
Big ideas and big debates, explained through intimate conversations with the compelling personalities who shape them. AI and biotech. Higher education and health care. Climate and sustainability. Politics and the media. Culture and culture wars. Hosted by Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 163 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Dr. Elisabeth Marnik is not your average immunologist. Because she grew up unvaccinated, she has a special insight into why people choose to opt out of vaccine schedules and what can be done to build trust and increase vaccine acceptance. This week ... more
Comedian Alex Edelman is always striving to be better. He spent his childhood going to a yeshiva Jewish day school in Brookline Massachusetts, and now performs comedy on the world’s biggest stages. He’s well known for an award-winning Broadway show “... more
Dr. Khameer Kidia is a physician and mental health researcher at Harvard Medical School and University of Zimbabwe. He headlined the Globe’s Health Equity Summit this year, discussing the ways that Western psychiatry fails to meet the demands of our ... more
In his final days, Massachusetts political legend Barney Frank had harsh words for the democratic party. This week on Say More’s political panel, Opinion writer Joan Vennochi, and Globe Ideas writer Abdallah Fayyad discuss the salience of Frank’s fin... more
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I learned a lot and appreciate you all sharing your experiences.
Really appreciated the first episode on cancer - hugely insightful, empathetic, and humane.
Tried to listen to the “war on the administrative state” episode. Recognizing that noted deep thinker Shirley Leung was absent, this one was really bad. Lots of feelings and vibes and straw men and very shallow analysis. No understanding of separation of powers and administrative law. Apparently the guest went to law school, not sure if it was ABA accredited.
Then tried the Karen Read episode. Shirley has a perfect voice for a newspaper. She really should say less because it’s mostly fluff.
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If you want to be lectured by a liberal who uses a lot of buzzwords this is the podcast for you!
Excellent podcast. Shirley is a curious listener, and her questions are often exactly what I am wondering - except for when she’s a few steps ahead of me, in which case I love coming along for the ride.
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The show features in-depth conversations that blend journalism, policy, and culture with a strong regional lens. Episodes frequently tackle current events, politics, economics, and technology, often anchored by investigative reporting or data-driven analysis. Guests range from reporters and editors to authors, scientists, and policymakers, allowing nuanced discussions on topics like urban governance, education, health, AI, and the environment. A standout pattern is the host's ability to steer long-form, human-centered conversations that illuminate how big ideas play out in local communities and everyday life. The format often blends personal storytelling with rigorous context, making complex issues accessible without sacrificing depth. This... more
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2. Khameer Kidia
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