Wbur Podcasts

COVID-19 cases throughout the state have been on an upswing in the past few weeks. Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy speaks with Harvard epidemiologist Bill Hanage for a look at where we are in the pandemic, and where we're headed.Door WBUR

Svitlana Pokliatska, her mother and brother fled Ukraine shortly after the war started. They're staying at her uncle's home in Sharon, Mass. Pokliatska says she wants to return to Ukraine after the war and help make it stronger than it was before.Door WBUR

The special commission charged with reviewing and possibly revamping Massachusetts's official state seal and motto officially voted unanimously this week to recommend that both be replaced. Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy speaks to Brian Weeden, co-chairman of the commission and chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, about the decision.…

The union says the hospital is forcing nurses to work longer shifts, just months after signing a new labor contract. They worry longer work days could drive away experienced nurses.Door WBUR

Tyler Akabane, who for the past decade has hunted local mushrooms and supplied high-end Boston restaurants, is opening his own shop selling mushrooms.Door WBUR

From telesurgeries to teleclinics, the hope is that telehealth can relieve pressure on local health care systems and boost skills for caregivers on the ground.Door WBUR

Despite multiple rounds of negotiations over the weekend, the teachers' union and school committee were unsuccessful in reaching an agreement on a new contract.Door WBUR

Spurred by the recently leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court leaning in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade, thousands of protesters gathered at the Boston Common to rally and show support for abortion rights Saturday afternoon.Door WBUR

The supply chain, a factory shutdown and increased demand: Here's why Massachusetts parents are worried about a formula shortage.Door WBUR

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Leigh is the first Black woman to be awarded the Biennale commission for the U.S. pavilion, and she made over the pavilion to reflect just that.Door WBUR

The abortion debate has suddenly become front and center in congressional races across the country, including in New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan's re-election bid.Door WBUR

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A UMass Amherst survey finds that 26% of Black students report feeling like they do not belong on campus compared to 8% of white students. Just a few days after the results were made public, some Black students received a racist email, which highlighted issues raised in the survey.Door WBUR

An intensive effort is underway to lower temperatures on one of the hottest blocks in Massachusetts. The Cool Block pilot includes 47 new trees. Dark pavement will become gray or white. Local environmentalists and the city aim to install a white roof on the largest building and turn a vacant lot into a park.…

Several home inspectors on Wednesday urged state overseers to address the rise of shortcut home inspections, asking whether the practice was legal.Door WBUR

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The online database, a first for Massachusetts, was a key requirement of the criminal justice law passed after protests against police brutality rocked the country two years ago.Door WBUR

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These “soft” inspections, or “walk-and-talks," are leaving buyers at risk.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Start your day with WBUR meteorologist David Epstein's latest Boston-area weather forecast.Door WBUR

Slate and WBUR's health podcast looks at dieting myths, eating disorders, and a popular program that aims to change how you approach food. In this episode, “Muffin Top,” we debunk some dieting myths and explore strategies to help nudge your weight loss along, or at least make you feel better about your body. With hosts Carey Goldberg and Rachel Zim…

Carey and Rachel are back for the summer with The Checkup: Greatest Hits Edition! In this episode, “Teenage Zombies,” we explore three ways in which the adolescent mind is radically different from yours and mine.Do you beg your teenager to go to sleep earlier so he or she can function in the morning? Well, it turns out they physically can’t do that…

Carey and Rachel are back for the summer with The Checkup Greatest Hits Edition! Enjoy this health news podcast, a collaboration between Slate and WBUR, Boston’s NPR News Station. You can find more episodes in The Checkup’s individual feed.From WBUR and Slate, the solidly reported and also somewhat opinionated take on health news for you and your f…

Carey and Rachel are back for the summer with The Checkup Greatest Hits Edition! Enjoy this health news podcast, a collaboration between Slate and WBUR, Boston’s NPR News Station. You can find more episodes in The Checkup’s individual feed. This installment dives into the world of sex, including sexual myths, a study about penis size, and the possi…

Carey and Rachel are back just in time for summer with The Checkup Greatest Hits Edition! Enjoy this health news podcast, a collaboration between Slate and WBUR, Boston’s NPR News Station. You can find more episodes in The Checkup’s individual feed.From WBUR and Slate, the solidly reported and also somewhat opinionated take on health news for you a…

Slate and WBUR's health podcast looks at dieting myths, eating disorders, and a popular program that aims to change how you approach food.In this episode, “Muffin Top,” we debunk some dieting myths and explore strategies to help nudge your weight loss along, or at least make you feel better about your body. With hosts Carey Goldberg and Rachel Zimm…

The health podcast from WBUR and Slate explores three ways in which the adolescent mind is radically different from yours and mine. With hosts Carey Goldberg and Rachel Zimmerman of WBUR’s CommonHealth blog.Do you beg your teenager to go to sleep earlier so he or she can function in the morning? Well, it turns out they physically can't do that, exp…

Episode 12 of the health podcast from Slate and WBUR offers up three ways to take charge of your medical experience.There are specific ways to feel better about both the quality and cost of your medical care, says Dr. Don Goldmann of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Also, medical informatics wiz Dr. Isaac Kohane on pushing the “blue button…

Episode 9 of the health podcast from WBUR and Slate dives into some pretty gross stuff that also happens to be pretty fascinating: fecal transplants, vaginal bacteria, and parents who share their baby's pacifiers. With hosts Carey Goldberg and Rachel Zimmerman of WBUR’s CommonHealth blog. Like CommonHealth on Facebook, and tell us and other listene…

From WBUR and Slate, the solidly reported and also somewhat opinionated take on health news for you and your family. This installment explores the human brain with conversations about brain-implant research, dyslexia, and language development aided by music.Your hosts are Carey Goldberg and Rachel Zimmerman, former newspaper reporters and co-produc…