Best gbh Podcasts (2024)

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From ancient art to K-Pop, 'Hallyu! The Korean Wave' celebrates South Korea's global influence 23:48

5d ago23:48

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From Oscar-winning movies like “Parasite” and the Oscar-nominated “Past Lives,” to the innovative modern fashion and the thumping beats of K-pop groups like BLACKPINK and BTS, South Korean culture has risen to global prominence. It’s known as the Korean Wave, or Hallyu. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is highlighting Korean culture with “Hallyu! The…

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Maine legislature rallies for gender-affirming care with a new bill 34:10

5d ago34:10

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This year 21 anti-transgender laws have passed nationwide with hundreds more under consideration. But Maine’s legislature has gone against the trend, instead approving a new “shield law” protecting health care workers who provide gender-affirming care. It is headed to the desk of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. It is incredibly important “to protect s…

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Carrying the Torch: 25 years of The Aloha Monkey with Josh Arment 1:10:01

8d ago1:10:01

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The famed Aloha Monkey tattoo shop is hitting a quarter century, so we sat down with shop owner and tattoo artist Josh Arment to celebrate. As an Illinois native, Josh shares the enigmatic path that led to the buzzing beacon of tattoo parlors. His story is a vivid mural of punk rock, hip-hop, and skateboarding, all underpinned by profound family in…

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Bay Staters' attitudes on abortion reflect nationwide consensus 31:17

13d ago31:17

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When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion rights were pushed into a blazing spotlight. The intense fallout from the 2022 decision resulted in new state-sponsored legal limits to abortion access as well as the successful blocking of would-be abortion bans in states like Kansas. Despite the highly charged ongoing national debate about a…

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Rhode Island taxpayers gawk at the $132 million price tag of a new stadium 26:43

12d ago26:43

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Rhode Island taxpayers are feeling sticker shock as they may shell out over $130 million in debt payments for a soccer stadium in Pawtucket. One reporter noted it was similar to the amount the government of Pakistan is charged to borrow money. Plus, the bids are in for major offshore wind projects that could bring energy and jobs to Connecticut, Rh…

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'Relinquished' aims to challenge our understanding of adoption in America 25:48

19d ago25:48

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"Relinquished" is an industry term used to describe the process where parents give up their children for adoption. The term is also the title of author Gretchen Sisson's new book, “Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and The Privilege of American Motherhood” which profiles the stories of birth mothers and breaks down the myths and misunderstandi…

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From Billie Eilish to Stevie Wonder, musicians demand creative protections against AI 32:11

19d ago32:11

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Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and the Jonas Brothers have joined more than 200 U.S. musicians in an open letter demanding protections against artificial intelligence. The group argues the new tech could undermine or replace human artists. Plus, Beyonce’s record-breaking album, “Cowboy Carter” is pushing boundaries in country music highlighting the g…

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Punk Rock Survival Skills with Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music 39:11

22d ago39:11

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On this special episode of the podcast, we have Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music joining us live from across the pond as the band kicks off their 30th-anniversary tour. Join us as we traverse the Atlantic with tales of touring life and unlock the secrets to the evolution of a band that has weathered three decades. Buckle up for a ride through the tra…

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From fadeaways to the runway, 'Fly' documents the world of NBA fashion 26:28

26d ago26:28

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March Madness wraps up this week as top college basketball players compete for the coveted NCAA championship. Some of the most talented collegiate players will go on to join the pros in the NBA — and while it's likely they want to play like superstars LeBron James, Jason Tatum and Stephen Curry, to name a few, more and more it appears they also wan…

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How community fridges continue to fight food insecurity across the commonwealth 31:31

26d ago31:31

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The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the national hunger crisis across the country. In Massachusetts, the number of households struggling with food insecurity more than doubled, from about 8% pre-COVID to a record high of 19% during the pandemic. Emergency food access programs, food pantries and even targeted pandemic food subsidies did not eliminate …

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Trump continues to signal he won't accept a loss in November 58:01

1M ago58:01

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From immigration to reproductive rights, issues that ignited the country in the last presidential election will be re-litigated in the rematch between President Biden and former President Trump. As the contest heats up, former President Trump’s speeches are reaching new levels of violent rhetoric — at a recent rally he predicted a "blood bath" shou…

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Manifest destiny: Creating your own luck with Des Rocs 40:31

1M ago40:31

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Danny Rocco, AKA Des Rocs, is a New Yorker down to his marrow. In this episode, Des opens up about his self-made path in the rock and roll universe, highlighted by his latest electrifying album, "Dream Machine." It's a tale of passion, artistry, and unwavering determination to carve out his own legacy. Des also gives us the origin story of his late…

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The 'Queen of Jazz,' Ella Fitzgerald's legacy is celebrated in new book 25:16

