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WBUR cancels 'Radio Boston'

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December 13, 2024

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The move was framed as “strategic,” and no staff members are being cut.

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WBUR announced Friday that it would be cancelling “Radio Boston,” a midday talk show that has been part of the station for 17 years.

The decision was made in order to enable a wider weekday programming shakeup that will include a longer “Morning Edition,” new times for “BBC NewsHour” and “On Point,” and an emphasis on original, local journalism, the station announced.

This was characterized as a “strategic move,” and no staff members are being cut.

“The exceptional work of the Radio Boston team will continue, but in a new way that goes beyond the confines of an hour-long daily radio show,” Dan Mauzy, executive editor of WBUR’s local newsroom, said in a statement. “This shift is a more contemporary approach to daily journalism — and will fuel our public news service throughout the day and across platforms.”

“Radio Boston” became a daily show in 2010, and has since served listeners as WBUR’s only show dedicated entirely to local news. The final show will be on Dec. 20.

In March, WBUR leadership said the station was struggling after losing close to half of its on-air sponsorship income over the last five years. By late April, seven staff members were laid off and 24 chose to take voluntary buyouts, affecting some 14% of the station’s staff.

“We want to make sure that we’re doing everything we can with the resources that we have, and having the biggest impact with our audiences,” Mauzy told WBUR reporters for a story on the situation.

Earlier this year, WBUR announced that “Radio Boston” host Tiziana Dearing would become the host of “Morning Edition.” In that role, she is continuing to interview local leaders like Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.

“Morning Edition,” which also includes national and global news, will broadcast on WBUR from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays. “BBC NewsHour” will air at 10 a.m., “On Point” will shift to 11 a.m., and “Here & Now” will add an updated hour at 3 p.m.

The station says the new lineup is meant to bring “national and international shows together while supercharging local news throughout the day and on WBUR’s digital platforms.”

The current producers of “Radio Boston” will shift to work on “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered,” which WBUR says will allow them to focus more on local reporting and arranging interviews with high-profile guests.

Both WBUR and GBH, Boston’s other NPR news station, struggled this year to brave financial headwinds. GBH laid off 31 employees in May, leaving some newsroom staff “blindsided.” WBUR generally has higher ratings than GBH, but the latter dominates midday hours with its popular “Boston Public Radio” program hosted by Jim Braude and Margery Eagan.

“This move is not in response to any competition,” Mauzy told a WBUR reporter. “We think that this is a smarter way for us to produce journalism.”

The following daily schedule will go into effect on Jan. 6:

“Morning Edition,” 5 – 10 a.m.
“BBC NewsHour,” 10 – 11 a.m.
“On Point,” 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
“Here & Now,” 12 – 2 p.m.
“Fresh Air,” 2 – 3 p.m.
“Here & Now” (third hour), 3 – 4 p.m.
“All Things Considered,” 4 – 6:30 p.m.
“Marketplace,” 6:30 – 7 p.m.

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Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History In Hornets Game

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March 30, 2026

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Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History In Hornets Game

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On Sunday night, the Boston Celtics played the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.

The Celtics won by a score of 114-99.

Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History

GettyFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 26: Jayson Tatum, player of Boston Celtics looks on prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum finished the win with 32 points, five rebounds, eight assists and one block while shooting 12/23 from the field and 5/10 from three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

Tatum also made history during the game.

Celtics Stats wrote: “Jayson Tatum scored his 14,000th career point tonight at Charlotte, becoming the ninth player in franchise history to reach that mark.”

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Tatum is now averaging 20.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 39.9% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range in 11 games this season.

Celtics Stats added: “Jayson Tatum recorded a season-high 32 points tonight at Charlotte. It marked his 16th career game with at least 30 points without committing a turnover – the most in franchise history.”

GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 02: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of the game at Spectrum Center on November 02, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Celtics After Hornets Victory

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With their win over the Hornets, the Celtics improved to 50-24 in 74 games, which has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won seven out of their last ten).

On the road, the Celtics have gone 24-13.

Following the Hornets, they will play their next game on Monday night when they visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Georgia.

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With Tatum playing like himself, the Celtics will have a real chance to win their second title in three years.

They are coming off a year where they lost to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Hornets After Boston Loss

GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 26: (R-L) LaMelo Ball #1 talks with Moussa Diabate #14 of the Charlotte Hornets in the second half against the New York Knicks during their game at Spectrum Center on March 26, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

The Hornets dropped to 39-36 in 75 games, which has them as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference.

They are in the middle of a two-game losing skid (but have won seven out of ten).

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!$+∇√$[+[!LIVESTREAMs!]+] Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins Live Free Streams On Tv Channel 2026-03-29

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+)WAY TO WATCH Ｆｒｅｅ Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals LIVE

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March 29, 2026

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Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals LIVE GAME: Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals look to seize control of thrilling Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals. Every team in the Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals has two wins apiece as we go into the final two game weeks. Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals will host Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals at Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals Park Stadium with the Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals a single point ahead of Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals in the standings and just one behind leaders Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals.

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