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  • The secret lives of Shelby Hewitt - 32-year-old high school imposter: A Globe Magazine Narrated Feature
    Dec 27 2024

    The Boston Globe publishes thousands of stories each year, but only a select few capture the public’s attention for weeks on end. The Secret Lives of Shelby Hewitt: 32 year old high school imposter is one such story—a fascinating tale of a 32-year-old woman who posed as a teenager to re-enroll in high school. This deep dive reveals the ripple effects on the schools, the Department of Children and Families, and the lives of those deceived by her audacious con. Prepare to be captivated by the first installment in a series that uncovers the shocking truth behind the masquerade.

    To read more about what happened to Shelby Hewitt and all those who were affected by her deception catch up on all of Patricia Wen’s reporting:

    A new twist in the saga of Shelby Hewitt, high school imposter

    ‘I lied to you about something big’: Confessions of Shelby Hewitt, high school imposter


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    50 min
  • The Harvard Plan Pt. 3: “The Universities Are The Enemy”
    Dec 20 2024

    In part three of this collaboration with WNYC’s On The Media, the deep history of Harvard and the distinctly American idea of “diversity” is the hidden subtext for much of the recent strife. For most of the past half-century, the academy (and the business world) has embraced a concept of diversity as a social good.That concept, was developed at Harvard and endorsed by the Supreme Court, until the high court ended race-based affirmative action in 2023. This episode also looks at what’s in store for universities as the incoming Trump-Vance administration promises to pressure them to change curricula.

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    50 min
  • The Harvard Plan Pt. 2: “Diversity Hire”
    Dec 13 2024

    In part two of this collaboration with WNYC’s On The Media, Claudine Gay is accused of academic plagiarism, just days after giving testimony to Congress. The drip-drip of new allegations keeps the story in the headlines. It also reinforces critics’ allegation that Gay is a “diversity hire,” unworthy of the job. We hear from two of the writers who broke that news, and from a defender of Harvard’s diversity efforts.

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    34 min
  • The Harvard Plan Pt. 1: A President on Trial
    Dec 5 2024

    In part one of this collaboration with WNYC’s On The Media, Claudine Gay’s history-making inauguration as Harvard’s first Black president in September 2023 is seen by many as an inspirational moment for the university.

    But by December 2023, that hope sours as her presidency becomes a proxy battleground for American culture wars

    After war breaks out in the Middle East, Gay struggles to navigate bitter campus protests over war, anti-semitism, free speech, and the proper role of the university. The tensions are on full display when Gay testifies under oath, providing legalistic answers to outraged members of Congress.

    Claudine Gay’s short tenure as Harvard’s 30th president, a job she started two days after the Supreme Court struck down Harvard’s program of race-based affirmative action, is seen by some as a symbol of what’s wrong with diversity efforts.

    It’s also a warning to all colleges and universities, who face a hostile incoming administration which has pledged to use its power to bring them into line.

    This series slows down the whipsaw chain of events to bring listeners direct eyewitness accounts of what happened, from professors, wealthy donors, and spiritual leaders.



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    36 min
  • Coming soon: The Harvard Plan
    Dec 3 2024

    Universities have become a battlefield in the American culture wars in a way that’s dramatic and new. In the past year, Congress subpoenaed and investigated the inner workings of private colleges for the first time; four ivy league presidents quit their jobs amid mounting pressure and many institutions rolled back their commitments to be welcoming places for all. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump campaigned to “reclaim” universities from the “Marxist maniacs and lunatics.” This series brings all of that into focus by examining the short, troubled tenure of Harvard’s 30th president, Claudine Gay. She started the job two days after the Supreme Court struck down Harvard’s program of race-based affirmative action. By the time Gay resigned, she had been tarred as a symbol of what’s wrong with diversity efforts.

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    1 min
  • Election Results: A Boston Globe Today Feature
    Nov 6 2024

    Donald Trump is poised to become the 47th president of the United States after one of the most turbulent election cycles in modern history. So to make sense of it all, today we’re bringing you a special edition of Boston Globe Today, Boston Globe’s daily news show… I had the pleasure of hosting this post-election 2024 episode. Have a listen for some great analysis from some of the Boston Globe’s best political minds.

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    22 min
  • Introducing - Emelia's Thing from NHPR
    Nov 4 2024

    A young police officer unexpectedly finds herself back in New Hampshire, and she’s not the same person she was when she left. Something happened to her – to all of us. But for Officer Emelia Campbell, this thing still lives in her brain and her body.

    Lauren Chooljian of NHPR's Document team brings you Emelia’s story of survival and resilience in the wake of Jan. 6, 2021.

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    51 min
  • The Devil's Advocates: A Globe Magazine Feature
    Oct 31 2024

    As one of the most provocative religious organizations in the country, the Satanic Temple is no stranger to inciting controversy - it’s one of their main tactics.

    In this podcast episode, Globe Magazine's Annalisa Quinn I contemplate religious freedom, democracy, and the fundamentals of the first amendment through the surprising lens of Satanism. And constitutional scholars Steven K. Green and Frank S. Ravitch help me understand the history and legal standing of the constitutional right to religious freedom.

    To read more about The Satanic Temple check out Annalisa Quinn’s profile of co-founders Lucien Greaves and Malcom Jarry in Globe Magazine.

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    33 min