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Learn about the most important issues facing Massachusetts from the people in charge and the people most affected.... more
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,557 episodes available.
August 31, 2022There's a Mass. teacher shortage, but a state university is working to solve the problemSalem State and Revere Public Schools are working together to recruit and retain teachers of color in Massachusetts....more13minPlay
August 30, 2022How several cities in a Mass. pilot program will ban fossil fuel hookups for new constructionAs environmental advocates and cities aim to reduce the use of fossil fuel in construction projects, building toward that future may be complicated....more19minPlay
August 30, 2022Local sociology professor discusses 'Race at the Top' bookNatasha Warikoo, sociology professor at Tufts University, joins us to talk about her new book, "Race at the Top: Asian Americans and whites in Pursuit of the American Dream in Suburban Schools."...more16minPlay
August 30, 202210 cities in Mass. will ban fossil fuel hookups in new construction in pilot programPlus, we speak with Natasha Warikoo, a sociology professor at Tufts University, about her book "Race at the Top: Asian Americans and Whites in Pursuit of the American Dream in Suburban Schools."...more49minPlay
August 29, 2022How a Massachusetts law meant to help victims is working against themPlus, we ask the docs about vaccines, boosters and masks heading into cooler weather and a new school year....more48minPlay
August 29, 2022New reporting reveals that a privacy law is hurting the victims it was meant to helpWBUR senior reporter Ally Jarmanning and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute's deputy director of advocacy, Jamie Sabino, join to discuss....more16minPlay
August 29, 2022Ask the Doctors: What to make of variant-specific booster shots, and the start of a new school yearWith variant-specific booster shots expected to be available soon and students preparing to return to school once more, we bring you another edition of Ask the Doctors. Our panel of medical experts will give you the latest information on COVID, as well as monkeypox, and answer your questions....more32minPlay
August 26, 2022How one family dominated Boston's tattoo industry for decadesIn 1962, Massachusetts instituted a ban on tattooing that lasted all the way to 2000. We speak with Harold "Lefty" Liberty, who was one of the last tattoo artists working in Boston before the ban came down....more25minPlay
August 26, 2022A look ahead at the Suffolk County district attorney's raceWe look at the latest headlines in the race to become Suffolk County's next District Attorney with Michael Curry, president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and Lisa Kashinsky, Politico reporter and author of the Massachusetts Playbook....more18minPlay
August 26, 2022This weekend brings festivals celebrating Asian film and African culturePlus, one dance organization is offering a free tango lesson in Medford for the last time this summer...more6minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,557 episodes available.