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From GBH in Boston, The Wake Up is a 10 minute check-in that looks at what is happening in the news of the day. From politics and transportation to housing, science and pop culture. Hosts Paris and Jeremy break it all down through conversation and observation. All with a little bit of humor and a lot of energy. Grab your Dunks’ and hear the latest out of the Bay State and beyond.
Boston's primary election had some surprising results, with two progressive incumbents unseated. What does that mean? Jeremy talks to GBH's politics reporter Adam Reilly.
Leominster experienced overnight flooding. GBH reporter Mark Herz joins Jeremy and executive producer Karen Marshall live from the most affecter area.
It's been 22 years since the Sept. 11 attacks. Here's how Massachusetts is remembering, from ceremonies to blood drives.
Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel are joined by GBH reporter Esteban Bustillos for this episode of The Wake Up. We discuss the coming of a rare astrological phenomena, the return of popular sports franchise, and the beginning of the hurricane season, and what if any effects we’ll feel around here.
Boston's most interesting nightlife scene might be in Worcester, but can the city keep it that way as gentrification creeps in? GBH News reporter Sam Turken joins Paris and Jeremy to discuss.
Paris and Jeremy recap the weekend in Boston, including some unfortunate violence at a cherished annual event. Plus schools are re-opening across the state starting this week, and the mental health of students is at the forefront in a time when there is a lot of misinformation out there about mental health and the care around it. That and more are part of today’s Wake Up Podcast.
Is it really free if you have to pay rent to get it? Paris and special guest Edgar B. Herwick III of GBH's Curiosity Desk talk about an apartment above a pizza shop in East Boston that offers its tenants a pizza deal.
Paris Alston is back in the house with co-host Jeremy Siegel. Today P&J break down an upcoming vote in Somerville that will be open to residents as young as twelve to weigh in on. Plus why is today seemingly a national sick day? And we’re paying off our tease from yesterday about iconic voices.
Jeremy Siegel and producer Rachel Armany break down today’s news and happenings, including a strange run on people leaving objects in roadways this summer, a local look at police misconduct, and a discussion about Super Mario and the most iconic voices in video game history.
Jeremy Siegel and producer Rachel Armany bring you the latest on why newer generations of viewers prefer to leave captions ON while streaming or watching most content. Plus the latest in today’s news around Massachusetts, and we wish one of our favorite listeners a very Happy Birthday!
Producers Karen Marshall and Rachel Armany join Jeremy for some hypothetical travel trouble-shooting: What would you do if your dog ate your passport before a trip?
What do you do if someone sends you flowers... but gets your work address wrong? Paris and special guest, Producer Rachel Armany, discuss GBH's most blooming question.
Why are there so few nightlife options in Boston for people who don't want to drink? And how can people still have fun? Jeremy and special guest digital producer Gal Tziperman Lotan dig in.
Can cities and towns around Boston turn under-used strip malls into mixed-use housing? GBH reporter Liz Neisloss joins Paris and Jeremy to explore the topic. Plus you say tomato (sandwich)… Jeremy says no way.
When you tell people not to do something --- like go down Government Center's famous cop slide at night --- you can bet that they will want to do it even more. Paris and Jeremy slide down the rabbit hole at an astounding speed.
Paris and Jeremy talk about some touching moments from the NBA's Hall of Fame ceremony, including a touching exchange between inductee Dwyane Wade and NBA great Allen Iverson.
The city of Boston officially got an OK to rebuild a bridge to Long Island, a Boston Harbor island that housed substance use and recovery programs before it was deemed structurally unsafe. What does that mean? Paris and Jeremy discuss.
What does it mean that Zoom, the video conferencing program that made working from home possible, is bringing its employees back to the office. What does it mean for the rest of the office economy? Paris and Jeremy discuss.
Beyoncé is in Foxborough tonight. Before Paris heads down to the concert, Jeremy asks her some BeyHive preparedness trivia. Plus: The divinity of Beyoncé’s song "Church Girl," according to the people who hold it most dear.
Paris gives a behind the scenes look at her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Listen to the full interview today at 11 a.m. on the GBH News YouTube channel.
