How ‘Wicked’ author Gregory Maguire’s own story helped him channel Elphaba’s
We visited Maguire at his home outside Boston to go back to where it all began — both for his own life and for his trip into the world of Oz.
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Ask Dave Epstein: Does old soil cause tomato disease?
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Musician and songwriter Nile Rodgers on his long-lasting impact on music
The man behind the iconic guitar strum on Beyonce’s “Cuff It” has been making people dance for decades. -
Tips to avoid apartment rental scams in Massachusetts
Scams on Facebook and Craigslist can lead to losing money — and even identity fraud. -
Dave Epstein's forecast: Clear skies expected for this weekend's Perseid meteor shower
The annual Perseid meteor shower, which peaks in the early hours of Monday morning, is one of the best opportunities of the year to catch a celestial showing. -
Why the Harris-Walz campaign is talking about joy, according to a political science professor
Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the number two on the Democratic ticket is set to have major implications for the November election.
Latest from The Wake Up podcast
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Salem's Universal Basic Income Test
Salem will spend the next year giving 100 residents living below the poverty line $500 a month --- no string attached --- and studying how the extra income shapes their lives. GBH reporter Craig LeMoult joins Paris to talk about how it's going to work. -
It's time for Massachusetts to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples Day
Paris speaks with Cheryl Andrews-Maltais, Chairwoman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Bettina Washington about the history of Indigenous Peoples Day in Massachusetts, and why it's time for the Commonwealth as a whole to recognize the holiday. -
Wake Up Well: Inviting Fear In
Fear can be a valid response to scary situations --- and in some cases, when our brains react with fear to situations that won't harm us, it can also be an opportunity to learn. In the latest installment of Wake Up Well, our monthly mental health series, Paris talks to Ajay Satpute, a psychology professor at Northeastern University who studies the neuroscience of emotion, fear and social cognition. -
Peace is Possible
Today marks one year since Hamas invaded Israel. In remembrance of that somber anniversary, GBH's Esteban Bustillos has the story of two friends from Boston who believe that peace in the Middle East is still something that can be achieved. -
Dave Epstein Explains Hurricane Season
After Hurricane Helene’s devastation, GBH meteorologist Dave Epstein explains why flooding happens and what we can expect from the rest of this year’s hurricane season.
