change and the human relationship with nature inspired her new album.

Paris is joined by Sherrod Blakely, BU lecturer and sports journalist for NBC Boston to talk about the NBA’s “In-Season Tournament” that tips off on Friday night, and what that “championship” could mean for the Boston Celtics and their fan base.

If you've been monitoring the vibes, you'll know that 1970s and '80s rock is having a resurgence. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, who played with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, talked to Jeremy about his Boston roots and his upcoming show. Plus: Kurt Faustin of the Dropout Summit, also happening this weekend, talks to Paris about the things we don't learn in school.

The White House released guidelines on how employees should and shouldn't use generative AI. But while it's encouraging that the White House is addressing the issue, some advocates worry that falling to far behind on regulating the technology is dangerous. Professor Usama Fayyad of Northeastern University, who runs the school's Institute for Experiential AI, joins Jeremy to discuss.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has already approved more clemency petitions for people with criminal convictions that any of her predecessors since Gov. Michael Dukakis. What are clemency requests anyway, and what makes them important? GBH reporter Katie Lannan joins Paris and Jeremy to discuss.

Edgar B Hurwick III from GBH’s Curiosity Desk and the new GBH Culture Show joins Paris and Jeremy to take a quick romp through this week in Massachusetts’ History, including a pirate ship’s ties to the Bay State.

Paris and Jeremy speak with National Security Expert and Harvard professor Juliette Kayyem following the announcement that Maine’s Governor Janet Mills will be establishing an independent commission to determine the facts surrounding the Lewiston tragedy, including how several warning signs were seemingly ignored.

Massachusetts has gotten more migrant students in its schools. While some districts are struggling to find classroom space, bilingual teachers, and emotional support for them, others have been providing education for years. What can we learn? Axios Boston's Steph Solis joins Paris and Jeremy to discuss.

Boston city workers began to clear tents Monday morning near the troubled intersection of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue, part of a new encampment ban across the city. What does that mean for the people who have been living in the area? GBH's Tori Bedford joins Paris to discuss.

Massachusetts is helping house 7,500 families, and the state will soon exceed its capacity for shelters and other places to stay. What happens next? GBH reporter Katie Lannan joins Paris and Jeremy to explain.

After a mass shooting Wednesday night, the people of Lewiston, Maine are grieving and questioning where to go next. GBH reporter Mark Herz joins Paris from Maine.

At least 17 people have died in mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine. Paris and Jeremy hear from GBH reporter Mark Herz, who has been talking to local residents about how they are processing what happened.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is joining 41 other state attorneys general in suing Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp, on allegations that the tech giant is deliberately creating addictive features and doing little to fix it. Are we all doomed to scroll forever?

Boston Beer Company has alleged that a former employee used an external USB drive to download the company’s “proprietary and confidential” information in the days after he submitted his resignation. Paris and Jeremy discuss the brewing legal battle.

Film writer and critic Sarah G. Vincent of Cambridge Day joins us to talk about what to watch this Halloween season.

Paris Alston with special guests Edgar B Hurwick III from GBH’s Curiosity Desk and GBH News’ Mark Herz break down the beginning of the Head of the Charles Regatta, an annual fall tradition here in Boston.

Are you still watching? Netflix reported a profit after cracking down on password-sharing. Paris and Jeremy discuss that and more news of the day.

Eight women who have worked for Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui are accusing her of toxic behavior in the workplace according to a new investigation from The Boston Globe. Siddiqui has positioned herself as a bastion of progressivism and is the first Muslim elected to lead a major Massachusetts city. But these allegations are painting a different picture. Reporters Diti Kohli and Emma Platoff joined Jeremy to discuss their months-long investigation.

When students are deciding where they want to go college... one option for them is to apply early decision. It’s a way for students to signal that a particular university is their top choice. But the catch is that they often must commit to attending before seeing their financial aid package. But does that process give students with the greatest wealth and resources an advantage? GBH’s Kirk Carapezza reports.

The former Lemuel Shattuck hospital near Franklin Park may soon be redeveloped into treatment and housing for people dealing with substance use issues. So what do neighbors and the people who may benefit from those treatment options think about it? GBH's Tori Bedford reports explores the issues.

Our regular podcast format is on hold while we are in our Fall Membership Pledge Drive (thank you for your support!) so today we present our conversation with GBH’s Jared Bowen on all that is happening in the world of art around Boston.

40 years ago, Boston embarked on an unthinkably ambitious project: Move the elevated highways underground. By the time the project wrapped, the Big Dig became shorthand for over-time, over-budget government boondoggles. But as America's list of necessary big infrastructure projects grows, can the Big Dig teach us about what it takes to do big things? Paris talks to Ian Cross, host of The Big Dig podcast from GBH News.

GBH's own Brian O'Donovan, host of Celtic Sojourn who brought Celtic music to radio and live audiences with joy and passion, died this weekend. Paris and Jeremy hear from listeners about what Brian and his work meant to them.

Several cities, including Boston, have named the second Monday of October Indigenous Peoples Day. For Massachusetts as a whole, it’s formally Columbus Day. How should teachers handle discussions about the day and its origins in the classroom? Jeremy talks to Elizabeth "Lizzy" Carroll, program director at the nonprofit Facing History and Ourselves, and Eric Soto-Shed, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Jeremy Siegel is joined by executive producer Karen Marshall, and special guest from the Curiosity Desk, GBH's Edgar B Hurwick III. Ever wonder why Jeremy loves apples so much? Edgar. has questions, Jeremy has answers.

Massachusetts legislators are considering a bill that would require companies to list a salary range on job postings. How does your workplace handle salary discussions?

Rare good news for MBTA passengers in East Boston: The agency is expanding ferry service to and from downtown Boston. Should all T riders take to the sea?

What are your Boston-area Halloween haunts? Paris and Jeremy discuss.

Jeremy Siegel and Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss Massachusetts’ latest Nobel Prize winner (this time for medicine) and we fondly remember Red Sox fan favorite (and Jimmy Fund ambassador) Tim Wakefield.

