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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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    Rudely Awakened

    Paris and Jeremy prep us all for the 4th of July by previewing the events, and having their sleep interrupted by unsanctioned and illegal fireworks being set off around their homes. Plus continued reaction from the world of higher education to the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action in college admissions.
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    Traffic-pocalypse

    Today is the worst day for Boston traffic — just like all the others. Jeremy and special guest digital producer Gal Tziperman Lotan discuss traffic coping strategies.
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    The Barbenheimer Effect

    There's Barbie Movie-themed ice cream. But will there also be Oppenheimer-themed ice cream? Let's hope not. Plus: Listeners submit their own human-generated puns about AI.
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    Pun Payoff & Adam Abroad

    Paris is on assignment today, so Jeremy Siegel pays off an AI tease from yesterday’s podcast, and also checks in with GBH Senior Political Reporter Adam Reilly live from Dublin, Ireland. Adam is the only reporter traveling with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on her historic trip to Ireland.
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    Jeremy vs. AI: The Pun-Off

    Which public radio-themed puns are better: Ones written by Jeremy, or ones written by artificial intelligence? And can you tell the difference? Test your computer-generated detection skills.
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    Gov. Healey in Ireland

    Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is in Ireland on state business, aiming to improve economic ties and meeting with state leaders. Paris and Jeremy have the itinerary.
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    (Marcus) Smart Moves

    The Celtics have traded away Marcus Smart as part of a three team deal between Boston, Memphis and the Washington Wizards. What does that mean for the team? Paris tells producer Rachel Armany all about it.
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    A Friend of a Friend

    Paris and special guest Producer Rachel Armany have some Normal Gossip to share. But remember: You didn't hear it from them.
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    Everybody Gets a Beach Day

    James Hills of "Java with Jimmy" loves Boston's waterfront and wants to make sure they are welcoming and accessible for all. He joined Paris and Jeremy to talk about some special events at Carson Beach Wednesday afternoon.
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    Cape Cod Vacation Vacancies

    The occupancy rate for Cape Cod vacation rentals is down about 20 percent from last year --- likely at least in part because the average price of a rental is up to $619 a night, according to the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors. Paris and Jeremy talk about vacation price tags.