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It remains the most valuable — and confounding — art heist in history: 13 artworks stolen from Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Twenty-eight years later, not a single piece in a haul worth half a billion dollars has surfaced. The art, and the thieves who made off with it, remain at large. With first-ever interviews, unprecedented access, and more than a year of investigative reporting, "Last Seen" takes us into the biggest unsolved art heist in history. A joint production from WBUR ...
The front page of the Internet--also known as Reddit--is making noise. Hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson dig into the site's vast and curious ecosystem of online communities, collaborating with Reddit's 330 million users and over 140 thousand communities to find all kinds of jaw-dropping narratives. A collaboration between WBUR and Reddit.
For 16 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its start, the column has evolved into a TV show, three books and a podcast. Now, we are excited to announce a relaunch of the podcast at The Times, hosted by Daniel Jones, the editor and creator of Modern Love, and Miya Lee, editor of Tiny Love Stories and Modern Love projects. Each week, we’ll bring you their favorite stories from the column’s vast archive, ...
Maria Garcia was 9 years old and living on the U.S.-Mexico border when Selena was murdered. Twenty five years later, Maria is on a quest to understand what it means to love, mourn and remember Selena. In this intimate journey, Maria explores what Selena’s legacy shows us about belonging in America.
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One woman's quest to end her war with food. Hosts Juna Gjata and Dr. Eddie Phillips wield solid science, medical knowledge, common sense and an endless supply of dad jokes to teach us how to eat better and feel better about it. Hint: It’s not dieting. They discuss exercise, body image, food addiction, genetics, weight loss and more. A WBUR production.
The Washington Post's Presidential podcast explores how each former American president reached office, made decisions, handled crises and redefined the role of commander-in-chief. It was released leading up to up to Election Day 2016, starting with George Washington in week one and ending on week 44 with the president-elect. New special episodes in the countdown to the 2020 presidential election highlight other stories from U.S. presidential history that can help illuminate our current momen ...
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Mass. Transportation Secretary Pollack To Join Biden Administration
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Long-time Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack will become the deputy Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration.By WBUR
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Introducing: Anything for Selena from WBUR and Futuro Studios
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It’s been 25 years since the tragic death of Mexican-American pop icon Selena Quintanilla. And yet, Selena remains as beloved and relevant now as ever before. In Anything for Selena, a new podcast from WBUR and Futuro Studios, host Maria Garcia explores how Selena changed music, pop culture, politics, and ultimately, what it means to belong. Listen…
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Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack Goes To Washington
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Secretary Stephanie Pollack Is Heading To Washington
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Chelsea Joins Call To Baker Administration To Get COVID Vaccine To High-Risk Communities Right Now
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We hear from two voices on the ground in Chelsea, a community disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus.By WBUR
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What Do Biden's Initial Immigration Moves Mean For Local DACA Recipients?
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Transitional Justice In The U.S.; Biden's Coronavirus Response
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Transitional justice serves to help people contend with historic and ongoing abuses and inequities. We what transitional justice would look like in the United States and why it may be exactly what's needed to heal the country's deep divides. And, on his first full day in office, President Biden is using executive action to reboot the federal govern…
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Transitional Justice In The U.S.; Biden's Coronavirus Response
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Transitional justice serves to help people contend with historic and ongoing abuses and inequities. We what transitional justice would look like in the United States and why it may be exactly what's needed to heal the country's deep divides. And, on his first full day in office, President Biden is using executive action to reboot the federal govern…
NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik parses what's next for the media as the Biden presidency begins.By WBUR & NPR
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This Fake News Series Was Popular In The 1930s
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Actors, including Orson Welles, impersonated newsmakers in "The March of Time" news series that debuted in the 1930s.By WBUR & NPR
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Treatment Programs Created For COVID-19 Long-Haulers
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COVID-19 survivors across the world struggle with long-term symptoms and complications from the virus for months after recovery.By WBUR & NPR
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Remembering Science Journalist Sharon Begley
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Begley's editor Gideon Gil reflects on her journalism career that spanned 43 years at Newsweek, the Wall Street Journal, Reuters and STAT.By WBUR & NPR
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How Transitional Justice Could Heal The Country's Deep Divides
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Trump Administration Had ‘No Plan’ For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, Dr. Michael Osterholm Says
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The White House says Biden will sign 10 executive orders and directives meant to boost supplies of medical equipment, COVID-19 tests and vaccines.By WBUR & NPR
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Inauguration Day Fashion; Music Lessons For Health Care Workers
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Up-and-coming fashion designers behind some of the looks at President Biden's inauguration have been basking in the spotlight. Women's Wear Daily's Layla Ilchi discusses the important fashion moments from Inauguration Day. And, The Boston Hope Music Teaching Project connects music teachers with COVID-19 health care workers for private music lessons…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game Sunday afternoon. Sunday night, the Buffalo Bills will play the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.By WBUR & NPR