What do you do when you have an event until 10PM and your alarm rings for work before 3AM? Copious amounts of coffee are consumed. Paris and Jeremy discuss National Coffee Day, what coffee means to us, and more importantly, what it means to YOU.

Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel discuss the return of the dress code in the US Senate, and solicit your thoughts on dress codes and where they are appropriate. Plus a Dunkin’ wants to rightfully protect its brand image, and things are getting litigious up in here.

GBH is launching a new podcast, digging into the history of the Big Dig. What can the infamously clunky, over-time, over-budget project teach us about infrastructure?

Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel are bear-aware, but not maybe not Franklin Park bear cage aware. Plus adventures in following a GPS, when bearing right goes wrong.

Jeremy Siegel and our producer Rachel Armany discuss the news of the potential end of the Hollywood writer's strike, and why it had no bearing on the forthcoming Taylor Swift movie, set to open in theatres this October.

Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel wrap up your work week and get you ready for a fluffin’ good weekend with our latest Wake Up Podcast. Flufffest returns to Somerville this weekend, one listener has thoughts on burnout and manages to tie it to our Nightlife in Boston series, and Paris pulls out all the stops to surprise Jeremy on his birthday.

Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel wrap up the broadcast day bringing you all the day’s headlines, including Massachusetts being among the national leaders for resident “burnout”. Plus an impromptu climate protest disrupts the commute, and we’re wrapping up our sports-centric topic from yesterday.

Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel are joined by GBH’s Esteban Bustillos to break down the return of professional women’s soccer to the City of Boston. Plus the latest on the debate involving Massachusetts’ Right-to-Shelter law.

Paris Alston, Jeremy Siegel and special guest Rachel Armany discuss a harrowing experience for some air travelers over at Logan Airport. Plus more on our latest segment about Boston nightlife, which focused on music venues.

Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel discuss the latest in MBTA closings and delays, and how this never-ending saga will affect your early fall commute. And is AI helping you in your day-to-day? We want to find out how.

Jeremy and executive producer Karen Marshall discuss the latest on aliens -- the Mexican governmental hearings, the NASA findings, and their own interests in all things extra terrestrial.

Jeremy Siegel, along with producer Rachel Armany, brought in our veteran meteorologist Dave Epstein for the latest on Hurricane Lee and how it will affect the New England coast.

Boston's primary election had some surprising results, with two progressive incumbents unseated. What does that mean? Jeremy talks to GBH's politics reporter Adam Reilly.

Leominster experienced overnight flooding. GBH reporter Mark Herz joins Jeremy and executive producer Karen Marshall live from the most affecter area.

It's been 22 years since the Sept. 11 attacks. Here's how Massachusetts is remembering, from ceremonies to blood drives.

Tom Brady has never been to Gillette stadium as a fan before. That will change this weekend. Jeremy and special guest executive producer Karen Marshall try to get the GOAT.

Yesterday, Paris and Jeremy asked you how to best deal with flies. You were buzzing with responses.

How do you deal with unwanted visitors? Jeremy and special guest producer Rachel Armany have questions about what is apparently fly season.

Labor Day is over. Why is it still so hot? Paris and Jeremy talk about the upcoming heat.

She caught it just before it was gone… Paris Alston and producer Rachel Armany discuss a late summer viewing of Barbie, some amazing beach weather including a summer-like week post-Labor day, and what is closed and open around Boston on this holiday. Happy Labor Day and thank you all for listening to GBH’s Morning Edition!

It's the most wonderful time of the year: Sept. 1, the busiest move-in day in Boston, when U-Hauls roam the roads (just not under the low bridges on Storrow Drive, please) and the streets are paved with more nightstands and kitchen tables than you can imagine. How do you celebrate?

Looking for something good to watch? Movie Critic Sarah G. Vincent joins Paris and Jeremy to talk about her favorite summer films and TV shows, from indie horror to KDrama courtroom shows.

You know what they say: When one Boston-area construction project closes, another opens. The Sumner Tunnel is once again open to drivers, but the Green Line Extension is closing for bridge repairs. Paris and Jeremy discuss.

Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel are joined by GBH reporter Esteban Bustillos for this episode of The Wake Up. We discuss the coming of a rare astrological phenomena, the return of popular sports franchise, and the beginning of the hurricane season, and what if any effects we’ll feel around here.

Boston's most interesting nightlife scene might be in Worcester, but can the city keep it that way as gentrification creeps in? GBH News reporter Sam Turken joins Paris and Jeremy to discuss.

Paris and Jeremy recap the weekend in Boston, including some unfortunate violence at a cherished annual event. Plus schools are re-opening across the state starting this week, and the mental health of students is at the forefront in a time when there is a lot of misinformation out there about mental health and the care around it. That and more are part of today’s Wake Up Podcast.

Is it really free if you have to pay rent to get it? Paris and special guest Edgar B. Herwick III of GBH's Curiosity Desk talk about an apartment above a pizza shop in East Boston that offers its tenants a pizza deal.

Paris Alston is back in the house with co-host Jeremy Siegel. Today P&J break down an upcoming vote in Somerville that will be open to residents as young as twelve to weigh in on. Plus why is today seemingly a national sick day? And we’re paying off our tease from yesterday about iconic voices.

Jeremy Siegel and producer Rachel Armany break down today’s news and happenings, including a strange run on people leaving objects in roadways this summer, a local look at police misconduct, and a discussion about Super Mario and the most iconic voices in video game history.

Jeremy Siegel and producer Rachel Armany bring you the latest on why newer generations of viewers prefer to leave captions ON while streaming or watching most content. Plus the latest in today’s news around Massachusetts, and we wish one of our favorite listeners a very Happy Birthday!

Producers Karen Marshall and Rachel Armany join Jeremy for some hypothetical travel trouble-shooting: What would you do if your dog ate your passport before a trip?

What do you do if someone sends you flowers... but gets your work address wrong? Paris and special guest, Producer Rachel Armany, discuss GBH's most blooming question.

Why are there so few nightlife options in Boston for people who don't want to drink? And how can people still have fun? Jeremy and special guest digital producer Gal Tziperman Lotan dig in.

