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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.

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Freddy Guevara has been in exile for more than 5 years. As a leader of a major opposition party in Venezuela, he was targeted and jailed by the Maduro government. Now, he and many other Venezuelans are watching as Maduro faces charges in a US court. ... more

Writer Dennis Lehane has written iconic books set in the working class Boston neighborhoods of his childhood. His latest book, Small Mercies, takes on the violence and racism he saw during busing. He says the things he witnessed turned him into the w... more

From whistleblowing corporate malfeasance to tackling a mass shooter, courage takes many forms. What do we need to be our boldest selves? Is courage innate or can it be learned? This week on Say More, host Shirley Leung digs into the research with Ha... more

Usually after a mass shooting, Ieva Jusionyte has a lot to say. Ieva is a scholar of gun violence at Brown University and is no stranger to the terrible power of firearms. But when a mass shooting took place at her place of work, in a building where ... more

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Recent Guests

Ranjay Gulati
Professor at Harvard Business School and author
Harvard Business School
Episode: Can Boldness be Learned? Ranjay Gulati says Yes.
Ieva Jusionyte
Professor of international security and anthropology at Brown University; MacArthur Genius Award recipient
Brown University
Episode: She Studies Gun Violence. Then a Mass Shooting Shattered her Campus.
Gish Jen
Novelist with a focus on cultural identity, author of "Bad Bad Girl"
Episode: Why Gish Jen Talks to The Dead
Kevin Cullen
Columnist specializing in veteran stories
The Boston Globe
Episode: A Boston Veteran’s 57-Year Journey to Find Peace
Violet Barron
Sophomore at Harvard College with a complex relationship with Judaism and Israel
Harvard University
Episode: Can Better Conversations Heal the Fractured Jewish-American Family?
Romy Neumark
Israeli journalist and creator of the podcast "My Homefronts"
My Homefronts
Episode: Can Better Conversations Heal the Fractured Jewish-American Family?
Steven Pinker
Harvard professor and author
Harvard University
Episode: Steven Pinker to Harvard: Don't be a hero. Negotiate with Trump.
Leslie Forde
CEO of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs and author
Mom's Hierarchy of Needs
Episode: Leslie Forde on ways moms can beat burnout
Viet Thanh Nguyen
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer and public intellectual.
University of Southern California
Episode: Viet Thanh Nguyen on writing as the other

Hosts

Shirley Leung
Host of insightful conversations that cover a broad range of topics from politics to culture, emphasizing personal experiences and societal issues.
Jim Dao
Editor of Globe Opinion, contributing insights into political and social discussions.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Cancer podcasts

    I learned a lot and appreciate you all sharing your experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Old lady Marie
    United States7 months ago
  • Great conversation

    Really appreciated the first episode on cancer - hugely insightful, empathetic, and humane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BakingNinja
    United States8 months ago
  • Mediocre Libs Without Insight

    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.

    Th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Logical Thinker 2
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not worth it

    If you want to be lectured by a liberal who uses a lot of buzzwords this is the podcast for you!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bcm7
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best host!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeatherSB_76
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and empathetic conversations, particularly regarding complex social issues.
Several feel the discussions are thought-provoking and well-presented, often finding new perspectives through the host's interviews.

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Dennis Lehane says His Boston is a Vanished World.
Q: How did writing the book help you process what you witnessed?
Lehane found that writing allowed him to express and understand the anger he carried from witnessing the racial violence during the busing crisis as a child.
Dennis Lehane says His Boston is a Vanished World.
Q: What motivated you to set this book during busing and take on these themes, racism, tribalism, in that way?
Lehane believes it's essential to understand Boston's story through the lens of the busing crisis, as he was a firsthand witness to the racial tensions during that time as a child.
She Studies Gun Violence. Then a Mass Shooting Shattered her Campus.
Q: Do you think that having a mass shooting happen in your backyard might change the way you think about this topic?
Unfortunately not, as I've been exposed to gun violence for a long time, but I am concerned for the community.
She Studies Gun Violence. Then a Mass Shooting Shattered her Campus.
Q: Does motive matter to you in these cases?
Yes, understanding the motive helps to provide closure and understanding for the community affected by the tragedy.
She Studies Gun Violence. Then a Mass Shooting Shattered her Campus.
Q: Can you start by taking me through your day on December 13th? When did you hear something had happened on campus?
I was packing presents and preparing for a party, and when I checked my phone, I saw notifications about an active shooter which worried me about my students on campus.

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1. Ranjay Gulati
2. Ieva Jusionyte
3. Gish Jen
4. Kevin Cullen
5. Violet Barron
6. Romy Neumark
7. Steven Pinker
8. Leslie Forde

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