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  • POLITICS PANEL: It’s a Blue Day In America — and New England

    POLITICS PANEL: It’s a Blue Day In America — and New England
    Nov 5 2026
    Democrats had a decisive victory in this week’s midterms. It was a stunning rebuke of the Trump presidency and presents huge opportunities (and questions) for the party. How will a Democratic legislature interact with a Trump-controlled White House? What priorities make the most sense? Host Jim Dao talks to Globe politics correspondent James Pindell. Then, our politics panel discusses key New England races, the future of the Massachusetts Republicans and what ballot questions were the most interesting. Email us at saymore@globe.com.
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    37 min
  • Why Lee Pelton Went Public about his Alzheimer’s

    Why Lee Pelton Went Public about his Alzheimer’s
    Oct 28 2026
    Before Lee Pelton was CEO of the Boston Foundation, the Harvard-educated academic spent decades in higher education, notably as president of Emerson College. Now, he’s decided to come forward to discuss his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Some things he does remember, like his community-rich childhood in Wichita, Kan. and his love for his roots. On this episode of Say More, Lee shares with Anna Kusmer the sadness and anxiety of losing his memory, and the beautiful things that bring him solace. Email us at saymore@globe.com.
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    21 min
  • Coming out as Richard Pryor’s Daughter

    Coming out as Richard Pryor’s Daughter
    Oct 21 2026
    For years, Smith College historian Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor kept her famous identity away from the classroom. She is the daughter of Richard Pryor, the groundbreaking Black comedian. Then, a classroom encounter forced her to reckon with her dad’s legacy and her complicated relationship to it. Pryor grew up primarily in Boston with her mom, and through the years, developed a strong bond with her dad, who lived in California and died in 2005. On this episode of Say More, Pryor discusses her memoir “Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me.” She talks to host Anna Kusmer about how her dad used the n-word to challenge audiences, why he eventually disavowed the word, and what this journey reveals about racism in America. Email us at saymore@globe.com.
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    34 min
  • AI Doesn’t Care About You. MIT’s Sherry Turkle on “Artificial Intimacy”

    AI Doesn’t Care About You. MIT’s Sherry Turkle on “Artificial Intimacy”
    Oct 15 2026
    Fears about AI are everywhere you look. Maybe the technology will come for our jobs. Maybe it will come for our potable water. But the biggest loss may be even more crucial: AI is coming for our relationships. It’s nothing less than a “state of emergency,” says Sherry Turkle, a sociologist at MIT, and founding director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and Self, who has spent nearly 5 decades studying the culture of technology and the ways computers affect our emotional lives. Her new book is called “Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines.” She discusses the digital divide, “pretend empathy” and the emotional impact of chatbots for kids with Anna Kusmer on Say More. Email us at saymore@globe.com
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    34 min
  • Joe Perry (& Aerosmith) are Not Done Rocking

    Joe Perry (& Aerosmith) are Not Done Rocking
    Oct 7 2026
    This week, Boston-born Aerosmith announced they were reuniting for two shows, surprising fans after fears they would never play again. This week on Say More, Shirley is joined by Aerosmith’s lead guitarist Joe Perry (who hails from Central Massachusetts) about Aerosmith’s early days playing gigs at proms in the Boston suburbs. They discuss Steven Tyler’s health, Johnny Depp’s house, and what it takes to be a 76-year-old rock star. Email us at saymore@globe.com.
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    22 min
  • POLITICS PANEL: Is Woke Dead? Is Healey in Trouble? Could New England Decide the US Senate? (plus Seth Moulton)

    POLITICS PANEL: Is Woke Dead? Is Healey in Trouble? Could New England Decide the US Senate? (plus Seth Moulton)
    Oct 1 2026
    A story about a lesbian bar in Greenfield broke the internet this week. What does it tell us about the future of the Left? Is woke dead? Or did a quirky community story get blown out of proportion? Governor Maura Healey seems overly anxious about her MAGA-adjacent challenger Mike Minogue. Then, the politics panel discusses two key Senate races in New England. PLUS an exclusive interview with Congressman Seth Moulton about his big primary loss against Senator Ed Markey. Email us at saymore@globe.com
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    40 min
  • Cancel Culture Killed the Radio Star. A Sit-Down with Matty in the Morning.

    Cancel Culture Killed the Radio Star. A Sit-Down with Matty in the Morning.
    Sep 24 2026
    Matt Siegel’s 41-year radio run was longer than most marriages. He was the star of Boston radio's top-rated show, Matty in the Morning, on KISS 108. In 2022, he disappeared from the airwaves. Siegel harbors deep feelings about how his legendary career ended, and he’s ready to talk about it. This week on Say More, Siegel discusses Demi Lovato, getting older, and the “woke stuff” that ended his career. Email us at saymore@globe.com.
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    33 min
  • Larry Edelman says Massachusetts Needs Another Miracle.

    Larry Edelman says Massachusetts Needs Another Miracle.
    Sep 17 2026
    Massachusetts is full of riches. We have the best schools, world class hospitals, and a great quality of life. So why are tens of thousands of people leaving every year - and taking their companies with them? Where has our mojo gone? This week on Say More, host Shirley Leung talks to Larry Edelman, author of the Trendlines newsletter, about whether Massachusetts can pull off another ‘miracle.’ email us at saymore@globe.com.
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    29 min