Radio Boston Podcast
1) How MBTA workers fixed more than 200 slow zones in a little over a year
The MBTA's subway repair blitz will end Saturday morning, when a section of the Green Line reopens slow zone-free. Radio Boston talks with T repair workers about their efforts.
2) Tips for having hard conversations during the holidays
Radio Boston hears from William Kahn, psychologist and Boston University professor, about how to have hard conversations.
3) New book explores influential — and fun — pieces of history around the Mass. State House
Former state Rep. Josh Cutler, author of the new book "Under the Golden Dome: Historic Talks and Tales from the Massachusetts State House," joins Radio Boston to talk about it.
4) 'Baroque Christmas' concert to feature the instruments of the early 1700s
The Handel and Haydn Society’s ‘Baroque Christmas’ concert features holiday music on pre-1700s instruments. WBUR's Radio Boston sat down with a musician and the guest conductor of the production.
5) Boston's biggest cultural moments in 2024
Today on Radio Boston, we talk about the Celtics, the Olympics and art that made us smile this year.
6) What defined Massachusetts politics in 2024?
Radio Boston looks back on a year in politics and how close-to-home issues like the cost of living and the migrant crisis helped lift Donald Trump to a second term as President.
7) Ideas to strengthen democracy in Massachusetts
On Radio Boston today, we talk about the state of democracy with Danielle Allen, Harvard Professor, democracy activist and president of Partners in Democracy.
8) State Sen. Nick Collins on his decision to help kill Wu's tax shift plan
State Sen. Nick Collins talks about his opposition to a plan from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu that sought to blunt an anticipated spike in homeowners' taxes by raising rates on commercial properties.
9) Harvard class explores the role art can play in civic engagement
Radio Boston talks about a Harvard course that helps students participate in civic engagement through art.
10) Unpacking 2024's biggest health care headlines
Radio Boston looks back on the biggest headlines in healthcare from this year to unpack the takeaways and look ahead to what they might tell us about health in 2025.