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Beyond All Repair has been recognized with two 2024 Signal Awards. The show won silver honors in the Listener’s Choice Awards for Limited Series, Best Host category with Amory Sivertson and Best Original Score/Music by Paul Vaitkus, Matt Reed, and Sivertson. The Signal Awards are mission-focused on uplifting the podcast medium by recognizing the most potent, meaningful and unprecedented audio projects being made today. The theme of this year’s Signal Awards was “Podcasts That Shape Culture.” Congratulations to our podcast team, including series collaborators from ZSP MEDIA, Zac Stuart-Pontier and Liz Stiles.

This Friday, November 1st, Ronald Young Jr. will host a live taping of his critically acclaimed PRX podcast “Weight for It.” This special live series explores the stories of people who have found career success despite Hollywood’s tendency to overemphasize smaller bodies. Young will be joined by Lindy West, author (“Shrill,” and “The Witches Are Coming,”), TV writer, stage performer and podcast co-host. Copies of all West’s books will be available for purchase from Brookline Booksmith and she will sign after the event. Tickets and info here: https://lnkd.in/gURcDgqb

Congratulations to the WBUR team of journalists who accepted three prestigious Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Murrow Awards last week in New York City! These honors showcase the breadth and impact of WBUR’s journalism: 🏆 Continuing Coverage for “Seeking Shelter,” led by Gabrielle Emanuel and Elisabeth Harrison 🏆 Digital for “Field Guide to Boston,” led by Meagan McGinnes-Bessey, MBA and Lisa Creamer 🏆 Podcast for The Gun Machine, led by Grace Tatter, Emily Jankowski, and Benjamin Brock Johnson We were also thrilled to share this memorable evening with collaborators and fellow honorees Amber Payne from The Emancipator and Alain Stephens from The Trace. This year marks a milestone for WBUR, as we celebrate our largest National Murrow win in 17 years. Congratulations once again to our outstanding teams and everyone who continues to contribute to our award-winning journalism!

WBUR's brand campaign is out in the wild! Our brilliant newsletter team — Hanna Ali, Meagan McGinnes-Bessey, and Nik DeCosta-Klipa — was there for the reveal.

Head Of The Charles Regatta is back this weekend, from Friday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 20. WBUR is the Official Media Partner of the regatta - swing by our tent by the Weld Boat House (971 Memorial Drive, Cambridge) where we will be serving up hot samples of our new coffee blend in partnership with Flour Bakery+Cafe and Fazenda Coffee Roasters. On Saturday, you'll have a chance to meet Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing and a few other folks from the station. Here's everything you need to know about the event: https://lnkd.in/dqm6Xv_G #FieldGuideToBoston

We are partnering with WCVB Channel 5 for a special series to help Massachusetts voters understand the 2024 ballot questions this week leading up to early voting that begins on Saturday, October 19th. In this collaboration, WCVB Channel 5 will break down each of the ballot questions in their nightly newscast, and the following morning, WBUR and WCVB will broadcast a live debate on that same ballot question, hosted by WBUR’s Tiziana Dearing. The debates will air at 9 a.m. and will be simulcast on wbur.org, WCVB.org and WCVB’s on-demand app Very Local. Nightly coverage of the ballot questions is planned for NewsCenter 5 newscasts at 5 p.m., 10 p.m. and again at 11 p.m. Listen live on WBUR at 90.9FM or stream from anywhere this Tuesday-Friday.

Beyond All Repair is a finalist in the 2024 Signal Awards! This means we also qualify for the Listener’s Choice Award in the Limited Series, Best Host category with Amory Sivertson and Best Original Score/Music by Paul Vaitkus, Matt Reed, and Sivertson. You can vote here through October 17th: https://lnkd.in/e86ZeTgR Each year, the Signal Awards honors the organizations, artists, mavericks, brands and storytellers who are shaping the podcast industry. The mission of the awards is to uplift the podcast medium by recognizing the most potent, meaningful and unprecedented audio projects being made today.

Edison Research shared that Circle Round is one of the top 5 podcasts for children in 2024! The report said, "Kids podcasts are proving to be a delightful mix of education, entertainment, and family bonding. These shows continue to inspire young minds, encouraging curiosity and connection in a fun, engaging way." Subscribe to Circle Round here: https://lnkd.in/eW6_ih9W

This week WBUR and CommonWealth Beacon released a poll of likely voters ahead of the November election. The poll was conducted by The MassINC Polling Group, the nonpartisan polling firm that we have worked with over many years, and was supported with funding from the Knight Election Hub. You can dive deeper into the presidential and senate race in Massachusetts, including voter issues and election integrity; public perception on a new law regarding transportation, zoning and housing density; voter division over the November ballot questions, including one that would end the use of standardized tests as a graduation requirement; as well as rising frustrations with the state legislature. Find links to all of our stories about what you need to know about the ballot questions here: https://lnkd.in/eGQAi4wE