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WBUR-FM (90.9 FM) is a public radio station located in Boston, Massachusetts, owned by Boston University. WBUR is the largest of three NPR member stations in Boston, along with WGBH and WUMB-FM. WBUR produces several nationally distributed programs, including Car Talk, On Point, Only A Game, Here and Now and Open Source, and previously produced The Connection (which was canceled on August 5, 2005). Source
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| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Boston-Manchester |
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Donald Trump says “communism is the greatest threat" facing the U.S. And democratic socialists have won a string of elections across the country. What are the differences between communism and socialism — and why are Americans talking about them now? Guest Sheri Berman, professor of political science at Barnard College, Columbia University Transcript of Full Broadcast The version of our broadcast available at the top of this page and via podcast apps is a condensed version of the full show.
How one reverend helps his congregation navigate AI and faith
How one reverend helps his congregation navigate AI and faith Artificial intelligence is changing the way some people practice their faith. Rev. Chris Hope sees it with his own congregation, the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church in Cambridge. In response, Hope started a newsletter, "The Tech Rev Column." He answers questions about the rise in faith chatbots, pastors using AI and how new technologies could change the church. Hope joins WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss.
The ‘gift’ of celebrity weddings
My niece is an avid “Swiftie,” and as speculation swirled about Taylor Swift's marriage to Travis Kelce, she was eager to learn any details she could. When and where would it take place? What would Taylor’s wedding gown look like? Would she have bridesmaids? I understand her fervor. I had the same questions 40 years ago about Caroline Kennedy’s marriage to Edwin Schlossberg. I was even able to attend their wedding on Cape Cod — albeit as an uninvited guest, huddled under the trees with my mother.
Spain sparkles to shock France 2-0 and advance to the World Cup final
Spain sparkles to shock France 2-0 and advance to the World Cup final Spain's Pedro Porro celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup semifinal against France on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. (AFP via Getty Images) Spain is going back to the World Cup final, after defeating France 2-0 in a dominant semifinal performance. It was a tough end for France, which had entered this tournament as a favorite, after winning the 2018 World Cup and losing to Argentina in the 2022 final.
A master magician on how to avoid your blind spots
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Summer Camp: The Long Crimson Thread
This Circle Round episode originally was released on May 14, 2024. Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors. There’s an old saying that goes: “A little body often harbors a great soul.” In other words, even if we’re physically small, we can possess big intelligence, character and inner strength.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation case
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation case E. Jean Carroll has been paid more than $5 million in damages, three years after a jury found President Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of the writer. Here, Carroll departs Manhattan federal appeals court following arguments in an appeal brought by Trump in New York City in September 2024. (AFP via Getty Images) Writer E.
Inclusive and accessible cities start with well-maintained sidewalks
A year ago, my husband came home from the hospital after a stroke to our house in Cambridge. Needing a wheelchair, at least for now, is one of the many challenges we have to live with. We are lucky to live in a one-level house with an accessible bathroom and wide doorways. We are also lucky that we live in a neighborhood with coffee shops, a supermarket, a pharmacy and a barber. It is walkable, but with difficulty, even for me, a 59-year-old woman in excellent shape.
The U.S. is back to blockading Iran as the Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
The United States has restarted its maritime blockade against Iran, as the countries' standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies, raising the specter of a return to all-out war in the region. "U.S. forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas today at 4 p.m. ET," U.S. Central Command said in an online statement Tuesday.
Your cheat sheet to the teams headed to the World Cup semi-finals
The following was originally published in the Up First newsletter as part of the NPR Network's coverage of the World Cup, Soccer Edition. For more updates from Juliana throughout the games, subscribe to Up First, or check out the new World Cup tab in the NPR app. Tuesday: France vs. Spain @ 3 pm EST in Dallas Wednesday: England vs. Argentina @ 3 pm EST in Atlanta By Wednesday night, we'll know who's heading to the final, which is this Sunday at 3 pm EST in New Jersey.