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NPR's Aisha Harris argues pop culture is much more than just entertainment
As an observant young girl and a curious tween, Aisha Harris, co-host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, was deeply immersed in pop culture. Her early …
3 years, 1 month ago
Why many Latino nonprofits struggle to make ends meet
Latinos make up one of Massachusetts' largest ethnic groups, and the last few years has seen significant growth in the widely diverse Latino communit…
3 years, 1 month ago
Is New Hampshire old news? Why many Republican presidential hopefuls are prioritizing Iowa
Traditionally, New Hampshire is the proving ground for presidential hopefuls, with most spending major time and money in the Granite State. But many …
3 years, 1 month ago
America has a unique obsession with ice, and it all started in Boston
How did we move from suffering in the heat with room-temperature drinks to ice-harvesting capitalists and fanatical ice consumers?
America’s journey …
3 years, 1 month ago
Anti-LGBTQ sentiment is reflected in legislatures, and violence, across the country
Across the country, anti-LGBTQ violence is on the rise. Just recently, a California business owner was killed for displaying a Pride flag.
"This is a…
3 years, 1 month ago
Despite winning championships, women's sports in Boston don't get the attention they deserve
What Boston sports team won five national championships in the last six years? Hint: it wasn’t the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics or Bruins.
The answer: …
3 years, 1 month ago
From kelp burgers to biofuel, some see a bright future for seaweed
Oceans, rivers and lakes are chockful of thousands of underwater plants and algae collectively described as seaweed. Demand for seaweed — kelp, speci…
3 years, 1 month ago
The power of mentorship for at-risk youth
Editor's note: This segment originally broadcast on January 27, 2023.
In 1949, a small organization formed in Boston. Ten fatherless boys were paired…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why more women are freezing their eggs
Editor's note: This segment originally broadcast on April 16, 2021.
It’s still too soon to know all the ways the COVID-19 pandemic continues to resha…
3 years, 1 month ago
Some Americans are saying no to smart devices and embracing digital minimalism
Americans have intimate relationships with their cellphones. A recent report found 89% of Americans say they check their phones within the first 10 m…
3 years, 2 months ago