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And Another Thing Podcast
Journalists Dara Kennedy and Maya Shwayder speak with people from a wide variety of backgrounds who are dealing with challenges and looking for solutions.
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Conservatorships and guardianships in Massachusetts are more common than you might think
While many people only recently learned about conservatorships because of the Britney Spears case, guests tell us these arrangements are far too common, affecting more than one million Americans.
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Racial health disparities are pervasive but not inevitable
Compared to their white counterparts, people of color living in Western New England are more likely to live in poorer health, and it's more likely for Black residents to die younger. As we mark Black History Month, And Another Thing looks at the history of health inequity and highlights efforts…
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What made Tom Brady so different
On the day longtime New England Patriots star Tom Brady — who spent the last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — retires from the NFL, we look at what makes him so unique among all the other extraordinary athletes who also have played professional football.
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Academic looks forward to reparations work in Amherst
In this in-depth interview, UMass professor Amilcar Shabazz talks about his scholarship and activism on behalf of Black Americans, including setting one example for slavery reparations in the town of Amherst.
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Wait for a Supreme Court nominee and push for Mass. tax cuts top weekly news review
A panel of journalists review and analyze some of the top stories of interest to people in western New England.
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New England libraries look to expand internet access to all
With billions of dollars in federal assistance going to libraries around the country, we look at the needs of New England libraries that look forward to expanding digital services and assistance.
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Debates heat up over changing voting rules in Mass.
Massachusetts could join states around the country that are changing their voting rules following the 2020 presidential election. We look at a wide range of proposed voting rules changes in Massachusetts from voter identification to same day registration.
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‘Public officials can’t make perfect decisions’ says last person from western Massachusetts to serve as governor
In depth “Monday conversation” with former acting Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift about the challenges of holding that office, while living on the far western edge of the state and as a new mother. Swift says women in politics face a more welcoming environment today.
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Maura Healey shakes up Democratic race for governor in Massachusetts
And Another Thing examines the impact of the entrance of a big-name Democratic candidate on the Massachusetts race for governor.
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Western New England rabbis take security seriously
Some western New England rabbis describe their constant concern about the risk of anti-Semitic attacks on their congregations, such as the weekend hostage taking in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Future of extended child care tax credit is uncertain
An explanation of what the extended child care tax credit did and why it appears it will not be extended in 2022 in spite of promising results
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Western New England leaders of different faiths find they have much in common
Faith leaders from around the region detail how the pandemic is affecting attendance at mosques, synagogues and churches. They also share what Martin Luther King Day means in their different places of worship.
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Western New England omicron cases are off the charts
The omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to swamp hospitals and overwhelm schools and workplaces in Western New England
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New Abortion Restrictions in New Hampshire Rile Health Care Providers
Abortion after 24 weeks is now illegal in New Hampshire, and the new law imposes severe penalties for those who perform the procedure. Why now? And what affect might this have on women in the region, and on politicians campaigning during the midterms?
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Keeping new year’s resolutions can be difficult
Advice on keeping your new year's resolutions and on setting reasonable goals in the first place.
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Kali Baba McConnell offers 'Nothing But Kindness'
The head of a Northampton nonprofit that helps people addicted to drugs gave up his high-powered career after getting sober from opioids. Now he works to help others who are living on the streets with addiction.
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Conn. law against deceptive advertising by pregnancy clinics is challenged
An advocacy group that opposes abortion is going to court in defense of some women’s health clinics in Connecticut operated by other abortion opponents. And Another Thing speaks to Attorney General William Tong, a defendant in the lawsuit, who says the point of the statute is to protect people.
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Massachusetts U.S. Rep. McGovern recalls experience inside the Capitol on Jan. 6 one year ago
In this special edition of And Another Thing, Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern marks the first anniversary of the riot in the U.S. Capitol with this inside account of the events of that day. He also offers his take on the investigation and how he believes the actions that day may shape the...
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Massachusetts Attorney General places premium on police accountability
The top law enforcement official in Massachusetts discusses police reforms with a focus on the Springfield Police Department. Also, an attorney working as an advocate for social justice explains the meaning of qualified immunity for officers.
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Black and Latino owned businesses look for undiscovered sources of capital in New England to stay in business
An examination of the unique needs and challenges faced by minority owned businesses in western New England.
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Journalists Dara Kennedy and Maya Shwayder speak with people from a wide variety of backgrounds who are dealing with challenges and looking for solutions.
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