One With Everything
Life is suffering. Jung Lee (Religious Studies at North Eastern University) continues our primer series on religion with the teachings of Buddha.
May 04, 2018•41 min
Jay Talking
It’s a talk show for everybody. You don’t have to be a political junkie. You don’t have to be a sports fanatic. You don’t have to be an expert in anything. All you have do is care about the daily dilemmas that we all face as New Englanders. 642427
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Summer's Coming!
The weather is finally warming up. What are you going to drive to the beach? Car guy Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) is here to talk about the best car to have fun in the sun.
May 03, 2018•38 min
Happy Law Day
Law Day is upon us. That means Michael Coyne, dean of the Mass School of Law, is here to help us celebrate. We talk about Cosby, Cohen and the Second Amendment.
May 02, 2018•41 min
Nuclear Destination
Can't decide where to go on your next vacation? Consider a guided tour of lovely Chernobyl! Professor Serhii Plokii (Harvard) author of “Chernobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe” talks about a tour program that lets you explore the nuclear disaster site.
May 01, 2018•38 min
Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200.
WBZ producer Jay Borselle is a stickler for the rules and a hug Monopoly fan. So, pick your playing piece (I get the car!) - no stealing form the bank - sit back and learn how to play one of America's favorite board games... the right way.
Apr 30, 2018•28 min
Inherently Unequal
Political author Lawrence Goldstone is back to talk about the history of Jim Crow Era laws and how those events are mirroring today's events.
Apr 26, 2018•40 min
Brother Against Brother
Comedian Mike Donovan, author of “The USA in the Time of the Great Civil War: 1861 - 1865”, takes his passion for history and presents it through an easily accessible series of short stories.
Apr 26, 2018•38 min
Top O' The World!
Weather observer and meteorologist Ryan Knapp checks in with us from the Mt. Washington Weather Observatory.
Apr 20, 2018•20 min
Department Shopping
We go back in time with Boston historian Anthony Sammarco to talk about a time when department stores like Jordan Marsh and Filines were a new novelty and, in a lot of ways, the reason to come into the city.
Apr 19, 2018•39 min
Bombs Over Syria
Are we headed for another world war? Martin Malin (Harvard) talks about the Syrian strike by the US after Assad's alleged chemical attack. Also, we take a look at the developments in North Korea.
Apr 18, 2018•51 min
Dating Safe
It's a jungle out there and the dating game has been made even more complicated with online anonymity. Julie Nashawaty (ASTE.io) is back to talk about her dating app that does background checks on your next potential date. Also, find out what it takes to be a gold star host on Air BnB.
Apr 17, 2018•37 min
Fake Sales
Was $19.95 - now $18.50. Act now while supplies last. Terms and conditions may apply... Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) is here to talk about some of the dirty tricks retailers use to get you to spend more. All sales final.
Apr 13, 2018•29 min
Boston 2 Philly
First time film maker Ralph Celestin shares his journey bringing his dream to the big screen with his movie "Boston 2 Philly".
Apr 12, 2018•43 min
Deeds Not Words
Author/historian Barbra Berenson talks about women's suffrage and how Boston fit into one of the most important movements in American history and its link to abolitionists.
Apr 11, 2018•44 min
A World At War
Stephen Taber and Brigadier General Len Kondratiuk with the Massachusetts WWI Centennial Commission take us in the trenches of some of the most brutal battles in world history.
Apr 10, 2018•39 min
Out Of The Loop
When the President uses Twitter to as a main line to the public what does the Director of Communications do all day? Adam Belmar, former Bush appointed Deputy Director of Communications, talks about President Trump's rouge tweets and how they are reshaping the way things are done in Washington.
Apr 06, 2018•37 min
Smart Phone Addict
Michael Coyne, dean of Mass School of Law, is taking Apple to task for faulty batteries and a lack of customer service. Also, the Puppy Doe case comes to a close and Cosby is retried.
Apr 04, 2018•39 min
Ozzy's Big Boston Show
Long time classic rock DJ, author and rock journalist Carter Alen talks about the Boston show that would be a turning point for Ozzy Osbourne. Also, discovering the roots of rock through jazz and blues.
Apr 03, 2018•41 min
Plymouth Rocks
Find out what's in rock curator David Beiber's "Boxes of Revelation" while he searches for the mother-load. Also, Mike Gioscia wants you to know Plymouth is up and coming in the arts and entertainment world.
Apr 02, 2018•36 min
Making a Shooter
What makes a person snap? Mass shootings have become the norm, and everyone wants to know why. Lax gun control? Bad parenting? Mental illness? Social isolation? Violent video games? Dr. David Brendel is here to help try helping us get to the heart of the matter.
Mar 30, 2018•42 min
Get Covered
Insurance expert Chris Russo says there are a lot of people driving around with the wrong coverage. Are you confident that your insurance will take care of you after your next accident?
Mar 29, 2018•42 min
Fly The Empty Skies
A commercial pilot shortage threatens to make travel more difficult in the future, and there's never been a better time to learn to fly. Long time Boston radio legend and pilot John Garabedian talks about the steps you need to take to get your wings.
Mar 28, 2018•43 min
Stormy in Retrograde
Astrologist Joyce Levine is back and doing charts. This time we take a look at the top news story of the day and what the stars have planned out for Stormy Daniels.
Mar 27, 2018•35 min
Let's Eat!
We're going out to diner with Boston historian Anthony Sammarco to talk about some of the old watering holes that used to be.
Mar 22, 2018•30 min
Henry Ford or Henry Fraud
Long remembered as a pioneer in manufacturing and innovation, was Henry Ford a hero of the industrial revolution or a historical huckster? Author/historian Lawrence Goldstone says maybe a little of both.
Mar 21, 2018•42 min
Our Broken T
Fare hikes, service interruptions, outsourced projects - the MBTA has seen better days, but is there hope for the nations oldest public transportation system? Transportation expert Charles Chieppo says yes there is, and the answer lies in customer service.
Mar 20, 2018•41 min
A Kid in Nixon's Court
Donald Stinson shares stories from his time as a young staffer in the Nixon White House as the walls came crashing down on the administration.
Mar 19, 2018•22 min
Boston's Strong Boy
Author Christopher Klein talks about Irish American history. The potato famine that brought Irish immigrants to our shores, the struggle for civil rights, and the first American sports hero - it's all in here to help you celebrate your St. Patrick's Day.
Mar 16, 2018•52 min
Boston Rock Genesis
The WBCN train keeps rolling on. Film maker Bill Lichtenstein talks about his new documentary "WBCN and The American Revolution" charting the beginnings of the legendary rock station all the way to the last broadcast.
Mar 15, 2018•1 hr 15 min
The Lunatic Hospital
Katherine Anderson, author of “Danvers State Hospital”, talks about the effort to preserve the historical asylum. We talk not only about the architecture, but also how we approached mental health in the late 1800's.
Mar 14, 2018•45 min
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