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Sounds of the city: Boston's first mixtape aims to boost local talent
From hip-hop to folk to jazz, Boston’s musical legacy is alive on a new platform showcasing the talents of local musicians. Mayor Michelle Wu and the…
3 years, 2 months ago
60 years later, the March on Washington continues to shape America's identity
Sixty years ago, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom inspired more than 250,000 people to gather for a public demonstration — at the time, o…
3 years, 2 months ago
A national Latino museum project gets caught in the culture wars
The National Museum of the American Latino may be years away from officially opening, but it's already caught in America's culture wars. The attack h…
3 years, 2 months ago
Hip-hop turns 50: A look at the past, present and future of the global phenomenon
50 years after its birth, hip-hop has become an integral part of mainstream American culture. With its roots in the voices of marginalized communitie…
3 years, 2 months ago
These two humor writers look for comedy in turbulent times
If there ever was a time we all could use a good laugh, it’s now — as, all around us, the world seems to be on fire literally, and figuratively.
Fo…
3 years, 2 months ago
The science and popularity of CBD, explained
Editor's note: This episode originally aired on Feb. 4, 2022.
CBD — those three small letters have led to a billion-dollar industry.
CBD, short fo…
3 years, 3 months ago
Can a healthy diet treat disease? Why some argue food is medicine
Editor's note: This episode originally aired on Feb. 3, 2023.
From heart disease to diabetes, chronic illness is the leading cause of death in the U…
3 years, 3 months ago
NAACP's annual ACT-SO competition brings youth talent to Boston
Local Black high schoolers will face off in a special competition at the 114th annual NAACP National Convention in Boston. Young scientists, musician…
3 years, 3 months ago
Hollywood's writers and actors strike together for the first time in over 60 years
Hollywood’s writers and actors are on strike, together. For the first time since 1960, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and …
3 years, 3 months ago
‘Barbie’-themed boat party in Boston is the latest burst of excitement over the 64-year-old doll
The nearly years of anticipations for the new "Barbie" movie has sparked widespread enthusiasm for the 64-year-old doll. From Barbie-themed parties t…
3 years, 3 months ago