Radio Boston

Nov 20 2024 100 ep. 15 mins 945
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Reflecting on the legacy of Rita Hester on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Nov 20 2024 32 mins  
Transgender Day of Remembrance was sparked 25 years ago after the murder of Rita Hester, a Black transgender women who was killed in her Allston apartment. Radio Boston speaks with Hester's family and other local trans advocates about this year's gathering and what it means in this moment.

What's missing from the 'Latino vote' analysis in Mass.

Nov 20 2024 14 mins  
Across the country, Trump made big gains with Latino voters. One Massachusetts city that saw this trend is Lawrence. On Radio Boston, WBUR's Simón Rios shares his reporting from Lawrence and Luisa Peña Lyons, political strategist and founder of the economic mobility organization the Bridge Forward, reacts.

How Healey is preparing for a second Trump administration

Nov 20 2024 12 mins  
Back in 2016, Governor Maura Healey, then the state's Attorney General, was vocally opposed to Donald Trump. This time around, her rhetoric seems more subdued. WBUR senior correspondent Anthony Brooks joins Radio Boston to discuss why and what's changed.

Why concierge medicine is growing in popularity across the country

Nov 20 2024 13 mins  
Concierge medicine promises personalized medical services and greater access to care for an annual or monthly membership fee.

Getting to know Bred Hampton, known for photographing Celtics' Jayson Tatum

Nov 19 2024 13 mins  
Photographer Bred Hampton joins Radio Boston.

Ways to use artificial intelligence, right now, in your everyday life

Nov 18 2024 14 mins  
Evan Horowitz, director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, spoke to WBUR's Radio Boston about ways to incorporate AI into our lives.

Chef Joe Gatto makes pistachio pesto and shares Thanksgiving traditions

Nov 18 2024 13 mins  
Chef Joe Gatto, host of Pluto TV's "From Scratch," breaks down how to make the perfect pistachio pesto with homemade focaccia, a staple in his home for Thanksgiving.

A new report shows how public land could be a solution to Greater Boston's housing problems

Nov 18 2024 14 mins  
The Boston Indicators report found that developing on just 5% of public land in Greater Boston could create 85,000 new homes.

Winners and losers from Beacon Hill's decision to clear the way for an Everett stadium

Nov 15 2024 11 mins  
It's excellent news for the Krafts, as well as Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria, who is supportive of the proposal. But officials in Boston might not be so thrilled.

What is cultivated meat and how could it change meat-eaters' environmental impact?

Nov 14 2024 15 mins  
Tufts University is focused on a different approach: cellular agriculture. The university recently received a grant from the state to continue this research and establish the Foodtech Engineering for Alternative Sustainable Technologies center.