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Good Friday morning, welcome to the threshold of the weekend from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. If you’re north or west of Boston, you may have woken up with some snow falling - not much is sticking, and it will be gone in a flash, but it could make for a challenging commute. B’s and C’s both got wins last night, but the Sox finally had their long win streak snapped. There’s been a lot of local buzz for the Netflix documentary about the Gardner art heist, but one woman in particular has gone viral and gotten our attention. Have yourself a good weekend and thanks for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Good Friday morning, welcome to the threshold of the weekend from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  If you’re north or west of Boston, you may have woken up with some snow falling - not much is sticking, and it will be gone in a flash, but it could make for a challenging commute.  B’s and C’s both got wins last night, but the Sox finally had their long win streak snapped.  There’s been a lot of local buzz for the Netflix documentary about the Gardner art heist, but one woman in particular has gone viral and gotten our attention.  Have yourself a good weekend and thanks for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Snow, snow, go away

GBH Early Edition Friday April 16th, 2021

For the final time…good Friday morning from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Yes it’s true, after four years hosting Morning Edition on GBH Radio and hanging out with a group of crazy early risers for “The Best Ten Minutes in Radio”, Joe Mathieu is moving on in his broadcasting career and wrapping things up at GBH after today. We remember all the good times and wish Joe well as he moves on, and recognize the synergy of it happening as Covid-19 restrictions end this weekend in Massachusetts. Our audience at 4:50AM really began to grow with the insomnia that this pandemic brought, so closing out this show as restrictions end just seems fitting. Best of luck to Joe Mathieu and THANK YOU for everything. Early Edition will indeed be ending for now, but please stay tuned to GBH Radio for Morning Edition and what comes next.

For the final time…good Friday morning from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.   Yes it’s true, after four years hosting Morning Edition on GBH Radio and hanging out with a group of crazy early risers for “The Best Ten Minutes in Radio”, Joe Mathieu is moving on in his broadcasting career and wrapping things up at GBH after today.  We remember all the good times and wish Joe well as he moves on, and recognize the synergy of it happening as Covid-19 restrictions end this weekend in Massachusetts.  Our audience at 4:50AM really began to grow with the insomnia that this pandemic brought, so closing out this show as restrictions end just seems fitting.   Best of luck to Joe Mathieu and THANK YOU for everything.   Early Edition will indeed be ending for now, but please stay tuned to GBH Radio for Morning Edition and what comes next.

THANK YOU JOE!

GBH Early Edition Friday May 28th, 2021

Good morning, and welcome to Thursday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Early Edition team. We’re waking up with a little rain, but a lot less than the Red Sox dealt with last night at Fenway… where a three hour rain delay is always fun. The Bruins know who they’ll face in the next round of the playoffs, and New Yorkers may want to be careful what they wish for. The Encore Casino is set to welcome full crowds back starting this weekend, but poker won’t be returning any time soon. And we say goodbye to a well-loved artist and author. Friday will indeed the final Early Edition with Joe Mathieu, please make sure you tune in and see him off with us. And thanks for waking up with GBH Radio.

Good morning, and welcome to Thursday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Early Edition team.  We’re waking up with a little rain, but a lot less than the Red Sox dealt with last night at Fenway… where a three hour rain delay is always fun.  The Bruins know who they’ll face in the next round of the playoffs, and New Yorkers may want to be careful what they wish for.  The Encore Casino is set to welcome full crowds back starting this weekend, but poker won’t be returning any time soon.  And we say goodbye to a well-loved artist and author.   Friday will indeed the final Early Edition with Joe Mathieu, please make sure you tune in and see him off with us. And thanks for waking up with GBH Radio.

Penultimate Early Edition

GBH Early Edition Thursday May 27th, 2021

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We hope you’re able to catch the “super blood moon” early this morning, but unfortunately the folks on the west coast will have the better viewing options. Many of our regular listeners are still trying to process yesterday’s announcement from Joe, but we’ve still got three mornings to spend together and we plan to make the most of them. Another tough night for the Celtics, and a former team member is lobbing bombs in anticipation of his return later this week. And get that AC up and running, 90 degree weather could return this afternoon. Thanks for waking up with Morning Edition and GBH News.

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  We hope you’re able to catch the “super blood moon” early this morning, but unfortunately the folks on the west coast will have the better viewing options.  Many of our regular listeners are still trying to process yesterday’s announcement from Joe, but we’ve still got three mornings to spend together and we plan to make the most of them.  Another tough night for the Celtics, and a former team member is lobbing bombs in anticipation of his return later this week.  And get that AC up and running, 90 degree weather could return this afternoon.  Thanks for waking up with Morning Edition and GBH News.

Moon mania

GBH Early Edition Wednesday May 26th, 2021

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We woke up with a beautiful moon out, and it slid nicely into a picturesque sunrise just after 5AM… these are the joys you too can experience when you wake up with Early Edition. We discuss today’s amazing forecast, a tough task for the Celtics tonight and whether or not masks will now have staying power in our pandemic changed society. Plus we wrap up today’s show with an important announcement you’ll want to hear concerning our ringer leader Joe and our Early Edition family. Thanks once again for waking up with GBH Radio.

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.   We woke up with a beautiful moon out, and it slid nicely into a picturesque sunrise just after 5AM… these are the joys you too can experience when you wake up with Early Edition.  We discuss today’s amazing forecast, a tough task for the Celtics tonight and whether or not masks will now have staying power in our pandemic changed society.   Plus we wrap up today’s show with an important announcement you’ll want to hear concerning our ringer leader Joe and our Early Edition family.  Thanks once again for waking up with GBH Radio.

A Somber Announcement

GBH Early Edition Tuesday May 25th, 2021

Good Monday morning, thanks for starting your work week with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Morning Edition. If you couldn’t stay up last night, you missed out on watching the Boston Bruins advance to round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs… and they did it with style in a 3 to 1 victory. The numbers are so good right now in MA for Covid that you can now walk in pretty much anywhere without an appointment, so now the pre-registration websites will close, and if you need it the state will come to you… yes covid-vaccine house calls are about to be a reality. As always, thank you for starting your day with GBH News and GBH Radio.

Good Monday morning, thanks for starting your work week with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Morning Edition.  If you couldn’t stay up last night, you missed out on watching the Boston Bruins advance to round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs… and they did it with style in a 3 to 1 victory.  The numbers are so good right now in MA for Covid that you can now walk in pretty much anywhere without an appointment, so now the pre-registration websites will close, and if you need it the state will come to you… yes covid-vaccine house calls are about to be a reality.  As always, thank you for starting your day with GBH News and GBH Radio.

Skating on...