The annual NAACP Convention is in full swing in Boston's Seaport. Paris is there with a live look at the happenings.
Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall recap yesterday's congressional hearing on UFOs.
The Celtics' Jaylen Brown is sticking around with a new 5-year, $304 million deal. Paris and Jeremy talk sports.
The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station has been denied a state permit modification to discharge radioactive water into Cape Cod Bay. What does that mean for local beach-goers?
You know that building on Boston University's campus that looks like a bunch of Jenga blocks? It has earned a place on the shortlist for the World Architecture Festival’s best building of the year and for best interior design. Paris and Jeremy discuss.
Jeremy Siegel and Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss Jeremy’s long day taking on the biggest movie-going trend in awhile… Barbie and Oppenheimer back to back in the same afternoon. Did Jeremy enjoy them both, or did one film stand out above the other? Check out today’s Wake Up Podcast to find out.
Jeremy and special guest digital producer Gal Tziperman Lotan answer plane etiquette quandaries: Do you have to switch seats if you're in a window seat and someone asks you to move to a middle? Is it ok to watch scary or gory movies? Can you climb over a sleeping seatmate to get to the bathroom?
Paris and Jeremy wrap up the day with all the latest news, including an evacuation of the State House, a new streaming platform for Morning Edition, and we figure out the best way to get to Bey, as Paris looks forward to the Beyonce concert down at Gilette Stadium.
What do you want to see Boston's nightlife scene become? Paris and Jeremy take listener suggestions as part of GBH and Axios Boston's new nightlife series.
Paris and Jeremy start the week with a look at the record rain we’ve been having, on its impact throughout Massachusetts and New England. Plus we’re all about the night life this week.
Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend, surfer Sarah Brady, published text messages in which she says he manipulated and belittled her. Meanwhile Keke Palmer's boyfriend, Darius Jackson, publicly criticized an outfit she wore to an Usher concert. So what can us regular people learn from these celebrity relationship dramas? Paris talks to special guest Meredith Goldstein, Love Letters columnist for the Boston Globe. Plus: Jeremy talks to the Yacht Rock Revue about vibes, chilling, and smooth tunes.
Drake was in Boston last night, briefly joined by Celtic Jayson Tatum. Will the Toronto Raptors' biggest superfan join Celtics nation? Probably not. Paris and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss.
Pickleball, the tennis-like sport that's swept the suburbs, is at Fenway Park this week. What's it all about? Jeremy and special guest producer Rachel Armany discuss.
What’s going on on Facebook and Instagram’s new Twitter-like platform, Threads? GBH’s Social Media Strategist Zack Waldman talks about it’s meteoric growth to 100 million users and its drawbacks in accessibility and user experience.
It's shark season in New England. Paris and Jeremy spoke with shark expert and marine biologist Greg Skomal about his new book, "Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark."
A pregnant punk from the Bay Area and an activist board a plane from London to New York, carrying abortion pills that were banned in the U.S. They’re stopped at customs and officials confiscate all their pills — or so they think. It's a wild story with a Massachusetts connection. Jeremy talks to special guest T. J. Raphael, reporter and host of the new podcast Cover Up: The Pill Plot.
Meta, Facebook and Instagram's parent company, has launched its own Twitter alternative: Threads. Will it beat the other Twitter alternatives to capture audience attention? Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss.
Have you heard? The Sumner Tunnel, Boston's main vehicular link to East Boston and Logan Airport, is closed from now until Aug. 31. Paris and Jeremy talk to special guest Mark Herz, reporting live from the airport.
The Fourth of July can be a joyful time, but also a complicated one. Paris and special guest Producer Rachel Armany discuss what the holiday means to them.
Paris and Jeremy prep us all for the 4th of July by previewing the events, and having their sleep interrupted by unsanctioned and illegal fireworks being set off around their homes. Plus continued reaction from the world of higher education to the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action in college admissions.
Today is the worst day for Boston traffic — just like all the others. Jeremy and special guest digital producer Gal Tziperman Lotan discuss traffic coping strategies.
