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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.
March 14, 2018Walkouts And Rallies; Nathaniel PhilbrickHost Deborah Becker talks about the school walkouts and rallies going on across the state to honor the victims of the Parkland school shooting. We also talk to historian Nathaniel Philbrick about his memoir, "Second Wind." Plus: Changes to the [...]...more51minPlay
March 13, 2018Storm Hits Mass.; Opioids SurveyHost Deborah Becker talks about how the state is holding up in our latest winter storm. We also talk about the Blue Cross Blue Shield survey on opioids out today....more51minPlay
March 12, 2018Gun Legislation; Winter Storm ReadsHost Deborah Becker talks about the incoming storm with the National Weather Service and MEMA. We also talk about the unveiling of federal gun legislation, based on Massachusetts laws. And Congressman Jim McGovern talks about school safety, the [...]...more51minPlay
March 09, 2018Week In Review; Diversity OnscreenHost Deborah Becker reviews the week's biggest stories with our panel. Plus, the remains of Amelia Earhart's may have been found. Also, we talk about the significance of film like A Wrinkle In Time and how important it is for children to see [...]...more51minPlay
March 08, 2018Nuns Join #MeToo; MidwivesHost Deborah Becker talks about the bid to dismiss a federal court case against two aides to Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. We also look at how nuns are joining the #MeToo movement. And we talk about a new study says integrating midwives into the [...]...more51minPlay
March 07, 2018Tariff Trouble; The Music Of Leonard BernsteinHost Deborah Becker talks about what impact potential aluminum and steel tariffs might have on Massachusetts businesses. And with two bills for same-day voter registration on Beacon Hill, we look at the rollout of automatic voter registration in [...]...more51minPlay
March 06, 2018Cambridge Mayor; 'The Cloister'Host Deborah Becker talks to the Cambridge Mayor about the city's new legal defense fund for immigrants. We also talk about the "walk-in" rallies for public defenders across the state to demand equal collective bargaining rights. And James Carroll [...]...more51minPlay
March 05, 2018Climate Change; 'It's Criminal'Host Deborah Becker talks about the damage from last week's nor'easter and how climate change is affecting our coast. We also talk to the Arlington Police Chief about law enforcement and mental health. And we hear about why researchers are [...]...more51minPlay
March 02, 2018Week In Review; Star WarsHost Deborah Becker talks about the wild Nor'easter hitting the East Coast. We also review the week's biggest stories with our panel. And we tour the music of Star Wars, looking at how composer John Williams crafts a score that deepens the story....more51minPlay
March 01, 2018Social Change Through Businesses; Marc MaronHost Deborah Becker talks about the Boston Globe investigation of a state police trooper who has a history of racist online posts. We also talk about how businesses are leading the charge against the NRA. And we revisit our conversation with [...]...more51minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,638 episodes available.