Can cities and towns around Boston turn under-used strip malls into mixed-use housing? GBH reporter Liz Neisloss joins Paris and Jeremy to explore the topic. Plus you say tomato (sandwich)… Jeremy says no way.

When you tell people not to do something --- like go down Government Center's famous cop slide at night --- you can bet that they will want to do it even more. Paris and Jeremy slide down the rabbit hole at an astounding speed.

Paris and Jeremy talk about some touching moments from the NBA's Hall of Fame ceremony, including a touching exchange between inductee Dwyane Wade and NBA great Allen Iverson.

The city of Boston officially got an OK to rebuild a bridge to Long Island, a Boston Harbor island that housed substance use and recovery programs before it was deemed structurally unsafe. What does that mean? Paris and Jeremy discuss.

What does it mean that Zoom, the video conferencing program that made working from home possible, is bringing its employees back to the office. What does it mean for the rest of the office economy? Paris and Jeremy discuss.

Beyoncé is in Foxborough tonight. Before Paris heads down to the concert, Jeremy asks her some BeyHive trivia. Plus: The divinity of Beyoncé’s song "Church Girl," according to the people who hold it most dear.

Paris gives a behind the scenes look at her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Listen to the full interview today at 11 a.m. on the GBH News YouTube channel.

The annual NAACP Convention is in full swing in Boston's Seaport. Paris is there with a live look at the happenings.

Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall recap yesterday's congressional hearing on UFOs.

The Celtics' Jaylen Brown is sticking around with a new 5-year, $304 million deal. Paris and Jeremy talk sports.

The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station has been denied a state permit modification to discharge radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay. What does that mean for local beach-goers?

You know that building on Boston University's campus that looks like a bunch of Jenga blocks? It has earned a place on the shortlist for the World Architecture Festival’s best building of the year and for best interior design. Paris and Jeremy discuss.

Jeremy Siegel and Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss Jeremy’s long day taking on the biggest movie-going trend in awhile… Barbie and Oppenheimer back to back in the same afternoon. Did Jeremy enjoy them both, or did one film stand out above the other? Check out today’s Wake Up Podcast to find out.

Jeremy and special guest digital producer Gal Tziperman Lotan answer plane etiquette quandaries: Do you have to switch seats if you're in a window seat and someone asks you to move to a middle? Is it ok to watch scary or gory movies? Can you climb over a sleeping seatmate to get to the bathroom?

Paris and Jeremy wrap up the day with all the latest news, including an evacuation of the State House, a new streaming platform for Morning Edition, and we figure out the best way to get to Bey, as Paris looks forward to the Beyonce concert down at Gilette Stadium.

What do you want to see Boston's nightlife scene become? Paris and Jeremy take listener suggestions as part of GBH and Axios Boston's new nightlife series.

Paris and Jeremy start the week with a look at the record rain we’ve been having, on its impact throughout Massachusetts and New England. Plus we’re all about the night life this week.

Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend, surfer Sarah Brady, published text messages in which she says he manipulated and belittled her. Meanwhile Keke Palmer's boyfriend, Darius Jackson, publicly criticized an outfit she wore to an Usher concert. So what can us regular people learn from these celebrity relationship dramas? Paris talks to special guest Meredith Goldstein, Love Letters columnist for the Boston Globe. Plus: Jeremy talks to the Yacht Rock Revue about vibes, chilling, and smooth tunes.

Drake was in Boston last night, briefly joined by Celtic Jayson Tatum. Will the Toronto Raptors' biggest superfan join Celtics nation? Probably not. Paris and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss.

Pickleball, the tennis-like sport that's swept the suburbs, is at Fenway Park this week. What's it all about? Jeremy and special guest producer Rachel Armany discuss.

What’s going on on Facebook and Instagram’s new Twitter-like platform, Threads? GBH’s Social Media Strategist Zack Waldman talks about it’s meteoric growth to 100 million users and its drawbacks in accessibility and user experience.

It's shark season in New England. Paris and Jeremy spoke with shark expert and marine biologist Greg Skomal about his new book, "Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark."

A pregnant punk from the Bay Area and an activist board a plane from London to New York, carrying abortion pills that were banned in the U.S. They’re stopped at customs and officials confiscate all their pills — or so they think. It's a wild story with a Massachusetts connection. Jeremy talks to special guest T. J. Raphael, reporter and host of the new podcast Cover Up: The Pill Plot.

Meta, Facebook and Instagram's parent company, has launched its own Twitter alternative: Threads. Will it beat the other Twitter alternatives to capture audience attention? Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss.

Have you heard? The Sumner Tunnel, Boston's main vehicular link to East Boston and Logan Airport, is closed from now until Aug. 31. Paris and Jeremy talk to special guest Mark Herz, reporting live from the airport.

The Fourth of July can be a joyful time, but also a complicated one. Paris and special guest Producer Rachel Armany discuss what the holiday means to them.

Paris and Jeremy prep us all for the 4th of July by previewing the events, and having their sleep interrupted by unsanctioned and illegal fireworks being set off around their homes. Plus continued reaction from the world of higher education to the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action in college admissions.

Today is the worst day for Boston traffic — just like all the others. Jeremy and special guest digital producer Gal Tziperman Lotan discuss traffic coping strategies.

There's Barbie Movie-themed ice cream. But will there also be Oppenheimer-themed ice cream? Let's hope not. Plus: Listeners submit their own human-generated puns about AI.

Paris is on assignment today, so Jeremy Siegel pays off an AI tease from yesterday’s podcast, and also checks in with GBH Senior Political Reporter Adam Reilly live from Dublin, Ireland. Adam is the only reporter traveling with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on her historic trip to Ireland.

Which public radio-themed puns are better: Ones written by Jeremy, or ones written by artificial intelligence? And can you tell the difference? Test your computer-generated detection skills.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is in Ireland on state business, aiming to improve economic ties and meeting with state leaders. Paris and Jeremy have the itinerary.

The Celtics have traded away Marcus Smart as part of a three team deal between Boston, Memphis and the Washington Wizards. What does that mean for the team? Paris tells producer Rachel Armany all about it.

Paris and special guest Producer Rachel Armany have some Normal Gossip to share. But remember: You didn't hear it from them.

