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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 22, 2017Week In Review; Fall In New EnglandHost Meghna Chakrabarti reviews the week's biggest headlines with Arline Isaacson and Tom Keane. We also talk about CBS's move to online streaming with this weekend's "Star Trek: Discovery." Plus, our favorite things about fall in New England....more52minPlay
September 21, 2017Puerto Rico; Mexico; AmazonHost Meghna Chakrabarti talks about recovery after Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria and Mexico City's earthquake earlier this week. We also look at the Atlantic marine monument being opened to commercial fishing and why cities are trying to woo Amazon. Plus: Our conversation with historian Erica Armstrong Dunbar whose book "Never Caught" has been long-listed for a National Book Award....more51minPlay
September 20, 2017Cassidy-Graham Health Care Bill; Derek BokHost Meghna Chakrabarti discusses the proposed Cassidy-Graham health care plan and what's in it. We also talk to the former president of Harvard, Derek Bok, about why higher education has been slow to reform. And we discuss recent Mass. Supreme Judicial Court rulings with former federal judge Nancy Gertner. Plus: Sports with NPR's Bill Littlefield....more51minPlay
September 19, 2017U.S. Customs And Border Protection; Football StudyHost Meghna Chakrabarti analyzes President Trump's speech to the United Nations General Assembly. We also talk to the division chief for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Swanton, VT and the ACLU on border patrol. And the author of a new study looking at youth tackle football and impaired behavior and cognitive abilities later in life....more51minPlay
September 18, 2017Dr. Willie Parker; Affirmative ActionHost Meghna Chakrabarti talks to Dr. Willie Parker on his new book, "Life's Work: A Moral Argument For Choice." We also talk to Natasha Warikoo about her interviews with students at elite universities to explore how they view affirmative action. Plus: The Boston Globe's Ty Burr on the Emmys late night....more51minPlay
September 15, 2017Week In Review; Dark MoneyHost Meghna Chakrabarti reviews the week's biggest headlines with our panel. And we speak to Director of the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, Michael Sullivan, about dark money in politics. Plus: The changing face of Martha's Vineyard and how to protect its iconic landscape....more51minPlay
September 14, 2017NH Attack; Sexual Assault On CampusHost Meghna Chakrabarti speaks to the uncle of the boy who was wounded after a hanging-style attack in New Hampshire. And we talk about Education Secretary Besty DeVos' changes to campus sexual assault rules. Plus: BostonomiX reporter Asma Khalid briefs us on her trip to China....more51minPlay
September 13, 2017'Stronger' Film; Rep. Joseph Kennedy IIIHost Anthony Brooks looks at the health care spending numbers out today for Massachusetts. We also talk to Congressman Joe Kennedy in D.C. And Onaje Woodbine on his book, "Black Gods of the Asphalt." Plus: The new movie "Stronger" based on the life of Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman. And sports with Bill Littlefield....more51minPlay
September 12, 2017Dick Lehr; Evita CastingHost Meghna Chakrabarti discusses the first interview with the new MBTA GM, Luis Ramirez. We also discuss the new census numbers out with the Globe's Evan Horowitz. Plus Dick Lehr on his new book, "Trell." And controversy over the casting of "Evita" at the North Shore Music Theatre....more51minPlay
September 11, 2017Bridgewater State Hospital; Celeste NgHost Meghna Chakrabarti talks to Michael Rezendes at the Globe about his investigation into Bridgewater State Hospital. We also talk to local author Celeste Ng about her new book, "Little Fires Everywhere." Plus: The role gender plays when it comes to health care. And a trip to the MBTA Road-eo!...more51minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,638 episodes available.