Best American Association for State and Local History Podcasts (2025)

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30 Years Leading the Pops! 30:11

6d ago30:11

30:11

Keith Lockhart reflects on three decades leading one of the world’s most iconic orchestras, and previews what’s next. https://www.bso.org/pops/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Mental Health Pathfinders: Evolving Psychiatry Through a Neurodiverse Lens 24:16

20d ago24:16

24:16

In this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, psychiatrist Dr. Bernadette Grosjean shares her powerful journey of receiving an autism diagnosis later in life—an experience that reshaped her understanding of herself, her patients, and the field of psychiatry. Dr. Grosjean explores the stigma surrounding neurodivergence in medicine, the emotional imp…

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PsychNews Special Report: Palliative Psychiatry for Severe and Persistent Mental Illness 30:41

21d ago30:41

30:41

In this episode, Psychiatric News Editor-in-Chief Dr. Adrian Preda speaks with Dr. Anna Westermair, a psychiatrist and researcher whose work focuses on the emerging field of palliative psychiatry. Drawing on her recent Psychiatric News Special Report, Dr. Westermair offers a compelling case for considering quality of life—not just symptom remission…

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PsychNews Special Report: February 2025 The Complexities of Medication Management in Psychiatry 28:16

25d ago28:16

28:16

This episode of Psych News Special Report delves into the complexities of prescribing psychotropic medications for medically ill patients. Dr. Adrian Preda and Dr. Jim Levinson discuss the challenges faced by psychiatrists, including pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and the importance of collaboration with other healthcare providers. They empha…

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The American Revolution: A Conversation with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein 40:32

28d ago40:32

40:32

Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss their upcoming documentary film The American Revolution which will be released in the Fall of 2025. https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-american-revolution/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: Pearls of Wisdom with Dr. Laura Roberts 45:20

27d ago45:20

45:20

This limited podcast series is brought to you by APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus and hosted by Anjali Gupta, MD, President of APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus. Dr.Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She has led a number of wellness and equity initiatives at Georgetown and…

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From farm to spirits, Trillium is much more than a brewery 32:04

1M ago32:04

32:04

JC and Esther Tetreault discuss the evolution of Trillium from a Fort Point hole in the wall to a farm-to-table, distilling and brewing hospitality company. https://trilliumbrewing.com/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Mental Health Pathfinders: The High Stakes of Gambling: Addiction, Apps, and Mental Health with Dr. James Sherer 10:24

1M ago10:24

10:24

Dr. James Sherer joins us to break down the sharp rise in gambling addiction fueled by online platforms and sports betting. From the mental health fallout to the addictive design of gambling apps, he unpacks what’s driving this crisis—and what can be done to stop it. Hear about the brain science behind the behavior, its impact on relationships, and…

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PsychNews Special Report: Exploring Psychodermatology with Dr. Mohammad Jafferany 39:59

2M ago39:59

39:59

This episode of Psych News Special Report delves into the emerging field of psychodermatology, exploring the intricate relationship between skin conditions and mental health. Dr. Mohammad Jafferany, an expert in the field, discusses his journey into psychodermatology, the psychological impacts of various skin conditions, and the importance of under…

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Paul Revere's Midnight Ride - 250 Years Later 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

The Executive Directors of Old North Church and the Paul Revere House discuss the legacy of Paul Revere's legendary ride - fact, fiction, and everything in between- and what they have planned for the 250th commemoration. https://www.oldnorth.com/ https://www.paulreverehouse.org/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/…

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Urban Grape - Boston's Most Progressive Wine Shop 30:23

2M ago30:23

30:23

TJ and Hadley Douglas discuss the growth of Urban Grape, from concept to reality, and the values and innovations that underpin their business model. https://bos.theurbangrape/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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APA Innovation Hour: Asynchronous Approaches to Mental Health Care with Dr. Peter Yellowlees 48:15

2M ago48:15

48:15

In this episode, Dr. Manu Sharma speaks with Dr. Peter Yellowlees about the transformative potential of asynchronous telepsychiatry. They explore how technology, particularly AI, can enhance psychiatric practice by improving data collection, patient access, and overall care efficiency. Dr. Yellowlees shares insights from his extensive experience, d…

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Mental Health Pathfinders: Dr. King Davis on Preserving the History of Central State Hospital 13:45

