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Journalist Quinones' book links new meth with growth of cities' tent encampments
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Although there are no exact numbers, Massachusetts health care providers and law enforcement say meth use here is on the rise. In his new book, journalist Sam Quinones explains how the manufacturing of meth has changed, and why that matters.By WBUR
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What to expect for this year's Cyber Monday
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Also, as Jewish families around the region prepare to mark night two of Hanukkah, a bill that would mandate the teaching of the religion's greatest tragedy sits on Gov. Charlie Baker's desk. The legislation would require middle and high school students learn about the Holocaust and genocide.By WBUR
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Massachusetts lawmakers send genocide education bill to Gov. Baker's desk for signature
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New legislation would require middle and high school students learn about the Holocaust, and about genocide. It's sitting on Governor Charlie Baker's desk awaiting his signature.By WBUR
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World powers meet to revive Iran nuclear agreement
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World leaders are set to meet in Vienna to revive the 2015 agreement that puts limits on Iran's nuclear development in exchange for an easing of sanctions.By WBUR & NPR
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Biden addresses the nation on omicron variant
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President Biden attempted to soothe the nation over fears of another COVID-19 variant that's caused many countries to shut their doors to travelers.By WBUR & NPR
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How natural gas has taken the place of coal in America's energy portfolio
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When it comes to America's use of energy, how much do we get from where? And what is the future of our complex grids?By WBUR & NPR
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Fashion designer Virgil Abloh dead at 41 after battling rare form of cancer
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Abloh was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton and the founder of Off-White.By WBUR & NPR
Mercy Hospital, the oldest hospital in Chicago, was a safety net facility that treated mostly low-income, elderly and Black patients.By WBUR & NPR
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Bluegrass musician Billy Strings reflects on musical journey
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We revisit our conversation with Strings from March when he was fresh off of his first Grammy win.By WBUR & NPR
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NASA's new telescope will let astronomer Laura Kreidberg study the atmospheres of far-off exoplanets
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The James Webb Space Telescope — the most powerful of its kind — will launch into space on Dec. 22.By WBUR & NPR
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Billy Strings reflects on his musical journey; Remembering Virgil Abloh
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We revisit our conversation with Bluegrass musician Billy Strings from March when he was fresh off of his first Grammy win. And, American fashion designer Virgil Abloh died Sunday at the age of 41 after privately battling a rare form of cancer. Fashion journalist Greg Emmanuel joins us.By NPR
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Exploring exoplanets with NASA's new telescope; New book chronicles the fall Boeing
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The James Webb Space Telescope — the most powerful of its kind — will launch into space on Dec. 22. Astronomer Laura Kreidberg talks about what she hopes to learn about the atmosphere and weather of exoplanets. And, aviation reporter Peter Robison talks about his new book "Flying Blind: The 737 Max Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing," a deep dive into …
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Hanukkah celebrations provide comfort during times of loss
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The holiday celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks and the rededication of the second temple in Jerusalem, where a one-day supply of oil lasted for eight — a small miracle.By WBUR & NPR
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Sex-trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell begins
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Maxwell is accused of allegedly helping disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse and traffic girls.By WBUR & NPR
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Newborn gorilla gave Cleveland Zoo challenges — and opportunities
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The gorilla caretakers trained the adult gorillas how to nurture a baby ahead of time, which came in handy because the mother did not show a strong maternal instinct.By WBUR & NPR
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What's driving the pandemic's health care exodus
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1 in 5 American health care workers have left the profession since the pandemic hit. The pandemic has pushed what was already a tough situation into crisis mode. And as psychiatrist Wendy Dean sees it, this is more than just burnout. What's driving the pandemic's health care exodus? Cassandra Alexander, Wendy Dean and Elaine Batchlor join Meghna Ch…
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Voting rights legislation remains stalled in Congress after Senate Republicans block John Lewis Act
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Rep. Terri Sewell, a Democrat from Alabama, talks about the challenges facing key voting rights legislation.By WBUR & NPR
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The omicron variant is in nearly a dozen countries. What do we know?
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The variant has now spread to at least 11 countries on four continents — Africa, Australia, North America and Asia.By WBUR & NPR
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'Flying Blind' book probes how a culture change at Boeing resulted in two deadly plane crashes
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Aviation reporter Peter Robison takes a deep dive into what caused two fatal crashes of Boeing planes.By WBUR & NPR
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19th century New England whaling logs offer clues to 21st century climate change
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Logbooks from the New England whaling industry contain meticulous descriptions of 19th century weather. Local researchers are now using those records to fill in gaps in modern climate science.By WBUR
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Less than a year before the gubernatorial election, will Baker run again?
