Occupy Boston
We’re taking a closer look at Occupy Boston and what exactly is going on near South Station. The movement in Dewey Square is entering its second month, with supporters out protesting daily at the tent city they’ve created in conjunction with other Occupy encampments across the country. The whole movement also has its fair share [...]
Halloween
We’re taking a closer look at the second largest retail holiday in America. With costumes, candy and over the top decorations, the holiday has taken on a life of its own here in America. We’ll explore how the holiday became the retail juggernaut we know today. But we’ll also look at how the holiday came [...]
Consumer Technology Report
In this week’s show, we’re taking a look at the newest trends in consumer technology. From smartphones to tablets to green manufacturing, the technology world is constantly changing. It might be hard to keep up with it sometimes, But we’ll do our best to help you out. We’ll tell you what’s big now and what’ll [...]
The Death Penalty
On this week’s You Are Here the controversial issue of the death penalty is discussed. With the recent execution of Troy Davis, as well as many other contentious cases, capital punishment has been under debate for quite a while, and will continue to provoke strong emotions. This show explores the facts behind the death penalty, [...]
Social Movements
Full hour: Reporters (in order of appearance): Ashley Benoit, Anita Kalaitzakis, Faryn Tobler, Kristina Garcia, Arjun Singh Producers: Steve Burns, Maria Spiridigliozzi We’re looking at past social movements as well as a current campaign happening today. Social movements have the power to dramatically change the world we live in, from slave liberation to Vietnam protests [...]
Leander Kahney
Leander Kahney is the former managing editor of Wired News and current editor at Cultofmac.com. He’s written three books on Apple and Steve Jobs, including one titled Inside Steve’s Brain. We attempted to explore Jobs’ mind to see what made him into the relentless leader we knew at Apple. Leander Kahney Exclusive Interview
Frank Rose
Frank Rose, author of West of Eden sat down to talk with Steve Burns. His book tells the dramatic tale of the power struggle for apple in the 1980s, the same struggle that eventually led to Steve Jobs’ dismissal.
Gambling
We’re taking a look at the diverse industry of gaming and gambling. They can form the identity of cities and states, and change their communities for better or worse. Opinions are split on whether gambling is a good thing. Supporters say casinos create jobs and bring in revenue. Opponents see an increase in corruption [...]
You Are Here: Severe Weather
Severe Weather After tornadoes kill four in central Mass, You Are Here examines various types of severe weather. Maria Spiridigliozzi explores emergency procedures. Satenik Karapetyan looks at the science behind these tornadoes. Producer Kyna Doles reports on the severe river floods in the Midwest. Ying Lin looks at the devastating hurricanes in various parts of [...]
You Are Here: Politician Scandals
Politician Scandals With a number of sex scandals involving prominent politicians hitting the news at once, You Are Here examines the media and public’s fascination with these stories. Joseph Leahy provides historical context, reflecting on past scandals, including the Monica Lewinsky story. Samantha Edwards looks at the various scandals in the Kennedy family. Cameron Wong [...]
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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Boston Calling
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June 8
The XX / Grizzly Bear
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June 12
The Postal Service
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