Episodes
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What's In the Bond Bill?
The Mass. state senate is about to vote on a $3 billion bond bill that includes spending on lab-grown meat, ticket pricing, and life sciences spending. So what's in the bond bill and what's next? GBH's Katie Lannan joins Paris to break it down. -
Who the Never Trumpers Are Voting For
Republican voters who identify as Never Trumpers are in a precarious position in this election. Former Massachusetts GOP Chair Jennifer Nassour joins Paris to talk about who she is leaning toward. Plus: Why does humidity feel so awful? GBH's meteorologist Dave Epstein explains. -
If Not Biden, Who?
President Joe Biden has said that he's staying in the presidential race. But that's not stopping other Democrats from talking about what would happen if he does decide to step aside. Rep. Seth Moulton joins Paris to talk about the party's "deep bench" and how, exactly, a new nominee could be chosen. -
Wake Up Well: The Mental Health of Activists
Ask anyone who spends their time fighting for something to change: Revolution does not come easy. So what happens when one grows tired of fighting? Craig Andrade, associate dean of practice and director of the Activist Lab at Boston University’s School of Public Health, talks to Paris about how activists can care for their own health and well-being while working towards a better world. -
Two Years, Nine Plays
Local playwright Mfoniso Udofia is undertaking an epic project: Tracking the life of a Nigerian-American family, and what it means to live the Nigerian dream, over nine plays put on over two years. She joins Paris to talk about her inspiration and bringing her plays to different communities. -
The Massachusetts Man Vying for Nathan's Hot Dog Glory
Massachusetts high school teacher Geoffrey Esper is going for glory: Victory at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Plus: Edgar B. Herwick III of GBH's Curiosity Desk joins Paris for Independence Day trivia. -
Should Biden Step Down? Massachusetts Democrats Mostly Mum
What do Massachusetts Democrats think of last week's presidential debate? They're mostly keeping their opinions to themselves. GBH's State House reporter Katie Lannan joins Paris to talk it through. -
What Works in Helping Migrants
Gladys Vega, executive director of La Colaborativa in Chelsea, has been leading an effort to house people coming to Massachusetts in the former Chelsea Soldiers' Home. So what makes such an effort work? "Love, compassion, respect, and dignity, but it's a lot of work," Vega tells Paris. -
Long, Boring, Exhausting: Gen Z Voters React to Trump-Biden Debate
What did young voters think of last night's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump? Alexi Cohan, producer of GBH's Politics IRL video series, spoke with a group of highly engaged young voters after the debate and joined Paris to share their thoughts. -
Biden v Trump: Debate Prep
What can Americans expect from tonight's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump? Will it change anyone's mind? UMass Boston political science Prof. Erin O'Brien joins Paris to discuss.
