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How Board Games Reflect Our World
From Monopoly’s anti-capitalist roots to Twister’s place in the sexual revolution of the 1960s, board games have mirrored the societal values of the day. -
Author Shines Light On Eunice Kennedy Shriver And Her Special Olympics Legacy
When talking about the Kennedys, the names most often spoken are JFK, Bobby and Ted. But in a new biography, their sister Eunice takes center stage. In… -
Historian Timothy Snyder Examines How Putin's Politics Have Seeped Into The U.S.
Foreign interference in the 2016 elections has continued to dominate the news in recent weeks, from Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before Congress to former… -
Kendrick Lamar, 'Press Democrat' Claim Pulitzers. Here's The Full List Of Winners
Updated at 4:44 p.m. ETOut of more than 2,400 submissions, distinguished projects in just 21 categories earned gold Monday as winners of the 2018 Pulitzer… -
Trump Lashes Out Over Excerpts From James Comey's Forthcoming Book
A few excerpts from former FBI Director James Comey’s new book, “A Higher Loyalty,” have caused a stir in the White House and a reason for President Trump… -
Maria Shriver's New Book Has Her Thinking About Cape Cod, Meditation And More
WGBH News’ midday host Henry Santoro interviews author and journalist Maria Shriver, daughter of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver, about her… -
Marathon Bombing Survivors Talk Inspiration Behind New Children's Book About Service Dog
For marathon bombing survivors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, the road to recovery since the 2013 attacks has been tough. But adjusting to their… -
A Master Class In Poetry With Richard Blanco
If you have a case of “metrophobia” — or fear of poetry — Richard Blanco wants to help you become a “metromaniac.”The nation’s fifth inaugural poet joined… -
Wedded Bliss Rocked By Injustice In 'An American Marriage'
Author Jane Austen said, “Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.” And it’s chance that delivers a devastating blow to the young marriage of… -
Village Voice: In Two Poems, Women Identify Society's Restrictions — Then Cast Them Aside
Boston Public Radio is celebrating Women’s History Month with this week’s installment of “Village Voice,” a recurring conversation about how poetry can…
