The Wake Up

Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend, surfer Sarah Brady, published text messages in which she says he manipulated and belittled her. Meanwhile Keke Palmer's boyfriend, Darius Jackson, publicly criticized an outfit she wore to an Usher concert. So what can us regular people learn from these celebrity relationship dramas? Paris talks to special guest Meredith Goldstein, Love Letters columnist for the Boston...

Drake was in Boston last night, briefly joined by Celtic Jayson Tatum. Will the Toronto Raptors' biggest  superfan join Celtics nation? Probably not. Paris and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss.

Pickleball, the tennis-like sport that's swept the suburbs, is at Fenway Park this week. What's it all about? Jeremy and special guest producer Rachel Armany discuss.

What’s going on on Facebook and Instagram’s new Twitter-like platform, Threads? GBH’s Social Media Strategist Zack Waldman talks about it’s meteoric growth to 100 million users and its drawbacks in accessibility and user experience.

It's shark season in New England. Paris and Jeremy spoke with shark expert and marine biologist Greg Skomal about his new book,  "Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark."

A pregnant punk from the Bay Area and an activist board a plane from London to New York, carrying abortion pills that were banned in the U.S. They’re stopped at customs and officials confiscate all their pills — or so they think. It's a wild story with a Massachusetts connection. Jeremy talks to special guest T. J. Raphael, reporter and host of the new podcast  Cover Up: The Pill Plot .

Meta, Facebook and Instagram's parent company, has launched its own Twitter alternative: Threads. Will it beat the other Twitter alternatives to capture audience attention? Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss.

Have you heard? The Sumner Tunnel, Boston's main vehicular link to East Boston and Logan Airport, is closed from now until Aug. 31. Paris and Jeremy talk to special guest Mark Herz, reporting live from the airport.

The Fourth of July can be a joyful time, but also a complicated one. Paris and special guest Producer Rachel Armany discuss what the holiday means to them.

Paris and Jeremy prep us all for the 4th of July by previewing the events, and having their sleep interrupted by unsanctioned and illegal fireworks being set off around their homes. Plus continued reaction from the world of higher education to the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action in college admissions.

Today is the worst day for Boston traffic — just like all the others. Jeremy and special guest digital producer Gal Tziperman Lotan discuss traffic coping strategies.

There's Barbie Movie-themed ice cream. But will there also be Oppenheimer-themed ice cream? Let's hope not. Plus: Listeners submit their own human-generated puns about AI.

Paris is on assignment today, so Jeremy Siegel pays off an AI tease from yesterday’s podcast, and also checks in with GBH Senior Political Reporter Adam Reilly live from Dublin, Ireland. Adam is the only reporter traveling with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on her historic trip to Ireland.

Which public radio-themed puns are better: Ones written by Jeremy, or ones written by artificial intelligence? And can you tell the difference? Test your computer-generated detection skills.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is in Ireland on state business, aiming to improve economic ties and meeting with state leaders. Paris and Jeremy have the itinerary.

The Celtics have traded away Marcus Smart as part of a three team deal between Boston, Memphis and the Washington Wizards. What does that mean for the team? Paris tells producer Rachel Armany all about it.

Paris and special guest Producer Rachel Armany have some Normal Gossip to share. But remember: You didn't hear it from them.

James Hills of "Java with Jimmy" loves Boston's waterfront and wants to make sure they are welcoming and accessible for all. He joined Paris and Jeremy to talk about some special events at Carson Beach Wednesday afternoon.

The occupancy rate for Cape Cod vacation rentals is down about 20 percent from last year --- likely at least in part because the average price of a rental is up to $619 a night, according to the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors. Paris and Jeremy talk about vacation price tags.

In the three years since his nephew George Floyd's murder, Selwyn Jones has been focused on making change. He co-founded the Hope929 Foundation . He’s been advocating at state houses across the country for medical civil rights bills. And he’s been hosting a podcast, “Setting It Straight With Selwyn Jones.” He spoke with Paris about what's next for him.

Who lay the cornerstone on the Bunker Hill Monument? What did Amelia Earhart do for a living when she lived in Medford? Curiosity Desk reporter Edgar B. Herwick III joins Paris for some local trivia.

The Prudential Center has reopened its observatory, and GBH's Mark Herz climbed up to the top to report on the views. What can people expect? Mark tells Paris and special guest Producer Rachel Armany all about it.

Twitter's seen a rise in hate speech and technical problems in the last few months. Though some high-profile users have left, a clear alternative has yet to emerge. Paris and Jeremy talk to special guest Zack Waldman, GBH's social media strategist, about Mastadon, BlueSky, Post, Artifact, and the host of other Twitter alternatives vying for our posts and attention.

Boston ice creamery JP Licks has an everything bagel ice cream. Will it be everything they hope for and more?

Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel kick off your work week with some historic moments for Massachusetts. Plus is some MA state tax relief in your future?