James Hills of "Java with Jimmy" loves Boston's waterfront and wants to make sure they are welcoming and accessible for all. He joined Paris and Jeremy to talk about some special events at Carson Beach Wednesday afternoon.

The occupancy rate for Cape Cod vacation rentals is down about 20 percent from last year --- likely at least in part because the average price of a rental is up to $619 a night, according to the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors. Paris and Jeremy talk about vacation price tags.

In the three years since his nephew George Floyd's murder, Selwyn Jones has been focused on making change. He co-founded the Hope929 Foundation. He’s been advocating at state houses across the country for medical civil rights bills. And he’s been hosting a podcast, “Setting It Straight With Selwyn Jones.” He spoke with Paris about what's next for him.

Who lay the cornerstone on the Bunker Hill Monument? What did Amelia Earhart do for a living when she lived in Medford? Curiosity Desk reporter Edgar B. Herwick III joins Paris for some local trivia.

The Prudential Center has reopened its observatory, and GBH's Mark Herz climbed up to the top to report on the views. What can people expect? Mark tells Paris and special guest Producer Rachel Armany all about it.

Twitter's seen a rise in hate speech and technical problems in the last few months. Though some high-profile users have left, a clear alternative has yet to emerge. Paris and Jeremy talk to special guest Zack Waldman, GBH's social media strategist, about Mastadon, BlueSky, Post, Artifact, and the host of other Twitter alternatives vying for our posts and attention.

Boston ice creamery JP Licks has an everything bagel ice cream. Will it be everything they hope for and more?

Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel kick off your work week with some historic moments for Massachusetts. Plus is some MA state tax relief in your future?

The Blue Line is going fare-free this summer to try and mitigate traffic problems around the Sumner Tunnel closure. What does that mean, and will it have enough impact? Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss.

So long to the gumball eyes on SpongeBob popsicles. Hello to pickles on pizza. Paris and Jeremy discuss never-ending innovation in the junk food industry.

Comedian Tooky Kavanagh joined Paris and Jeremy to talk about Boston's comedy scene and what makes her laugh.

A new study finds that Massachusetts is among the most romantic states in the country, at least judging by Google searches for certain terms like "engagement rings" and "romantic restaurants." But does that study match reality? Paris and Jeremy discuss.

The Red Bull Cliff Diving competition came to Boston this weekend. Paris and Jeremy jump in.

I'll have the burger, and my canine companion here will have the kibble. Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall talk about changes to Boston regulations that would allow dogs in more bars and restaurants.

Congress is finally discussing aliens out in the open, in formal hearings. Do you believe? Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall talk UFOs.

A new study tried to find the most popular fruits and vegetables in Massachusetts, and apples came in at No. 1. Is apple super fan Jeremy Siegel responsible? Paris and Jeremy discuss.

It's the unofficial start of summer birding season. Paris and Jeremy talk to GBH reporter Mark Herz about Black Birding Week, what species you can spot around Boston, and other fowl chatter.

The Celtics got another win over the weekend, and the game was thrilling. Paris walks special guest digital producer Gal Tziperman Lotan through the game.

Paris and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss how the Celtics are doing in the NBA playoffs. Can they still pull it off?

Paris and Morning Edition executive producer Karen Marshall say goodbye to a true musical queen, Tina Turner. Plus the debt ceiling deadline is looming, and the live action Little Mermaid movie makes it way into the hearts of Disney fans everywhere.

The Celtics were down 3-0 in their postseason series. Then they won last night's game. Are we seeing shades of the 2004 ALCS Red Sox series? Paris and Jeremy discuss.

We asked you what your best advice for new graduates it. Today, Paris and Jeremy read through the replies.

Commencement season is in full swing. What advice would you give graduating students?

It's National Bike to Work Day, so Paris and Jeremy are talking to bike commuters about the highs and lows of their rides.

Need to catch up on US Attorney Rachael Rollins' resignation and the investigation that prompted it? Paris and Jeremy have you covered.

Paris gives a rundown on what to expect from tonight's Celtics-Heat matchup. Jeremy made a pizza -- and has some takeaways.

Paris and Jeremy discuss a series of wildfires and the dangerous conditions that can create them in our area. Plus a special election in Salem, and you can pick Jeremy’s next pizza… just stay away from the pineapple.

Paris and Jeremy look at the legal challenge to the Boston City Council's districts and how new plans could reshape the city.

The Wake-Up is podcast is back after a hiatus for our Spring pledge drive (thank you again for your support!). Paris and Jeremy catch you up on the latest happenings around Boston, including a preview of this weekend’s Porch Fest. Plus Jeremy has a post-pledge stumble, and we solve the musical mystery of a video game theme (with your help!)

After an explosion at a Seqens/PCI Synthesis chemical plant in Newburyport killed a worker named Jack O'Keefe, 62 of Methuen, we started wondering whether companies can be held responsible for on-the-job deaths. Special guest Daniel Medwed, GBH's legal analyst and a Northeastern law professor, joined Paris to explain what's at stake.

Thank you for tuning in to GBH’s Morning Edition. What’s on Tap is on hold while we have our Spring Pledge Drive, but we're using the time to highlight two different stories: LGBTQ students at prom, and the Old Man of the Mountain in New Hampshire. We will return to our regularly scheduled programming next week! Thank you for your support!

Hey everyone and thank you for tuning in to GBH’s Morning Edition. What’s on Tap is on hold while we have our Spring Pledge Drive (thank you for your support!) so Paris and Jeremy bring you a one-on-one conversation with an absolute legend in the world of jazz.. Kamasi Washington. We will return to our regularly scheduled programming next week!

Paris Alston, along with executive producer Karen Marshall, catch you up on all the days news, including some serious shade directed at Boston from a beloved candy brand. Plus GBH Reporter Mark Herz checks in with us about some upcoming changes in Covid protocols, and what it means for local medical facilities.

Paris and executive producer Karen Marshall tell you What’s on Tap for today including the latest on the encampments at Mass and Cass, what a writer’s strike may mean for your favorite entertainment properties, and of course all the best looks from last night’s Met Gala (hint: there’s a cat theme there).

