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Chef and restaurateur Ana Sortun is known for her big flavors. As the mastermind behind restaurants Oleana and Sarma, she's led with spice and creativity. We speak with Sortun about everything food, including her current obsession of crafting the perfect sandwich.

John Griffin, managing partner for Partners in Democracy, and joins Radio Boston to break down the challenges to democracy in Massachusetts.

For more than a century, just one statue has stood outside the Museum of Fine Arts Huntington Avenue entrance.. As of earlier this month, there are now three. We speak with the artist behind the two new sculptures and the people whom the sculptures are created of.

On Radio Boston, we take a deeper dive into how the current political landscape and shared history in Haiti and the Dominican Republic played a role in the 2024 election.

The left-leaning group Act on Mass and the right-leaning Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance worry lawmakers will de-fang this year's Ballot Question 1, which gives state auditor Diana DiZoglio the power to audit the legislature.

Some people are already thinking about gift-buying as the holiday season approaches. If that's you, remember: local businesses are competing for your dollars, too.

Michael Curry, president and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, joins us to talk about what Trump's appointments could mean for health care and health policy in Massachusetts.

On Radio Boston, WBUR’s Martha Bebinger breaks down the data on abortions in Massachusetts and Dr. Luu Ireland, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, shares what this looks like in practice. They also discuss how abortion rights groups are planning for President-elect Donald Trump's second term.

Paul Heroux, sheriff of Bristol County, joins Radio Boston to talk about local law enforcement's role in immigration in the incoming Trump administration.

Nigerian-American Playwright Mfoniso Udofia wanted to explore the immigrant dream and where it could all fall apart. She did so in a series of nine plays called the "Ufot Family Cycle." The first play in the series will be showcased at the Huntington Theatre through Dec. 1.

Radio Boston, Kade Crawford, director of the Technology for Liberty Program at the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses their campaign to ban the sale and trade of cell phone data.

Radio Boston explores the ways trans people are thinking about their own safety, and how LGBTQ+ organizations preparing for another Trump presidency.

Former Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Jim Aloisi joins Radio Boston to discuss the challenges ahead for the MBTA.

The Boston Globe's Aaron Pressman joins Radio Boston to discuss Boston-based DraftKings' interest in entering the election betting market business.

Transgender Day of Remembrance was sparked 25 years ago after the murder of Rita Hester, a Black transgender women who was killed in her Allston apartment. Radio Boston speaks with Hester's family and other local trans advocates about this year's gathering and what it means in this moment.

Across the country, Trump made big gains with Latino voters. One Massachusetts city that saw this trend is Lawrence. On Radio Boston, WBUR's Simón Rios shares his reporting from Lawrence and Luisa Peña Lyons, political strategist and founder of the economic mobility organization the Bridge Forward, reacts.

Back in 2016, Governor Maura Healey, then the state's Attorney General, was vocally opposed to Donald Trump. This time around, her rhetoric seems more subdued. WBUR senior correspondent Anthony Brooks joins Radio Boston to discuss why and what's changed.

Concierge medicine promises personalized medical services and greater access to care for an annual or monthly membership fee.

Photographer Bred Hampton joins Radio Boston.

Evan Horowitz, director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, spoke to WBUR's Radio Boston about ways to incorporate AI into our lives.

Chef Joe Gatto, host of Pluto TV's "From Scratch," breaks down how to make the perfect pistachio pesto with homemade focaccia, a staple in his home for Thanksgiving.

The Boston Indicators report found that developing on just 5% of public land in Greater Boston could create 85,000 new homes.

It's excellent news for the Krafts, as well as Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria, who is supportive of the proposal. But officials in Boston might not be so thrilled.

Tufts University is focused on a different approach: cellular agriculture. The university recently received a grant from the state to continue this research and establish the Foodtech Engineering for Alternative Sustainable Technologies center.

The approach is gaining momentum in Massachusetts as educators seek to improve student outcomes post-pandemic. Erin McGrath, executive director of Boston Partners in Education, and Ashish Shah, a mentor with the nonprofit, joined Radio Boston to discuss how the tutoring method works and how its efficacy is being measured.

Radio Boston talks with voice actor Ian Cardoni.

Radio Boston talks with Hayley Cammarata, whose deceased brother Nick's brain was donated to BU this year, as well as Dr. Ann McKee, director of BU's CTE Center.

Caleb Whelden, singer, songwriter and Five O'Clock Shadow member, spoke with Radio Boston about his love for a capella and the impetus for the album.

Eric Dickson, CEO of UMass Memorial Health, joins Radio Boston to discuss challenges he says hospitals in the state are facing.

