Black Death At The Golden Gate
Author David Randall tells us about the time the Black Plague almost made a return, right here in the US.
May 14, 2019•40 min
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Beer As Craft
Malcolm Purinton (Northeastern University), beer historian and doctor of philosophy in world history, talks about the ever growing craft beer industry and how it is changing the way we look at food, beverage and entertainment.
May 14, 2019•41 min
Pet Empathy
Aysha Akhtar, author of “Our Symphony with Animals," says you can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat their animals.
May 14, 2019•36 min
Boston's Youth Ministry
Pastor Robe (Roberson Pierre), director of College & Young Adults Ministries at Jubilee Christian Church, Boston, talks about his youth ministry works “Knockout” and “Influence Night.”
May 09, 2019•38 min
Anthony Sammarco And Plant History
Boston historian and JayTalking super star Anthony Sammarco - doing something a little different this time. We talk about the history of the Mass Horticultural Society.
May 08, 2019•39 min
Will Mueller Testify?
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here to discuss whether Special Council Robert Meuller will testify in front of Congress and the influence that AG Bill Barr had on the Russia probe.
May 07, 2019•39 min
The Moscow Crash
Micah Engber (Airplane Geeks Podcast) talks about the airline crash in Moscow that was responsible for the the death of 41 passengers.
May 06, 2019•40 min
Rock In Pictures
Photographer and club owner, JJ Gonson, has captured a lot of rock icons; Kurt Cobain, Sonic Youth, Motorhead and many more. JJ talks about all the greats she's committed to film.
May 06, 2019•40 min
Your Best Life
Dr. Ivan Misner, co-author of “Who's in Your Room," says the the key to living your best life has a lot to do with the people you surround yourself with.
May 02, 2019•40 min
Car Guy - Craig Fitzgerald
JayTalking car expert Craig Fitzgerald (bestride.com) talks about the double edged sword of new car safety tech, chalking tires, and much more.
May 01, 2019•40 min
Wounded Veteran’s Ride
Andrew Biggio, president of Boston’s Wounded Vet Run in East Boston, wants you to dust of your ride and and hit the road for a good cause. It's the ninth year for the event, and it all goes down Sunday, May 19th.
Apr 30, 2019•43 min
Killing McKinley
Lawrence Goldstone, author of “Assassin of Shadows: A Novel,” tells us about the dramatic events surrounding the assassination of President William McKinley.
Apr 29, 2019•35 min
The Pursuit Of Happiness
Dr. Scott Symington author of “Freedom From Anxious Thoughts And Feelings" teaches us how to get on the path to happiness.
Apr 25, 2019•47 min
The Emerald Necklace
Bob Allison (Suffolk University) tells us all about Boston's crown jewel that stretches all the way from The Back Bay to Dorchester.
Apr 24, 2019•43 min
The Storm On Our Shores
Author Mark Obmascik digs in the margins of history to tell a lost WWII story. We talk about "The Forgotten Battle" fought between the U.S. and Japan on a remote island in Alaska.
Apr 23, 2019•34 min
The Real Rock Revolution
Bill Lichtenstein, producer and director of “WBCN and The American Revolution,” a documentary film on how a radio station, politics and rock and roll changed everything.
Apr 22, 2019•39 min
Medicare Primer
Randy Ellis, professor with Boston University, and past president of the American Society of Health Economists, is in to answer all your Medicare questions.
Apr 19, 2019•38 min
Seeing A Black Hole For The First Time
Mario Motta, MD, astronomy enthusiast and booster for the “International Dark-Sky Association,” is joined by Kelly Beatty, senior editor for "Sky & Telescope Magazine," to talk about the new black hole discovery and the need to reduce light pollution.
Apr 16, 2019•39 min
Fab Four Tribute
Gretchen Shae of “The Knock Ups” and Stephen Murray of "Studio Two" talk about their bands, women in rock and the Bowie class Gretchen teaches at Berklee.
Apr 15, 2019•40 min
The Night We Got 'Em
Retired Watertown Police Chief Ed Deveau recounts the fateful night the Tsarnaev Brothers went on their rampage after the Boston Marathon Bombing.
Apr 12, 2019•42 min
Dr. Death
The names have been changed, but the story is true. Patient advocate Gloria York, author of “Medical Manslaughter,” tells a harrowing tail of a doctor playing God and the push back that saved her husband.
Apr 11, 2019•38 min
All About Milton
Boston historian and JayTalking favorite Anthony Sammarco is in talk about the sleepy town of Milton
Apr 10, 2019•39 min
Going Nuclear
We talk with Dong-hyeon Kim with the Korea Project, Harvard's Belfer Center about the implications of a nuclear North Korea.
Apr 09, 2019•36 min
Car Guy Craig Fitzgerald Prt. 2
Has your favorite band sold out? We talk about the use of iconic songs in car ads. Also, car manufacturers are catering to women, but are dealerships playing along?
Apr 03, 2019•38 min
Car Guy Craig Fitzgerald Prt. 1
Volvo is developing sensors that know when you're impaired, Ford is limiting top speed in their new Mustang, and e-scooters have landed in Brookline.
Apr 03, 2019•38 min
Release The Report?
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School Of Law) examines new accusations leveled against The White House regarding security clearances. Also, will the public ever get to see the full Mueller Report, and is there more trouble ahead for actor Jussie Smollett?
Apr 02, 2019•42 min
Next Steps For Kraft
Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School Of Law) discusses the Robert Kraft misconduct case and what steps the Patriots owner will need to take after turning down a plea deal.
Apr 02, 2019•36 min
Washington's Right Hand Man
Bob Allison (Suffolk University/Rev250) tells us about one of General Washington's most valuable members of the Colonial Army, Henry Knox. Hear how Knox brought the 59 cannons that saved Boston all the way from Ticonderoga. Almost 300 miles... in the snow.
Mar 29, 2019•53 min
The War To End All Wars
Garrett Peck, author of “The Great War in America", talks about our involvement in World War I and the social changes that developed in its wake.
Mar 28, 2019•35 min
Nana's Stash
Dr. Beverly Potter, author of "Cannabis for Seniors," talks about the Wild West landscape that has opened up as a result of legalized marijuana. The benefits are numerous, but for people of an older generation, there may be more questions than answers. Dr. Potter is here to help ease your fears.
Mar 26, 2019•36 min
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