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Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

  1. A closer look at abortion care

    4 DAYS AGO

    A closer look at abortion care

    When a 2022 Supreme Court ruling ended nationwide protection for abortion access, Massachusetts abortion rights advocates predicted an influx of people from out of state seeking abortions. Now, WBUR's Martha Bebinger found the number of people who obtained abortion care from Massachusetts providers was up at least 37% in 2023. The increase was mostly driven by patients from outside the state. Today on The Common, Martha and Dr. Angel Foster, co-founder of Cambridge Reproductive Health Consultants, discuss the future of abortion access in Massachusetts. Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

    20 min
  2. How a second Trump presidency could impact Massachusetts

    14 NOV

    How a second Trump presidency could impact Massachusetts

    It's been a little over a week since President-elect Donald Trump won a second term in office over Vice President Kamala Harris. Regardless of how you feel about it, another Trump presidency is almost certain to leave a lasting impression on our political reality, including here in deep-blue Massachusetts. Today on The Common, WBUR Senior Politics Reporter, Anthony Brooks, and WBUR State House Reporter, Walter Wuthmann, join us to discuss reactions since the election, and look ahead to what the results could mean for our state. Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

    27 min
  3. Introducing Boston's Office of Climate Resilience

    7 NOV

    Introducing Boston's Office of Climate Resilience

    In August, Mayor Michelle Wu introduced Boston's first Office of Climate Resilience. She appointed Chris Osgood, previously Chief of Staff and Chief of Streets, as the office's director. Osgood joined us in September to discuss what Bostonians can expect from the Office of Climate Resilience in the coming years. Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

    22 min
  4. Don't be spooked by this election's BOO-llot questions

    31 OCT

    Don't be spooked by this election's BOO-llot questions

    Happy Halloween! We wish you safe and spooky celebrations this week. That said, Tuesday, November 5th is the 2024 general election. And there is nothing scarier than getting to the polls unprepared. Five statewide ballot questions are before voters this November, and frighteningly, there are quite a few misconceptions about them. Evan Horowitz, director of The Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, joins us in breaking down each question and outlines what is being asked of voters on Election Day. Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

    15 min
  5. An up-close look at Mass' first offshore wind project

    24 OCT

    An up-close look at Mass' first offshore wind project

    Offshore wind projects like Vineyard Wind are set to be a huge part of our state’s energy future. But for such a huge infrastructure project, it’s not that easy to get out and see for yourself. For one thing, you need to charter a boat to take you out to look at the Vineyard Wind turbines located miles offshore.  This is exactly what a group of New England reporters did in September – including WBUR’s own senior climate reporter, Miriam Wasser. She joins The Common to tell us about the experience.  Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

    17 min
  6. How Black Out performances promote inclusion in Boston theater

    17 OCT

    How Black Out performances promote inclusion in Boston theater

    Boston's theater-goers are overwhelmingly white: 89%, according to a report by the nonprofit ArtsBoston. At the same time, more than half of the city's residents are people of color. Some theater companies are fostering inclusion with Black Out nights. Performances are taken off sale to the general public and made accessible with a code distributed to Black organizations and social media groups. Maurice Emmanuel Parent is an actor, educator and co-founder and co-producing artistic director of Front Porch Arts Collective, a Black theatre company promoting racial equity in Boston. He speaks with us about the history and intention of Black Out experiences. Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

    17 min

  7. 10 OCT

    Meet three artists from this year's "Makers" cohort

    Each year, WBUR highlights a group of artists of color in Greater Boston. These "Makers" are spreading joy and building community while practicing their craft. We meet three of the artists from this year's cohort. Dancer Beth Mochizuki is helping dancers bring more of themselves to the stage with her company, the Asian American Ballet Project. Saxophonist Jonathan Suazo is combining his Puerto Rican identity with his Dominican heritage through jazz. Musician Pranav Swaroop is fusing classical Indian traditions with rock and electronics as part of the band, Project MishraM. Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

    21 min
  8. Mass. coastal chemical sites lack basic safeguard against hurricanes

    3 OCT

    Mass. coastal chemical sites lack basic safeguard against hurricanes

    Experts say climate change is increasing the risk of a “double disaster” — a large-scale chemical spill caused by extreme weather. Massachusetts is especially vulnerable, as a coastal state with industrial ports. WBUR's senior investigative reporter Patrick Madden took a closer look at this risk in New Bedford, a city with a high concentration of warehouses that use chemicals for cold storage in the fishing industry. Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

    16 min
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    WBUR
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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
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