Episodes
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How to Prosecute a Prostitution Ring
A federal bust of an alleged local prostitution ring has brought to light a debate about how to stop sex trafficking: Should the industry be decriminalized completely? Or should people who pay for sex still be prosecuted? GBH Center for Investigative Reporting's Jenifer McKim joins Jeremy to talk about it. -
Out for the Holidays
The end of the working year at the Massachusetts legislature ends sooner than you may think: This is the last week of 2023 to get major legislation passed until January. GBH State House reporter Katie Lannan joins Jeremy to talk about some bills up for debate, including a long-awaited budget bill, prescription drug cost policies, and more. -
Sing Us A Song, Renée Fleming
Soprano, opera legend and five-time Grammy winner Renée Fleming is coming to Boston this weekend, playing pieces from her album Voice of Nature. She talked to Jeremy about finding her way to a professional music career and how climate change and the human relationship with nature inspired her new album. -
Banner 18 for The Green? Well, not exactly.
Paris is joined by Sherrod Blakely, BU lecturer and sports journalist for NBC Boston to talk about the NBA’s “In-Season Tournament” that tips off on Friday night, and what that “championship” could mean for the Boston Celtics and their fan base. -
Good Doobies
If you've been monitoring the vibes, you'll know that 1970s and '80s rock is having a resurgence. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, who played with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, talked to Jeremy about his Boston roots and his upcoming show. Plus: Kurt Faustin of the Dropout Summit, also happening this weekend, talks to Paris about the things we don't learn in school. -
AI Rules
The White House released guidelines on how employees should and shouldn't use generative AI. But while it's encouraging that the White House is addressing the issue, some advocates worry that falling to far behind on regulating the technology is dangerous. Professor Usama Fayyad of Northeastern University, who runs the school's Institute for Experiential AI, joins Jeremy to discuss. -
On Clemency
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has already approved more clemency petitions for people with criminal convictions that any of her predecessors since Gov. Michael Dukakis. What are clemency requests anyway, and what makes them important? GBH reporter Katie Lannan joins Paris and Jeremy to discuss. -
A "Wydah" Look
Edgar B Hurwick III from GBH’s Curiosity Desk and the new GBH Culture Show joins Paris and Jeremy to take a quick romp through this week in Massachusetts’ History, including a pirate ship’s ties to the Bay State. -
Maine's Governor wants to determine the facts surrounding the Lewiston tragedy
Paris and Jeremy speak with National Security Expert and Harvard professor Juliette Kayyem following the announcement that Maine’s Governor Janet Mills will be establishing an independent commission to determine the facts surrounding the Lewiston tragedy, including how several warning signs were seemingly ignored. -
New Students In Town
Massachusetts has gotten more migrant students in its schools. While some districts are struggling to find classroom space, bilingual teachers, and emotional support for them, others have been providing education for years. What can we learn? Axios Boston's Steph Solis joins Paris and Jeremy to discuss.