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The Massachusetts governor seems proud of his record thus far, and may fear that his work over the past two terms could be un-done by his successor, should he not run again. But there are also factors that could lead him to decide not to run.By WBUR
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Record numbers of people seeking food this holiday season
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Plus, a look at all things fall food with revisited conversations on apples, pumpkins, and maple flavored cocktails.By WBUR
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Here's why some travelers say TSA's hair pat downs are racially insensitive
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While there's a prevailing belief that new technology is objective and unbiased, many products and algorithms are designed without people of color in mind.By WBUR & NPR
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Unpacking the European migrant crisis after 31 drown in English Channel
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It's being called the biggest tragedy to date involving migrants crossing the dangerous English Channel.By WBUR & NPR
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The untold story of how Polish spies helped the CIA carry-out secret missions around the world
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Polish spies helped free U.S. intelligence operatives captured in Iraq — and continue to play an unsung role in America's spycraft around the world.By WBUR & NPR
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In new podcast 'Third Squad,' marines reckon with their time in Afghanistan a decade ago
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Twelve men deployed with Third Squad, but only 11 returned home alive.By WBUR & NPR
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Stocks, oil drop over concerns about new COVID-19 variant
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The Dow Jones and S&P dropped by 2% and Nasdaq lost 1%. And West Texas Intermediate oil prices dropped down to $75 per barrel, the steepest fall since July.By WBUR & NPR
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This self-taught cowbell artisan has the beat
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After a master cowbell maker died a few years ago, Ulisis Santiago taught himself how to handcraft cowbells and has become internationally known for his instruments.By WBUR & NPR
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Marines open up about Afghanistan in 'Third Squad'; How Polish spies helped the CIA
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"Third Squad" is a new podcast that tells the story of the bloodiest stage of the war in Afghanistan. A decade later, journalist Elliott Woods tracks members of the Third Squad down to talk about how what happened there still affects their lives today. And, a new book tells the story of how Polish and U.S. spy agencies began working together after …
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'Sweet Land' gives a new take on settling America; Chinese surveillance of Uyghurs
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The opera "Sweet Land" incorporates both Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices for a new take on the settling of America. Composer Raven Chacon and Aja Couchois Duncan, who co-wrote the libretto, join us. And, investigative reporter Geoffrey Cain writes about the Chinese surveillance of the Uyghur ethnic minority in western China. We revisit our con…
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Scientists in South Africa identify new COVID-19 variant
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The new variant has prompted some countries to quickly restrict travel from the region.By WBUR & NPR
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In 'Last Best Hope,' George Packer asks if America can unite again
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Journalist George Packer says our country is divided into four factions “pitting tribe against tribe.” He’s reported on political divides around the world. Does he think America can be united once again? In this rebroadcast, George Packer and Jack Beatty join Meghna Chakrabarti.By WBUR
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A cure for the Covid winter blues? Joan Didion
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Didion's work goes zing -- straight to the heart -- no throat-clearing, no platitudes. We need more of that to help make sense of this nonsensical time, writes Cloe Axelson.By WBUR
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Mass. liquor stores say they have enough signatures to advance ballot question
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Liquor stores say they have met a key hurdle to launching a ballot measure to counter efforts by big chains to eliminate limits on the number of stores that can alcohol in Massachusetts. The ballot measure would double the number of liquor licenses that can be held by a single company.By WBUR
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Rethinking our history, through holidays: A special Thanksgiving hour
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We bring you a special hour of Radio Boston, listening back to conversations about rethinking history, through the celebration and commemoration of holidays.By WBUR
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National Day of Mourning for Native peoples; Seeing the snow geese in Vermont
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For Native people, Thanksgiving is not a day to rejoice. It's a day of mourning. We revisit our conversation with Kisha James, the granddaughter of one of the founders of the National Day of Mourning, which is honored every Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. And, we revisit Robin Young's trip to see the snow geese in Vermont with her now late…
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Chinese American authors dig up buried family stories; Traditional Turkmen cookbook
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Here & Now's Scott Tong sat down with author Kat Chow to dive into the family histories and personal reflections that characterized their respective books, "A Village with My Name" and "Seeing Ghosts." And, chef and author Gyulshat Esenova describes how the desert climate of her native Turkmenistan shaped traditional Turkmen food, such as lamb cutl…
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The science behind good listening and why it matters
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People. Don’t. Listen. “There’s so much in our society that is encouraging us not to listen," Kate Murphy says. What is good listening and can it make a difference? In this rebroadcast, Kate Murphy and John Wood, Jr. join Meghna Chakrabarti.By WBUR
