The Wake Up

A solar eclipse is coming to New England on Monday, and GBH's Edgar B. Herwick, III has some eclipse-themed trivia for us. Can you get all four right? Plus: Chef Diane Kochilas wants people to live longer and is plant-based longevity in her new cookbook based on the blue zone her family is from: "The Ikaria Way." 

Snow is coming to higher-elevation areas in Massachusetts and northern New England. But expect nothing but rain in greater Boston, GBH meteorologist Dave Epstein said. Plus: Former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is leading the NCAA through tumultuous times, and we have a look at his tenure so far.

The Massachusetts State House is tackling a massive omnibus bill. Among the issues it addresses: Funding migrant shelters; extending pandemic-era cocktails-to-go; and so much more. GBH's Katie Lannan joins Paris for a look at negotiations.

A string instrument called the kora has been played almost exclusively by men since the 13th century, strictly passed down as a family tradition in West Africa. Sona Jobarteh, the first woman from a Griot family to become a professional kora player, talks to Jeremy about her journey ahead of a performance Saturday in Somerville. Plus: GBH’s Tessil Collins, managing producer and curator of online j...

GraphCast, an AI weather forecasting product from Google's DeepMind initiative, is drawing some conversation --- and our own human meteorologist, Dave Epstein, has thoughts on its usefullness and accuracy.

Every year, a pall descents upon the city of Lawrence: Crows coming home to the largest roost in New England. Now the Army Corps of Engineers is using new imaging technology to map their movements. GBH's Craig LeMoult reports. 

Gov. Maura Healey traveled out of state on vacation, kicking off a temporary transfer of power. Her office made the decision not to share where Healey was going, also prompting conversation about what's personal and what's a matter of public interest for elected officials. GBH's Katie Lannan joins us to discuss.

The PAX East (Penny Arcade Expo) convention is back again for another year in Boston, and Paris Alston stopped by to give everyone a look at what goes down at the popular event.

What can we learn from reading the diaries of women? So much, historian and journalist Sarah Gristwood said. Her new book, "Secret Voices," explores the private thoughts and reflections of women through hundreds of years. She spoke to Paris about what she took away from the collection.

It's the time of year where days are getting longer and things are getting brighter. Edgar B. Herwick, III joins us to talk about trivia relating to the spring equinox. Can you spring into knowledge with these fun facts?

Paris Alston speaks with Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, one of co-sponsors of the American High Speed Rail Act, a proposal that would invest over $200 billion dollars and create 2 million jobs in an effort to modernize the rail system in the United States, bring true high speed rail to American citizens, and revolutionize the way we travel across this country.

It's been 34 years since two thieves broke into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and stole a collection of masterpieces. Where does the investigation stand now? Anthony Amore, the museum's security director, joins Jeremy to give us a look at what investigators are exploring.

For Women's History Month, we're talking to Cambridge Day film writer Sarah G. Vincent in talking to us about women that center women, in front of or behind the camera. Today she tells us about her favorite movies that showcase women's anger and rage: "Gaslight," "Erin Brockovich," and "Midsommar."

Grammy-winning songwriter Aoife O’Donovan’s new album “All My Friends” takes listeners back in time using archival documents and sound, tracing the history of women's rights in America. Jeremy talks to her about the journey. Plus: What even is "normal" weather? GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein talks to Paris and Jeremy.

Jeremy Siegel speaks with Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss as bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by the Congressman is scheduled to be voted on on the House floor today concerning Tiktok.

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will be performing stand-up at Boston's Wibur Theater this weekend, so Jeremy caught up with him to talk about his career, his Daily Show piece about racism in Boston, and why it's important to talk to locals.

Sunday night marked the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, and many local Muslims are marking the holiday more somberly this year in light of the ongoing war in Gaza. Fatema Ahmad, executive director of the Muslim Justice League, joins Paris to discuss. Plus: GBH's State House Reporter Katie Lannan catches us up on the state of housing in Massachusetts.

Paris and Jeremy preview all aspects of the 2024 Academy Awards with GBH's own Callie Crossley, from Basic Black, Under the Radar and of course The Culture Show.

If thinking about money makes you anxious, you're not alone: Plenty of Americans experience stress around finances. Jenae Murphy, the founder of Financial Therapy LLC, has tips on how to deal with it. Plus: What's phenology, the study of seasonal changes? Meteorologist Dave Epstein joins us to explain.

Twice a year, we shift our clocks back and forth from Standard Time to Daylight Savings Time. Why? GBH's Curiosity Desk Reporter Edgard B. Herwick, III joins Paris and Jeremy to explain.

Foreign policy is set to play an outsized role in today's Super Tuesday election, with a campaign led by younger progressive Democrats to vote "No Preference" instead of President Biden picking up steam. So how can the US response to the war in Gaza impact Super Tuesday? Marsin Alshamary, an assistant professor of political science at Boston College who studies the Middle East, joined Jeremy to ta...

Election Day is tomorrow, with voters in 15 states (including Massachusetts) heading to the polls to vote in presidential primaries. Somerville City Councilor Willie Burnley Jr. is part of the effort to encourage people to mark their Democratic ballots with a vote for "No Preference" as an indication for support for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. He joined Paris to talk about the movement.

Today on your For You Page: The US Supreme Court is considering some cases regarding content moderation that could have significant impacts on what we see on our social feeds. GBH's social media strategist, Zack Waldman, joins Jeremy to explain. Plus: Across Massachusetts, old housing stock means residents are often left with freezing cold apartments in the winter. What can be done about it?

In light of an Alabama court's ruling that frozen embryos often used in IVF procedures are legally considered children, Rep. Lori Trahan of Lowell talks about her own experience with undergoing IVF to have her two daughters and why Democrats should focus on reproductive issues in the upcoming election. Plus: Jeremy has the story of two sets of twins, both born on Leap Day, and the misunderstanding...

State lawmakers are considering bills to raise certain taxes and deal with pandemic lockdown-era legislation to allow to-go cocktails. GBH’s State House Reporter Katie Lannan joins us to talk all about it.