1M ago25:16

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How did Ella Fitzgerald become the legend she was? That’s the question author Judith Tick asks and answers in her new biography on the famed vocalist, “Becoming Ella Fitzgerald: The Jazz Singer Who Transformed American Song," our March selection for Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club. Jazz and history buffs know about the young Ella Fitzgera…

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Why some Republicans are aligning with Latin American populists 32:43

1M ago32:43

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President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have officially clinched the required delegates for their Democratic and Republican presidential nominations. With the unofficial general campaign underway, both parties are eager to win the Latino vote. Now, a Republican strategy to shore up Latino support is becoming clear as they are aligning…

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The island spirit of Puerto Rico is coming to Boston in an inaugural cultural tour 24:12

2M ago24:12

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Greater Boston is home to one of the largest populations of Puerto Ricans. It's a local community that expanded by the thousands after World War II, when about six million islanders from the US territory made their way to the mainland looking for better economic opportunities. They enriched the nation’s cultural melting pot with aspects of indigeno…

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A local organization is tracing the lineage of enslaved Americans to their present-day ancestors 33:46

2M ago33:46

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From the 1500s through the Civil War, more than 10 million Black men, women and children were enslaved in America. Slavery deemed them property. They were listed on bills of sale; their family members were sold away and their names were changed. After emancipation and the Civil War, the formerly enslaved found many of the familial threads of connec…

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Akil Godsey and the raw power of End It 41:09

2M ago41:09

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This episode really does have it all! First, legendary artist Buff Monster stops by to share the details of his latest tattoo escapade with Mike Giant as well as his latest clothing collaboration with The Minions. Then, Akil Godsey from hardcore outfit End It lets us peek behind the curtain of his creative process and the forging of their next albu…

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A year of 'wins' for Asian American representation in movies and TV 58:00

2M ago58:00

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In 1993, "The Joy Luck Club" was a surprise hit. The poignant story featuring an all-Asian cast broke barriers at the box office. Would "The Joy Luck Club" inspire more stories drawn from the Asian American experience? No, as it turned out — it took 25 years before 2018’s “Crazy Rich Asians,” another film featuring an all-Asian cast, became a break…

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New documentary shows how flight attendants fought to transform workplace, break gender barriers 23:35

2M ago23:35

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In the 1950s, most single, white middle-class women were expected to marry and raise a family — much like their mothers before them. But becoming a flight attendant, or a "stewardess" as they were referred to then, offered another kind of life for young women — a life of adventure. From GBH’s "American Experience" program, the new documentary "Fly …

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America has grappled with reparations for centuries. Will it happen in Boston? 34:24

2M ago34:24

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Forty acres and a mule. That’s what was promised to thousands of the formerly enslaved in a post-Civil War nation. Since then, America has grappled with the idea of reparations for Black Americans. But in recent years, some cities, towns, and states have begun to consider — and move forward — with reparations as atonement for America’s cruel histor…

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Will Black and Brown Voters Turn Out on Super Tuesday as the Presidential Election Cycle Begins? 42:57

2M ago42:57

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Basic Black discusses the upcoming Super Tuesday primaries/caucuses and the presidential election. While the 2024 election cycle is underway, it is hard to tell. Will voters turn out, given voter fatigue and low enthusiasm? Questions about Biden’s age (Trump’s too), whether Biden can hold on to Black and young voters are a growing concern. Plus, ma…

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Punk and Passion: A Conversation with Violet Mayugba of Destroy Boys 51:10

2M ago51:10

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Violet Mayugba has her eyes on the prize. In this episode we sit down with the insanely cool Destroy Boys guitar player to talk about her journey in life and music. We also peel back the curtain on the origin and evolution of Destroy Boys, the smiles and cries of non-stop touring, the eternal influence of Green Day, arena shows with Blink-182, a ne…

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The Genius Next Door: Harvard's Imani Perry on the history and culture forged by Black Americans 25:04

2M ago25:04

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Editor's note: This episode originally broadcast November 24, 2023. When the MacArthur Foundation named its class of 2023 “genius grant" fellows last month, the recipients joined an exclusive group of previous fellows who have demonstrated outstanding talent and leadership in their fields. Interdisciplinary scholar and writer Imani Perry is one of …

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Why the 'Battle of Versailles' still resonates 50 years later 32:56

2M ago32:56

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Editor's note: This episode originally broadcast on November 24, 2023. In 1973, Americans triumphed in a fashion smackdown that earned the country respect and admiration among critics worldwide. On that day 50 years ago, American and French designers went head-to-head in a creative competition dubbed the “Battle of Versailles." The fashion show was…

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Reparations in Boston and Beyond - What is Owed? A Podcast Produced by GBH News 40:13