GBH Early Edition Monday May 24th, 2021

Good Friday morning and thank you for waking up with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Morning Edition team. Get yourself ready for summer-like temperatures this weekend… fire up those grills, open up those pools and reserve a spot in the sun. So when was your last handshake? With many businesses and establishments (including houses of worship) set to open up to further, we ask how you are feeling about life getting back to “normal” as things open up to larger crowds and the pandemic winds down Plus we have a few suggestions for what to do this over the next few days. Have an amazing weekend and thank you for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Good Friday morning and thank you for waking up with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Morning Edition team.  Get yourself ready for summer-like temperatures this weekend… fire up those grills, open up those pools and reserve a spot in the sun.  So when was your last handshake?  With many businesses and establishments (including houses of worship) set to open up to further, we ask how you are feeling about life getting back to “normal” as things open up to larger crowds and the pandemic winds down   Plus we have a few suggestions for what to do this over the next few days.   Have an amazing weekend and thank you for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Hacking away

GBH Early Edition Friday May 21st, 2021

Good morning and welcome to Thursday, aka Little Friday, a term coined by Joe Mathieu and the GBH Early Edition team. Even with mask use about to be reduced dramatically, we’re happy for the allergy sufferers out there for the new found acceptance of face coverings, because apparently it’s been helping with seasonal allergies this Spring. We woke up to some good sports news after a late night for the Boston Bruins. The incentives being offered to individuals still hesitant to get the vaccine have been steadily increasing, and today free ice cream takes center stage… on this crew we’re hoping for soft-serve. Thanks for waking up with us on Early Edition, and thanks for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Good morning and welcome to Thursday, aka Little Friday, a term coined by Joe Mathieu and the GBH Early Edition team.   Even with mask use about to be reduced dramatically, we’re happy for the allergy sufferers out there for the new found acceptance of face coverings, because apparently it’s been helping with seasonal allergies this Spring.  We woke up to some good sports news after a late night for the Boston Bruins.  The incentives being offered to individuals still hesitant to get the vaccine have been steadily increasing, and today free ice cream takes center stage… on this crew we’re hoping for soft-serve.   Thanks for waking up with us on Early Edition, and thanks for tuning in to GBH Radio.

We all scream for vaccines

GBH Early Edition Thursday May 20th, 2021

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday from Joe Mathieu and our now smaller GBH Morning Edition team. Team is a loose term these days as we are down to two full time co-hosts with Shelby moving on to bigger and better things. But fear not, before too long we will be adding new cast members because this is definitely more than just a two person operation. We have lobster on the brain this morning… we’re not sure why exactly, but details are within. We have the latest news to help you jump start your day, including Dunkin’ stepping up to entice seniors who have yet to be vaccinated. Thanks for waking up with GBH Radio and Early Edition, have a great day.

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday from Joe Mathieu and our now smaller GBH Morning Edition team.  Team is a loose term these days as we are down to two full time co-hosts with Shelby moving on to bigger and better things.  But fear not, before too long we will be adding new cast members because this is definitely more than just a two person operation.  We have lobster on the brain this morning… we’re not sure why exactly, but details are within.  We have the latest news to help you jump start your day, including Dunkin’ stepping up to entice seniors who have yet to be vaccinated.  Thanks for waking up with GBH Radio and Early Edition, have a great day.

The Terrific Two?

GBH Early Edition Wednesday May 19th, 2021

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We are welcoming back an Early Edition graduate this morning, but the happiness of that reunion is short lived, as today we announce the graduation of yet another Early Edition mainstay… Godspeed Shelby, you will absolutely be missed around these parts. We also discuss the big news about the end of Covid restrictions and our hesitancy around the lifting of restrictions. But we close out the day wishing Shelby well as she moves on to bigger and better things. Thanks for tuning in, and stay with Early Edition as we transition and soon will welcome in new teammates to our pre-5AM squad. Have a great Tuesday from GBH Radio and GBH News.

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  We are welcoming back an Early Edition graduate this morning, but the happiness of that reunion is short lived, as today we announce the graduation of yet another Early Edition mainstay… Godspeed Shelby, you will absolutely be missed around these parts.  We also discuss the big news about the end of Covid restrictions and our hesitancy around the lifting of restrictions.  But we close out the day wishing Shelby well as she moves on to bigger and better things.   Thanks for tuning in, and stay with Early Edition as we transition and soon will welcome in new teammates to our pre-5AM squad.  Have a great Tuesday from GBH Radio and GBH News.

A Fond Farewell

GBH Early Edition Tuesday May 18th, 2021

Good morning, thanks for waking up with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Morning Edition. A few technical issues plagued our broadcast this morning, but the show must go on and we’ll get your Monday underway with the latest news you need to start fresh and get your week going. That of course includes the first day of school… in May… for many area high school students anyway. And mother nature will flip the switch from cool spring to hot this week as the temperatures will finally turn much hotter. Thanks for waking up with GBH and thanks for starting your work week with Morning Edition.

Good morning, thanks for waking up with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Morning Edition.   A few technical issues plagued our broadcast this morning, but the show must go on and we’ll get your Monday underway with the latest news you need to start fresh and get your week going.  That of course includes the first day of school… in May… for many area high school students anyway.  And mother nature will flip the switch from cool spring to hot this week as the temperatures will finally turn much hotter.   Thanks for waking up with GBH and thanks for starting your work week with Morning Edition.

Back to work for Monday

GBH Early Edition Monday May 17th, 2021

Good morning and thank you for starting your Friday with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Early Edition. The entire Morning Edition crew is up and excited for the change in CDC policy that will soon allow those of us who have been vaccinated to walk around (in most cases) without a mask. However this easing of mask policy is entirely contingent on receiving your full vaccination regiment, and that leaves us a bit cautious about the honor system being implemented to enforce that. We discuss it all, catch you up on the latest news to head in to the weekend ahead. Thanks for waking up all week with Morning Edition and GBH Radio.

Good morning and thank you for starting your Friday with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Early Edition.  The entire Morning Edition crew is up and excited for the change in CDC policy that will soon allow those of us who have been vaccinated to walk around (in most cases) without a mask.  However this easing of mask policy is entirely contingent on receiving your full vaccination regiment, and that leaves us a bit cautious about the honor system being implemented to enforce that.  We discuss it all, catch you up on the latest news to head in to the weekend ahead.   Thanks for waking up all week with Morning Edition and GBH Radio.

That Mask-Free Feeling

GBH Early Edition Friday May 14th, 2021

Good morning and welcome to “Little Friday” as Joe Mathieu likes to call it… thanks for starting your day with GBH’s Morning Edition. The 2021 New England Patriots schedule was released late yesterday, and there are several notable games including the return of Tom Brady to Foxboro, in what promises to be a memorable reunion. Meanwhile the doors are officially open for children 12 and up to start receiving the Pfizer vaccine in Massachusetts, and that brings us one step closer to a summer where things around here are a lot closer to normal. Plus in honor of the recently approved “Vineyard Wind” project, we do a little reminiscing about windmills. Have a great Thursday, and thanks for tuning in to GBH.