There's Barbie Movie-themed ice cream. But will there also be Oppenheimer-themed ice cream? Let's hope not. Plus: Listeners submit their own human-generated puns about AI.
Paris is on assignment today, so Jeremy Siegel pays off an AI tease from yesterday’s podcast, and also checks in with GBH Senior Political Reporter Adam Reilly live from Dublin, Ireland. Adam is the only reporter traveling with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on her historic trip to Ireland.
Which public radio-themed puns are better: Ones written by Jeremy, or ones written by artificial intelligence? And can you tell the difference? Test your computer-generated detection skills.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is in Ireland on state business, aiming to improve economic ties and meeting with state leaders. Paris and Jeremy have the itinerary.
The Celtics have traded away Marcus Smart as part of a three team deal between Boston, Memphis and the Washington Wizards. What does that mean for the team? Paris tells producer Rachel Armany all about it.
Paris and special guest Producer Rachel Armany have some Normal Gossip to share. But remember: You didn't hear it from them.
James Hills of "Java with Jimmy" loves Boston's waterfront and wants to make sure they are welcoming and accessible for all. He joined Paris and Jeremy to talk about some special events at Carson Beach Wednesday afternoon.
The occupancy rate for Cape Cod vacation rentals is down about 20 percent from last year --- likely at least in part because the average price of a rental is up to $619 a night, according to the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors. Paris and Jeremy talk about vacation price tags.
In the three years since his nephew George Floyd's murder, Selwyn Jones has been focused on making change. He co-founded the Hope929 Foundation. He’s been advocating at state houses across the country for medical civil rights bills. And he’s been hosting a podcast, “Setting It Straight With Selwyn Jones.” He spoke with Paris about what's next for him.
Who lay the cornerstone on the Bunker Hill Monument? What did Amelia Earhart do for a living when she lived in Medford? Curiosity Desk reporter Edgar B. Herwick III joins Paris for some local trivia.
The Prudential Center has reopened its observatory, and GBH's Mark Herz climbed up to the top to report on the views. What can people expect? Mark tells Paris and special guest Producer Rachel Armany all about it.
Twitter's seen a rise in hate speech and technical problems in the last few months. Though some high-profile users have left, a clear alternative has yet to emerge. Paris and Jeremy talk to special guest Zack Waldman, GBH's social media strategist, about Mastadon, BlueSky, Post, Artifact, and the host of other Twitter alternatives vying for our posts and attention.
Boston ice creamery JP Licks has an everything bagel ice cream. Will it be everything they hope for and more?
Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel kick off your work week with some historic moments for Massachusetts. Plus is some MA state tax relief in your future?
The Blue Line is going fare-free this summer to try and mitigate traffic problems around the Sumner Tunnel closure. What does that mean, and will it have enough impact? Jeremy and special guest Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss.
So long to the gumball eyes on SpongeBob popsicles. Hello to pickles on pizza. Paris and Jeremy discuss never-ending innovation in the junk food industry.
Comedian Tooky Kavanagh joined Paris and Jeremy to talk about Boston's comedy scene and what makes her laugh.
It's the unofficial start of summer birding season. Paris and Jeremy talk to GBH reporter Mark Herz about Black Birding Week, what species you can spot around Boston, and other fowl chatter.
With Paris out today, Jeremy switches up the format a little bit and brings you an in-depth look at the proposal to let some citizens of Boston (who are younger than 18 years old) vote in upcoming municipal elections. GBH Politics Guru Adam Reilly jumps in to help out and break things down until the entire crew returns next week. Have a great Friday everyone!
How do people at Roca, the Chelsea organization using cognitive behavioral therapy to do violence intervention and prevention, feel about getting a visit from British royals, Prince William and Princess Kate? Paris and Jeremy spoke with the organization’s leader, founder and CEO Molly Baldwin, to find out.
Dust off your pun skills: This could be your opportunity to name a snowplow. Ahead of any seasonal snow, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, are visiting Boston this week. That means a lot for the area: Money for local nonprofits, attractions for lovers of The Crown, and so, so much traffic. Paris and Jeremy break it all down.
