In Common

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From Beacon Hill to the Berkshires, In Common is your go-to source for statewide news. Each week, host Jeremy Siegel takes listeners on a roadtrip across Massachusetts as he dives deep into the biggest stories driving conversation throughout the state. A first-of-its-kind collaboration between three public media outlets – GBH News in Boston, CAI on the Cape and Islands, and New England Public Media (NEPM) in Springfield – this weekly news magazine reaches audiences from Provincetown to Western Mass, connecting listeners across the Commonwealth to local news with a statewide perspective.

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Postpartum psychosis is in the news. How is Mass. helping mothers in need? Plus, a primer for the primaries
yesterday · 49:29
On this episode of In Common: The Lindsay Clancy trial has put a rare mental illness in the spotlight. The Duxbury mother claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children in 2023 and pleaded not guilty. In Common's Jeremy Siegel takes a closer look at maternal mental health with accounts from a survivor and the push for more awareness and care in Massachusetts with medical experts. From western Mass. to Cape Cod, primary races are heating up as Election Day is just around the corner. GBH's Adam Reilly, CAI's Sam Houghton and NEPM's Karen Brown join In Commo
No beach access in Mass.? Take a trip to the Berkshires Mushroom Festival
8d ago · 49:27
On this episode of In Common: With nearly 1,400 miles of coastline in Massachusetts, only 12% of beaches are for public use. That's what GBH News investigative journalist Chris Burrell found out in his series called ‘Barriers at the Beach.' He joins In Common to explain why that is and give us an update on what's changed since then. The Berkshire Mushroom Festival returns to Sheffield, Ma. In Common’s Jeremy Siegel talks with mushroom connoisseur Chris Kilham and festival organizer Daniel Shakin to learn more about the magic behind mushrooms and what's in store at this year's event. The Curios
Taking care of Mass. immigrants' mental health; plus road running and hay farming
15d ago · 49:30
On this episode of In Common: For many immigrant families across the Commonwealth, detainment and arrests can cause lasting trauma, not just for the one taken into custody. In a new series of reporting, GBH's Sarah Betancourt says there are many barriers that prevent some families from seeking help. She joins In Common to explain more on this ongoing mental health crisis among immigrant families. The Falmouth Road Race is Sunday. It’s an unusual distance at an unusual time of year for running races and yet it attracts tens of thousands of people to race and cheer on runners, from world-class e
From smart meters to banning influencers: It’s a sign of the times in Massachusetts
22d ago · 49:29
On this week's episode of "In Common": Skyrocketing water bills are causing jump scares for several Mass. homeowners. GBH's Marilyn Schairer explains why some residents are seeing bills for water in the thousands of dollars. The landscape for finding and receiving gender-affirming healthcare for kids has changed significantly. NEPM's Karen Brown explains the latest. We head to the Cape and Islands! First, we hear about the aftermath of a ‘NO INFLUENCER’ sign on Nantucket. Then, CAI's Jennette Barnes breaks down how housing advocates on Cape Cod are finding new and creative ways to solve the re
‘A destroyer of our community,’: Tensions over data centers in Massachusetts
29d ago · 49:27
The stakes are high in both state and local government. On this episode of "In Common": A preview of the debate between Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton as both candidates seek the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. GBH News Political Reporter Adam Reilly has more on what to expect in the upcoming event. Used fishing nets from Massachusetts are being shipped overseas to save lives in Ukraine. CAI's Amy Kolb Noyes has more on how fishing nets are an effective defense tool against drones. The Roaring Twenties Lawn Party returns to the Crane Estate in Ipswich. Sydney Cooney, soc
Police oversight in Worcester, flyers in Northampton, affordability on Cape Cod: Heated debates across Massachusetts
1mo ago · 49:30
Residents and advocates of several Mass. communities are demanding change! On this episode of "In Common": GBH News' Worcester reporter Sam Turken explains the latest development in the plan to establish a civilian oversight board to oversee the Worcester Police department. A common municipal law in Northampton, Mass. bans promotional flyers in the city. NEPM's Jill Kaufman has more on the movement to change this ordinance and preserve this lost art form. We explore the talk of the town on social media with GBH's digital video producer Renuka Balakrishnan. The CAI newsroom on Cape Cod revisits
Bills, bugs and bands: From Beacon Hill to jamming out with Copilot
1mo ago · 49:17
It's crunch time for lawmakers as the Massachusetts Legislature nears the end of its session. On this episode of In Common: Lawmakers on Beacon Hill are locked in as the Massachusetts Legislature deadline is approaching. Katie Lannan of MASSterList breaks down the must-pass bills that still need action and more. NEPM’s Carrie Healy talks with author Vincent Yu about his debut novel, "Seek Immediate Shelter,” set in western Massachusetts. The first installment of our series "Meanwhile..." takes us to New Hampshire CAI’s Kurt Achin explains why we should eat more insects, and a chef and local re
Ticks, swimming and flea markets: Summer outside in MA
1mo ago · 49:22
From hiking in the mountains to swimming at the beach, Massachusetts has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor recreations, and a lot that still needs to be done to make these activities accessible for everyone. On this episode of In Common, We learn about the rising concerns about lone star ticks and alpha-gal syndrome, reported with the CAI newsroom The push to make hiking trails across the state more accessible from the NEPM newsroom An update on the Charle’s River cleanliness ahead of this year's annual City Splash event Plus, a survival guide at the Brimfield Antique Flea Market, the la
Fireworks, history and resistance: How Massachusetts celebrates the Fourth of July
1mo ago · 49:37
On our debut episode, we hear how people from all around the commonwealth are celebrating the biggest Fourth of July celebration in Massachusetts history. We break down the cost of celebrating Independence Day this year, from backyard barbecues to the state's biggest fireworks shows. An award-winning high school civics teacher helps us understand how Massachusetts paved the way for revolution. And we get a behind-the-scenes look into the most iconic and scene-stealing piccolo solo ever. Plus, America 250 stories from the GBH, NEPM and CAI newsrooms!
Coming Soon: In Common
2mo ago · 0:06
From Beacon Hill to the Berkshires, In Common is your go-to source for statewide news. Each week, host Jeremy Siegel takes listeners on a roadtrip across Massachusetts as he dives deep into the biggest stories driving conversation throughout the state. A first-of-its-kind collaboration between three public media outlets – GBH News in Boston, CAI on the Cape and Islands, and New England Public Media (NEPM) in Springfield – this weekly news magazine reaches audiences from Provincetown to Western Mass, connecting listeners across the Commonwealth to local news with a statewide perspective.