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Sen. Markey on his age and Senate challenger: 'I feel more energized than ever'

Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, 46, will challenge Sen. Ed Markey, 79, in the primary next September. Moulton has made Markey's age a main sticking point in this race but Markey says he's "more energized than ever."

10-22
06:49

Celtics kick off regular season with new faces against rival 76ers

Abby Chin, Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston, joins WBUR's All Things Considered to preview tonight's game and tell us more about the new editions.

10-22
04:13

Inside Providence's weird and wild pumpkin tradition

Each fall, thousands of intricately carved pumpkins light up Roger Williams Park Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.

10-22
05:05

Why a 45-year-old tax law is back under the microscope

Evan Horowitz of Tufts University's Center for State Policy Analysis joins WBUR's Morning Edition to explain why the seemingly sleepy legislation is in the spotlight.

10-21
05:05

'Life on the Other Planet' is a new film about the old Boston rock landscape

The new documentary by a local filmmaker about the intense Boston music scene of the 1970s and '80s is full of interviews with and archival footage of artists that helped change the future of rock.

10-20
03:41

The Republican race to challenge Gov. Healey is heating up

Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts GOP, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the state of the primary.

10-17
04:50

Uncovering the magic of Haydn with Rob Kapilow

Musician and composer Rob Kapilow of the "What Makes it Great?" performance series is in Boston to perform and dissect Haydn's Opus 76.

10-17
05:08

Why Moulton thinks age is the key in challenging Markey for his Senate seat

In the latest sign of a generational split inside the Democratic Party, Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton said he will challenge Sen. Ed Markey in the primary next September.

10-15
06:02

How artificial intelligence is changing the job hunt

Scott Kirsner, with our editorial partner MassLive, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss on how the technology is changing the job market.

10-14
04:29

Gazan father and 2 children build new life in Mass. after losing family members in war

Jaser AbuMousa lost his wife, two of his children, a nephew and other family members in an Israeli airstrike on his home a week after the war started in 2023. In July of this year, he lost his mother, sister and more loved ones in another Israeli strike.

10-06
08:53

How the government shutdown led to more elderly patients in Mass. hospitals

Dr. Stephen Dorner, a leader for Mass General Brigham's home hospital program, discusses the impact of the government shutdown.

10-01
04:54

How the government shutdown impacts research in Massachusetts

UMass Chan Medical School Chancellor Dr. Michael Collins joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about how the expected government shutdown will impact research and healthcare. 

10-01
04:15

'Stunned. Silence. Shock': Cape Cod couple loses their home to bridge replacement

The state plans to take 13 homes through eminent domain for the massive $4.5 billion Sagamore and Bourne Bridge project.

10-01
06:14

Rep. Jim McGovern on the potential government shutdown

Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern joined Deborah Becker on WBUR's All Things Considered to talk about the looming shutdown and concerns for constituents.

10-01
06:01

Federal judge in Boston says Trump administration intentionally chilled free speech of international students

Judge William Young said Trump administration officials collaborated to deprive students of their free speech rights, targeting international students who had spoken out in support of Palestinians and against Israel's actions in Gaza.

09-30
06:32

Rep. Auchincloss: To avert a shutdown, find common ground on issues like police funding

Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss says the shutdown fight Tuesday is an opportunity for the Democratic party to rebrand itself.

09-30
03:09

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wants to talk about crime

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu discusses why crime statistics are always on the tip of her tongue.

09-30
08:43

The Navy wants autonomous ships. New England startups are racing to deliver

A Lexington, Massachusetts, startup, Blue Water Autonomy, raised $50 million to build a 150-foot autonomous warship.

09-29
04:26

Local horror author Paul Tremblay and his daughter Emma on what the genre means to them

Local author Paul Tremblay has an essay out this week for a new collection called “Why I Love Horror.” In it, he tells five stories about his earliest experiences with the genre. He and his daughter, Emma, who drew pictures for the stories, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about their shared relationship with horror.

09-26
04:22

How one college professor uses AI in the classroom

Harvard Kennedy School Professor Teddy Svoronos is mostly optimistic on the benefits of AI in higher education.

09-25
07:18

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