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Greater Boston’s daily podcast where news and culture meet.

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Your guide to the freshest art in Boston this spring

Do you want to get out and explore the freshest art blooming in the Boston arts scene, but you're not sure where to start? Look no further than WBUR's Spring...

MBTA's next stop: Phillip Eng

The wait for a new MBTA general manager is finally over. Governor Maura Healy announced Monday that Phillip Eng will take over the T, bringing with him four decades of...

Pay attention to that blue envelope in your mailbox

The state is rechecking the eligibility of all 2.3 million Bay Staters who receive insurance through MassHealth, as the federal COVID emergency winds down. Hundreds of thousands are expected to...

By bus, it’s a hike to the Blue Hills

A new study from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Agency finds stark inequities in access to the Blue Hills Reservation for public transit-reliant residents. Sean Rourke, manager of communications &...

The Common

12:12 Mar 28, 2023

A chemical fire in Braintree

In February, some chemical waste in a tractor trailer spontaneously combusted at a Clean Harbors hazardous waste disposal center in Braintree. By the time the fire was put out, three...

The Common

14:30 Mar 27, 2023

Five restaurants to try this Women's History Month

It's Women's History Month. It's also the final days of Dine Out Boston, a two-week event that highlights local restaurants, and encourages people to explore the city’s dining scene.

The Common

13:19 Mar 24, 2023

Asian American students feel overlooked, report finds

A new report commissioned by members of the Massachusetts Asian American Educators Association finds that Asian American students in Boston Public High Schools are more likely to report feeling an...

The Common

14:28 Mar 23, 2023

Workers' rights in Boston restaurants

Stavros Papantoniadis, the owner of the Dorchester pizza joint Stash’s, was arrested last week under disturbing allegations of abuse towards his undocumented workers. He’s also charged with one account of...

The Common

12:02 Mar 22, 2023

Required MBTA housing law is, well, required

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has announced that cities and towns must comply with the new MBTA Communities law, which requires municipalities to zone for multi-family housing near public transit...

The Common

13:05 Mar 21, 2023

The EPA wants to limit your PFAS intake

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed new guidelines regulating the presence of PFAS in municipal water systems. The proposal would require all U.S. cities to test for, and...

The Common

13:35 Mar 20, 2023

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The Common introduces Violation, a new podcast about who pulls the levers of power in the justice system

Violation tells the story of two families bound together by an unthinkable crime. It explores America's opaque parole system and asks: How much time in prison is enough? Who gets...

The Common

03:36 Mar 18, 2023

A different kind of Boston Celtic

Looking for a fun St. Patrick's Day activity? We've got you covered. Club Passim Marketing Manager and Boston Celtic Music Festival Director Summer McCall joins The Common to give a...

The Common

14:12 Mar 17, 2023

Increasing accountability in Boston's restaurant scene

Earlier this week, local chef and James Beard Leadership Award winner Irene Li posted an Instagram Reel featuring a number of controversial comments made by celebrity chef Ming Tsai during...

The Common

14:24 Mar 16, 2023

The fight over trans kids in New Hampshire

New Hampshire lawmakers are currently considering a number of bills that aim to restrict the rights of LGBTQ students and young people, particularly trans kids. GLAD attorney Chris Erchull joins...

The Common

13:36 Mar 15, 2023

The debate over court-ordered mental health care

Massachusetts lawmakers will soon consider a bill that would make it legal for someone to be committed to outpatient mental health treatment under court order. It's often called assisted outpatient...

The Common

12:52 Mar 14, 2023

Boston City Council gives rent control the thumbs-up

The Boston City Council has voted overwhelmingly in favor of Mayor Michelle Wu's rent control proposal, which aims to cap rent increases in the city. While the proposal has cleared...

The Common

12:37 Mar 13, 2023

Night at the museum

If you've been meaning to visit more of Boston's great museums, March may be the perfect month to do so. Whether you're into contemporary dance, searching for some cooking inspiration,...

The Common

14:12 Mar 10, 2023

A fender-bender at Logan Airport

Boston Logan Airport has been in the headlines several times in recent weeks due to a number of mishaps including an averted plane collision and a fender-bender between grounded aircraft....

The Common

12:17 Mar 9, 2023

Yes, this winter is weird

Missing the snow? You're not alone. People and wildlife alike are feeling the impact of a warmer, less-snowy winter. WBUR reporter Simón Rios joins The Common to discuss what this...

The Common

12:44 Mar 8, 2023

A court order, Boston Schools, and the right to monitor

A civil rights organization claims they're being barred from monitoring how Boston Public Schools spends certain funds to support students who are English language learners, despite a decades-old federal court...

The Common

14:59 Mar 7, 2023

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Your guide to the freshest art in Boston this spring

MBTA's next stop: Phillip Eng

Pay attention to that blue envelope in your mailbox

By bus, it’s a hike to the Blue Hills

A chemical fire in Braintree

Five restaurants to try this Women's History Month

Asian American students feel overlooked, report finds

Workers' rights in Boston restaurants

Required MBTA housing law is, well, required

The EPA wants to limit your PFAS intake

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The Common introduces Violation, a new podcast about who pulls the levers of power in the justice system

A different kind of Boston Celtic

Increasing accountability in Boston's restaurant scene

The fight over trans kids in New Hampshire

The debate over court-ordered mental health care

Boston City Council gives rent control the thumbs-up

Night at the museum

A fender-bender at Logan Airport

Yes, this winter is weird

A court order, Boston Schools, and the right to monitor