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FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,638 episodes available.
September 24, 2018Kavanaugh Second Accuser, Rep. Joe KennedyHost Anthony Brooks speaks with WBUR's Nancy Gertner about the development in the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, after a second woman came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against the judge. Also, Rep. Joe Kennedy III on the [...]...more51minPlay
September 21, 2018Columbia Gas Plan, Laurence LesserHost Tiziana Dearing speaks with our Week In Review panelists about Columbia Gas and the state's reaction this week to the fires and gas explosions in the Merrimack Valley. Plus, cellist Laurence Lesser is celebrating a big milestone next month: [...]...more44minPlay
September 20, 2018Brady, Kraft & The NFL, Maura HealeyHost Anthony Brooks speaks with WBUR's Simón Rios on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Maria. Plus, with ongoing questions about player safety and increasing political pressure, journalist Mark Leivbovich asks whether football is at the [...]...more49minPlay
September 19, 2018Rep. Niki Tsongas, Anti-Vaping AdsHost Anthony Brooks speaks with Rep. Niki Tsongas about the Merrimack Valley gas explosions and the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. Plus, as the FDA has a new campaigns to prevent kids from using e-cigarettes - but will it [...]...more51minPlay
September 18, 2018Trahan Wins 3rd District, MLK MemorialHost Anthony Brooks takes a look at the extraordinary number of women running for office here in Mass. and across the country and what it portends for the coming mid-term elections. Plus, how the future of humanity may depend, in large measure, [...]...more51minPlay
September 17, 2018Lawrence Mayor, Marijuana DrivingHost Anthony Brooks speaks with Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera about the recovery efforts in the Merrimack Valley after a series of gas explosions. Plus, we'll look at the state's effort to discourage people from driving while under the influence of [...]...more51minPlay
September 14, 2018Gas Explosions In Merrimack ValleyHost Jill Kaufman speaks with WBUR reporters from Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover after explosions and fires forced thousands from their homes. We also hear from Senator Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton. Plus, we speak with some residents who [...]...more51minPlay
September 13, 2018Pope Meeting, 'Winners Take All'Host Jill Kaufman breaks down what might come from a meeting between Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley and other U.S. Catholic official with Pope Francis. Plus, Anand Giridharadas says the changing the world has been co-opted, not helped, by the [...]...more51minPlay
September 12, 2018Opioid Treatment, Luxury ApartmentsHost Jill Kaufman speaks with WBUR's Deb Becker about what we know so far about using psychedelic drugs as an alternative form of treatment for opioid addiction. Also, WBUR's Chris Citorik on sports news, including the latest on the reaction to [...]...more51minPlay
September 11, 2018Rep. Katherine Clark, Ayanna PressleyHost Jill Kaufman speaks with Rep. Katherine Clark about the primary elections, immigration, and the cost of childcare today. Also, Ayanna Pressley on her win in the Mass. 7th District primary. Plus, after 150 year, is the book "Little Women" still [...]...more51minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,638 episodes available.