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Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

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Latest Episodes:

How families in Chelsea spent a guaranteed income Dec 13, 2022

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The city of Chelsea tested a nine-month guaranteed income program in 2020 as a part of its pandemic relief effort. The outcomes of that program were tracked by researchers at Harvard and those findings are now out. WBUR business reported Yasmin Amer joins to discuss the results of the study.

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

A tale of two mobile home parks Dec 12, 2022

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Large investors have been buying up mobile home communities at a rapid pace over the past few years, including here in Massachusetts. WBUR reporter Simon Rios dives into his reporting on two local mobile home communities that were faced with corporate buyouts, and the two very different outcomes they saw.

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

What to do this month: "Chicken & Biscuits," a dance party and "Life of Pi" Dec 09, 2022

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Winter is here and it can be hard to find the motivation to leave the comfort of our homes. However, the occasional adventure is good for the soul, especially during the cold and dreary days of December. Thankfully, WBUR CitySpace assistant director Candice Springer is back with a smorgasbord of things to do and eat this month.

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

Who we're watching at the Boston Music Awards Dec 08, 2022

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The Boston Music Awards are set for December 14, at Big Night Live. The awards celebrate Boston's local music scene, and shine a light on some of the biggest and newest acts in the area. WBUR's senior arts and culture reporter and critic Amelia Mason joins the show, to give us a taste of a few of the artists she's most excited about ahead of the awards next week.

Songs from the episode:

Milonga Accidental - Alisa Amador Feels - Rilla Force She’s a Liar - Little Fuss Easy on the Eyes - GA-20 Mona - Winkler

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

Boston-area schools hit year-three of the pandemic Dec 07, 2022

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The school year got off to a rough start for some districts in the region. There have been issues with school buses, teacher strikes, and in Boston a near takeover of the district. WBUR's education editor Suevon Lee joins the show for a look back at the first half of the 2022-2023 K-12 school year, and a look towards what may be in store for the winter and spring.

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

Black Market Nubian hosts holiday market and prepares for change Dec 06, 2022

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Black Market Nubian has provided a marketplace for local Black-owned businesses and makers for five years, including a beloved holiday market. But this market season, which runs Saturdays through December, will be its last. We sat down with Black Market Nubian cofounder Kai Grant for a look at the legacy of the market, what you can expect this month, and what's next for the organization.

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

People with disabilities struggle to find essential care among worker shortage Dec 05, 2022

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There is a severe labor shortage among care workers who serve people with disabilities. As a result, families are left trying finding ways to bridge the gap in essential care that their loved ones need. WBUR business reporter Yasmin Amer has been following the story. She joins us to discuss why this is happening.

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

Winter hiking wonders are just an MBTA ride away Dec 02, 2022

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It’s that time of year. The cold, dreary days of winter are approaching and we know many of you are preparing to hunker down. But, there are huge benefits to getting outside, even when it's chilly, and we're here to help with the details. Today on the show, we have outdoor adventure writer Miles Howard with some of the top destinations for winter hiking, just an MBTA ride from (or in!) Boston.

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

Need emergency housing? Please hold. Dec 01, 2022

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Families seeking emergency housing in Massachusetts are finding themselves locked out of the state's family shelter system. The reason? The main hotline that is supposed to help match people with housing isn't working properly, leaving people stuck on hold for hours – even days – on end.

WBUR senior health and science reporter Gabrielle Emanuel joins the show to explain why this vital service is failing.

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

Boston, Canada, and a Christmas tree Nov 30, 2022

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The Boston Common Christmas tree will have its official lighting on Thursday, December 1st. But this isn't just any holiday ceremony, it's the continuation of a tradition started between Boston and our neighbors in Nova Scotia during World War I, and the story behind it is pretty fascinating. We get into it with WBUR's Dan Guzman.

Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

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