Episodes
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AI and the Weather Forecast
GraphCast, an AI weather forecasting product from Google's DeepMind initiative, is drawing some conversation --- and our own human meteorologist, Dave Epstein, has thoughts on its usefullness and accuracy. -
Crows Descent on Lawrence: The Crowening
Every year, a pall descents upon the city of Lawrence: Crows coming home to the largest roost in New England. Now the Army Corps of Engineers is using new imaging technology to map their movements. GBH's Craig LeMoult reports. -
The Personal and the Political
Gov. Maura Healey traveled out of state on vacation, kicking off a temporary transfer of power. Her office made the decision not to share where Healey was going, also prompting conversation about what's personal and what's a matter of public interest for elected officials. GBH's Katie Lannan joins us to discuss. -
PAX East is back in Boston
The PAX East (Penny Arcade Expo) convention is back again for another year in Boston, and Paris Alston stopped by to give everyone a look at what goes down at the popular event. -
Sarah Gristwood on Reading Women's Diaries
What can we learn from reading the diaries of women? So much, historian and journalist Sarah Gristwood said. Her new book, "Secret Voices," explores the private thoughts and reflections of women through hundreds of years. She spoke to Paris about what she took away from the collection. -
Equinox Trivia
It's the time of year where days are getting longer and things are getting brighter. Edgar B. Herwick, III joins us to talk about trivia relating to the spring equinox. Can you spring into knowledge with these fun facts? -
Express Train: Seth Moulton wants to modernize the rail system
Paris Alston speaks with Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, one of co-sponsors of the American High Speed Rail Act, a proposal that would invest over $200 billion dollars and create 2 million jobs in an effort to modernize the rail system in the United States, bring true high speed rail to American citizens, and revolutionize the way we travel across this country. -
Missing: Gardner Masterpieces
It's been 34 years since two thieves broke into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and stole a collection of masterpieces. Where does the investigation stand now? Anthony Amore, the museum's security director, joins Jeremy to give us a look at what investigators are exploring. -
Female Rage On Screen
For Women's History Month, we're talking to Cambridge Day film writer Sarah G. Vincent in talking to us about women that center women, in front of or behind the camera. Today she tells us about her favorite movies that showcase women's anger and rage: "Gaslight," "Erin Brockovich," and "Midsommar." -
Music From the Vault
Grammy-winning songwriter Aoife O’Donovan’s new album “All My Friends” takes listeners back in time using archival documents and sound, tracing the history of women's rights in America. Jeremy talks to her about the journey. Plus: What even is "normal" weather? GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein talks to Paris and Jeremy.