Much like a truck heading through a Storrow Drive underpass, President Joe Biden is crashing the British royal visit to Boston later this week — Biden for a political fundraiser, William and Kate to announce who will receive their Earthshot Prizes. Paris and Jeremy talk about the guest list and the certain traffic and transit snarls the events will bring.
Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is “gaslight.” But don’t let it fool you: The increase in Christmas tree prices is very real. Jeremy and special guest Karen Marshall discuss.
It’s Black Friday, but malls have no doorbusters and shoppers have been partaking in deals all quarter. So what can you do post-Thanksgiving? And where are the deals? Paris talks to special guests Rachel Armany, Gal Tziperman Lotan, and Andrew Massaua about deals, meals, and going outside.
GBH’s Morning Edition team wishes you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving. Paris shares what she’s thankful for with our Wake Up family: Rachel Armany, Gal Tziperman Lotan, and Andrew Massaua. Among the things we are grateful for: Family, given and chosen; health; strong communities; and Rachel’s cat, Sushi.
It’s the day before Thanksgiving, which means putting on Christmas movies is now socially acceptable. Paris and special guest associate producer Rachel Armany talk about a cast reunion on the 20th anniversary of “Love, Actually” and more favorite holiday tales.
Commuters beware: Thanksgiving traffic is here. Expect slow roads, crowded airports, and turkey-laden streets. One mode of transport that isn’t slow? The MBTA’S Orange Line, which is the fastest it’s been since 2019. Paris and a special guest, Executive Producer Karen Marshall, discuss planes, trains, and automobiles.
Paris and Jeremy explore what’s happening with Twitter — including what employees at the company’s Boston office are experiencing. Also: At long last, the Green Line’s extension into Medford is opening, and the new Boston City Hall Plaza is open to the public. That’s a lot to be thankful for.
We’re a week away from Thanksgiving. Which pie is the best pie? Paris and Jeremy discuss listener picks. Plus: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has officially marked one year in office. GBH’s city hall reporter, Saraya Wintersmith, catches us up on the highs and lows.
We knew they were trouble when they walked in. Jeremy and special guest Karen Marshall chat with Associate Producer Rachel Armany about the chaos of trying to get Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets. Plus, GBH’s Worcester reporter, Sam Turken, catches us up on the city’s search for a new manager and its police department being placed under a consent decree.
The MBTA is getting a new boss, since General Manager Steve Poftak is stepping down; a new boss-boss, with a new secretary of transportation; and a new boss-boss-boss, with the election of soon-to-be Governor Maura Healey. How can they make the T a more reliable, safe, and functional agency? Paris and Jeremy dig in.
When cannabis was legalized in Massachusetts, cities and towns gained the power to collect impact fees from dispensaries. But are they wielding that power responsibly? Boston will now return $3 million they collected from those businesses. Plus: For Veterans Day, Paris and Jeremy talk about where and how people can honor those who served.
The people at Boston ice cream icon JP Licks have come out with a pickle ice cream. Jeremy and special guest Karen Marshall have some questions, like why? And how? We also dig into some ballot questions Massachusetts voters approved this week: A tax on income over $1 million, drivers’ licenses for undocumented immigrants, and new regulations on dental insurance spending.
Massachusetts saw some historic firsts in yesterday’s election. What can we learn from voter’s choices? Our special guest, GBH Political Reporter Katie Lannan, joins Paris and Jeremy to break it all down.
The statewide election in Massachusetts is here, as are Congressional midterms that could shift the balance of power nationwide. So what are voters concerned about? Jeremy and Karen Marshall break it down while Paris heads out to the polls to talk to them.
Paris and special guest Karen Marshall talk about how shootings impact community members. Boston had three separate shootings in a one-hour period last night, in which five people were injured and one person killed.
There are two days left to vote in the statewide election in Massachusetts: Today and Tuesday. Paris and Jeremy break down data on how many people have already voted and dig into what the polls are saying.
Paris and Jeremy discuss why your conifers might be a little smaller this year. Also: The redistricting process in Boston has been intense. We break down all the details.