Good morning and welcome to “Little Friday” as Joe Mathieu likes to call it… thanks for starting your day with GBH’s Morning Edition.  The 2021 New England Patriots schedule was released late yesterday, and there are several notable games including the return of Tom Brady to Foxboro, in what promises to be a memorable reunion.   Meanwhile  the doors are officially open for children 12 and up to start receiving the Pfizer vaccine in Massachusetts, and that brings us one step closer to a summer where things around here are a lot closer to normal.  Plus in honor of the recently approved “Vineyard Wind” project, we do a little reminiscing about windmills.  Have a great Thursday, and thanks for tuning in to GBH.

12 and up

GBH Early Edition Thursday May 13th, 2021

Good morning welcome to the middle of the work week from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Pretty important news here in the Bay State yesterday as ZERO deaths from Covid-19 were reported for the first time since June of 2020. We have also reached 3 million fully vaccinated citizens and continue to lead the country in many of those statistics… way to go Massachusetts! The metrics look great here, and things look even better when you look back at the headlines from a year ago, when the phrase “the new normal” was just starting to take hold. Have yourself a great Wednesday and thank you for starting your day with GBH and Morning Edition.

Good morning welcome to the middle of the work week from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  Pretty important news here in the Bay State yesterday as ZERO deaths from Covid-19 were reported for the first time since June of 2020.  We have also reached 3 million fully vaccinated citizens and continue to lead the country in many of those statistics…  way to go Massachusetts!  The metrics look great here, and things look even better when you look back at the headlines from a year ago, when the phrase “the new normal” was just starting to take hold.  Have yourself a great Wednesday and thank you for starting your day with GBH and Morning Edition.

What a headline

GBH Early Edition Wednesday May 12th, 2021

Good Tuesday morning, thanks for starting your day with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Karen is out today, feeling the effects of her second vaccine shot, so Joe holds it down with the rest of the staff (including longtime team member Baby Yoda). We’ll catch you up on all the news you need to start your day, including who the Bruins will face in the playoffs, and a big opening out in Worcester today. Plus people 12 years old and up can now get their vaccine shots, as we take another step towards community immunity and the return to normalcy. Thanks for waking up with us and starting your day with GBH Radio.

Good Tuesday morning, thanks for starting your day with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  Karen is out today, feeling the effects of her second vaccine shot, so Joe holds it down with the rest of the staff (including longtime team member Baby Yoda).  We’ll catch you up on all the news you need to start your day, including who the Bruins will face in the playoffs, and a big opening out in Worcester today.  Plus people 12 years old and up can now get their vaccine shots, as we take another step towards community immunity and the return to normalcy.  Thanks for waking up with us and starting your day with GBH Radio.

Down one

GBH Early Edition Tuesday May 11th, 2021

Good morning, welcome to the work week from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We hope you treated the Mother’s in your lives well yesterday… at very least we hope Mom got a call from you, but hopefully a lot more than that. Some call this “Mother’s Monday”, so there’s still time to let Mom know you love her - hopefully she takes your call, unlike former Mayor Marty Walsh’s Mom. Karen is now fully vaccinated as of yesterday, but the post-dose fatigue crept in for her in real time this morning. And the area continues to re-open as vaccine numbers increase, we have details on the changes that begin today. Have a great Monday and week ahead, and thanks for starting it with GBH and Early Edition.

Good morning, welcome to the work week from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  We hope you treated the Mother’s in your lives well yesterday… at very least we hope Mom got a call from you, but hopefully a lot more than that.  Some call this “Mother’s Monday”, so there’s still time to let Mom know you love her - hopefully she takes your call, unlike former Mayor Marty Walsh’s Mom.  Karen is now fully vaccinated as of yesterday, but the post-dose fatigue crept in for her in real time this morning.  And the area continues to re-open as vaccine numbers increase, we have details on the changes that begin today.  Have a great Monday and week ahead, and thanks for starting it with GBH and Early Edition.

Mom's Monday

GBH Early Edition Monday May 10th, 2021

Good morning and thanks for closing out your work week with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We’re headed into Mother’s Day weekend and with more and more people getting vaccinated, it seems the celebrations, get-togethers and festivities are finally back on. Be sure to do something special for Mama this weekend, or at very least, pick up the phone and let her know how much you love her. Plus all the news you need to start your day, and a look at what’s on tap for the weekend. Thanks for starting your mornings with GBH Radio and Morning Edition.

Good morning and thanks for closing out your work week with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  We’re headed into Mother’s Day weekend and with more and more people getting vaccinated, it seems the celebrations, get-togethers and festivities are finally back on.  Be sure to do something special for Mama this weekend, or at very least, pick up the phone and let her know how much you love her.   Plus all the news you need to start your day, and a look at what’s on tap for the weekend.   Thanks for starting your mornings with GBH Radio and Morning Edition.

Take care of Mom

GBH Early Edition Friday May 7th, 2021

Good morning, welcome to Thursday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Radio Morning Edition team. Mother’s Day weekend is almost here, we remind you to take care of your Mom in your own special way… if that’s a Minecraft video game house, so be it (details within). We’ve got the news you need to start your day, including a Peloton recall, a change for vaccine patents and the noise problems facing Franklin Park. Get outdoors and enjoy today’s weather, it should be the pick of the week after a few days of rain. And thank you for waking up with GBH Radio and Morning Edition.

Good morning, welcome to Thursday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Radio Morning Edition team.  Mother’s Day weekend is almost here, we remind you to take care of your Mom in your own special way… if that’s a Minecraft video game house, so be it (details within).   We’ve got the news you need to start your day, including a Peloton recall, a change for vaccine patents and the noise problems facing Franklin Park.  Get outdoors and enjoy today’s weather, it should be the pick of the week after a few days of rain.  And thank you for waking up with GBH Radio and Morning Edition.

Dancing into the weekend

GBH Early Edition Thursday May 6th, 2021

Good morning the midway point of the week has arrived, thanks for tuning in to Early Edition and GBH Radio. We’re caught in a wet cycle here for a few days, but your lawn and gardens definitely appreciate this Spring rain. As society begins to return to normal, we've seen some industries that have learned to adjust… in the case of one restaurant, giving each and every dining party their own private room is in the cards. Meanwhile some field reporting from our team yesterday showed us that the country is indeed returning to normal. Have a great Wednesday, and thanks for kicking it off with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Morning Edition.

Good morning the midway point of the week has arrived, thanks for tuning in to Early Edition and GBH Radio.  We’re caught in a wet cycle here for a few days, but your lawn and gardens definitely appreciate this Spring rain.  As society begins to return to normal, we've seen some industries that have learned to adjust… in the case of one restaurant, giving each and every dining party their own private room is in the cards.  Meanwhile some field reporting from our team yesterday showed us that the country is indeed returning to normal.   Have a great Wednesday, and thanks for kicking it off with Joe Mathieu and GBH’s Morning Edition.

Get that lawn mower ready

GBH Early Edition Wednesday May 5th, 2021

Good morning, welcome to Tuesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We start this morning with a lot of wet weather - leave yourself some extra time if you need to be somewhere this morning, because it is not pleasant on the roads. It is however the fourth of May, also known as Star Wars day, so “May the Fourth Be With You” if you’re so inclined. The large “Mass-Vax” centers in Massachusetts and around New England will soon close as we begin to reach vaccine saturation. And we didn’t actually need another good reason to go out to eat in this area, but we’ll tell you about one anyway. Have a great Tuesday, and thanks for starting it with GBH Radio.