2M ago40:13

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The new GBH News podcast, What is Owed?, a 7-part podcast examines reparations in Boston, nationally and internationally. The first episode, When a City Tries to Heal Itself was recently released. Panelists: Jerome Campbell, senior producer for the GBH News podcast, "What Is Owed?" Saraya Wintersmith, politics reporter for GBH News, and host of the…

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GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg on the importance of 'Reckoning and Repair' initiative 8:50

3M ago8:50

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Almost thirty years ago, President Bill Clinton formally declared the “President's Initiative on Race” with the goal of jumpstarting a national discussion about race. Arguably, there ended up being more conversation about the initiative than the actual discussions he’d hoped it would inspire. In 2016, former Boston mayor Marty Walsh ushered in a si…

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'Our Hidden Conversations' reveals the poignant discussions that Americans are having about race 15:06

3M ago15:06

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The blood-soaked heritage of America’s enslavement of an estimated 10 million Africans is a fact. Yet some Americans refuse to recognize or openly discuss the communal inherited pain, shame and anger linked to that history. But conversations about this fraught history are happening, according to author and journalist Michele Norris' latest book, “O…

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Florida continues its assault on LGBTQ rights with a new driver's license rule 33:48

3M ago33:48

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Florida bolsters its reputation as an anti-LGBTQ state with a new rule — trans residents can no longer update their driver’s license with their correct gender identity. Plus, a New Hampshire town manager stepped down after being harassed in an ongoing controversy about an LGBTQ art display. And the Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill to repeal…

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Black Dolls Inspire and Empower Black and Brown Children's Identity 37:22

3M ago37:22

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Black dolls have been around since the 1800’s, created in different shapes, sizes and styles, but Black or multiethnic dolls were hard to come by. Over the years finding a Black or multicultural doll has improved. Children of color seeing and having a doll that looks like them in skin tone and hair texture is empowering and celebratory, as dolls ca…

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Hardcore Evolution: Justice Tripp's Rock and Roll Odyssey 42:26

3M ago42:26

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Meet Justice Tripp, the maniacal muscle behind Baltimore bands Trapped Under Ice, Angel Du$t and Cold Mega. On this episode Justice steps into the spotlight to share the beats and rhythm's of his creative drive and musical influence. It's a tale of raw energy, dues paid, and the type of artistic evolution that defines a true rocker's journey. Strap…

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'In the Pines' author confronts family's ties to Mississippi lynching 26:51

3M ago26:51

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Grace Elizabeth Hale grew up hearing that the real-life heroism of her grandfather mirrored the fictional courageous confrontation of Atticus Finch, the hero of "To Kill A Mockingbird." While she had been told her grandfather, a county sheriff in Mississippi had protected a Black man from a lynch mob, who then died in his custody the following day …

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Why one organization is working to highlight New Hampshire's rich Black history 31:08

3M ago31:08

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New Hampshire is not generally considered a beacon of Black culture, where the last census documented people of color to be just a fraction of the general population. But the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is working to prove how generations of Black Americans have informed both the Granite state’s — and the nation’s — history. Under the Rad…

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A new dictionary aims to boost the language and pride of Cabo Verdeans 22:49

3M ago22:49

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From the Oxford English to the Merriam-Webster, English language dictionaries are well established in the U.S. But the effort to create dictionaries of indigenous languages is growing, including a new one capturing Cape Verdean Creole. A local publisher is documenting the common tongue of the West African nation — and of many Greater Boston immigra…

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New reforms open up access to disaster funding in Massachusetts and beyond 35:10

3M ago35:10

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Climate change has sparked a sharp rise in fires, floods and other natural calamities. Now, the Biden administration has directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to speed up victims' ability to get immediate monetary support through benefits including “displacement assistance.” In Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey has released the fir…

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Thrashing into the Spotlight with Eamon Sandwith 47:03

3M ago47:03

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Get ready to thrash into the new year with the electric energy of Eamon Sandwith from The Chats. Our latest episode isn't just a backstage pass; it's a whirlwind ride alongside the punk rock sensation. From trading beers and stories with Dave Grohl to navigating the larger-than-life presence of Guns N' Roses, Eamon recounts the highs and jolts of T…

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Scottish culture is piping up in Boston 25:36

3M ago25:36

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Whether you measure it by its politics, pubs or people, Boston's Irish heritage is unavoidable — but Ireland's northeastern neighbor is beginning to step out of its shadow. From bagpipes to the savory meat pudding known as haggis, local Scottish groups are making a push for more recognition of their distinct culture and history throughout New Engla…

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As goes New Hampshire so goes the nation? New voters may change Granite State politics 32:23