Jeremy and Paris discuss some big changes headed to the MBTA management structure. Plus Vice-President Kamala Harris is coming to town today to help out several candidates in a final push before election day arrives next week.
Massachusetts has new bans on disposing of textiles, mattresses, and food waste. What exactly does that mean? Paris and Jeremy gab about garbage.
Paris and special guest Karen Marshall talk about what Halloween costumes they would wear if they had to stick with one costume forever. Plus: What Brazilian people living in Massachusetts think about the presidential election’s results.
Jeremy and special guest Gal Tziperman Lotan talk about the scariest (and most wholesome) Halloween movies. In honor of spooky season, we also discuss the horror that is Boston's rat problem.
You’ve heard of the Salem witch trial, but are you familiar with New England’s history of vampire panic? Here’s what was at stake.
The MBTA's slow zones will be in place at least until December as workers keep making overnight repairs and need time to allow them to settle in and test their safety. That means that, as you're listening to this podcast, you're probably running late.
Today’s MBTA commission hearing will host Former United States Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, whose 2019 report reads almost exactly like the safety report Federal Transit Administration officials released this summer. Plus, Jeremy and Rachel talk about a Massachusetts casket company’s exciting brush with fame in a Taylor Swift music video.
Have you voted yet? Polls are officially open, and voters are starting to find their ways to the ballot boxes, by mail and in-person. Jeremy and special guest Rachel Armany review the ballot questions and candidates. Plus: Our favorite Halloween treats and a very spooky movie that isn't "Hocus Pocus."
Some people are up at 3 a.m. because they’re Swifties. We’re up at 3 a.m. to give you the news swiftly. Plus: We talk about making the most of an October visit to Salem.
Do you floss? Do you tell your dentist you floss? Are you convinced flossing is a scam imposed on us by the Big Waxy Thread industry? Paris and Jeremy discuss the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth.
Paris and Jeremy asked "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" host Peter Sagal about the time he lost a game of "Jeopardy!" He was a good sport about it.
Meet Riley, the Museum of Fine Arts dog whose job is sniffing out moths and other pests on the works and artifacts that come in and out of the museum. You can’t see him on the podcast, but there are many photos of him and the humans who work with and care for him at gbhnews.org.
Paris and Jeremy talk to Dr. Nicole Laffan, an audiologist from Northeastern University's Speech-Language and Hearing Center about over-the-counter hearing aids, which are available starting today under a new FDA regulation. The regulation is meant to make the devices more accessible, but an improperly fitting hearing aid can cause more harm than good, she said.
Paris, Milan, New York… Boston. We don’t have the reputation of a high fashion capital, but in honor of Boston Fashion Week we checked in with some stylish Bostonians to talk about how their personal style shines through.
GBH politics reporter Katie Lannan joins Paris and Jeremy to talk about Ballot Question 1, taxing income over $1 million at a rate of 4 percent. Who’s behind the effort, and what will the measure change if voters approve it?
We talk to Dorchester Reporter Managing Editor Bill Forry about the mammoth task of repainting the Corita Kent gas tank, which at 14 stories high is the largest piece of copyrighted art in the world. Iconic.
We get down and dirty with the people in charge of cleaning up the Orange Line’s stations and cars during the 30-day shutdown. We also talk about the best small cities in America, a list that has many Massachusetts representatives.
Who is marking Indigenous Peoples’ Day and who is marking Columbus Day today? Some Massachusetts communities are taking a yes-and approach. We also talk about the Patriots’ opener win and the NFL’s updated concussion protocols.
Happy Spooky Season to all who celebrate. Paris and Jeremy talk about the best spots for ghost-hunting — Salem isn’t even in the top 10. Boston, however, is high on a list for the best places for surviving the zombie apocalypse. Cobblestone streets are hard for the undead to navigate.
Paris and Jeremy dig into the Lexington upbringing of Carolyn Bertozzi, one of three people awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry this week. Did you know her rock band won an Ivy League Battle of the Bands while she was at Harvard? We also celebrate GBH’s birthday.