Good morning, welcome to Tuesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  We start this morning with a lot of wet weather - leave yourself some extra time if you need to be somewhere this morning, because it is not pleasant on the roads.  It is however the fourth of May, also known as Star Wars day, so “May the Fourth Be With You” if you’re so inclined.  The large “Mass-Vax” centers in Massachusetts and around New England will soon close as we begin to reach vaccine saturation.  And we didn’t actually need another good reason to go out to eat in this area, but we’ll tell you about one anyway.   Have a great Tuesday, and thanks for starting it with GBH Radio.

"Listen, you will"

GBH Early Edition Tuesday May 4th, 2021

Good morning, welcome back to the work world from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. A couple more members of the program have received their second vaccine doses and are now just days away from being able to see friends and loved ones (who have also had their shots) with a few less restrictions. As vaccine saturation begins to take place and numbers begin to drop here in the Bay State and across the country, we want you to encourage everyone you know to get their shots as soon as possible. We catch you up on the latest from this past weekend and get you ready to face your Monday. Thanks for starting your week with GBH Radio.

Good morning, welcome back to the work world from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  A couple more members of the program have received their second vaccine doses and are now just days away from being able to see friends and loved ones (who have also had their shots) with a few less restrictions.   As vaccine saturation begins to take place and numbers begin to drop here in the Bay State and across the country, we want you to encourage everyone you know to get their shots as soon as possible.  We catch you up on the latest from this past weekend and get you ready to face your Monday.  Thanks for starting your week with GBH Radio.

Double-dose

GBH Early Edition Monday May 3rd, 2021

Good Friday morning, thanks for starting the end of your week with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Much to the chagrin of some of our Facebook Live fans, we start with sports today as the Patriots selected the guy they coveted, Alabama Quarterback Mac Jones in the first round of the NFL Draft last night. Governor Baker detailed some of the aches and pains he felt after receiving his second dose of the Phizer vaccine, something a few of our Morning Edition team members may experience in the next couple of days. Lots of potential outdoor activities on tap for the weekend with the outdoor mask mandate expiring today, get out there and enjoy it (responsibly of course)… and thanks for making GBH part of your work week.

Good Friday morning, thanks for starting the end of your week with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  Much to the chagrin of some of our Facebook Live fans, we start with sports today as the Patriots selected the guy they coveted, Alabama Quarterback Mac Jones in the first round of the NFL Draft last night.  Governor Baker detailed some of the aches and pains he felt after receiving his second dose of the Phizer vaccine, something a few of our Morning Edition team members may experience in the next couple of days.  Lots of potential outdoor activities on tap for the weekend with the outdoor mask mandate expiring today, get out there and enjoy it (responsibly of course)… and thanks for making GBH part of your work week.

Return of the Mac

GBH Early Edition Monday April 30th, 2021

Good morning, thanks for starting your Thursday with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. President Biden held his first address in front of a joint session of Congress last night and it began with a moment of historic significance. Vaccination locations across the state are starting to see lower demand, leading to some walk-in availability at many locations. Meanwhile our small crew of four is close to being fully vaccinated, and we can’t decide how we want to get together to celebrate. Have yourself a safe and productive Thursday, the weekend awaits… and thanks for waking up with GBH News.

Good morning, thanks for starting your Thursday with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  President Biden held his first address in front of a joint session of Congress last night and it began with a moment of historic significance.  Vaccination locations across the state are starting to see lower demand, leading to some walk-in availability at many locations.  Meanwhile our small crew of four is close to being fully vaccinated, and we can’t decide how we want to get together to celebrate.  Have yourself a safe and productive Thursday, the weekend awaits… and thanks for waking up with GBH News.

Vaccinated Get Together

GBH Early Edition Thursday April 29th, 2021

Good morning, you made it to “hump day” and its all downhill from here… thanks for starting your Wednesday with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Governor Baker rolled out some new guidelines yesterday for the continued re-opening of Massachusetts, and come Friday, assuming you can properly social distance, you and yours can finally go without a mask outdoors. Good night for the local teams, two out of three anyway. Plus the rest of the news you need to start your day. Thanks for waking up with Early Edition, and GBH Radio.

Good morning, you made it to “hump day” and its all downhill from here… thanks for starting your Wednesday with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  Governor Baker rolled out some new guidelines yesterday for the continued re-opening of Massachusetts, and come Friday, assuming you can properly social distance, you and yours can finally go without a mask outdoors.  Good night for the local teams, two out of three anyway.  Plus the rest of the news you need to start your day.  Thanks for waking up with Early Edition, and GBH Radio.

Naked faces outside

GBH Early Edition Wednesday April 28th, 2021

Good Tuesday morning, thanks for starting your day with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. A rare moon took over the sky last night, we hope you got the chance to take it all in. After many predictions of a stock market crash if Joe Biden won the election, the reality is Biden’s first 100 days saw the largest period of growth for the indexes since Dwight D. Eisenhower held office. We’re expecting President Biden to issue new guidance concerning masks at some point today, and we wonder if Governor Baker will follow it up with some rules specific for Massachusetts. Have a great Tuesday, and thank you for starting your day with GBH Radio.

Good Tuesday morning, thanks for starting your day with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  A rare moon took over the sky last night, we hope you got the chance to take it all in.  After many predictions of a stock market crash if Joe Biden won the election, the reality is Biden’s first 100 days saw the largest period of growth for the indexes since Dwight D. Eisenhower held office.  We’re expecting President Biden to issue new guidance concerning masks at some point today, and we wonder if Governor Baker will follow it up with some rules specific for Massachusetts.  Have a great Tuesday, and thank you for starting your day with GBH Radio.

Pink Moon is on its way

GBH Early Edition Tuesday April 27th, 2021

Good Monday morning, thanks for waking up with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition crew. If you’re up early with us, that probably means you didn’t stay up to catch the Academy Awards last night… but fear not Oscars fans, we’ve got you covered with a Monday morning recap. Plus the latest Covid numbers are in for Massachusetts, and it certainly seems like there is plenty of available vaccine appointments to go around. And this is in fact the longest Early Edition in our history this morning, as we managed to cross the 18 minute mark for the first time. Whether its the “best 10” or the “best 18”, we appreciate you waking up with GBH each morning.

Good Monday morning, thanks for waking up with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition crew.  If you’re up early with us, that probably means you didn’t stay up to catch the Academy Awards last night… but fear not Oscars fans, we’ve got you covered with a Monday morning recap.  Plus the latest Covid numbers are in for Massachusetts, and it certainly seems like there is plenty of available vaccine appointments to go around.  And this is in fact the longest Early Edition in our history this morning, as we managed to cross the 18 minute mark for the first time.  Whether its the “best 10” or the “best 18”, we appreciate you waking up with GBH each morning.