3M ago32:23

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As goes New Hampshire, so goes the nation? A Granite State mantra will likely be put to the test in this Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. Former President Donald Trump trounced his competitors in last week’s Iowa caucus with the biggest margin of victory in the history of the state’s Republican caucuses. But has his momentum been slowed in the days…

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Two Embrace Boston honorees reflect on their efforts for a more equitable city 25:52

3M ago25:52

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Last year, a new memorial was unveiled in Boston Common to honor the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King. Embrace Boston, the organization behind the memorial, also announced the names of civil rights leaders whose names were embedded in the Boston Common plaza where the sculpture sits. Now Embrace Boston is adding to t…

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New documentary features African students at MIT and their journey far from home 32:08

3M ago32:08

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday that is also designated a National Day of Service. Reverend King spent his life in service leading the campaign for social justice during the civil rights movement — and a new documentary looks at a new generation following in his footsteps. "Brief Tender Light" follows four Black African stude…

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Two experts unpack Barbra Streisand's long-awaited memoir 28:04

4M ago28:04

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Barbra Streisand's life and career has long been the stuff of legend and mystery — until now. The singer, actress, director and activist spent 10 years writing her new memoir, and at nearly 1,000 pages it fills in the behind-the-scenes details fans have long craved. From lifelong insecurities and singular triumphs, to devastating losses and her ong…

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Why some grocery stores are rejecting self-checkout and replacing them with humans 29:56

4M ago29:56

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Local shoppers at the California-based grocery store chain Trader Joe's and Massachusetts’ own Market Basket know there is no self-checkout in either store. Even as self-service checkouts gained floor space in other American grocery and retail stores, those two bet that their customers preferred the efficiency of trained human staff. And recently, …

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Mr. Mike's Merry Mix 2023: Our annual review of peculiar holiday music 58:00

4M ago58:00

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For many Americans, there can be only one Christmas song to rule them all: Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You." In addition to 772 million views on that single YouTube video alone, it has hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart the past four years in a row and is believed to have raked in nearly $100 million in earnings thus far. But fo…

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306 - Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone 15:34

5M ago15:34

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Arthur’s third grade class is shocked when they discover that Mr. Ratburn is getting married. When they overhear Mr. Ratburn talking about a wedding with a woman named Patty, the kids worry that he’s marrying someone even tougher than he is!By GBH & PBS Kids

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Frozen food advent calendars and a new French bubbly are popping off this holiday season 23:10

5M ago23:10

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This year, the newest versions of a favorite American Christmas tradition are, well, untraditional. Advent Calendars now offer much more than chocolates — frozen food and canned wine anyone? Plus, a lesser-known French bubbly our wine expert says is perfect for toasting in the New Year. And chic new restaurants Jiang Nan and Zhi Wei Cafe are making…

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250 years later, local experts consider the complex legacy of the Boston Tea Party 34:42

5M ago34:42

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In the 1760s, Massachusetts colonists began pushing back against the ever-tightening grip of British rule. The boiling tension erupted in violent episodes, few more shocking than the Boston Massacre in 1770 when five colonists were killed by British militia. Three years later, protestors publicly rejected the taxes on tea by dumping crates of tea f…

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305 How the Cookie Crumbles 13:57

5M ago13:57

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Muffy is determined to win the cookie competition at this year’s Strawberry Festival. Together with her friends, she makes the perfect batch of cookies with a brand new recipe. But she’ll have to decide which is more important: getting all the credit, or keeping her friends!By GBH & PBS Kids

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Daniel Mason's 'North Woods' explores a vibrant history of New England 24:16

5M ago24:16

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In the middle of a New England forest, a yellow house and the land on which it sits holds 200 years of personal and political history. The home and forest tell stories of family, time, memories, ghosts and the wonders of an evolving landscape. This sweeping saga is author Daniel Mason’s latest novel, “North Woods,” a riveting, imagined story of one…

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It's the season of giving, but what motivates Americans to give? 33:35

5M ago33:35

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It’s the season of giving and a time of year when Americans traditionally make charitable donations. With more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations across the country, there’s plenty of choices for where Americans can donate their dollars. But just last year, total charitable giving dropped by 3.4%, according to the Giving USA Foundation. "Ofte…

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304 - Arthur's Big Meltdown 15:13

5M ago15:13

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Arthur is usually pretty calm, but even the most mild-mannered kid gets upset sometimes! When his friends ruin his brand new pair of sneakers, Arthur flips out. Will he be able to salvage his reputation—and his friendships?By GBH & PBS Kids

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Survivor Stories: Breast Cancer Awareness 42:39

5M ago42:39

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October 27 Basic Black: Black and Brown Women Surviving Breast Cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this week on Basic Black, we bring together survivors and experts to discuss Included in this episode is a piece by host Crystal Haynes getting a follow up mammogram. According to the American Cancer Society, Black women are about 40%…

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