Paris and Jeremy start your week with the highlights of the local college commencement speakers, including one Paris may have tried to stalk as a young kid. Plus what would it take to get you to return to your office full-time? Apparently it’s a tough slog if you’re a Boston-area employer.

As we head into the weekend, Paris and Jeremy end your work week recapping events in and around Boston and getting you ready for what’s ahead. Big happenings in sports are on tap, a festival of brews, and a convention that’s title might turn a few heads. We thank you for tuning into to GBH this week and wish you all the best of weekends ahead.

Paris and Jeremy bring news of a 1990’s staple of tv and movie screens making its return this summer, beginning right down Route 95 in Rhode Island. Plus with 90’s nostalgia on our minds, we review comments from listeners about the end of an era for Netflix, no more mail-to-home DVDs, a service still surprisingly in use by multiple listeners who wrote in to tell us why.

Boston is considering a rat tsar to deal with the city's rodents. What do Bostonians think about it?

What are your worst driving pet peeves? Jeremy and a special guest, Executive Producer Karen Marshall, on what drives them nuts on the roads.

Paris and Jeremy wrap up your work week with a warning if you own an SUV and live in or around Beacon Hill. Plus Morning Edition producer Rachel Armany joins us to update us on her reporting this week concerning the short lifespan of student laptops in Massachusetts and the potential electronic waste they create. Enjoy your weekends, and thank you for tuning in to GBH’s Morning Edition!

How many puns can Paris and Jeremy fit into the 4/20 episode? You won't be-leaf it. Plus: Digging into the MBTA's latest struggles, this time with worker safety.

The Boston Athletic Association is set to meet with leaders of two running clubs this evening following a police response to their cheer section of the Boston Marathon. The groups say the number of officers was disproportionate because of the color of their skin. Paris and Jeremy hear from some group members.

Have you filed your taxes yet? We're not tax professionals, but Paris and Jeremy did do a bit of research into some incentives you may have missed.

It's Marathon Monday, and Paris is talking to executive producer Karen Marshall about runners, a golden retriever meetup, and the scenes and sights of the starting line, where her co-host Jeremy Siegel checks in with a live update.

Who is the airman raised in Massachusetts who is now accused of leaking highly classified documents? Jeremy and Executive Producer Karen Marshall explore.

Boston Public Schools made an error in GPA calculation methodology, which means families were wrongfully notified that their students were eligible for the city's exam schools. Here’s what they’re doing to try to correct it.

What drives Boston Marathon runners to the starting line? Paris and Jeremy want to know.

A new proposal in the Massachusetts legislature would devote funds to the study of a four-day workweek. What happens when employers reduce employees' hours but keep pay the same? Paris and Jeremy hear from listeners.

On MBTA General Manager Phil Eng's first day, our listeners have a few well-wishes and words of advice.

You won't be able to legally bet on the Boston Marathon this year. If you find that upsetting, fret not --- Paris and Jeremy have the lowdown on where you can find a whole lot of dogs to comfort you.

Stations like The Sports Hub and WEEI have taken the top spots in the Nielsen's ratings book. But a pattern of insensitive and at times racist comments have emerged on air. What does that mean for Boston? Paris and Jeremy discuss.

Paris and executive producer Karen Marshall discuss Greta Gerwig's upcoming Barbie movie. Life in plastic: It's fantastic.

Former President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in and be arraigned at a Manhattan courthouse today. Paris and Jeremy give you the rundown on what to expect.

So many movies are filming around Massachusetts. Jeremy and Executive Producer Karen Marshall break them down.

Paris and Jeremy wrap up your work week discussing a historical day in the history of US politics, as former President Donald Trump was indicted by the State of New York yesterday. Plus the blue-checks go bye-bye, and an award winning meal may be in your future. Thank you as always for tuning in to GBH’s Morning Edition and The Wake-Up!

It's Red Sox opening day. Paris and Jeremy have the lowdown on everything from chilly temperatures to the price of peanuts.

Mel King, a longtime community advocate, legislator, and the first Black mayoral candidate to advance to a general election in Boston, has died at age 94. How will Boston honor his legacy?

Salem is holding a mayoral election today to replace Kim Driscoll, who left the post to become lieutenant governor. GBH News reporter Mark Herz joins Paris and Jeremy to report live from Salem.

Gov. Maura Healey has named the MBTA's new general manager: Phillip Eng, former head of the Long Island Rail Road. Paris and Jeremy talk about the (rail)road ahead.

In a word: Everywhere. After weeks of slower service, the MBTA released a map showing where trains are speed-limited. Paris and Jeremy explain it all.

Neither TikTok nor miniature alcohol bottles are currently banned in Boston --- but there are people pushing to limit both.

An unseasonably warm winter means tick season didn't take as long of a hiatus as it normally does. Now that spring is here, ticks are back in full force. Paris, Jeremy, and special guest GBH reporter Mark Herz talk about what to look out for.

New research shows that evictions in Boston are up about 74% from last year --- and that Boston has a weekly average of 111 evictions. What's causing the spike?

Is it the last day of winter? The first day of spring? In short: Yes to both. Paris and Jeremy find the answer.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Jeremy's back from jury duty with some pertinent takeaways.

Paris gives special guest Associate Producer Rachel Armany a quick rundown on keeping up with the NCAA basketball tournament.

In light of a non-binding referendum vote in which students at Wellesley College said they would like the historically women's school to admit trans and nonbinary students, Paris and Jeremy look at the admissions policies of other women's colleges in the area.

March Madness, that celebration of college basketball, is upon us. GBH's sports reporter Esteban Bustillos, a March Madness maven, and GBH News commentator Callie Crossley, a bracket novice, join Paris and Jeremy to discuss.

People with Massachusetts connections cleaned up at the Oscars Sunday. Also in need of a clean-up? The MBTA, still operating with significant slow zones and delays. Paris and Jeremy catch up.

Last night, the MBTA announced that the entire system is going into slow zones. GBH reporter Mark Herz spent Friday morning riding the T and talking to commuters, who responded with a mix of frustration and resignation.

