Episodios

  • Boston Magazine Reveals the Hub's Most Influential Power Players

    Boston Magazine Reveals the Hub's Most Influential Power Players
    Apr 26 2025
    Boston is the home to many of the region, nation, and world's most powerful people. That being said, not everyone can be truly influential. Boston Magazine has just released its latest list of the city's most influential people, and it includes all kinds of people: athletes, lawmakers, developers, even infants! Brittany Jasnoff, Executive Editor at Boston Magazine, dives deeper into the list with Nichole to talk about their process, what influence truly means, and some of their top picks.
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    7 m
  • Transformative Tech: Introducing Virtual Reality at Marshfield's "Road to Responsibility"

    Transformative Tech: Introducing Virtual Reality at Marshfield's "Road to Responsibility"
    Apr 26 2025
    Since the late 1980's, the team at Marshfield's "Road to Responsibility" has had one mission: assist those with intellectual and physical disabilities with living their lives to the fullest. They do so by providing essential services in day programs and community living, along with promoting inclusivity and understanding in the community at large. One of their new tools is a virtual reality program that's already become a major success. President and CEO Christopher White joins clinician Rebecca Ellis to talk about how they're introducing this technology into their programming.
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    14 m
  • "May Pops" Celebrates Another Season at the Melrose Symphony Orchestra

    "May Pops" Celebrates Another Season at the Melrose Symphony Orchestra
    Apr 26 2025
    More than a century has passed since the Melrose Symphony Orchestra started performing together, making the group the nation's oldest continuing all-volunteer orchestra. Another season is coming to an end, and the final concert is a packed potpourri of favorites, including a special guest. Conductor Yoichi Udagawa returns to the show with all the details about the upcoming show, and talks with Nichole about the season.
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    13 m
  • Feeding Massachusetts, One Step at a Time: Project Bread's "Walk for Hunger"

    Feeding Massachusetts, One Step at a Time: Project Bread's "Walk for Hunger"
    Apr 19 2025
    The rising cost of housing and essentials is making it more difficult for families and individuals to put nourishing food on the table. Since 1969, Project Bread in Boston has hosted the "Walk for Hunger", a community movement to bring awareness to this problem and raise much-needed money for hunger relief. Project Bread President Erin McAleer returns to the show to share the details with Nichole and give an update on their work to fight hunger in Massachusetts.
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    10 m
  • From Resume to Reality: Meet Boston's Hospitality Career Fair

    From Resume to Reality: Meet Boston's Hospitality Career Fair
    Apr 19 2025
    Trying to find a job these days can be overwhelming, draining, and downright frustrating. Here in the Boston area, there's a message from those in the hospitality industry: we're hiring, and we need you now! Meet Boston is putting on a new regional job fair, hoping to connect those who need work with opportunities in hotels, tourism, and restaurants, all huge contributors to the city's economy. Martha Sheridan, President and CEO of Meet Boston, and Conan Harris, Founder and CEO of Conan Harris and Associates, talk with Nichole about the resources and opportunities the fair has available for those who need a job.
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    15 m
  • Boston Parks and Recreation Helps Seniors Stay "Forever Young"

    Boston Parks and Recreation Helps Seniors Stay "Forever Young"
    Apr 19 2025
    There are many ways to promote healthy aging, including getting enough sleep, eating well, and taking your medicine properly. Also important: staying active and connected with your community! For many seniors, loneliness and isolation can take a big toll on mental and physical health. Now that the weather is warmer, Boston Parks and Rec is rolling out its "ABC Forever Young" program, offering local seniors the opportunity to come together and play some fun games! Damien Margardo, Program Manager at Boston Parks and Rec, talks with Nichole about what they have to offer.
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    9 m
  • Revolutionary Roots: Concord Museum's Immersive Look at the Local Fight for Freedom

    Revolutionary Roots: Concord Museum's Immersive Look at the Local Fight for Freedom
    Apr 12 2025
    It was almost 250 years ago to the day when residents of Concord ended up playing a critical role in the American Revolution, as it was there, and in neighboring Lexington, where the first shots of the war were fired. The town has embraced that pivotal history throughout the centuries, including at the Concord Museum, where dozens of historical objects connected to the events of that Wednesday in 1775 are now on display. Museum Director Lisa Krassner joins Nichole on this week's show to talk about their plans for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on April 19th and what they have to offer in this new exhibit.

    This segment is the fifth interview in our series "Revolutionary Roots", where we take a closer look at the stories, people, events, and local ties that connect New England to the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026.
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    14 m
  • Worcester Welcomes Bards and Baseball Lovers for the National Baseball Poetry Festival

    Worcester Welcomes Bards and Baseball Lovers for the National Baseball Poetry Festival
    Apr 12 2025
    No matter why you love baseball - ballparks, the players, the skill, the atmosphere - it's also perfect fodder for poets around the world to talk about their love of the game. Worcester is home to the National Baseball Poetry Festival, celebrating the intersection of America's pastime and the timeless art of poetry. This year's event at Polar Park and other venues includes all kinds of exciting activities, and everyone is invited. Founder Steven Biondolillo talks with Nichole about everything the Festival has to offer on this week's show.
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    17 m
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