2M ago13:45

13:45

In this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, Erin Connors speaks with Dr. King Davis about the historical significance of Central State Hospital, the first institution in the U.S. dedicated to the care of black patients. Dr. Davis discusses the challenges faced in preserving the hospital's history, the impact of racial segregation on mental health…

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Boston's Queen of Pasta Dishes on Boston Found 36:55

3M ago36:55

36:55

Chef Karen Akunowicz discusses the influences in her culinary journey and how the Boston food scene has evolved over the past decade. https://www.instagram.com/chefkarenakunowicz/?hl=en https://www.barvolpe.com/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Four Nations Face Off in Boston 22:24

3M ago22:24

22:24

NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh, former Mayor of Boston, dishes on the 4 Nations Face-Off at TD Garden and growth of global tournaments for the NHL. https://www.nhl.com/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Mental Health Pathfinders: Developing Practice Guidelines with Dr. George Keepers 10:26

3M ago10:26

10:26

In this episode of the Mental Health Pathfinders podcast, Host Erin Connors speaks with Dr. George Keepers about the recent updates to the practice guidelines for borderline personality disorder (BPD). The conversation covers the importance of regular updates to guidelines, the impact of telehealth and AI on psychiatric practice, and the future dir…

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PsychNews Special Report: Nutrition's Role in Mental Health 22:26

4M ago22:26

22:26

In the inaugural episode of PsychNews Special Report, Dr. Adrian Preda interviews Dr. Marta Mudd, author of the Special Report featured in the January 2025 issue of Psychiatric News, discussing the intersection of nutrition and mental health. They explore Dr. Mudd's journey into psychiatry, the importance of nutrition in psychiatric care, and the g…

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Reimagining Legal Sea Foods 22:58

4M ago22:58

22:58

What does PPX mean? What fish does Legals use in their fish and chips? Hot butter or mayo on a lobster roll? President Matt King reveals his truths in discussing the evolution of Legal Sea Foods. https://www.legalseafoods.com/locations/boston-harborside/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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New Leadership at a Cherished Institution 27:09

4M ago27:09

27:09

Casey Soward discusses his vision and goals for Boch Center after taking over the leadership reins from an industry legend. https://www.bochcenter.org/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Mental Health Pathfinders: APA CEO & Medical Director Dr. Marketa M. Wills 6:21

5M ago6:21

6:21

In this episode of the Mental Health Pathfinders podcast, Marketa M. Wills, M.D., M.P.A., FAPA discusses her transition from Johns Hopkins to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as CEO and Medical Director. Dr. Wills shares her experiences connecting with members, establishing a culture of trust and transparency, and the importance of advoca…

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The Making of a Bowl Game! 25:38

5M ago25:38

25:38

The Wasabi Fenway Bowl is back! Learn how a legendary ballpark has become home to so much more than baseball. https://www.mlb.com/redsox/ballpark https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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The Evolution of Iconic Brands 24:15

5M ago24:15

24:15

How do famous brands reinvent themselves and lead with purpose? Hear from Proverb CEO Daren Bascome. https://proverbagency.com/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Mental Health Pathfinders: Dr. Mary H. Roessel on the Mental Health of Indigenous Peoples 13:18

6M ago13:18

13:18

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, Dr. Mary Hasbah Roessel joins us to discuss her experiences and insights into the mental health care needs of Indigenous communities, particularly focusing on the Navajo culture. She emphasizes the importance of holistic healing that addresses the body, mind, and spirit, and highlights the histor…

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Hidden Hub Histories on Boston Found 32:45

6M ago32:45

32:45

Why is Boston called The Hub? Do people still use the term Beantown? What are the full origins of the Boston Common Holiday Tree from Halifax? Learn about all this and much more with the host of Boston’s first history podcast. https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Following in the Footsteps of Greatness 28:29

6M ago28:29

28:29

Drew Carter discusses being the voice of the Celtics, his approach to the role, and the legendary shoes that he’d never try to fill. https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Mental Health Pathfinders: APA President Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D. Dr.Med.Sc. 13:33

7M ago13:33

13:33

Current APA President Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D. Dr.Med.Sc. joins us to discuss his journey to psychiatric leadership and the early life events that inspired him to make a lifelong commitment to lifestyle medicine. Research suggests healthy lifestyle behaviors and habits promote mental health and wellness and can be used to both prevent and treat …