Catching up with Martha’s Vineyard migrants, some of whom are staying in Massachusetts long-term. Paris and Jeremy discuss possible political implications for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and legal implications for Perla, the former counterintelligence agent accused of luring people onto planes under false pretenses.
Paris and Jeremy dig into a Boston city initiative to make online access more equal. Are Internet speeds systemically slower in some neighborhoods? Plus: Who wants to be a snow plow driver? It’s a hard job with long, cold hours. But cities and towns are looking for people to do the job that keeps Massachusetts running all winter.
Happy “Mean Girls” day to all who celebrate — but not to Gretchen Wieners. There’s a chill in the air and COVID numbers seem to be rising. Paris Alston and Executive Producer Karen Marshall talk about timing COVID boosters. They also talk about when — and why — to turn on the heat. Is waiting until November a way of telegraphing toughness? Or just a practical way of staving off high energy bills?
We celebrate the official start of spooky season with tips for visiting Salem, Mass., for Halloween. Plus, why can’t old, out-of-service Orange Line trains be turned into diners or art exhibits?
The first rule of interviewing dogs: Hold your microphone tight in case the dog mistakes it for a toy. Paris and Jeremy share their hot pet-interviewing tips and talk about rising COVID amounts in Boston-area wastewater.
When should you get your COVID booster? We talk about the ins and outs of getting boosted. Paris and Jeremy also talk about the most elite desserts and listeners’ favorite ice cream flavors.
An animal shelter in Worcester County is offering to take in the pets of people fleeing Hurricane Ian in Florida. We also check in with Snow Cone, a right whale entangled in fishing gear off the coast of Nantucket, and list our favorite places to cry in public.
Fall came to New England as it always does: Suddenly. And with fall come arguments about when to turn on the radiators (New England consensus: not yet) and discussions about timing flu shots and COVID boosters for optimal effectiveness. We also wrap up our Boston Cannabis Week coverage by hearing from you about your thoughts on cannabis use, legalization, and science.
We discuss disciplinary action Celtics Coach Ime Udoka (and fiance of icon Nia Long) is facing for an alleged relationship with a staff member. We also keep our Boston Cannabis Week coverage going by getting an inside look at how edibles are made. Don’t forget to wish Jeremy a very happy birthday by tweeting him @jersiegel.
Climate protestors with the group Extinction Rebellion took to the streets Wednesday morning, blocking traffic to demand a moratorium on fossil fuel projects. We also have some updates about the migrants brought to Martha’s Vineyard from Texas, by way of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
We hear your opinions about whether the federal government should legalize cannabis. And we also hear from people on the Orange Line on its second day back — trains are slower, but at least they’re there, right?
It’s the first day of Orange Line service since mid-August, and Jeremy is riding the rails again. We hear from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on the end of the 30-day shutdown and talk to morning commuters about what improvements they’ve noticed. We also remember the legendary Eric Jackson, dean of Boston jazz radio and longtime host of GBH’s Eric in the Evening, who died this weekend at age 72.
The 50 people who arrived on Martha’s Vineyard Wednesday are moving from a one-shower shelter on the island to temporary housing on a military base in Cape Cod. Paris and Jeremy recap the latest developments and get ready for the weekend with some marshmallow Fluff.
On Wednesday, Martha’s Vineyard officials were caught off guard when a plane of 50 migrants, almost all of them from Venezuela, arrived on the island from Florida. The people on the plane said they were told they’d been told they were going to Boston, where they could find work. But those were false promises. Paris and Jeremy talk about what’s next.
What does a black hole sound like? Like a surprisingly loud void, like a thousand demons screaming in your ear, like something exciting – unlike Plymouth Rock, our fine state’s most underwhelming tourist attraction and school field trip destination.
Paris and Jeremy recap President Biden’s visit to Boston and his speech about a cancer moonshot. Paris shares her experience donating her stem cells to her father, a leukemia survivor. And we try out the iPhone’s new iMessage functions, like editing and un-sending texts — do they work?
