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FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,637 episodes available.
December 12, 2018U.S. Attorney Lelling Says The Opioid Epidemic Is His Top PriorityThe top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts talked about a number of issues, including his perspective on immigration enforcement and the ongoing opioid epidemic....more8minPlay
December 12, 2018Hundreds Buried In Nameless Graves In Waltham ID'd By Local Historian And High-SchoolersNearly 300 residents of two now-shuttered institutions for people with mental and physical disabilities were buried in the Metfern Cemetery -- without names on their graves....more7minPlay
December 11, 2018MBTA General Manager Luis Ramirez Out After 15 MonthsThe leadership change marks the fifth in the MBTA's top position under Gov. Charlie Baker's administration....more10minPlay
December 11, 2018Higher Ed Board Will Allow Schools To Use GPA To Place Students In College-Level CoursesThe state's Board of Higher Education is looking to improve equity with a number of measures — among the, allowing public colleges and universities the option to consider high school GPA instead of the Accuplacer exam....more8minPlay
December 11, 2018'The Friend' Tells Tale Of Shared Grief, Complicated Friendships And Goodness Of Dogs"What’s up, pup? Did you have a nice nap? Were you chasing something in your sleep? Do you want to go out? Are you hungry? Are you happy? Does your arthritis hurt? Why won’t you play with other dogs? Are you an angel? Do you want me to read to [...]...more10minPlay
December 10, 2018MBTA's Ramirez Leaves, Nameless Graves In Waltham, "The Friend"Host Callum Borchers speaks with Richard Davey, former MBTA general manager, about the MBTA's annocement that Luis Ramirez will be stepping down as GM. Also, hundreds buried in nameless graves in Waltham are ID'ed by a local historian and [...]...more35minPlay
December 10, 2018White House Scrambles To Find New Chief Of Staff As Prosecutors Push ForwardPartisan rhetoric in Washington is intensifying, as new court filings suggest President Trump may have skirted campaign finance laws....more14minPlay
December 10, 2018CommonHealth: Shingles Vaccine Shortage, Mediterranean DietA new long-term study of American women found those following a Mediterranean-style diet had a reduced risk for heart attack, stroke and vascular death....more11minPlay
December 07, 2018Week In Review: Who Will Run For President From Mass. In 2020?Plus, Governor Charlie Baker called for a Newton Judge to be removed from the bench this week after reports that she was the subject of a federal investigation....more22minPlay
December 07, 2018'Exconversations' Podcast Gives Voice To Ex-Offenders Seeking RedemptionA podcast features conversations with people who are re-entering society after serving time in jail or prison and trying to get and stay on the right track....more12minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,637 episodes available.