Protest Rock, Funk, Post-Minimalism And More: A Local Music Spotlight
Protest Rock, Funk, Post-Minimalism And More: A Local Music Spotlight
This region is packed with great musicians. Our annual music series is a chance to highlight some of the amazing artists... Read more
1 Aug 2019
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31mins
How's The Springfield Casino Doing?
How's The Springfield Casino Doing?
It's been more than six months since the MGM casino in Springfield opened its doors to thousands of gamblers, and curiou... Read more
12 Mar 2019
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18mins
How Climate Change Is Affecting New England, And What's Yet To Come
How Climate Change Is Affecting New England, And What's Yet To Come
Climate change is expected to hit the Northeast pretty hard, affecting crops, ski resorts and fisheries on the coast. He... Read more
7 Jan 2019
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18mins
Confused About Ballot Questions? Give Us 27 Minutes.
Confused About Ballot Questions? Give Us 27 Minutes.
Much attention (and confusion) in Massachusetts has centered around three statewide ballot questions.
30 Oct 2018
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27mins
The Slow March To Fully Legal Marijuana In Massachusetts
The Slow March To Fully Legal Marijuana In Massachusetts
This episode, we focus on a single plant. Weed, cannabis, marijuana, pot -- whatever you call it, Massachusetts is on a ... Read more
13 Jul 2018
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30mins
Rosenberg Fallout, Old Town Halls, N-Word Lessons, Khalif Neville
Rosenberg Fallout, Old Town Halls, N-Word Lessons, Khalif Neville
We're still seeing the fallout of what could be the biggest political story in our region this year: the dramatic fall f... Read more
25 May 2018
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31mins
NEPR News Now: Ballpark Neighbors, City Hall Diversity, Farm And Suicide, Food Bugs And Smart Phones
NEPR News Now: Ballpark Neighbors, City Hall Diversity, Farm And Suicide, Food Bugs And Smart Phones
The city of Hartford, Connecticut, is planning changes around its new downtown baseball stadium. The once-busy, historic... Read more
28 Feb 2018
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23mins
NEPR News Now: Regulating Pot Shops, Saving Lobsters, Driving In Snow, Fighting Like Cats And Dogs
NEPR News Now: Regulating Pot Shops, Saving Lobsters, Driving In Snow, Fighting Like Cats And Dogs
Retail stores in Massachusetts are expected to start selling marijuana legally in the state this summer. Some cities and... Read more
30 Jan 2018
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25mins
NEPR News Now: Post-Newtown Security, Tax Return Foot-Dragging, #MeToo And Feminism
NEPR News Now: Post-Newtown Security, Tax Return Foot-Dragging, #MeToo And Feminism
This December marked five years since the murders at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Twenty first-... Read more
19 Dec 2017
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19mins
NEPR News Now Podcast: Valuing Berkshire Art, Milking Robots, Elms' Comeback, Slime Mold Scholars
NEPR News Now Podcast: Valuing Berkshire Art, Milking Robots, Elms' Comeback, Slime Mold Scholars
As Massachusetts lawmakers ponder whether to give more tax credits to a dwindling number of dairy farmers, those farmers... Read more
28 Nov 2017
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22mins