Bova's Bakery, the iconic North End family-owned cannoli spot, is headed to the big screen. Jeremy and Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss where they should get baked goods while it's closed for filming. Plus: The Boston City Council voted 11-2 in favor of Mayor Michelle Wu's rent control plan, but that's far from the end of the road.

The Southie apartment where Matt Damon's character lived in "Good Will Hunting" is up for rent. Jeremy and Executive Producer Karen Marshall take a look inside: Hardwood floors, a wine fridge, and rent at $4,500 a month. How do you like them apples?

Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall review the latest out of Everett, where schools Superintendent Priya Tahiliani was ousted Monday night after Everett’s Mayor Carlo DeMaria made it clear he does not want her on the job.

We don't begrudge anyone for finding lane markings on Huntington Avenue confusing. Plus: Jeremy and special guest Executive Director Karen Marshall dig into what's going on between Everett schools superintendent Priya Tahiliani and Mayor Carlo DeMaria.

Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall talk about the inaugural Crispus Attucks Day, honoring the first person killed during the Revolutionary War.

Paris and Jeremy on a local astronaut going to space and a kiss between two planets. Plus: What's in Gov. Maura Healey's budget? We dig in.

YouTube is full of magical cures to insomnia. Some of them — avoiding screens before bed, getting sunlight in the morning, and some breathing exercises — can work. But other tricks confidently touted by influencers have no scientific backing. Paris and Jeremy talk to Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a sleep researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, who just published a paper about sleep misinformation on YouTube.

GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein joins Paris and Jeremy to talk about forecasting gone wrong (and also kind of gone right) after some predicted snow did not show up exactly how we thought it would.

People in their early 20s, the first wave of Generation Z, are moving into Boston in growing numbers. How will they make their marks on the city? Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss.

It's been one year since Russia officially began its invasion of Ukraine. Paris and Jeremy reflect on the year and talk to Sasha Horokh, an MIT student from Ukraine and director of the aid nonprofit Mriya, Inc. Sasha tells us what they want people to know about what life in Ukraine is like now, and what they want to see from the international community.

It's a cold, snowy, sleet-y day in Boston, and Paris and Jeremy are talking about the best way to walk on ice without falling. The trick? Walk like a penguin.

Paris and Jeremy talk about working out --- joining the people who have made Massachusetts the state that searches fitness-related terms the most. Plus: checking in on rent stabilization policy efforts.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll are both out of office, which means Secretary of State Bill Galvin is effectively in charge. What powers does he have, and what does it mean for the state? And it’s the shoes… right Mike? It MUST be the shoes.

Paris recaps NBA All-Star weekend with special guests Associate Producer Rachel Armany and Digital Producer Gal Tziperman Lotan. Plus: Would you want to be an athlete or a musician? We dig in.

Jeremy and special guest Karen Marshall, Morning Edition's executive producer, about a few outdoor subjects: What does the future of Boston's outdoor dining look like? Some new views on the Boston Common; and weekend weather that is shockingly warm for a February.

Endless thanks to all the listeners who contributed to the GBH fund drive! Paris and Jeremy are back in action talking to homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem about a recent spate of false bomb threats and shooting reports in schools.

We’re in our Spring Pledge Membership Drive (thank you for your support!) so our regular format will return tomorrow as we wrap up our fundraising. In the meantime colleges have been struggling for years to stem the growing mental health crisis on campuses... Some local schools are responding with pricey wellness centers. We check in with GBH's Kirk Carapezza as he asks whether these fancy buildings are effective, or are just window-dressing.

In legal cases, age has a pretty big significance — especially the age of 18, which is the traditional demarcation between juveniles and adults in the criminal justice system. But that line might be moving up, at least if advocates in a high-profile Supreme Judicial Court case have their way. Northeastern law professor and GBH legal analyst Daniel Medwed joined Jeremy Siegel to talk about this case and the issue of age and criminal responsibility.

Will New Hampshire's politicians abide by the Democratic National Committee's decision to move the country's first presidential primary to South Carolina? GBH politics reporter Adam Reilly joins Paris and Jeremy to discuss. Plus: Need something to talk about this weekend that isn't the Super Bowl? GBH's Edgar B. Herwick has some trivia for you.

After the murder of 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence of Norwood near his grandparents’ house in Mattapan, Bostonians have been grappling with how to deal with violence. We spoke with Isaac Yablo, Boston’s new senior adviser on community safety, about new approaches the city is taking.

We’re deep in our Winter ‘23 Pledge Drive (thank you for your support!) so Paris and Jeremy have to forego our normal format today and instead bring you an important conversation we had earlier this week with the Director or the Perkins Community Center in Boston, Troy Smith. Smith has helped many people in his community impacted by gun violence. Then he became a survivor himself.

High-profile events -- like a royal visit -- come with an extra police presence and an extra cost. Now, months after the royals left Boston, we have the final bill: $105,267.57.

Troy Smith has spent his career helping create space for survivors of gun violence, their friends and family members. In December he was shot himself. Paris talks to Executive Producer Karen Marshall about their conversation.

We’re headed into the coldest weekend in recent history around these parts, and Paris Allston with special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall are here to give you some tips to protect yourself, your pets and your home during this cold snap. Plus who doesn’t love a good cup of ice cream when the rest of your body is already frozen? Stay safe, stay warm and enjoy your weekends!

It's Groundhog Day! While we're keeping an eye on the official Massachusetts state groundhog, Ms. G of Lincoln's Mass. Audubon Drumlin Farm, meteorologist Dave Epstein has some thoughts on trusting a rodent with the forecast.

Hoo will be the most Superb Owl in the US? Clint Screechwood, who lives at The Zoo at Forest Park in Springfield, is a contender for an award that could earn his zoo some money. Plus: Teachers in Woburn are still on strike, and we have the latest.

HBO's "The Last of Us" takes us on a zombified tour of Boston, and the mountainous terrain allegedly 10 miles west of Boston. Paris and Jeremy walk though their favorite landmarks. Plus: Legal sports betting starts in Massachusetts today, and an update on what striking Woburn teachers are asking for.