Radio Boston spoke to WBUR's Andrea Perdomo-Hernandez and Elizabeth Sweet, the executive director of the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), about how immigration groups in the state are preparing for a Trump presidency.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health purchased 14 vending machines stocked with items like condoms, clean needles and syringes, and the overdose-reserving drug Naloxone.

Filmmaker Ken Burns has produced over 40 films. His latest is a movie focused on the life and creative force of Leonardo da Vinci. It's his first film about an international topic.

Radio Boston talks with opera singer Morris Robinson.

Three members of the Massachusetts military community join Radio Boston to share personal stories of their military service.

Ed Lambert, executive director of Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, joins Radio Boston to talk about the future of education in the state.

Transit advocate Stacy Thompson joins Radio Boston to discuss how Trump's approach to transportation issues will affect key projects in Massachusetts.

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins Radio Boston to share his thoughts on Trump's win.

Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts GOP, joins Radio Boston to discuss Donald Trump's win and key legislative race outcomes in Massachusetts.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss joins Radio Boston to discuss what went wrong for Kamala Harris and how he expects his role in the U.S. House to change during President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.

Radio Boston checks in on races in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut.

On Tuesday, the Berklee College of Music will host its annual Middle Eastern Music Festival, now in its 16th year, featuring music of Georgia.

WBUR senior reporter Simón Rios talks with Radio Boston about his reporting on the journey of one Haitian family to Massachusetts.

The co-founder of Boston Children's Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders, Dr. Michael Tsappis joins Radio Boston to talk about digital wellness.

Last week, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank marked 80 years since their creation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Radio Boston learns more about the conference and the history of the hotel that birthed it.

Robles joins Radio Boston to share her love for music and how mariachi helped her through the most difficult moments of her life.

Jim Dao, editor of the Globe's editorial page, joins Radio Boston to discuss why his page endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race, and made endorsements in a host of down-ballot contests.

Advocates and industry leaders hope Beacon Hill is finally on the precipice of passing a  sweeping climate bill. WBUR senior climate and environment reporter Miriam Wasser joins Radio Boston to discuss.

Wednesday marks 10 years since former Boston Mayor Tom Menino died. We take a look back at his legacy and how it's still resonating in the city he loved.

WBUR political correspondent Anthony Brooks joins Radio Boston to discuss his recent trip to meet Massachusetts volunteers in battleground Pennsylvania.

Two members of the Massachusetts Green-Rainbow party join Radio Boston to talk about why they are voting third-party.

Dr. Michelle DiBlasi, chief of inpatient psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center, joins us to talk about battling the winter blues.

WBUR's Radio Boston talks about MF DOOM and his connection to Boston's underground hip-hop scene.

Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune joins Radio Boston to talk about next week's election and Mayor Michelle Wu's compromise to put more of the city’s property tax burden onto businesses.

Radio Boston take a look at hospital and health care system readiness in Massachusetts and nationwide amid climate change.

On Radio Boston, WBUR's reporter Steve Brown, former sportswriter for the Boston Globe Bob Ryan and Boston 25 News Reporter Bob Ward join the show to talk about how the 2004 World Series changed the city, the team and Red Sox nation.

The MBTA's map is one of the world's best, according to Mark Ovenden, transit and cartography expert. He joins Radio Boston to talk about his forthcoming book "Iconic Transit Maps: The World's Best Designs," and why he appreciates the T's map.

Radio Boston talks with Alan Wirzbicki, Boston Globe senior assistant managing editor for editorials, about his research into just how unique it is that the trolley runs through a Dorchester cemetery.

Journalist Jenn Smith from Commonwealth Beacon and AI podcast creator Tom Catalini join Radio Boston to talk about the future of artificial intelligence in local news.

WBUR's Radio Boston spoke to senior climate and environment reporter Miriam Wasser and Citizens for Citizens executive director Liz Berube about how to get heating assistance during the cold months.

On Radio Boston, we take a close look at how a new presidential administration could affect student borrowers and institutions.

If you don't have a Halloween costume yet, have no fear. Radio Boston swaps ideas with WBUR newsletter writer Hanna Ali, Boston Globe reporter Diti Kohli and comedian Ken Reid.

The Boston Globe's Kara Baskin and chef Dan Bazzinotti join Radio Boston to talk about misconceptions around neurodiversity in the restaurant industry.

The Althetic's Meg Linehan joins Radio Boston to talk about what the failed BOS Nation FC campaign and what is says about this cultural moment.

To help us better understand what each ballot question is really asking voters, WBUR's Radio Boston spoke with Evan Horowitz, the director of The Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University.

Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins Radio Boston to discuss Kamala Harris' strategy in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign.

New cookbook “A Taste of Boston: The Definitive Cookbook of the City We Love” is a love letter to Boston, featuring dozens of chefs from the Greater Boston region. Co-author Jenny Johnson joins Radio Boston to talk about the book along with chef Robert Sisca, of Boston's Bistro du Midi, who's also featured in the cookbook.