Clock breaking

GBH Early Edition Monday April 26th, 2021

Good morning from GBH Radio and the GBH Newsroom, thanks for starting your Friday with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. It’s a Friday kind of feeling around here, we’ll catch you up on the latest news to start your day including the Space-X launch this morning and some encouraging vaccination numbers for the Bay State. Plus a classic movie destination for Bostonians is going to make a comeback soon, and frankly we’re pretty excited about it. Thanks for kicking off your weekend with GBH and Morning Edition.

Good morning from GBH Radio and the GBH Newsroom, thanks for starting your Friday with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  It’s a Friday kind of feeling around here, we’ll catch you up on the latest news to start your day including the Space-X launch this morning and some encouraging vaccination numbers for the Bay State.  Plus a classic movie destination for Bostonians is going to make a comeback soon, and frankly we’re pretty excited about it.  Thanks for kicking off your weekend with GBH and Morning Edition.

Massachusetts is better

GBH Early Edition Friday April 23rd, 2021

Good morning and welcome to Thursday aka “Little Friday”. Thanks for starting your day with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. You can pretend its over, but it appears we just can’t kill off the winter this year. After temps were in the 70’s the past few days, we wake up to temps near freezing this morning, with a wind chill that will bite. Ah New England weather, we love you so. We’ll catch you up on the latest news to get your day started and recap exactly how Joe can make a coffee run that covers two city blocks in under 10 minutes. Thanks as always for waking up with us and being a GBH listener.

Good morning and welcome to Thursday aka “Little Friday”.   Thanks for starting your day with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  You can pretend its over, but it appears we just can’t kill off the winter this year.  After temps were in the 70’s the past few days, we wake up to temps near freezing this morning, with a wind chill that will bite.   Ah New England weather, we love you so.  We’ll catch you up on the latest news to get your day started and recap exactly how Joe can make a coffee run that covers two city blocks in under 10 minutes.   Thanks as always for waking up with us and being a GBH listener.

Running for coffee

GBH Early Edition Thursday April 22nd, 2021

Good Morning, thanks for starting your Wednesday with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Big news and a nationwide sense of relief late yesterday as the verdict in the Chauvin trial was read… we’ll update you on the latest and focus on some the local angles. Another good night for the local teams that were in action, plus a tough day on Wall Street, and apparently Netflix benefits from having some stiff competition. Thanks for waking up with GBH Radio and GBH News.

Good Morning, thanks for starting your Wednesday with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  Big news and a nationwide sense of relief late yesterday as the verdict in the Chauvin trial was read… we’ll update you on the latest and focus on some the local angles.  Another good night for the local teams that were in action, plus a tough day on Wall Street, and apparently Netflix benefits from having some stiff competition.  Thanks for waking up with GBH Radio and GBH News.

Historic Verdict

GBH Early Edition Wednesday April 21st, 2021

Good morning, thanks for starting your Tuesday with GBH Radio’s Morning Edition. Joe Mathieu begins our Early Edition experience this morning making all the standard 4/20 references… fitting that yesterday Congress took one step closer to national legalization… it’s a good day to be legal and compliant with the laws of the land. Plus the Red Sox had a big day during their marathon matinee. And former vice-president Walter Mondale passed away yesterday. Thanks for waking up with us, and thanks as always for starting your day with GBH.

Good morning, thanks for starting your Tuesday with GBH Radio’s Morning Edition.  Joe Mathieu begins our Early Edition experience this morning making all the standard 4/20 references… fitting that yesterday Congress took one step closer to national legalization… it’s a good day to be legal and compliant with the laws of the land.  Plus the Red Sox had a big day during their marathon matinee.  And former vice-president Walter Mondale passed away yesterday.   Thanks for waking up with us, and thanks as always for starting your day with GBH.

Smoke 'em if you got 'em

GBH Early Edition Tuesday April 20th, 2021

Good Monday morning and welcome back to work from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. For a second straight Patriot’s Day some Boston traditions are on hold… today would normally begin with a Revolutionary Reenactment on Lexington and Concord, and continue with the Boston Marathon, but alas those plans are once again postponed for the pandemic. At least the Red Sox marathon matinee will still begin at 11AM as scheduled… and who doesn’t love morning baseball? We recap the weekend and get you ready for your day… which is hopefully a holiday from work or school for you. Thanks for starting your week with GBH.

Good Monday morning and welcome back to work from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  For a second straight Patriot’s Day some Boston traditions are on hold… today would normally begin with a Revolutionary Reenactment on Lexington and Concord, and continue with the Boston Marathon, but alas those plans are once again postponed for the pandemic.  At least the Red Sox marathon matinee will still begin at 11AM as scheduled… and who doesn’t love morning baseball?  We recap the weekend and get you ready for your day… which is hopefully a holiday from work or school for you.  Thanks for starting your week with GBH.

Marathon Monday

GBH Early Edition Monday April 19th, 2021

Good Thursday morning, thanks for starting your day with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. On the heels of some amazing weather yesterday, we’re hunkering down for some Spring showers over the next few days, but at least our lawns and Spring gardens will appreciate it. And if you’re among the many that live beyond Metrowest, you might even see some April snow. The Red Sox are now surprising more than just the fans in New England, right now they’re the hottest team in baseball… what a difference a year makes. And it’s One Boston Day, and that means its time for a few random acts of kindness. Thanks as always for waking up with GBH Radio and Morning Edition.

Good Thursday morning, thanks for starting your day with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  On the heels of some amazing weather yesterday, we’re hunkering down for some Spring showers over the next few days, but at least our lawns and Spring gardens will appreciate it.  And if you’re among the many that live beyond Metrowest, you might even see some April snow.  The Red Sox are now surprising more than just the fans in New England, right now they’re the hottest team in baseball… what a difference a year makes.  And it’s One Boston Day, and that means its time for a few random acts of kindness.   Thanks as always for waking up with GBH Radio and Morning Edition.

Checking our kindness

GBH Early Edition Thursday April 15th, 2021

Good morning, welcome to Wednesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition crew. Spotty weather is confusing us today as some saw rain out there, some saw none at all, but our Facebook family reports scattered showers throughout the area this morning. Crypto-currency is the wave of the future, but we still have trouble understanding it. The grace period for expired vehicle inspections has once again been extended amidst a malware attack for the RMV. And Joe is experiencing some commute related stress lately, stemming mostly from aggressive tractor trailers, and wonders if a big old pick-up truck might help. Thanks for waking up with us and starting your day with GBH Radio and GBH News.

Good morning, welcome to Wednesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition crew.  Spotty weather is confusing us today as some saw rain out there, some saw none at all, but our Facebook family reports scattered showers throughout the area this morning.  Crypto-currency is the wave of the future, but we still have trouble understanding it.  The grace period for expired vehicle inspections has once again been extended amidst a malware attack for the RMV.  And Joe is experiencing some commute related stress lately, stemming mostly from aggressive tractor trailers, and wonders if a big old pick-up truck might help.  Thanks for waking up with us and starting your day with GBH Radio and GBH News.