A new bar for queer women and non-binary people is coming, and special guest Rachel Armany has some details. Plus: Sports betting starts in Massachusetts tomorrow. What does that mean, exactly?

A haiku: The Green Line derails / And the Orange Line has stopped / New year, same stories.

Picture a gray harmonica on stilts. Does it bear a resemblance to Boston City Hall? Paris and Jeremy discuss. Plus: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s gave her first state of the city address, and we have the highlights.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is giving her first state of the city address Wednesday night. On the docket: Rent control, transportation, and some new city leaders. Elsewhere: Paris and Jeremy discuss a bill related to studying artificial intelligence and the many, many Taylor Swift references members of Congress tried to make during a hearing about Ticketmaster.

Breakfast is a big topic around these parts, for very clear reasons (hey, when you get up before 3AM it’s a big deal!) so Paris and Jeremy got thinking about what a Morning Edition book of breakfast recipes might contain. That plus all the happenings around Boston as we find out what’s on tap for today.

School children have named Massachusetts Department of Transportation snow plows, and they delivered a few gems. Plus: What do you like to have for breakfast? Do you gulp coffee on an empty stomach or make an elaborate meal? Please let us know! You can email us at thewakeup@wgbh.org, or call or text 617-300-2008.

COVID is, unfortunately, very much still here. Plus: We’ve heard all the snarky comments about The Embrace, Boston’s monument to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Now it’s time to critique the critiques.

Brookline residents are petitioning the town to do more about their growing rat population. What should Brookline do? Plus: As Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposed a 10 percent cap on rent hikes in buildings older than 15 years, we look at opinions and policies on rent control. Jeremy is joined by special guests Executive Producer Karen Marshall, Associate Producer Rachel Armany and Digital Producer Gal Tziperman Lotan.

Jeremy is joined by some special guests to talk about the best movies and TV shows set in Boston. Hear from our listeners, and also from Executive Producer Karen Marshall, Associate Producer Rachel Armany, Digital Producer Gal Tziperman Lotan and our Engineer Andrew. Do movies set in Cambridge even count?

Paris got to sing with the Boston Children's Chorus for their Martin Luther King Jr. Day concert. Hear some of their performance, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations. Plus: What are teachers unions in contract negotiations asking for? And how, oh how, is the Massachusetts Steamship Authority summer ticket release going?

Paris Allston is off for a very specific reason this MLK day… later today she will join the Boston Children’s Chorus for their “Becoming King” concert and event. Paris and her co-host Jeremy Siegel tell you more about it…

A new sculpture commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King's time in Boston is being unveiled today — a two-story-high bronzed depiction of their arms locked in an embrace. Paris is live on the scene, talking to people about what the memorial means to them and reflecting on the years-long effort to bring it to life.

The Embrace, Boston’s memorial celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, who met in Boston when MLK was a student, is being unveiled on Friday. How is Boston marking King’s legacy? It’ll take more than words, local leaders at the church where he was an assistant minister in the 1950s said.

It was a great night for people raised in Massachusetts at the Golden Globes — and at select Dunkin Donuts drive-throughs. Plus: An early-morning outage in an FAA computer system brought every domestic flight to a halt Wednesday morning. Jeremy and special guest Rachel Armany, our associate producer, dig in.

Protestors from Cambridge to Bangladesh are decrying the killing of Sayed Faisal, a 20-year-old UMass Boston student who Cambridge police shot last week. His death is raising questions about how police handle mental health crises, and what de-escalation methods and less-lethal alternatives they could have used.

If a cat named Mr. Spooky Bones succeeded in becoming mayor of Attleboro, would they have to change the town name to Cat-tleboro? Paris and Jeremy discuss.

It’s been a hectic week in politics, and we won’t fault you if you feel like there’s a lot you need to catch up on. We have you covered on Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s first 100 day priorities, and on what’s happening with the votes for House Speaker in Washington, now in their fourth day. Also: What were the most-checked-out books at the Boston Public Library? We have the list — and your suggestions for the first book people should read this year.

Paris and Jeremy muse about a Congressional Groundhog Day: The third consecutive day of members and members-elect voting on a speaker without reaching a consensus. Rep. Jim McGovern of Worcester called in to talk about what's happening. Locally, the transition of power is going more smoothly: It's Gov. Maura Healey's inauguration day. DJ FrenchY, a fixture in Boston's LGBTQ scene, is one of the performers at Healey's inauguration, and joined Paris and Jeremy to talk about their hopes for the new administration.

Gov. Charlie Baker will leave office today after eight years leading Massachusetts, walking along out of the State House, as is custom. Paris and Jeremy talk about the end of his term, and the beginning of Gov.-elect Maura Healey’s tenure. Plus: Rep. Jake Auchincloss joins Paris and Jeremy to talk about a chaotic day on the House floor, with speaker elections going into their second day.

After two weeks apart for the holidays, Paris and Jeremy and the entire Morning Edition team are back in Boston, back in studio and back once again for The Wake Up Podcast. Today we explore what’s on tap for the 118th Congress in Washington DC, the inauguration of Maura Healey here in Massachusetts, and what we can expect for the MBTA in 2023 under their yet-to-be-named new general manager. Thanks for listening in during 2022 as we move forward in a new year.

How did The Price of Flight come together? Jeremy talks about where he found the story, how he tracked down sources and details, and the community ties formed in the process.

East Boston was once home to a massive waterfront park the size of nearly 40 football fields called Wood Island, a sparkling jewel in Frederick Law Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace. But in the 1960s, officials razed the park to make way for Logan Airport’s expansion. Morning Edition co-host Jeremy Siegel has been looking at how that decision has led to immense health disparities in Eastie, including higher rates of cancer, asthma and obesity.

Liliana Arteaga was 39 years old when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. “It was a big shock,” she said, sitting on a bench in her neighborhood of East Boston, not far from Logan International Airport. She and her family members also have asthma, and she knows neighbors who have, too, been diagnosed with cancer. But she didn’t connect her health issues to the airport. She wonders: Should she?

East Boston residents have been fighting for decades: For green space, for safer streets, for cleaner air and places for their children to play. In the 1960s, the Maverick Mothers took to the streets to stop Logan Airport’s expansion. Now, a new generation of activists — many of them mothers — is taking up the fight.

