NEXT New England

News & Politics Podcasts

NEXT was a radio show and podcast that aired its final episode in May 2021 after a successful five-year run. The weekly program focused on New England, one of America's oldest places, at a time of change. NEXT was produced at Connecticut Public Radio...

Episodes

NEXT’s Goodbye — And What’s To Come From The New England News Collaborative

The Final Episode: How Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola Reimagines History; Protesters Reflect On The Year That Changed Us

Reflecting On ‘Surviving The White Gaze’; Why Green Burials Are Surging In Popularity

‘It’s Like Climbing Up A Mudslide’: Pandemic Pushes Women Out Of The Workforce

Alison Bechdel On ‘The Secret To Superhuman Strength'; Advocates Push Colleges To Hire More Black-Owned Firms To Oversee Investments

‘The Happiness Lab’ Professor On Ways We Can Be Happier; How Jonny Sun Is Learning To Balance Work And Rest

‘It’s My Future’: Young Activists Take On Climate Change; How We Can Adapt To Electric Vehicles

How The Lost Kitchen’s Star Chef Is ‘Finding Freedom’ After Hitting Rock Bottom; Pushing Past ‘The White Colonial Imagination’ To Enjoy Nature

A Non-Binary Child And Their Family Explore Identity; The Impact Of Banning Race-Based Hair Discrimination

A High School Senior’s Journey Back To School After A Year Online; Author Jennifer De Leon On Returning To Her Roots

Anti-Asian Hate And The Inextricable Link Between Racism And Sexism; How The Pandemic Changed Cooking And Eating Habits

Insights On American Culture For ‘The Immigrant And The Curious’; Outfitting Triple-Deckers To Curb Climate Change

‘Artemis’ Astronaut Reflects On NASA’s Mission To Land First Woman On The Moon; A Coastal Town Reckons With Sea Level Rise

Pressure Intensifies To Bring Students Back To Classrooms; Environmental Group Reckons With Race And Inclusivity In The Outdoors

What High-Speed Rail Could Bring To New England; Vermont Town Mourns The Loss Of A Historic Bridge

The Lasting Impacts Of The Station Nightclub Fire; What We Can Learn From New England’s Forests

Disparities In New England’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout; Biomass Plant Proposed In ‘Asthma Capital Of The Country’

The Promise Of Ropeless Fishing To Save Endangered Right Whales; How Connecticut Is Working To Diversify Its Juries

An Insider’s Look At The ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry; Advancing Racial Justice In The Transition To Clean Energy

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Faces Challenges In New England; The Lasting Impact Of Pop Star Selena