Check your stickah

GBH Early Edition Wednesday April 14th, 2021

Good Morning, welcome to Tuesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We’ve assembled our pre-sunrise squad and are ready to help you face the day by starting you off with all the latest news. A legendary New England Patriot is hanging up his cleats, we have details plus some memories of his career. More and more Massachusetts residents are getting their first and second vaccine doses, and travel and leisure activity seems to be ticking up because of that. And Joe is having his annual issues with adjusting to daylight that lasts past 7PM. Thanks for starting your Tuesday with GBH News and GBH Radio, have a great day!

Good Morning, welcome to Tuesday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  We’ve assembled our pre-sunrise squad and are ready to help you face the day by starting you off with all the latest news.  A legendary New England Patriot is hanging up his cleats, we have details plus some memories of his career.  More and more Massachusetts residents are getting their first and second vaccine doses, and travel and leisure activity seems to be ticking up because of that.  And Joe is having his annual issues with adjusting to daylight that lasts past 7PM.   Thanks for starting your Tuesday with GBH News and GBH Radio, have a great day!

Calling it a career

GBH Early Edition Tuesday April 13th, 2021

Good morning, welcome to Monday and welcome back to work from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Breaking news here on Early Edition: all four people on the program this morning have received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccination, and one of us got the J&amp;J dose and has wrapped up her shot taking for awhile. Pretty amazing development here as less than a week ago a few of us were feeling overwhelmed by the lack of available appointments. We recap the amazing weather weekend including the surprising Red Sox and get you caught up on all the latest news to start your week. Have a great week and thanks for waking up with Morning Edition and GBH Radio.

Good morning, welcome to Monday and welcome back to work from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  Breaking news here on Early Edition: all four people on the program this morning have received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccination, and one of us got the J&J dose and has wrapped up her shot taking for awhile.  Pretty amazing development here as less than a week ago a few of us were feeling overwhelmed by the lack of available appointments.  We recap the amazing weather weekend including the surprising Red Sox and get you caught up on all the latest news to start your week.  Have a great week and thanks for waking up with Morning Edition and GBH Radio.

The Vax Pack

GBH Early Edition Monday April 12th, 2021

Good Friday morning, we made it through the work week - for GBH’s Joe Mathieu that work week happened to be only two days long, but we’re not jealous or anything. Now that Brendan has moved over to the night shift, our Facebook friends are trying to come up with a replacement nickname for our remaining crew, but “The Three Stooges” isn’t quite the fit we were looking for. Lots of vaccine news this morning, as New Englanders continue to get their jabs. Plus the weather over the next two days promises to be epic before the rain moves in on Sunday, so plan your (safe) outdoor activities accordingly. Thanks for ending your week with GBH and the Morning Edition crew.

Good Friday morning, we made it through the work week - for GBH’s Joe Mathieu that work week happened to be only two days long, but we’re not jealous or anything.  Now that Brendan has moved over to the night shift, our Facebook friends are trying to come up with a replacement nickname for our remaining crew, but “The Three Stooges” isn’t quite the fit we were looking for.  Lots of vaccine news this morning, as New Englanders continue to get their jabs.  Plus the weather over the next two days promises to be epic before the rain moves in on Sunday, so plan your (safe) outdoor activities accordingly.  Thanks for ending your week with GBH and the Morning Edition crew.

Get Outdoors

GBH Early Edition Friday April 9th, 2021

Good morning, we made it to Thursday, aka “Little Friday”, and your weekend is right around the corner. Thanks for waking up with GBH’s Early Edition… featuring the return of Joe Mathieu. Joe is back after a few days away and is happy to see the entire crew. We catch up with each other and catch you up on this morning’s latest news. Plus Joe makes an announcement about the make-up of our Early Edition team as well. We’re happy to have Joe back, but admit we will indeed miss Henry’s “Dad jokes”. Thanks for starting your day with GBH News and GBH Radio.

Good morning, we made it to Thursday, aka “Little Friday”, and your weekend is right around the corner.  Thanks for waking up with GBH’s Early Edition… featuring the return of Joe Mathieu.  Joe is back after a few days away and is happy to see the entire crew.  We catch up with each other and catch you up on this morning’s latest news.  Plus Joe makes an announcement about the make-up of our Early Edition team as well.  We’re happy to have Joe back, but admit we will indeed miss Henry’s “Dad jokes”.  Thanks for starting your day with GBH News and GBH Radio.

Hello Joe

GBH Early Edition Thursday April 8th, 2021

Good morning, welcome to the midway point of your work week from GBH News and our GBH Radio Morning Edition team. One more morning in the big chair for Henry Santoro… we thank Henry for filling in as Joe Mathieu returns tomorrow morning. We take you through this morning’s news and sports and get you ready for your day - including a drastic new look for your Boston Red Sox, for a few days at least. Plus Henry takes us through his backyard herb garden, and the evening he spent with the ‘This Old House’ crew. Thanks for joining us this morning and for starting your day with GBH.

Good morning, welcome to the midway point of your work week from GBH News and our GBH Radio Morning Edition team.  One more morning in the big chair for Henry Santoro… we thank Henry for filling in as Joe Mathieu returns tomorrow morning.  We take you through this morning’s news and sports and get you ready for your day - including a drastic new look for your Boston Red Sox, for a few days at least.  Plus Henry takes us through his backyard herb garden, and the evening he spent with the ‘This Old House’ crew.  Thanks for joining us this morning and for starting your day with GBH.

Hit us Henry, one more time

GBH Early Edition Wednesday April 7th, 2021

Good morning, thanks for beginning your Tuesday with GBH and Morning Edition. Joe Mathieu is out a couple more mornings before he returns on Thursday, so Henry Santoro is back in the building to host for the next few days. We had a major upset in sports last night… no, its not that the Red Sox actually won… the Baylor Bears upset Gonzaga in the NCAA Men’s Basketball championship game. Meanwhile in Boston, acting Mayor Kim Janney is set to make a major announcement this morning. Plus more news to help you start your day. Thanks for waking up with GBH News and GBH Radio, have a great one!

Good morning, thanks for beginning your Tuesday with GBH and Morning Edition.   Joe Mathieu is out a couple more mornings before he returns on Thursday, so Henry Santoro is back in the building to host for the next few days.  We had a major upset in sports last night… no, its not that the Red Sox actually won… the Baylor Bears upset Gonzaga in the NCAA Men’s Basketball championship game.  Meanwhile in Boston, acting Mayor Kim Janney is set to make a major announcement this morning.  Plus more news to help you start your day.  Thanks for waking up with GBH News and GBH Radio, have a great one!