We talk with Thea Engst, a long-time bartender, writer and author of a handful of cocktail books, about the Ward 8, Boston's election-inspired cocktail.

When Jessie Little Doe Baird co-founded the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project to reteach her language to her community and her family. She joins Radio Boston to talk about the project.

Drake Maye, the highly-touted 22-year-old rookie quarterback, will make his first start for the New England Patriots on Sunday. Khari D. Thompson, of B-Side Sports, joins Radio Boston to discuss.

Bratton reflects on his first meetings with Harris and shares his thoughts on the state of policing in America.

Dr. Thomas Clancy joins Radio Boston to discuss pancreatic surgery using an operative robot.

While welcoming in an influx of annual autumnal visitors, Salem is also dealing with many of the issues municipalities face across the state, including affordable housing to the impacts of climate change.

Benjamin Van Mooy, a senior scientist at Wood Hole Oceanographic Institute in Falmouth, was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship this month. He joins Radio Boston to discuss his win and his work.

Massachusetts' highest state court heard arguments Monday in state Attorney General Andrea Campbell's lawsuit against the town of Milton. Public policy researcher Amy Dain and Suffolk University Law School professor John Infranca join Radio Boston to discuss the case.

Each year, the arts and culture reporting team at WBUR put together a list of some of the best emerging artists of color in our region. Three Makers and WBUR arts and culture reporter Arielle Gray join Radio Boston to discuss.

WBUR's Senior Correspondent and host Deborah Becker joins Radio Boston to share her conversation with a Medway family who fled Gaza one year ago.

Three Boston rabbis join Radio Boston to reflect on the year since the Oct. 7 attack and share how they are approaching the High Holy Days this year.

In a recent investigation, the Boston Globe followed up with more than half of the members of the original migrant group. Two reporters join Radio Boston to talk about the latest.

Peter Karol, faculty director of the Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property at the University of New Hampshire, joins Radio Boston to discuss the case against Milton over noncompliance with the MBTA Communities Act.

WBUR's Radio Boston talks with Dr. Janna Koretz, a clinical psychologist at Azimuth Psychological in Boston and an expert on leadership and mental health, about achievement trauma.

New Bedford Whaling Museum chief curator joins us to discuss the exhibit 'Complicated Legacies: Museum History, White Supremacy, and Sculpture,' the legacy of artists and the conversations the museum hopes to spark.

Dockworkers in Boston are picketing as part of a massive strike at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts of the US. Here's how this could impact you.

Climate change can have direct consequences on people's health, and better understanding of that link could drive future environmental policies. Dr. Mary Rice, new director of Harvard's Center for Climate, Health and the Global Environment, joins us to discuss.

Al Rose, co-owner of Red Apple Farm, and Jon Clements, an educator with UMass, talk about this year's apple season and how they're thinking about climate change's impact on future crops.

WBUR's Radio Boston spoke to senior education reporter Carrie Jung about her latest report on how higher education administrators updated protest rules students returned to campus.

An estimated 35.77 million birds have flown over the region in migration season so far, and multiple species make up the migration. Here's what to look for during fall migration.

WBUR's Radio Boston spoke to Cognoscenti contributor and lifelong Red Sox fan Harry Breault about why retiring broadcaster Joe Castiglione has become such an icon.

Experts say climate change is increasing the risk of a “double disaster” -- a large-scale chemical spill caused by extreme weather. WBUR's senior investigative reporter Patrick Madden took a closer look at this risk in New Bedford.

The Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center remains in lockdown after five correction officers were injured in an attack by inmates last week. WBUR senior correspondent Deborah Becker has been reporting on safety issues at the prison for years and joins to discuss.

Giant pumpkin grower Steve Connolly joins Radio Boston to discuss how he grows the massive produce and what he's learned along the way.

The fallout continues following the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia earlier this month. He was a Massachusetts State Police recruit who died after a training exercise. The Boston Globe's Sean Cotter has been following the case and joins WBUR's Radio Boston to discuss.

Lisa Kashinsky, national political reporter for Politico, joins Radio Boston to explain why scandals in the North Carolina governor's race may spell an influx of cash for GOP contenders in New Hampshire.

A clinic in Brockton is one of a growing number of Massachusetts healthcare centers to offer a unique, evidence-informed type of of treatment for stimulant addiction.

A new WBUR poll is putting a spotlight on voter disappointment with the Massachusetts Legislature. WBUR's Walter Wuthmann joins Radio Boston to lay out the simmering tensions behind the numbers.

Radio Boston learns about hormone replacement therapy as a treatment for menopause symptoms.