Usually Kevin Brastler (Checkbook.org) tells us to stay away from insurance add-on's when travelling. This time he's telling us about the ad-on's that you must not ignore - especially when you travel overseas.
The 5th annual New England Cannabis Convention is happening this weekend at the Hynes Convention Center. Co-Founder and CEO of NECANN, Jeff Lawrence, tells us what you can expect to see when you go.
Christopher Boyd Brown (BU) is in studio to tell us about Martin Luther. When the world was ruled by the Holy Roman Church, he changed the world with a hammer, a nail and a sternly worded letter.
It's never been easier to trace your ancestry, but where do you start, how does it work, and how far back can you go? David Allen Lambert (N.E. Historic Genealogical Society) is here to help us find our roots.
Who's to blame: Facebook for spying on us, or us for volunteering our data willingly? Rand Waltzman (RAND Corporation) talks about the evolution of social media from a communal gathering place to an intrusive platform motivated by big money.
Boston historian Anthony Sammarco talks about a city favorite - The North End. Food, festivals, the best hidden spots, and don't forget, the history - we cover it all.
Organic, sustainable sourcing, GMO's - Do these things mean anything anymore? Julie Rawson, Executive Director Northeast Organic Farming Association, helps us separate the facts from the buzz words.
Dr. Drury Sherrod talks about the current problem with jury selection and why the American legal system is moving away from trial by jury.
Car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) drives on in to talk about all things automotive. One of the many things we focus on this time is the risk of leasing vs. buying.
Everything from rare dogs and cats to creepy crawlies - Dr. Greg Mertz and son Zak see them all at the New England Wildlife Center where sick, injured and orphaned animals can find care. They are here to tell us about the more than 225 species of animal that they see every year.
We talk about the rewards and challenges of seeing the world all on your own with one of my new travel friends Melissa Byron.
Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here to talk about the many stories swirling around the legal world. Michael Cohen, Robert Kraft and Kevin Spacey - there's a lot to cover in this one.
Award winning journalist Emily Sweeney (Boston Globe) talks about the wiseguy ruled underworld that helped shape some of our city's landscape. Also, find out who the real-life Dropkick Murphy was.
We know you guys love history. Well, hold onto your togas, because for this one we're going waaaay back. Susan Ludi Blevins (Dexter Southfield School, Brookline) joins us to talk Ancient Rome and Caesar Augustus.
Steve Luxenberg, author of “Separate", talks about the Jim Crow era and the landmark case that stated "separate but equal" is not equal.
Chef Joe Nelson of Mass Cannabis Chefs is bringing pot to the restaurant setting as marijuana continues to become more mainstream in Mass.
When Christian Bagg suffered an injury during a snowboarding competition, he wasn't a going to let a wheel chair stop him from getting outside. We talk with him about his invention that helped get him back out there tearing up the trails.
When it comes to Medicare, sometimes there are more questions than answers. Heather Hurd (Blue Cross Blue Shield) is here with the answers. This one is jam packed with info. So, grab a pen and paper before you hit that play button.
Our favorite historian, Anthony Sammarco, is here to talk about Dorchester as we continue his "Then and Now..." series of Boston neighborhoods.
From a log cabin to The White House, James Conroy talks about our 16th president's rise to power and what political life was like in our nation's capitol leading up to and during the Civil War.
Earlier this week saw the anniversary of The Beatles appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, and music would never be the same. Book author and Beatle-file Candy Leonard is here to help us celebrate.
Book author Jane Healey is with us to talk about The Red Cross Clubmobile Girls and what it was like to be a woman during the final years of the Second World War.
Bradley Clarke, President of the Boston Street Railway Association, talks about the history right under our feet in Boston's long lost tunnels of the MBTA.
Jacob Ricco and Sophie Carter (College Democrats of Boston College) join us to take a look at the other side of the coin. We talk about the same issues from a liberal point of view. If you missed it, be sure to listen to the previous episode for the full perspective of what it means to be young and politically minded in 2019.
Matt Lowe and Sarah Corda (Northeastern University College Republicans) join us on a rare extended podcast to talk about the challenges of being a young conservative in today's political climate. The President, social media, dating, and so much more. Up next: Young Liberal
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is in for the monthly legal check up. This month: the Roger Stone indictment, but first, we look at the case against big pharma and our opiod crisis.
It's not always about humor, but it is all about being quick on your feet. James Geary, author of "Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It" tells us all about the importance of crafting the best witticisms.
Author Brad Meltzer digs into the American Revolution's foot notes and talks about the assignation attempt on General George Washington in his book "The First Conspiracy".
Historian Bob Allison is here to talk about local-boy-made-good Ben Franklin. From his early tussles with Puritan lightning rod Cotton Mather all the way to his rock star status in France during the American Revolution, we have it covered.
Kim Napoli with New England Treatment Access, Inc. (NETA) helps us take a look at the marijuana industry since it became legal for recreational use in Mass.