Upsets abound

GBH Early Edition Tuesday April 6th, 2021

Good Monday morning, welcome back to work from the GBH Morning Edition team. Joe Mathieu is out for a few well earned days off, so the great Henry Santoro is with us for just a couple days until Joe returns. Henry catches us up on all the happenings from this past weekend, including the worst possible start to the season for our Boston Red Sox. Plus today is a somber anniversary date for many fans of rock music. Thanks as always for starting your week with us, and thanks as always for tuning in to GBH.

Good Monday morning, welcome back to work from the GBH Morning Edition team.   Joe Mathieu is out for a few well earned days off, so the great Henry Santoro is with us for just a couple days until Joe returns.  Henry catches us up on all the happenings from this past weekend, including the worst possible start to the season for our Boston Red Sox. Plus today is a somber anniversary date for many fans of rock music.   Thanks as always for starting your week with us, and thanks as always for tuning in to GBH.

Henry on the 5th

GBH Early Edition Monday April 5th, 2021

Good Friday morning, thanks for starting it with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Yesterday was a washout at Fenway… after promoting opening day for the Red Sox all morning, mother nature fooled us all. Right before the end of yesterday’s Morning Edition the game was called off. So they’ll try and get the unofficial start of summer going again down in the Back Bay this afternoon. There’s no rain in the today’s forecast and the sun should be out, but the wind and cooler temperatures will keep things frosty. Meanwhile down at the Arboretum there’s a very special commencement ceremony upcoming. Have a great weekend, enjoy yourself safely, and thanks for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Good Friday morning, thanks for starting it with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  Yesterday was a washout at Fenway… after promoting opening day for the Red Sox all morning, mother nature fooled us all.  Right before the end of yesterday’s Morning Edition the game was called off.  So they’ll try and get the unofficial start of summer going again down in the Back Bay this afternoon.  There’s no rain in the today’s forecast and the sun should be out, but the wind and cooler temperatures will keep things frosty.  Meanwhile down at the Arboretum there’s a very special commencement ceremony upcoming.  Have a great weekend, enjoy yourself safely, and thanks for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Friday at Fenway

GBH Early Edition Friday April 2nd, 2021

Good morning and welcome to Thursday from Joe Mathieu and GBH Radio’s Morning Edition crew. It’s opening day down at Fenway Park, which usually serves as an indicator that Spring is in full swing and Summer is right around the corner… but you might want to hold your horses after reading today’s forecast. It may be opening day, but rain and falling temperatures will make it a tough day to be outdoors. However bad weather on opening day never stopped Red Sox fans before, so we’re expecting a raucous 12% capacity and socially-distanced crowd down at Fenway. Plus the rain may make your commute a little more difficult than normal this morning. Thanks for waking up with us and thanks for starting your day with Early Edition and GBH.

Good morning and welcome to Thursday from Joe Mathieu and GBH Radio’s Morning Edition crew.  It’s opening day down at Fenway Park, which usually serves as an indicator that Spring is in full swing and Summer is right around the corner… but you might want to hold your horses after reading today’s forecast.  It may be opening day, but rain and falling temperatures will make it a tough day to be outdoors.  However bad weather on opening day never stopped Red Sox fans before, so we’re expecting a raucous 12% capacity and socially-distanced crowd down at Fenway.  Plus the rain may make your commute a little more difficult than normal this morning.  Thanks for waking up with us and thanks for starting your day with Early Edition and GBH.

Feels like Opening Day (APRIL FOOLS!)

GBH Early Edition Thursday April 1st, 2021

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday from Joe Mathieu and the ENTIRE Morning Edition crew. We say ENTIRE because we’re happy to welcome back our team-leader Karen from some much deserved off-time. We’re also pleased to welcome back our Facebook Live family after missing them for a few days. Karen apparently has a direct line to Mark Zuckerberg and can get things fixed. We do some catching up and hear from our Facebook fans, who apparently missed us as much as we missed them. Plus the latest news you need to start your day is all on tap. Thanks for joining our entire crew this morning and sticking with us through a few technical snags, and thanks as always for starting your day with GBH Radio!

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday from Joe Mathieu and the ENTIRE Morning Edition crew.  We say ENTIRE because we’re happy to welcome back our team-leader Karen from some much deserved off-time.  We’re also pleased to welcome back our Facebook Live family after missing them for a few days.  Karen apparently has a direct line to Mark Zuckerberg and can get things fixed.  We do some catching up and hear from our Facebook fans, who apparently missed us as much as we missed them.  Plus the latest news you need to start your day is all on tap.  Thanks for joining our entire crew this morning and sticking with us through a few technical snags, and thanks as always for starting your day with GBH Radio!

A Happy Reunion

GBH Early Edition Wednesday March 31st, 2021

Good morning, thanks for starting your Tuesday with Joe Mathieu, the Morning Edition team and GBH Radio. Well, we had high hopes that our social media streaming struggles would end this morning, alas, they continue on. Bear with us Facebook fans, we’ll get their new streaming system sorted out soon. Covid numbers across the country are spiking again, and the new director of the CDC is sounding the alarm for states to consider slowing down their rollback of a Covid restrictions. Amidst those fewer restrictions, the Celtics welcomed a limited number of fans back to the Boston Garden for the first time in over a year. And Joe would like to eliminate our use of the world ‘normal’ in newscasts and beyond. Thanks for waking up with us, and thanks for tuning in to GBH.

Good morning, thanks for starting your Tuesday with Joe Mathieu, the Morning Edition team and GBH Radio.  Well, we had high hopes that our social media streaming struggles would end this morning, alas, they continue on.  Bear with us Facebook fans, we’ll get their new streaming system sorted out soon.  Covid numbers across the country are spiking again, and the new director of the CDC is sounding the alarm for states to consider slowing down their rollback of a Covid restrictions.   Amidst those fewer restrictions, the Celtics welcomed a limited number of fans back to the Boston Garden for the first time in over a year.  And Joe would like to eliminate our use of the world ‘normal’ in newscasts and beyond.  Thanks for waking up with us, and thanks for tuning in to GBH.

Streaming... someday

GBH Early Edition Tuesday March 30th, 2021

Good Monday morning and welcome back to the working world from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We’re still missing Karen, who will return later this week, and we’re missing our Facebook Live friends as well… hopefully they’ll return this week as well (thank you for bearing with us while we sort it out). It looks like the international traffic jam at the Suez Canal is about to end, as workers in Egypt are hoping to fully free the vessel once high tide hits later this morning. Locally the mass-vax site at Fenway Park is officially closed, as that operation moves over to the Hynes Convention Center. And Celtics fans get their first taste of live action in over a year, as a 12% maximum attendance will be at the Garden tonight. Thanks for waking up with Morning Edition and GBH Radio.

Good Monday morning and welcome back to the working world from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  We’re still missing Karen, who will return later this week, and we’re missing our Facebook Live friends as well… hopefully they’ll return this week as well (thank you for bearing with us while we sort it out).  It looks like the international traffic jam at the Suez Canal is about to end, as workers in Egypt are hoping to fully free the vessel once high tide hits later this morning.    Locally the mass-vax site at Fenway Park is officially closed, as that operation moves over to the Hynes Convention Center.  And Celtics fans get their first taste of live action in over a year, as a 12% maximum attendance will be at the Garden tonight.  Thanks for waking up with Morning Edition and GBH Radio.

