The Wake Up

The Wake Up

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The Wake Up episodes

  • Tax Time

    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.

    12 min
  • To the Finish Line

    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.

    16 min
  • Who is Jack Teixeira?

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

    12 min
  • Grade Point Errors

    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.

    12 min
  • Four Days a Week

    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.

    12 min
  • Advice to Eng

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

    12 min
  • Bet On It (or don't)

    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.

    11 min
  • Barbie girls

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

    12 min

About The Wake Up

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From GBH in Boston, The Wake Up is a 10 minute check-in that looks at what is happening in the news of the day. From politics and transportation to housing, science and pop culture. Hosts Paris and…