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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

Bail reform has become a political lightning rod in the national debate over public safety. Yet, few really know how it impacts crime. With a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd traveled to Harris County, Texas to find out, nearly five years after cash bail was eliminated for most misdemeanors there. The four-part series explores the numbers, the politics and the personal stories behind bail reform, and whether Harris County should serve as a model for the rest of the country: https://lnkd.in/ezHRj5gA

Join us at CitySpace this Friday, September 27th at 7pm for a concert headlined by Axel & Lolo, WBUR’s Massachusetts favorite of NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest. The duo, who became friends while students at Berklee College of Music, was selected from more than 200 entries, as they impressed our arts and culture team with their “chugging energy and big dynamics.” Enjoy a clip from their new song "Bad Dog" below and get tickets to the show, featuring openers Coco Smith and Varsha, here: https://wbur.fm/44ao7BR

A message from new Morning Edition host, Tiziana Dearing, "I love this community. And I believe we are stronger when we understand each other and the world around us. So here is my, and our, commitment to you. We’ll be that Morning Edition that’s kept so many of us listening since we were teens — whether that was five years ago or 50. Every day, the WBUR Morning Edition team will get up early and work hard to bring you what you need to know from around the corner and around the world. We’ll bring you stories of comfort when you need them, and concern when it’s warranted. Stories that will make you laugh, and some that might make you cry; stories that will tell you something new, or explain something you wanted to understand. And we will do that with facts, and without favor, through the excellent reporting of WBUR and NPR. On this first day as your new Morning Edition host, I am so happy to say this: Good Morning, Greater Boston. I’m Tiziana Dearing. Thank you for inviting me to be part of your day." Read her full letter to the WBUR community here and tune in Thursday, September 19th to hear Tiziana in conversation with Senator Elizabeth Warren: https://lnkd.in/eBSMhe_6

I’m happy to share that I have been selected by @AmplifyLatinx as one of the 2024 #ALX100! The ALX100 are leaders, risk-takers, quiet disruptors, and outspoken advocates from all industry sectors who are impacting the future — today. The full list is available on the @bostonglobe website and will be printed in the 9/15 issue of the Globe Magazine. #ALX100 #AmplifyLatinX #AmplifyLatinXcellence

We are proud to be a media partner of Fiesta en la Plaza, the vibrant Latinx Heritage Month celebration! This series of events uplifts Latin identity and is organized by Agora Cultural Architects in partnership with City of Boston Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture: https://lnkd.in/eENCxcGb The Fiesta kicks off September 15th with music and dancing with Puerto Rican singer Fabiola Méndez and her trio, the band of Columbian artist Manuela Sánchez Goubert, and the MetaMovements dance group. The second event on September 19th features an enriching panel discussion with talented Afro-Latin artists moderated by Senior Arts Reporter Cristela Guerra, followed by Cine Afro Latino, an evening of captivating cinema with thought-provoking Afro-Latin films that celebrate the rich heritage of Loíza, Puerto Rico. The series will close on September 27th with Cuban salsa music and dance classes. Enjoy the electrifying rhythms of Clave & Blues as they blend traditional Cuban sounds with modern twists. The dynamic dance group El Bonche will add to the excitement with their high-energy performances.

Scott Tong of NPR and WBUR's Here & Now recently visited Pike County, Kentucky where coal jobs have evaporated, leaving behind an economy in decline and an addiction epidemic. These conditions, Scott found, have left residents with a sense of “stolen pride.” We chatted with him about his trip and why he was drawn to this story.

The WBUR Newsroom Fellowship is entering its fifth year. This is a yearlong salaried, benefited position for early career journalists eager to tell stories you can't find anywhere else. The fellowship runs January to December of 2025 and exposes fellows to the wide variety of reporting and storytelling we do at WBUR. We're looking for ambitious journalists who are passionate about public media and advancing underrepresented voices in news. Please spread the word! You can find more information and the application form here: https://lnkd.in/e-2D5Znq

Join Embrace Boston for The Embrace Massó "¡Con Salsa!” International Music Festival on Saturday, September 14th from 1-7pm with live performances for free on Boston Common: https://lnkd.in/dYQE4fuv Embrace describes the event as, an "electrifying celebration of music, culture, and social justice. EMCS embodies Embrace Boston’s commitment to social change through the universal language of community, music, and placemaking. This dynamic event showcases the rich diversity of Latin and global rhythms, melodies, and traditions, uniting performers and audiences from around the world in a spirit of harmony and solidarity. Named in honor of community activist, leader, and icon Jose C. Masso III, the longtime host of WBUR’s “¡Con Salsa!,” a bilingual Afro-Latin music program that’s been on the air for nearly five decades, the festival pays tribute to his unwavering dedication to promoting cultural exchange and social justice through music."