Damn you, Zuckerberg!

GBH Early Edition Monday March 29th, 2021

It’s almost the weekend - thanks for getting it started with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. COVID numbers are spiking here and in other states, and we try and understand why amidst an increasingly vaccinated population. Meanwhile our New Hampshire division reports on the Granite State opening up vaccine availability to all adults. The Boston Garden welcomed back fans last night at a greatly reduced 12% capacity. Despite an overtime loss, the Bruins players did indeed appreciate hearing from the fans in person. Plus today is a big one for celebrity birthdays. Thanks for tuning in to GBH this week, and thanks again to everyone who contributed to our Spring membership and pledge drive.

It’s almost the weekend - thanks for getting it started with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  COVID numbers are spiking here and in other states, and we try and understand why amidst an increasingly vaccinated population.  Meanwhile our New Hampshire division reports on the Granite State opening up vaccine availability to all adults.  The Boston Garden welcomed back fans last night at a greatly reduced 12% capacity.  Despite an overtime loss, the Bruins players did indeed appreciate hearing from the fans in person.  Plus today is a big one for celebrity birthdays.   Thanks for tuning in to GBH this week, and thanks again to everyone who contributed to our Spring membership and pledge drive.

Spiking again

GBH Early Edition Friday March 26th, 2021

Good morning, thanks for kicking off your day with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We’re still down one of our core members for another week, but our early morning conversations shall continue regardless. The nighttime/early morning weather finally feels like Spring, the Suez Canal is somehow blocked off, and the Boston Garden will be open starting today for a select number of “legacy” fans. Boston Mayor Kim Janney’s swearing in was a historic moment for the city yesterday, and local Covid numbers have plateaued at best, but really are not improving like they need to be. Stay safe and enjoy the warmth before it dips cooler this weekend, and thanks for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Good morning, thanks for kicking off your day with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  We’re still down one of our core members for another week, but our early morning conversations shall continue regardless.  The nighttime/early morning weather finally feels like Spring, the Suez Canal is somehow blocked off, and the Boston Garden will be open starting today for a select number of “legacy” fans.  Boston Mayor Kim Janney’s swearing in was a historic moment for the city yesterday, and local Covid numbers have plateaued at best, but really are not improving like they need to be.  Stay safe and enjoy the warmth before it dips cooler this weekend, and thanks for tuning in to GBH Radio.

Let's all go to the Garden

GBH Early Edition Thursday March 25th, 2021

Good morning, we made it to the midway point of the week, thanks for starting it with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Marty Walsh is officially now 11th in line for the US Presidency. Walsh was sworn in as labor secretary by Vice-President Kamala Harris. Here in Boston, acting Mayor Kim Janney will be officially sworn in today. Some of us on this program are having vaccine-envy as we continue to see social media reports and news clips of people younger than us getting their shots. Consensus seems to be that most of the younger people receiving their shots reside in states other than Massachusetts. Thanks for waking up with GBH News and 89.7 GBH Radio.

Good morning, we made it to the midway point of the week, thanks for starting it with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  Marty Walsh is officially now 11th in line for the US Presidency.  Walsh was sworn in as labor secretary by Vice-President Kamala Harris.  Here in Boston, acting Mayor Kim Janney will be officially sworn in today.  Some of us on this program are having vaccine-envy as we continue to see social media reports and news clips of people younger than us getting their shots.  Consensus seems to be that most of the younger people receiving their shots reside in states other than Massachusetts.  Thanks for waking up with GBH News and 89.7 GBH Radio.

Vaccine envy

GBH Early Edition Wednesday March 24th, 2021

Good morning, thanks for starting your Tuesday with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We’re down a few people this morning, but we shall carry on and get this Tuesday started in our usual way. Sunset tonight will be at 7PM, the first time this year it crosses the 7 o’clock threshold - great for regular folks, not so great for nocturnal creatures like ourselves. After approval by the Senate, Mayor Walsh is on his way to DC to become labor secretary for the Biden administration. And a little trolling by Dodgers fans is taking place outside of Fenway Park. Thanks for waking up with us as always, and thanks for supporting GBH during our Spring Pledge Drive.

Good morning, thanks for starting your Tuesday with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  We’re down a few people this morning, but we shall carry on and get this Tuesday started in our usual way. Sunset tonight will be at 7PM, the first time this year it crosses the 7 o’clock threshold - great for regular folks, not so great for nocturnal creatures like ourselves.  After approval by the Senate, Mayor Walsh is on his way to DC to become labor secretary for the Biden administration.  And a little trolling by Dodgers fans is taking place outside of Fenway Park.  Thanks for waking up with us as always, and thanks for supporting GBH during our Spring Pledge Drive.

A Skeleton Crew

GBH Early Edition Tuesday March 23rd, 2021

Good morning and Happy Monday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. We’re back at it for the work week but we are down one as Karen will be out for the week. We’re basking in the glow of yesterday’s weather and regaling each other with tales of all the things we did outdoors. The fun doesn’t stop for most of this week as temperatures remain bearable, perfect of course for the first full week of Spring. We recap some of yesterday’s virtual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast in Southie, and get you ready to face your Monday. Thanks for starting your week with GBH.

Good morning and Happy Monday from Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  We’re back at it for the work week but we are down one as Karen will be out for the week.  We’re basking in the glow of yesterday’s weather and regaling each other with tales of all the things we did outdoors.  The fun doesn’t stop for most of this week as temperatures remain bearable, perfect of course for the first full week of Spring.  We recap some of yesterday’s virtual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast in Southie, and get you ready to face your Monday.  Thanks for starting your week with GBH.

GBH Early Edition Monday March 22nd, 2021

Good morning, we made it to Friday, thanks for ending your work week with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team. Yesterday we told you to expect one more blast of winter this morning… but man were the meteorologists wrong about this one. A late shift in the weather pattern meant no snow, no temperatures below the freezing point, and no reason to leave a few extra minutes for safe driving it appears. Spring officially hits tomorrow and we’re more than ready for some warmer temperatures and outdoor living. Meanwhile the streaming services all decided to launch new “popcorn” content right as the weather gets better. Thanks for waking up with GBH, and thanks for contributing to our March pledge drive. We appreciate you all!

Good morning, we made it to Friday, thanks for ending your work week with Joe Mathieu and the GBH Morning Edition team.  Yesterday we told you to expect one more blast of winter this morning… but man were the meteorologists wrong about this one.  A late shift in the weather pattern meant no snow, no temperatures below the freezing point, and no reason to leave a few extra minutes for safe driving it appears.   Spring officially hits tomorrow and we’re more than ready for some warmer temperatures and outdoor living.  Meanwhile the streaming services all decided to launch new “popcorn” content right as the weather gets better.  Thanks for waking up with GBH, and thanks for contributing to our March pledge drive.  We appreciate you all!