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The Intentions Behind Inauguration Day Fashion
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Program Prescribes Music Lessons To COVID-19 Health Care Workers
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The Boston Hope Music Teaching Project connects music teachers with COVID-19 health care workers for private music lessons.By WBUR & NPR
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Unemployment Claims Remain High As Biden Begins His Presidency
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About 900,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week as the economy continues to spiral with rising coronavirus cases.By WBUR & NPR
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Young Ranchers In Colorado Learn Techniques To Fight Climate Change
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Colorado's extreme drought will likely continue into next year, and the state is urging farmers and ranchers to prepare for it.By WBUR & NPR
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COVID-19 Immunity: How To Get It, How Long It Lasts, And How To Detect It
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Immunity will end the pandemic — getting us back to work and travel. But what's the best way to get it?By WBUR & NPR
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Trump Pardons Allies During Final Day In Office
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One of former President Trump's final acts in office was to grant a final slew of pardons for his allies and their connections.By WBUR & NPR
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Coronavirus Is Biden's Focus On First Full Day In Office
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NPR's Mara Liasson discusses the executive orders that President Biden will sign Thursday to boost coronavirus testing, vaccination and treatment.By WBUR & NPR
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What To Know About The First Executive Orders Of The Biden Administration
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President Joe Biden signs 17 executive orders in his first hours in office. We dig into what they say, where Biden might succeed and what policies will meet resistance.By WBUR
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As Feds Change Rules For Reporting Jail Deaths, Sheriffs Face Less Accountability
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Last year, the federal government changed the way it counts deaths in custody -- a move that’s received little notice in the chaos of a global pandemic and political unrest. But the new method does little to improve transparency for the public.By WBUR
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Former Mass. Governors Applaud Biden's Call For Unity
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'Time To Cut Losses': Inside The Final Days Of A Boston Restaurant
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"Everybody talks about the light at the end of the tunnel, but we don't know when the light is going to click on — or if it's ever going to click on," says Jayme Valdez, co-owner of The Kitchen Cafe, one of thousands of Massachusetts restaurants that have closed during the pandemic.By WBUR
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'There's No Comparison': Mass. Congressional Delegation Describes An Inauguration Like No Other
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There was a heavy military presence, after the insurrection at the Capitol two weeks ago. And because of the pandemic's physical distancing requirements, many members of Congress had distant vantage points that would normally go to their constituent guests.By WBUR
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Mass. National Guard Troops Feel 'Tremendous Pride' In Providing Security For Inauguration
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About 500 Massachusetts soldiers and airmen were called up to Washington, D.C. to assist U.S. Capitol Police in the wake of security threats following the Jan. 6 siege on the Capitol.By WBUR
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Boston Reaction To A Historic Inauguration Day
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How To Combat Anti-Democratic Movements In America And Beyond
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In the waning hours of the Trump administration, we speak with Yale Professor Jason Stanley, the author of "How Propaganda Works" and "How Fascism Works."By WBUR
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Checking In With Rep. Katherine Clark On Inauguration Day
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Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark shares her thoughts on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.By WBUR
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Kamala Harris Breaks Barriers; The Future Of The Republican Party
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Kamala Harris breaks a number of barriers on Wednesday, most notably, the first woman and person of Black and South Asian heritage to become vice president. Professor of history Manisha Sinha explains what Harris' ascension to power means to her. And, support remains high for former President Trump among Republican voters, so what is the future of …
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Kamala Harris Breaks Barriers; The Future Of The Republican Party
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Kamala Harris breaks a number of barriers on Wednesday, most notably, the first woman and person of Black and South Asian heritage to become vice president. Professor of history Manisha Sinha explains what Harris' ascension to power means to her. And, support remains high for former President Trump among Republican voters, so what is the future of …
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Biden Visits Arlington National Cemetery, Holds Virtual Parade On Inauguration Day
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NPR national political correspondent Don Gonyea discusses the latest on President Biden's inauguration.By WBUR & NPR
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Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President; Future Of U.S.-Russia Relations
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Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. He plans to sign 17 executive actions on Wednesday. NPR White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe joins us. Also, on the campaign trail, Biden called Russia the biggest threat to U.S. security. Now that Biden is in the White House, what will the future of U.S.-Russia r…
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How Joe Biden's Catholic Faith Informs His Politics
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President Joe Biden carries a rosary in his pocket and attends Mass regularly. How does his faith inform his politics? And where does Biden's Catholicism land in the spectrum of American Catholic belief? Massimo Faggioli and Jack Beatty join Meghna Chakrabarti.By WBUR