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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Methadone is stigmatized but works well for many addiction patients. Why is it so hard to get?
A new federal rule change has made methadone more accessible than ever, but many advocates and patients say it should be much easier for patients to receive. Those running the methadone clinics are not so sure. -
Rep. Seth Moulton says being out of touch lost Democrats the election
Rep. Seth Moulton said he is blaming Democrats for being out of touch with Americans for losses in the White House, Senate and possibly the House this week. -
Rep. Jake Auchincloss on Trump win: Biden, Democrats must put up guardrails
Democrats are in the process of figuring out their path forward with the coming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. -
Wake Up Well: Talking politics with family members who disagree
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The morning after: Things to consider about Trump's win and election results in Mass.
The election results are in: Donald Trump will return to the White House in January.
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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.
