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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.
April 30, 2018Mass. Republican Convention, West StationHost Meghna Chakrabarti talks with Scott Lively, who will be challenging Charlie Baker in the GOP primary for Governor. Plus, Abby Norman on her new book "Ask Me About My Uterus." Also, West Station, a brand new commuter rail stop, is being [...]...more53minPlay
April 26, 2018Governor's Race, Pete SouzaHost Anthony Brooks speaks with the two remaining Democratic candidates for Governor, Bob Massie and Jay Gonzalez, on what Setti Warren's decision to drop out means for the future of the race for Governor. Plus, we . Plus, we hear from President [...]...more53minPlay
April 23, 2018State Police, Barbara LipskaHost Deborah Becker speaks with reporter Shannon Dooling on a US Supreme Court case involving Wesley Pereira, an immigrant to Mass. Also, potential reforms for the embattled state police. Plus, we speak with Barbara Lipska on her new book "The [...]...more53minPlay
April 20, 2018Week In Review, The OverstoryHost Jill Kaufman reviews the week's headlines with our panelists. Plus, after the abrupt resignation from MassArt of renowned photographer Nicholas Nixon, we talk about the blurred lines between sex in art and sexual assault in art. Plus, novelist [...]...more53minPlay
April 19, 2018Recovery Schools, Parkland ParentsHost Jill Kaufman speaks with Boston City Councillor Michelle Wu about regulating the short-term rental industry. We speak with the Principal of a recovery school, that specializes in educating young people with addiction, on why recovery schools [...]...more53minPlay
April 18, 2018Yarmouth Officer Funeral, Barbara BushHost Meghna Chakrabarti speak with WBUR Reporter Fred Thys, who was at the funeral for Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon. Plus, we speak with Jonathan Bush and Former New Hampshire Governor John Sununu on how they are remembering former First [...]...more53minPlay
April 17, 2018Maura Healey, Beth-Israel Lahey MergerHost Meghna Chakrabarti breaks down the proposed merger between 13 hospitals that is led by Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical and Lahey Health. Plus, we check-in with Attorney General Maura Healey. Also, we also talk about the significance of Kendrick [...]...more53minPlay
April 16, 2018122nd Boston Marathon, Cambridge PoliceHost Meghna Chakrabarti talks with WBUR's Alex Ashlock and Martha Bebinger on the 122nd Boston Marathon. Plus, we speak with the winner of the 1968 Marathon, fifty year later. Also, an update on the Cambridge Police Department, who says it will [...]...more53minPlay
April 13, 2018Week In Review, Dave McGillivrayHost Meghna Chakrabarti reviews the week's top stories with our panelists. We also talk with Dave McGillivray, the race director of the Boston Marathon, on his new children's book. Plus, WBUR's Alex Ashlock on what to expect on the 122nd running of [...]...more53minPlay
April 12, 2018Lessons Learned From Boston Marathon Bombing, Why We Eat What We EatFive years after the Boston Marathon bombing, we look back at the response by emergency personnel. Plus, lawmakers on Beacon Hill begin reviewing the House's $41 billion proposal. Also, Rachel Herz on her new book, "Why You Eat What You Eat: The [...]...more53minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,638 episodes available.