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FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,633 episodes available.
May 01, 2019Mass. Gaming Regulators Are Hitting Wynn Resorts With A Historic Fine. Is It Enough?The fine is $15 million more than the record penalty Nevada regulators charged the company earlier this year for essentially the same violations....more12minPlay
May 01, 2019Boston School Committee Expected To Vote On Next Boston Public Schools SuperintendentThe three finalists each spent a day interviewing in public, though not all community members believe the process was inclusive enough....more11minPlay
May 01, 2019Poet Richard Blanco On His New Book, 'How To Love A Country'Poet Richard Blanco is out with a new collection of poems, "How To Love A Country."...more16minPlay
May 01, 2019Full Episode: Wynn Retains Casino License, Filmmaker Ken Burns On Hampshire College, Poet Richard BlancoHost Kimberly Atkins breaks down the decision to allow Wynn Resorts' to keep a license for its Encore Boston Harbor Casino in Everett. Also, filmmaker Ken Burns on why he believes Hampshire College is worth saving. And, Maine-based poet Richard [...]...more52minPlay
May 01, 2019Filmmaker Ken Burns On Why He Is Trying To Save Hampshire CollegeHampshire College's finances are in jeopardy. Filmmaker Ken Burns is help leading the fundraising effort to secure the school's future....more10minPlay
April 30, 2019What's Behind 'Jeopardy!' Contestant James Holzhauer's Winning StrategyHis total winnings are over $1,329,000. He's also won eight of the 10 richest games in the show’s history. So, what exactly is Holzhauer doing differently?...more12minPlay
April 30, 2019In 'Mama's Last Hug,' Frans de Waal Explores What Animal Emotions Can Teach UsA new book asks whether animals have the same emotions as humans....more25minPlay
April 30, 2019Columbia Gas' New President Talks About His Vision For Leading The Company After DisasterThe utility's pipelines started more than 100 fires and explosions in the Merrimack Valley last fall, killing one person and injuring two dozen more....more12minPlay
April 30, 2019Full Episode: Columbia Gas, Animals Emotions, JeopardyHost Kimberly Atkins speaks with Mark Kempic, the new president of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. Plus, a new book makes the case that animals experience emotions just like humans do. And, we'll talk Jeopardy and the strategy behind current [...]...more51minPlay
April 29, 2019Do Prosecutors Have Too Much Power?Emily Bazelon is a New York Times Magazine Staff writer whose new book dives deep into this question -- examining how the power of prosecutors has grown over the last 40 years, and the effects that has had on our justice system....more29minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,633 episodes available.