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Chris Smither’s Cosmic Blues On ‘Hundred Dollar Valentine’

Amory Sivertson — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:59:32 +0000

In his early 20's, singer-songwriter Chris Smither left his hometown of New Orleans to pursue a music career in Boston.

Facing Death With Psychedelics

Meara Sharma — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:13 +0000

We talk with a researcher who’s using illegal psychoactive drugs to treat patients at the end of their lives.

MIT Announces New President

Mark Navin — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:05:58 +0000

L. Rafael Reif is the president-elect of MIT. He was named the universityk's 17th president by the school's governing body on Wednesday.

Birdseye Founder’s Revolutionary Invention Explored In New Book

Mark Navin — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:58:20 +0000

Mark Kurlansky’s new book tells the story of Clarence Birdseye, founder of the Gloucester-based frozen vegetable company that has changed the food industry.

CommonHealth: Is There Life After Sports?

Amory Sivertson — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:40:56 +0000

Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield's has told Radio Boston's Anthony Brooks that his retirement after seventeen seasons has been a "process." What's leaving an athletic community like for other athletes?

ZIP-Code Stories: Expecting The Unexpected

Jessica Alpert — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:30:15 +0000

ZIP-Code Stories is Radio Boston's ongoing series with The Drum, Boston's online audio literary magazine, where we ask you to write about your neighborhoods.

E.J. Graff: Gay Marriage Best Achieved State-By-State

Adam Ragusea — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:05:33 +0000

Same-sex marriage advocates scored another minor but meaningful victory this week, in Rhode Island -- Governor Lincoln Chafee signed an executive order recognizing out-of-state gay marriages.

A Labor Of Love: A Harpsichord 25 Years In The Making

Andrea Shea — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:40:36 +0000

In the late 1980s wood worker Gregory Bover decided to build a pretty incredible gift for his wife. Now, 25 years later, her new instrument is finally finished.

A Musical Tribute To Aretha Franklin… Sung By Men

Meghna Chakrabarti — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:46:31 +0000

Monday evening, a trio of men take on the music of Aretha Franklin at the Armory in Somerville. Vocalist Gordon Michaels and pianist Michael Larson join us in studio for a preview.

Making Longer School Days Affordable

Aayesha Siddiqui — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:21:12 +0000

Massachusetts has one of the shortest school days in the nation. The movement for expanded learning time (ELT) has been growing, and children in low-income communities are seeing the benefits of longer days and enrichment programs. But the big question looms: How do we make it cost effective?

What Is Happening To Bipartisanship?

Dan Mauzy — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:12:00 +0000

There's been a lot of talk these days about the divisive nature of the political process and the toll it's taking on bipartisanship.

Barney Frank On JPMorgan’s $2.3B Loss

Dan Mauzy — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:06:07 +0000

Congressmen Frank, co-author of the Dodd-Frank law and a proponent of tougher regulations on Wall Street and the banking industry, joins Radio Boston to talk about JPMorgan's losses and government oversight of such transactions.

A Shape Shifting Sound

Meghna Chakrabarti — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:46:19 +0000

The Chameleon Arts Ensemble of Boston is just what its name implies: shape shifting in sound, composition and tone.

Are There Empty Seats In Fenway’s Future?

Curt Nickisch — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:30:45 +0000

The team's poor performance is putting Major League Baseball’s record sellout streak in jeopardy.

Turns Out That The World Isn’t Ending In December 2012

Jessica Alpert — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:30:22 +0000

Don't worry, the world isn't going to end this December. At least according to the Mayans.

Week In Review: Week Of Reversals

Adam Ragusea — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:05:28 +0000

This week the news was marked by a number of reversals, some surprising while others -- not so much.

‘Woody Sez’ Brings Folk Singer Woody Guthrie To Life

Anthony Brooks — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:50:19 +0000

Woody Guthrie was born 100 years ago this coming July. In "Woody Sez", now playing at the American Reperatory Theater, four actors/musicians bring the story and music of the American legend to the stage.

The President Supports Gay Marriage, Activists Ask ‘Now What?’

Adam Ragusea — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:20:17 +0000

Gay activists are largely thrilled with the President’s announcement yesterday, but how does it change their strategy for pushing for a gay rights agenda?

How Will President’s Gay Marriage Statements Affect Swing States?

Meghna Chakrabarti — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:05:16 +0000

President Barack Obama’s evolved position on gay marriage may change the political landscape in swing state’s like New Hampshire. We’ll talk about the possibilities.

Weekend Picks: A Little Something Of Everything

Aayesha Siddiqui — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:47:14 +0000

From a reading of a darkly comic "how to" book to a multimedia theater performance, this week's picks offer up a diverse array of affordable and interesting activities.