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The Common
The Common
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Greater Boston’s weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

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Episodes

New biography on hip-hop legend MF DOOM shines light on Boston influence

MF DOOM was a legendary emcee known for wearing a mask and keeping a distance from fame in a genre... more

19 Dec 2024 · 17 minutes
One family's journey from Haiti to Stoughton

Franz and Heroina Edouard and their family are among the thousands of Haitians who left their home country for a... more

12 Dec 2024 · 27 minutes
Cozy up with a movie or comic book this December

It's been a minute, but Candice Springer, assistant director for WBUR CitySpace, is back to give you the low down... more

05 Dec 2024 · 23 minutes
Keeping a native language alive

When Jessie Little Doe Baird was growing up on Cape Cod in the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, she didn’t have a... more

28 Nov 2024 · 20 minutes
A closer look at abortion care

When a 2022 Supreme Court ruling ended nationwide protection for abortion access, Massachusetts abortion rights advocates predicted an influx of... more

21 Nov 2024 · 19 minutes
How a second Trump presidency could impact Massachusetts

It's been a little over a week since President-elect Donald Trump won a second term in office over Vice President... more

14 Nov 2024 · 26 minutes
Introducing Boston's Office of Climate Resilience

In August, Mayor Michelle Wu introduced Boston's first Office of Climate Resilience. She appointed Chris Osgood, previously Chief of Staff... more

07 Nov 2024 · 21 minutes
Don't be spooked by this election's BOO-llot questions

Happy Halloween! We wish you safe and spooky celebrations this week. That said, Tuesday, November 5th is the 2024 general... more

31 Oct 2024 · 15 minutes
An up-close look at Mass' first offshore wind project

Offshore wind projects like Vineyard Wind are set to be a huge part of our state’s energy future. But for such... more

24 Oct 2024 · 16 minutes
How Black Out performances promote inclusion in Boston theater

Boston's theater-goers are overwhelmingly white: 89%, according to a report by the nonprofit ArtsBoston. At the same time, more than... more

17 Oct 2024 · 17 minutes
The Common
New biography on hip-hop legend MF DOOM shines light on Boston influence
The Common