President Joe Biden is in Boston today, talking about his administration’s efforts to reduce cancer death rates by half in the next 25 years. And it’s always infrastructure week here – Paris and Jeremy talk about how the Orange Line shutdown is affecting traffic, and what traffic does to our health. Plus, which Emmy nominees have a Massachusetts connection?
As we mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Paris and Jeremy take a look back at her historic visit to Boston in 1976 and the amazingly long line of pets she owned. There’ll be a full moon tonight and we’ve got a few tips for taking a great photo. And big happenings out in Springfield if you’re a basketball fan.
Day one for students in the Boston Public School system has the memories flooding back for Paris and Jeremy in this morning’s Wake-Up. And a popular children’s show is eyeing a reboot, but we admit we didn’t understand much about it the first time it aired.
Sure the Wake-Up is chock-full of Massachusetts primary election results and reactions from last night and this morning, including what seemed like a bank heist down in Barnstable… but the real news we’re excited about involves a pair of sea turtles being saved by the fine folks at the New England Aquarium.
Paris and Jeremy break down primary election day, and despite the rainy weather, Paris is live on the scene throughout Boston checking in on the polls. Plus what would it take to get you to spend the night in a (very famous) haunted house?
Wrapping up the week with the end of Allston Christmas and the continuing saga of Storrow Drive, where the annual tradition of destroying rental trucks on our roadways continued yesterday. And as the morning weather starts to change, which ‘cold’ word would you use to describe it?
The Federal Transit Administration’s report about safety issues at the MBTA is out today. Paris and Jeremy also talk to listeners about their best-ever Allston Christmas finds, and get advice they have for people looking for discarded treasures on the street. The No. 1 Allston Christmas tip? Don’t take your moving truck to Storrow Drive.
Which is better: Boston’s Allston Christmas or Paris Alston’s family Christmas? We talk about our best street furniture finds. Plus, we have a week to go before primary election day in Massachusetts, so Paris and Jeremy break down the latest developments in races for the Suffolk County district attorney’s office and Massachusetts attorney general.
How can we go to space when we can’t even get on the Orange Line? Jeremy timed the Orange Line shuttles to see how much longer it takes to get from Oak Grove to Forest Hills. The total – including some walking downtown, where there are no shuttle stops — was 2 hours, 7 minutes, compared with about 40 minutes under regular service. Plus, Grove Hall came alive for Carnival, and Paris got to join the festivities herself.
We’re one week into the MBTA’s Orange Line shutdown. Paris and Jeremy catch up with riders to see what the patchwork of shuttle buses, bikes, and delays is like for them. Also: The number of new monkeypox cases in Massachusetts is falling, and vaccines are becoming slightly more available. And this weekend is Carnival in Boston, so get ready for some fun — and some Soca jams. Want to contribute to The Wake Up? Send us your audio diaries about getting around during the MBTA’s shutdowns by emailing us at thewakeup@wgbh.org.
This is your chance to name a Steamship Authority ferry — or an episode of this very podcast. Plus, catching up on the Suffolk County district attorney’s race and discussing MBTA shutdown faTigue. And, the woman who accidentally drove her car into the South Shore Plaza last week explains how it happened. Want to contribute to The Wake Up? Send us your audio diaries about getting around during the MBTA’s shutdowns by emailing us at thewakeup@wgbh.org.
A new study used AI to scan Instagram photos, and found Worcester is one of the top 20 ‘smiliest’ cities in the US. Paris and Jeremy break down what goes into being a city that smiles a lot and how is that tracked, anyway? Plus, local Ukrainians are celebrating the country's 31st independence day. And, got a favorite tomato? Massachusetts just awarded several local tomatoes with the top prize at the Annual Tomato Contest. Let us know what your favorites are by emailing thewakeup@wgbh.org.
How are people shuttling, biking, and driving around Boston during the Orange and Green line shutdowns? GBH News Morning Edition co-hosts Paris Alston and Jeremy Siegel talk about transit, the best dorm foods (shoutout to Sam the Minuteman), and how the drought is affecting wildfires in Massachusetts. Want to contribute to The Wake Up? Send us your audio diaries about getting around during the MBTA’s shutdowns. Email us at thewakeup@wgbh.org for more details.