Bringing Generations Closer Together

<p>Introducing <em>Beyond All Repair, </em>a new WBUR podcast hosted by Amory Sivertson. This series tells the story of a murder, but also the woman who was accused of that murder, Sophia.</p> <p>Sophia was newly married and six months pregnant when she was charged with murderin ... Show More

<p>Produced by WBUR, Boston’s NPR, in partnership with The Trace, The Gun Machine looks into the past to bring you a story that most Americans never learned in history class: how early partnerships between mad scientist gunsmiths and a fledgling U.S. government created the gun in ... Show More

<p>We want to share a first listen of a new podcast we're working on at WBUR.</p> <p>Violation tells the story of two families bound together by an unthinkable crime. It explores America's opaque parole system and asks: How much time in prison is enough? Who gets to decide? And, ... Show More

Kindness 

Stained glass, friends who listen, late-in-life-love, and mother-daughter closeness 

<p>As we bring this year to a close, we wanted to reflect on human beings. Stories. Kindness. Love. And connection. And, more than anything, you. Our community.</p><br><p>Stories that allow us to see more of the goodness in each other, how we’re all human, doing the best we can. ... Show More

<p>"The Hug" is a heartwarming and poignant collection of stories celebrating the profound impact that acts of kindness, generosity and human connection can have on our lives - especially during the most difficult of times. </p><br><p>From a community rallying around a frozen tal ... Show More

In the tradition of our episodes on forgiveness and revenge, comes the third installment in the Emotional Roller Coaster trilogy. Kindness, it turns out, really does make the world go round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This week, as people around the world gather with family, Chibundu Onuzo presents a series of conversations between artists across the generations exploring what unites and divides them. In the USA it’s estimated that nearly a quarter of the population will be 65 or older by the ... Show More

How a simple act of kindness makes the world a better place 

Elders, youth, respect, and dreams.   

<p>Dear Sugars' sister podcast, Kind World, recently produced a special series featuring stories of kindness and compassion at the U.S.-Mexico border. It's called "Lifelines" and tells stories of ordinary people who've stepped up in extraordinary ways during an ongoing humanitari ... Show More