Tis the season for COVID cases to start ticking up again. Public health experts recommend people test before going to gatherings to help curb the spread of not just COVID, but the flu and RSV. How can Massachusetts residents get their hands on some free tests? Paris and Jeremy tick off some suggestions.

Some sea turtles that washed up on Massachusetts shores are getting a ride to warmer waters in Florida and Mississippi. Paris and Jeremy follow their journey. Also: Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Bee—

It’s a moment 30 years in the making: The Green Line extension into Somerville and Medford is finally a reality. Jeremy was on the first train to capture the excitement. Paris, Jeremy, and special guest Karen Marshall also discuss the project’s unintended consequence: Gentrification.

Paris and Jeremy asked for pizza recommendations, and listeners responded. We won’t get too cheesy, but it really put a pepperoni in our stepperoni. Plus: Gov. Charlie Baker was with our colleagues Jim Braude and Margery Eagan yesterday, and got calls from some familiar voices: Maura from Cambridge, Bill from Canton, and Marty from Dorchester.

The most-searched word of 2022? It’s five letters, and better when you use multiple vowels. Also: Notorious Boston mob boss and FBI informant James “Whitey” Bulger was killed in prison in 2018, but answers were slow to come out for years. Now, a new report digs into what happened.

Paris and Jeremy refrain from going full goblin mode, despite some news that would have merited it: Pizza chain Bertucci’s is declaring bankruptcy again. Plus: Listeners come in with their favorite supermarkets, and how they save money on their grocery bills.

A new report from nonprofit watchdog Boston's Consumer Checkbook compared 154 standard items across more than a dozen regional supermarket chains. Many competed, but only one could win — local favorite Market Basket. Plus:Governor-elect Maura Healy is meeting with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu today. Paris and Jeremy break down what they will discuss.

COVID levels in Boston-area wastewater more than doubled in the last 10 days of November, likely because of people getting together on Thanksgiving without proper precautions like testing and masking beforehand. How can people stay safe and avoid new variants? Jeremy and two special guests, Karen Marshall and Mark Herz, dig into the numbers

With Paris out today, Jeremy switches up the format a little bit and brings you an in-depth look at the proposal to let some citizens of Boston (who are younger than 18 years old) vote in upcoming municipal elections. GBH Politics Guru Adam Reilly jumps in to help out and break things down until the entire crew returns next week. Have a great Friday everyone!

How do people at Roca, the Chelsea organization using cognitive behavioral therapy to do violence intervention and prevention, feel about getting a visit from British royals, Prince William and Princess Kate? Paris and Jeremy spoke with the organization’s leader, founder and CEO Molly Baldwin, to find out.

Dust off your pun skills: This could be your opportunity to name a snowplow. Ahead of any seasonal snow, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, are visiting Boston this week. That means a lot for the area: Money for local nonprofits, attractions for lovers of The Crown, and so, so much traffic. Paris and Jeremy break it all down.

Much like a truck heading through a Storrow Drive underpass, President Joe Biden is crashing the British royal visit to Boston later this week — Biden for a political fundraiser, William and Kate to announce who will receive their Earthshot Prizes. Paris and Jeremy talk about the guest list and the certain traffic and transit snarls the events will bring.

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is “gaslight.” But don’t let it fool you: The increase in Christmas tree prices is very real. Jeremy and special guest Karen Marshall discuss.

It’s Black Friday, but malls have no doorbusters and shoppers have been partaking in deals all quarter. So what can you do post-Thanksgiving? And where are the deals? Paris talks to special guests Rachel Armany, Gal Tziperman Lotan, and Andrew Massaua about deals, meals, and going outside.

GBH’s Morning Edition team wishes you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving. Paris shares what she’s thankful for with our Wake Up family: Rachel Armany, Gal Tziperman Lotan, and Andrew Massaua. Among the things we are grateful for: Family, given and chosen; health; strong communities; and Rachel’s cat, Sushi.

It’s the day before Thanksgiving, which means putting on Christmas movies is now socially acceptable. Paris and special guest associate producer Rachel Armany talk about a cast reunion on the 20th anniversary of “Love, Actually” and more favorite holiday tales.

Commuters beware: Thanksgiving traffic is here. Expect slow roads, crowded airports, and turkey-laden streets. One mode of transport that isn’t slow? The MBTA’S Orange Line, which is the fastest it’s been since 2019. Paris and a special guest, Executive Producer Karen Marshall, discuss planes, trains, and automobiles.

Paris and Jeremy explore what’s happening with Twitter — including what employees at the company’s Boston office are experiencing. Also: At long last, the Green Line’s extension into Medford is opening, and the new Boston City Hall Plaza is open to the public. That’s a lot to be thankful for.

"Pie Are Delicious"

The Taytay effect was massive

Meet the new boss...

Plus cool sound effects

Sweet and somewhat savory

Stop trying to make "blue hug" happen

Get your bake sale favorites!

Paris and special guest Karen Marshall talk about how shootings impact community members. Boston had three separate shootings in a one-hour period last night, in which five people were injured and one person killed.

...early but not often

Downsizing tradition

Final campaign push is here

Not-so-Hot Garbage

Paris and special guest Karen Marshall talk about what Halloween costumes they would wear if they had to stick with one costume forever. Plus: What Brazilian people living in Massachusetts think about the presidential election’s results.

Jeremy and special guest Gal Tziperman Lotan talk about the scariest (and most wholesome) Halloween movies. In honor of spooky season, we also discuss the horror that is Boston's rat problem.

You’ve heard of the Salem witch trial, but are you familiar with New England’s history of vampire panic? Here’s what was at stake.

The MBTA's slow zones will be in place at least until December as workers keep making overnight repairs and need time to allow them to settle in and test their safety. That means that, as you're listening to this podcast, you're probably running late.

Today’s MBTA commission hearing will host Former United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, whose 2019 report reads almost exactly like the safety report Federal Transit Administration officials released this summer. Plus, Jeremy and Rachel talk about a Massachusetts casket company’s exciting brush with fame in a Taylor Swift music video.