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FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,635 episodes available.
February 20, 2019'Cat Person' Writer Explores Gender, Power, Sex In New Short Story CollectionKristen Roupenian's first book — a short story collection that includes "Cat Person" — is titled "You Know You Want This."...more12minPlay
February 20, 2019Boston's Key Affordable Housing Program Doesn't Do Enough For City's Neediest, Advocates SayThe inclusionary development policy requires most new residential developments to contribute affordable housing. But advocates say the program is leaving some Bostonians behind....more10minPlay
February 19, 2019Exploring Housing Affordability In BostonWe take a look at some of Boston's housing affordability issues and discuss potential solutions that have worked in other cities....more52minPlay
February 19, 2019Housing Displacement Pressures Mount In Boston's Changing Egleston SquareEven as new apartments come on the market, longtime residents are being pushed out as displacement pressures mount in Boston's gentrifying outer neighborhoods....more9minPlay
February 18, 2019Why This National Emergency Is UnprecedentedWe explore the history of presidential emergency powers and the implications of President Trump's Friday press conference....more20minPlay
February 18, 2019Full Episode: Rep. Lynch On Munich Security Conference, Presidents and Emergencies, Elizabeth McCrackenHost Deborah Becker speaks with Rep. Stephen Lynch, who was in Germany for the Munich Security Conference this weekend. Plus, since 1976, presidents have declared 60 national emergencies, 31 of which are still active. Heather Cox Richardson, Boston [...]...more52minPlay
February 18, 2019Elizabeth McCracken's 'Bowlaway' Takes On Love, Loss, Candlepin BowlingElizabeth McCracken, the award-winning author of six books including "The Giant's House" and "Niagra Falls All Over Again" has a new novel out — 18 years since publishing the last one....more11minPlay
February 18, 2019Rep. Stephen Lynch On Munich Security ConferenceThe conference revealed just how wide the divide between Europe and the Trump administration has become, with many foreign leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, offering severe critiques of U.S. foreign policy....more32minPlay
February 15, 2019Week In Review: Politics, GE And Amazon, Boston TrafficWe review the major news stories of the week with our expert panel....more25minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,635 episodes available.