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From GBH in Boston, The Wake Up is a 10 minute check-in that looks at what is happening in the news of the day. From politics and transportation to housing, science and pop culture. Hosts Paris and Jeremy break it all down through conversation and observation. All with a little bit of humor and a lot of energy. Grab your Dunks’ and hear the latest out of the Bay State and beyond.

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Episodes

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    Closed Captions on the radio

    Jeremy Siegel and producer Rachel Armany bring you the latest on why newer generations of viewers prefer to leave captions ON while streaming or watching most content. Plus the latest in today’s news around Massachusetts, and we wish one of our favorite listeners a very Happy Birthday!
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    The Dog Ate My Passport

    Producers Karen Marshall and Rachel Armany join Jeremy for some hypothetical travel trouble-shooting: What would you do if your dog ate your passport before a trip?
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    Floral Mystery Gossip

    What do you do if someone sends you flowers... but gets your work address wrong? Paris and special guest, Producer Rachel Armany, discuss GBH's most blooming question.
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    What to do at Night (When You Don't Want to Drink)

    Why are there so few nightlife options in Boston for people who don't want to drink? And how can people still have fun? Jeremy and special guest digital producer Gal Tziperman Lotan dig in.
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    Turning Strip Malls into Housing

    Can cities and towns around Boston turn under-used strip malls into mixed-use housing? GBH reporter Liz Neisloss joins Paris and Jeremy to explore the topic. Plus you say tomato (sandwich)… Jeremy says no way.
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    Can't Stop Boston's Cop Slide

    When you tell people not to do something --- like go down Government Center's famous cop slide at night --- you can bet that they will want to do it even more. Paris and Jeremy slide down the rabbit hole at an astounding speed.
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    The Original AI

    Paris and Jeremy talk about some touching moments from the NBA's Hall of Fame ceremony, including a touching exchange between inductee Dwyane Wade and NBA great Allen Iverson.
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    Rebuilding the Bridge to Recovery

    The city of Boston officially got an OK to rebuild a bridge to Long Island, a Boston Harbor island that housed substance use and recovery programs before it was deemed structurally unsafe. What does that mean? Paris and Jeremy discuss.
  • Zoom Going Back to the Office

    What does it mean that Zoom, the video conferencing program that made working from home possible, is bringing its employees back to the office. What does it mean for the rest of the office economy? Paris and Jeremy discuss.
  • Bey Day

    Beyoncé is in Foxborough tonight. Before Paris heads down to the concert, Jeremy asks her some BeyHive preparedness trivia. Plus: The divinity of Beyoncé’s song "Church Girl," according to the people who hold it most dear.