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FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,614 episodes available.
July 21, 2023We listen to Boston's first official mixtape with two of its creatorsJohn Borders IV and Chimel "DJ ReaL P" Idiokitas are the co-executive producers of the "Dear Summer" mixtape....more16minPlay
July 21, 2023Can Bostonians agree on how to make their streets safer?A four-year-old was killed by a hit-and-run driver this week. It was a heartbreaking reminder that street safety is a key part of wellbeing and quality of life for Bostonians....more32minPlay
July 20, 2023Closing of local sports desks brings future of industry into questionRadio Boston spoke with two journalists about why local sports journalism matters to our community....more23minPlay
July 20, 2023Getting to know Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovernWe're continuing to get to know our Congressional delegation, including who they are and why they serve. We recently visited the former chair of the House Rules Committee at his district office in Worcester for a tour, and a formal conversation....more24minPlay
July 19, 2023Reinventing Boston after dark: 'Night czar' Corean Reynolds shares what a vibrant and inclusive nightlife economy means to herCorean Reynolds, director of nightlife economy for the city of Boston, joins us to talk about her priority list for making Beantown more vibrant, inclusive, and safe after dark....more16minPlay
July 18, 2023One family's journey from Haiti to Massachusetts. Plus, how three non-profits are supporting the local Haitian community right now.A look at Haiti, from those settling here in Massachusetts, to unrest in the country itself. We check-in with three local non-profits on what aid looks like right now, and what could be done to support the community in the future....more36minPlay
July 18, 2023What the journey of the Titanic's only Black passenger tells us about mobility and racism todayWellesley assistant professor Kellie Carter Jackson joins us for our monthly look at culture and history. Today, she brings us the story of the only Black passenger on the Titanic and what it tells us about travel, mobility, and racism today....more12minPlay
July 17, 2023A potent, emerging drug complicates the fight against overdose deaths in MassachusettsXylazine, a powerful animal tranquilizer that can cause gaping wounds, is working its way into Massachusetts' drug supply....more10minPlay
July 17, 2023Local artist teams up with Jamie Lee Curtis in new horror comic about climate changeNew comic book by Jamie Lee Curtis talks about the horrors of climate change with pictures drawn by artist Karl Stevens....more25minPlay
FAQs about WBUR Up Next:How many episodes does WBUR Up Next have?The podcast currently has 5,614 episodes available.