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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 08, 2017Week In Review; Equifax Data BreachHost Meghna Chakrabarti reviews the week's biggest headlines with our panel. We also look at the fallout from the revelation that Equifax was hacked. And we round up our favorite things to do in fall in New England....more51minPlay
September 07, 2017Governor Baker In DC; Danielle AllenHost Meghna Chakrabarti debriefs with WBUR reporter Anthony Brooks on Governor Baker's visit to D.C. and Senator Elizabeth Warren. Plus: An extended interview with Danielle Allen, on her very personal book, "Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A." about her cousin....more50minPlay
September 06, 2017DACA History; Red Sox ScandalHost Meghna Chakrabarti looks at the last time Congress tried to pass comprehensive immigration reform. We also speak to Mass. Congresswoman Katherine Clark about DACA. Plus: Is it Spygate 2 for the Red Sox? And Kurt Andersen, host of Studio 360, on his new book, "Fantasyland."...more51minPlay
September 05, 2017DACA Program; Negotiating SalaryHost Meghna Chakrabarti looks at the announcement by Attorney General Jeff Sessions that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) will be rescinded. We also talk to Congressman Michael Capuano about his congressional agenda for the fall, DACA, and North Korea. Plus: a new report from the city on its salary negotiation workshops for women....more51minPlay
September 04, 2017Celebrating Poetry With Rhina Espaillat, Paul Mariani And Clint SmithFor a special Labor Day edition of Radio Boston, we celebrate the poet's power to transmute experience into song....more49minPlay
September 04, 2017An Hour Of PoetryHost Meghna Chakrabarti revisits some of our favorite conversations with and about poets....more51minPlay
September 01, 2017Week In Review; DACAHost Meghna Chakrabarti reviews the week's biggest headlines with our panel. We also discuss the future of DACA and re-air our conversation with The Office's Rainn Wilson....more51minPlay
August 31, 2017Presidential Pardon; Relief Efforts In TexasHost Meghna Chakrabarti looks at the legal questions surrounding President Trump's pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio. We also discuss relief efforts in Texas following Hurricane Harvey. Plus: How do we measure school quality?...more51minPlay
August 30, 2017Hurricane Harvey; MBTA GMHost Meghna Chakrabarti looks at if East Boston is prepared for a storm like Harvey. We also follow-up with more on our investigation of the newly-named MBTA GM and his turnaround experience. And we talk to two doctors and a patient about living with a cancer diagnosis. Plus: Sports with Bill Littlefield and author Claire Messud on her new book, "The Burning Girl."...more51minPlay
August 29, 2017Mayor Marty Walsh; Coast Guard DeploymentHost Deborah Becker talks with a Coast Guard helicopter pilot who's been deployed to Houston for rescue efforts. We also look at the SJC's ruling on searches at schools and talk to Boston Mayor Marty Walsh about Harvey, DACA, and Boston Police. Plus: A documentary that looks at whether people with mental illness are given too many civil liberties....more51minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,638 episodes available.