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Learn about the most important issues facing Massachusetts from the people in charge and the people most affected.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

'Fenway Punk': Author explains how the 'Yankees Suck' slogan fueled a musical world 28.03.2026

Chris Wrenn, founder of Bridge Nine Records, joined Weekend Edition to discuss his new book “Fenway Punk: How a Boston Indie Label Scored Big on Baseball's Greatest Rivalry."

For GOP candidates in Mass., Trump is the elephant in the room 27.03.2026

Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts GOP, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to share how she believes Republicans can gain ground in state elections this November.

More money from undisclosed sources is influencing Massachusetts politics 25.03.2026

WBUR's Patrick Madden looked into so-called dark money groups and their growing influence in Massachusetts state politics.

Irish-American politics in Boston are changing 20.03.2026

Mary Murphy of Boston College's Irish Institute and Bill Forry of the Dorchester Reporter join WBUR's Morning Edition at the end of St. Patrick's Day week to reflect on the past and future of Irish-American political identity in Boston.

Celtics forward Jordan Walsh doesn't want to be an underdog 20.03.2026

Boston Celtics small forward Jordan Walsh spoke with WBUR's Morning Edition about his impact on and off the court, and how he’s thinking about his legacy in Boston.

His group helped prevent a nuclear arms race in the '80s. Now he wants the public's help to prevent another one 17.03.2026

Muller co-founded International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, the Nobel Prize-winning group that sought to build connections between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Clark University celebrates 100 years since the first liquid fuel rocket launch by longtime professor 16.03.2026

There’s no moon landing without Robert Goddard. This month marks 100 years since Goddard launched the first liquid fuel rocket on a farm outside of Worcester. Clark University is celebrating the man known today as the “father of modern rocketry.”

New Boston pro women’s soccer team kicks off inaugural season 13.03.2026

Boston Legacy president Jennifer van Dijk spoke with Lynn Jolicoeur on WBUR's All Things Considered about how the club prepared for this moment and how it hopes to draw new sports fans.

'The Boston Garden' dispensary chain faces lawsuit from the owners of the TD Garden 13.03.2026

Intellectual property law experts Bhamati Viswanathan, a senior visitor at University of Cambridge Law School, and Peter Karol, a Suffolk Law professor, join WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the case.

With memories of 2004, Boston hopes to land the next DNC 09.03.2026

The Democratic Party named Boston one of five finalists to host the next Democratic National Convention in 2028.

How Massachusetts snowboarder Jackie Hamwey prepped for her Paralympic debut 06.03.2026

Jackie Hamwey spoke from Milan with WBUR All Things Considered host Lisa Mullins about preparing for the Paralympic Games and what her goals are for the competition.

How Mass. native Sean O'Neill became a Paralympic curler 06.03.2026

After a 2007 car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down, Sean O’Neill tried out a series of para sports, ultimately falling in love with wheelchair curling. He spoke with WBUR Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing about preparing for the games and what he likes most about the sport.

How musicians are keeping silent film traditions alive  06.03.2026

When silent films first hit theaters in the early 1900s they were typically accompanied by live music. Bruce Vogt is one of the musicians keeping the tradition alive. He will perform Sunday at the West Newton Cinema.

Massachusetts is losing people to other states. What’s Gov. Healey’s plan to stem the tide? 05.03.2026

In an interview with WBUR, Gov. Maura Healey acknowledged the seriousness of outmigration and laid out a plan to make Massachusetts a more attractive place to stick around.

Rep. Clark talks about longshot bill to limit Trump's war powers amid war in Iran 05.03.2026

Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark, the second-highest-ranking Democrat in the House, joins WBUR's Morning Edition ahead a vote on a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers amid the expanding war in the Middle East. Odds of passage are slim.

Rep. Bill Keating: Trump Administration 'oh for three' on reasons, objectives and end game of Iran war 05.03.2026

Keating said he views his vote on the war powers resolution as a solemn and significant responsibility.

Rep. Auchincloss on the latest in Iran 03.03.2026

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Massachusetts Democrat and Marine Corps veteran, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to weigh in on the latest on the war in Iran.

Inside the push for faster AI adoption in Mass. 03.03.2026

Gov. Maura Healey's office recently announced two initiatives: a partnership with Google to offer all state residents free AI training and the launch of a ChatGPT assistant for around state workers.

Rep. Moulton on Iran: 'We don't know why we're going to war' 02.03.2026

Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton joins WBUR's Morning Edition to weigh in on the latest from Iran, where the American death toll in an expanding war has risen to four.

After blizzard recovery, a financial hangover awaits for Mass. communities 27.02.2026

This snowy winter could turn into a longer-term headache for cities and towns with little wiggle room in their budgets.

What Mayor Wu took away from this winter's snowstorms 26.02.2026

Plus, Wu shares her thoughts on the ballot question on rent control Massachusetts voters may be able to weigh in on later this year.

Giving warmth and a charge on Cape Cod after the big storm 26.02.2026

Eastham Public Library has been able to serve as a warming and charging center for area residents because it has a generator. And businesses including Atlantic Spice Shop in Truro are gradually re-opening and providing a little warmth and sustenance to residents, as well.

Pummeled by blizzard, Scituate and rest of southeastern Mass. digs out 24.02.2026

More than half of Scituate is without power as of Tuesday morning. Jim Boudreau, the town's administrator, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the cleanup efforts. 

Orleans fire chief on latest blizzard response 24.02.2026

Orleans Fire Chief Geof Deering joins WBUR's Morning Edition to share the latest on recovery efforts.

Plymouth was hit hard by Monday's blizzard. Here's how the town is digging out 24.02.2026

The coastal town of Plymouth was walloped by Monday's blizzard, knocking out power to nearly 80% of the community. Town Manager Derek Brindisi joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss the effort to get the town back up and running.

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