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WBUR Up Next

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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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Latest Episodes

Former Newton Police Chief John Carmichael argues Flock Safety cameras can be an asset to law enforcement, despite growing public backlash.

Liya, who fled Afghanistan after American forces withdrew from the country in 2021, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to reflect on five years of life in the United States.

Fenway Park will host a bare knuckle fighting event on Aug. 29, and a Haverhill-native will be part of the main event. Harry "the Hitman" Gigliotti talks about how growing up in his city led him to the world of bare-knuckle boxing.

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The Red Sox are headed to Yankee Stadium for a four-game weekend series with potential postseason implications.

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Gulliver
Undersecretary of Transportation and Highway Administrator
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
Episode: Mass. highway head outlines state's plan to reduce wrong-way driving
Alice Harty
Patient who lost her voice box and uses a cloned voice powered by AI
Patient at Boston Children's Hospital
Episode: She lost her voice to cancer. She brought it back using AI
John Costello
Director of the Augmentative Communication Program at Boston Children's Hospital
Boston Children's Hospital
Episode: She lost her voice to cancer. She brought it back using AI
Luke Bronin
Former Hartford, Connecticut Mayor
Episode: A Democratic incumbent got crushed in Conn., showing how New England's politics are changing
Nat Shidley
President of Revolutionary Spaces, runs Old South Meeting House
Revolutionary Spaces / Old South Meeting House
Episode: Old South Meeting House highlights local shoemaker's role in fomenting Revolution
Eric Moskowitz
Author of The Hardest, Longest Race
Author, former Boston Globe journalist
Episode: How a Massachusetts-made car upended a 1909 car race from New York City to Seattle
Kieran Ramsey
Chief Investigative Officer
Global Reach
Episode: How a family and nonprofit worked to released a former Marine imprisoned in Russia
Rishi Shukla
Co-founder of the Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association
Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association
Episode: City responds to Downtown Boston crime surge with increased police presence
Alex Speier
Boston Globe sports reporter
Boston Globe
Episode: Surging ahead, the Red Sox are now the talk of baseball

Hosts

Tiziana Dearing
Host of WBUR Up Next
Lisa Mullins
Host of the program

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • “Elites” being elites

    If you want a very one sided take of your news, without any pushback, this is your place. Listened to the Gay episode, and there was absolutely no ability by the individuals to speak on the various complexities of the case, which there are. Just a lot of elites trying to sound profound, carrying a narrative to appease the powers that be. If you were going to talk to me about how important academic integrity is at Harvard, and then say what happened to Claudine Gay what is a travesty, don’t tal... more

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    1
    Night Soul Train
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it

    I’ve been listening to the show for years via podcast after I moved out of the area. Love it, keeps me updated on the ongoing s at home.

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    5
    LRobinson1030
    United States3 years ago
  • Local news w/ a great host

    My go to for Boston news!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slizzardlizard
    United States3 years ago
  • Great local news coverage!

    I listen to several national news/politics podcasts but really wanted a podcast that does a micro-view of What’s going on in Mass. This podcast has been a great listen and really informative!

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    5
    center viewpoint
    United States6 years ago
  • Great but host is blatantly bias

    I’m lean moderate Left but try to keep an open mind & be respectful to those with other views. I see that Radio Boston tries to bring in voices of various opinions but the host makes it obvious how she feels about the guests or callers opinions. Whenever she hears an opinion she disagrees with, you can hear her tense up or do a sigh. As a host, you should refrain from showing bias & keep how you feel about it out of it.

    I enjoy that the podcast provides good local coverage otherwise.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    center viewpoint
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Praises local focus and strong reporting on Massachusetts issues.
Busy, informative feed with a mix of policy deep-dives and cultural stories.
Some criticism of perceived host bias in political topics.
Listeners appreciate accessible, credible interviews with credible guests.

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Mass. highway head outlines state's plan to reduce wrong-way driving
Q: What is going on that things have gotten this bad?
There isn't a single cause; early information points to a mix of factors including police chases, impaired driving, driver confusion, and broader data reporting improvements, with cell-phone distraction also contributing as mapping apps become more prevalent.
Local startups bet big on sleep technology
Q: Did the Nocturnal sleep mask work during the test?
The reporter found it did not work well, with only a short nap and an uncomfortable sensation from the device, suggesting the product may still be an early prototype.
How a family and nonprofit worked to released a former Marine imprisoned in Russia
Q: Tell us how the case progressed and why this release happened now.
The episode explains that a humanitarian release was ultimately possible due to Robert Gilman's worsening health, which prompted urgent engagement by U.S. officials at the highest levels and direct diplomacy with Russia, leading to his return home.
Old South Meeting House highlights local shoemaker's role in fomenting Revolution
Q: Can you tell us more about how that stardom got sparked?
Shidley describes how Hewes's later notoriety emerged in the late 1820s and 1830s through pensions, biographies, and journalists, which helped transform him from a regular civilian into a celebrated figure tied to the nation's early history.
Old South Meeting House highlights local shoemaker's role in fomenting Revolution
Q: Now about the Boston Tea Party, can you let us know more about what his recorded memories are from December 16th, 1773, and why they're important for how we understand that event?
Nat Shidley explains Hewes's recollections as a first-hand account that underscores the role of ordinary participants, while also noting possible exaggerations in memory; the key takeaway is that Hewes's perspective highlights an everyday citizen's involvement as central to interpreting the Tea Party and the Revolution.

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The show focuses on Massachusetts issues through in-depth interviews with policymakers, community leaders, and experts across education, politics, culture, and technology. Episodes often center on local policy decisions, state-level politics, labor and workforce developments, public health, and cultural storytelling, with a strong emphasis on how national trends play out at the state and regional level. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-profile local figures, accessible explanations of complex policy topics, and human-centered conversations that connect policy to everyday life. The program tends to blend timely news coverage with thoughtful context, often featuring voices from government, academia, journalism, activism, and ... more

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1. Jonathan Gulliver
2. Alice Harty
3. John Costello
4. Luke Bronin
5. Nat Shidley
6. Eric Moskowitz
7. Kieran Ramsey
8. Rishi Shukla

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