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FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,679 episodes available.
November 15, 2021Reflecting on Kim Janey's time leading Boston, and looking ahead to a Wu administrationWe take a deep look at the historic nature of Janey's time in office, what it has meant for the city of Boston, and what incoming Mayor Wu will face. We hear from WBUR reporters Callum Borchers and Anthony Brooks, and Boston Globe culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt....more24minPlay
November 12, 2021Week-in-Review: Mass. and Cass, COVID and schools, and toxic culture in youth sportsThis week, we're joined by former Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson, now CEO of Verdant Medical, and Charlie Chieppo, senior fellow at the Pioneer Institute and a principal at Chieppo Strategies....more49minPlay
November 12, 2021Congressman Auchincloss reflects on Afghanistan, Veterans DayCongressman Jake Auchincloss of the Massachusetts 4th District served in Afghanistan as a young marine. He has advocated extensively for veteran's issues....more15minPlay
November 11, 2021How Boston blamed the head of Massport for 9/11, and how's she's become her own heroVirginia Buckingham spent the last 20 years since 9/11 carrying pain, guilt and public blame for the attacks. She tells that story, and how she became her own hero, in her new memoir "On My Watch."...more17minPlay
November 11, 2021Personal reflections on Veterans DayPlus, we talk with Virginia Buckingham, who ran Massport at Logan Airport on September 11, 2001, about her new memoir "On My Watch."...more48minPlay
November 11, 2021A Veteran and a Gold Star father on our Afghan alliesJohn Velis and Steve Xiarhos spoke with Radio Boston's Jamie Bologna back in August, as the war came to a close, and the Taliban returned to power....more17minPlay
November 10, 2021A new approach to Mass. and Cass from someone who's experienced homelessnessWe speak to Brendan Little, a member of the state's Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council, about how social connection and community can help people recover....more12minPlay
November 10, 2021Exploring toxic culture in youth sportsFor many, these instances of hate clash with how much sports can be an integral part of school and family life - Saturdays spent at the softball field or baseball diamond. Years of friendships formed in carpools and at pizza parlors after games...the parades, awards nights, dreams of scholarships or just a little recognition in the local paper....more27minPlay
November 10, 2021Toxic culture in youth sportsPlus, we get the latest on the COVID-related closure of a Boston Public elementary school, and talk about efforts to bring the power of classical music to Boston's unhoused population....more48minPlay
November 10, 2021Bringing classical music to Boston's un-housed populationShelter Music Boston uses music to bring a sense of comfort and peace to people experiencing homelessness....more14minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,679 episodes available.