Fuel Costs and Summer Travel
In this hour we preview of summer travel and the costs of getting to your destination. The rising cost of fuel has been a topic at the center of the nation’s attention for years and it doesn’t seem to be letting up. We find out what goes into the cost of fuel, how it’s effecting [...]
Earth Day: Green Action in Boston
In this episode we explore green action in Boston in honor of Earth Day. On this show explore what Bostonians are doing to go green and what challenges they face– from the hubway bike system to buildings that create their own energy. First we take a look at the politics of the environment. To make [...]
Romneycare and the Affordable Care Act
In this hour of You Are Here, we explore the two mirroring health care laws: Obamacare and Romneycare. In the first week of April the Supreme Court weighed the fate of the nation’s Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare as the law it’s known to both parties. Meanwhile, the Bay State stands as a real-world example [...]
There’s No Such Thing as a Private Moment
In this hour we explore the idea that there is no such thing a private moment. In an age were every move can be traced and shared for all to know, we seek to answer whether our privacy in the modern age is becoming obsolete. Be it an Internet search or the swipe of a [...]
Fighting For A Cause
In this hour of You Are Here, we tell the story of five Massachusetts locals fighting for a cause. From the personal struggles, to the public concerns, these are their battles. LISTEN: Intro- Fighting For A Cause It’s no secret Boston’s MBTA is is plagued by financial trouble. The RIDE is the MBTA’s fleet of [...]
I’m the Bad Guy at Work
In this hour, we explore five different stories of people who play the role of the bad guy. These are the people serving us fast food, writing terrible reviews, the menacing bouncers, those hacking for a cause, and yes– even the girl scouts. We explore why they are labeled as the bad guy, why we [...]
When Communities and Politics Collide
In this hour of You Are Here, we explore where communities of specific racial, ethnic, and religious identities collide with politics. We look at how these groups are represented in the political system, what issues are important to them in the upcoming election, and how local officials are responding to their interests and concerns. We [...]
Trends in Early Childhood Education
In this hour we explore we hear how primary and secondary schools are shifting their curriculum to introduce the latest technology for even the youngest of students. Our reporters look at how social media tools and websites are becoming a staple for children not old enough to open accounts, and how smart technology is playing [...]
Tales of Employment
In this hour we look at four stories of employment, and one very different case of unemployment. We follow an unemployment support group in Boston, people who take on odd jobs, those who undergo medical testing for money, the people who in dying industries, and how one local business is impacted by the Eurozone crisis [...]
Getting Around: Boston Transportation
This week, we’re taking a close look at transportation in and around Boston, and some of the organizations that keep it running. Boston, being a major American city, has many options when you need to get around, but this transportation infrastructure may not be as strong as we like to think. This morning, we’ll examine [...]
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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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May 25
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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