The Common

UPDATE: We are no longer posting to this account. Please follow us @WBURTheCommon on Instagram.

@WBUR's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

[The Common @WBURTheCommon]

@tianarochon @BostonGlobe Would you be down to come on the show to talk about this?

[The Common @WBURTheCommon]

The Common will no longer post on this account for the foreseeable future. Feel free to follow us on Instagram for posts and updates from the show.

https://t.co/zMJ3Qbfe5E

[Suevon Lee @suevlee]

Hello! @WBUR is hiring a six-month education reporting fellow to start in July. Application details in the link! https://t.co/PX6FVgn5n9

[The Common @WBURTheCommon]

WBUR's Boston University Fellow @sam_petruccelli, joins us to discuss the push to increase diversity among teachers in Lowell.

[Nik DeCosta-Klipa @NikDeCostaKlipa]

"It's going to be a heavy lift for supporters of this bill."

In today's episode of @WBURTheCommon, @WBURSteve breaks down why the odds that Boston's rent control proposal makes it to Gov. Maura Healey's desk are pretty low: https://t.co/beC0B6DjCg #mapoli #bospoli

[The Common @WBURTheCommon]

Now that Mayor Wu's rent control proposal has been approved by the city, an uphill climb awaits in the Mass. legislature. @WBURSteve joins us to discuss the path forward for rent control in Boston to become reality.

[Suevon Lee @suevlee]

Great work by @sam_petruccelli for @WBUR exploring the teacher diversity gap and highlighting a new college teacher pathway program for Lowell High students. Take a listen! https://t.co/i2NzibzrIx

[@tianarochon.bsky.social @tianarochon]

online registration for mel king's tuesday funeral service opens at noon today.

tickets available on first-come, first-served basis @BostonGlobe

https://t.co/UzApDqP9wX

[The Common @WBURTheCommon]

Spring is here! That means it's time to get out and revel in events going on this month in Boston. @WBURCitySpace Candice Springer joins us to share her top local events to enjoy this month.

[The Common @WBURTheCommon]

Tufts Professor Emeritus James Jennings joins us to talk about a report he co-authored for @bosindicators and @embracebos about the evolution of the region's Black population.

[The Common @WBURTheCommon]

@CandiceSpringer oh HELL no!

[Khari D. Thompson (kdthompson5.bsky.social) @kdthompson5]

I’ll still be writing/talking about sports in some form or fashion, of course. TBD. Anddddd I won’t be going too far because…I’m headed back to @WBUR to produce for @RadioBoston!

My first Boston media home will be my home once again. 5/

[Alvin the journalist @abuyinza_news]

Mel King’s Boston funeral services open to the public next week, tickets required https://t.co/c7pSnZ21le

[The Common @WBURTheCommon]

@MarshallProj reporter @schwartzapfel speaks with us about Violation, a new podcast from @WBUR and @MarshallProj, which explores the nation's parole system, and the stories of the people entangled in it.

[That Aint It @bonitafrobum]

Local publications often do a much better job at covering new and exciting music. Unfortunately, we usually go unnoticed or unappreciated because folks are so focused on large platforms.

[The Common @WBURTheCommon]

Writer and historian @dart_adams joins us to discuss the legacy of beloved activist and former politician Mel King.

[MayorWu @MayorWu]

Our $4M expansion of tuition free community college in Boston will cover:

— Costs for associate degree or short-term certificate program regardless of resident age, income or immigration status
— Up to 3 years of college for eligible residents

🔗https://t.co/xS1kckUXw5 1/2

[Todd Wallack @TWallack]

WBUR, Boston's largest public radio station, is hiring a web producer. Min salary: $68K. Benefits include 4+ weeks vacation, plus ~ 17 holidays. Can work remotely, but must live or be willing to move to Greater Boston. #journalismjobs https://t.co/PeXYALWhNW