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Mental Health Pathfinders: APA Spanish Language Working Group Co-Chairs Amalia Londoño Tobón, MD, and Hector Colon-Rivera, MD 12:48

7M ago12:48

12:48

The co-chairs of APA's Spanish Language Working Group, Amalia Londoño Tobón, MD, and Hector Colón-Rivera, MD, join us to discuss LaSaludMental.org, APA's online home for evidence based information and resources in Spanish. The conversation also covers the unique mental health challenges facing the Hispanic/Latino community in the U.S., and how cult…

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British Invasion (Part 2) with Portia Jones 32:38

7M ago32:38

32:38

Join popular UK podcaster Portia Jones for another limited series episode as she delves into Boston’s sports scene. Portia visited our sports hub earlier this year, and connected with Boston's legendary fields, courts, and rinks, while trying to understand the rules and culture of American sports from a very British perspective. https://www.meetbos…

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British Invasion (Part 1) with Portia Jones 45:16

7M ago45:16

45:16

Join popular UK podcaster Portia Jones for a limited series episode as she delves into Boston’s food scene - from chowder to Chinese cuisine, dumplings, cannoli, cocktail bars, breweries, and more. https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Embracing Boston’s Past & Future 25:37

9M ago25:37

25:37

Embrace Boston CEO discusses the journey to The Embrace monument unveiling, the Kings' legacy in Boston, and upcoming projects. https://www.embraceboston.org/ https://www.instagram.com/embracebos/ https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Sustainable Seafood and Historic Hospitality 30:06

9M ago30:06

30:06

The Inn at Hastings Park and Wulf’s Fish discuss their sustainability partnership as well as upcoming 250th anniversary events in Lexington. https://wulfsfish.com/ https://www.innathastingspark.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trishaperezkennealy/?hl=en https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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Meet Boston with Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson 29:51

10M ago29:51

29:51

Local media celebs dish on Boston's food scene, the launch of the Meet Boston TV show, and share an exciting announcement for the fall! Meet Boston with Billy & Jenny is an innovative new program helmed by two of New England’s most trusted television personalities, Emmy Award-winners Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson. Airing on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. E…

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Iconic brands turning 30 together... Life is Good, especially with Duck Boat championship parades! 34:25

10M ago34:25

34:25

Boston Duck Tours CEO Cindy Brown and Life is Good COO John Jacobs join Boston Found to discuss the evolution of their brands and how they came together to collaborate on their 30th anniversary celebrations. https://www.instagram.com/bostonducktours/?hl=en https://bostonducktours.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeisgoodco/?hl=en https://www.lifeis…

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Exploring the Magic of the Boston Pops with Dennis Alves 23:26

11M ago23:26

23:26

Boston Pops Artistic Director Dennis Alves shares memories and insights related to Boston Pops seasonal traditions, from the 4th of July Esplanade concert to Tanglewood and the Holiday Pops. Dennis discusses his work with iconic conductors Arthur Fiedler, John Williams and Keith Lockhart. Dennis Alves is Director of Artistic Planning for the Boston…

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Boston’s History of Innovation – Four Centuries of Changing the World 17:11

11M ago17:11

17:11

Dr. Bob Krim and Anna Dunbar discuss the creation of the Innovation Trail of Boston. The trail reveals four centuries of innovation in Boston, more than 450 discoveries and creations that have changed the nation and the world. Learn more about the sites and how to explore the trail on your own or with a guide. https://www.instagram.com/bostoninnotr…

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Exploring Revolutionary Spaces and the Unfinished Business of the American Revolution 26:01

12M ago26:01

26:01

Nat Sheidley discusses the emergence of Revolutionary Spaces, the history of protest in Boston, the unfinished business of the American Revolution, the irony of Phillis Wheatley’s liberation, and the multiple struggles for freedom that still define the United States. Nathaniel Sheidley is President and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces, a non-profit orga…

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Calling Boston music fans! A look behind Boston's iconic music festival with co-founder Brian Appel 19:45

1y ago19:45

19:45

Memorial Day weekend in Boston has long been a time to get together with family and friends, and since 2013 the Boston Calling Music Festival has been synonymous with the long weekend. Metallica, The Foo Fighters, St. Vincent, Lizzo, Eminem, Travis Scott, Nine Inch Nails, and just about every other big band in the the world has played the event now…

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What’s behind the rise of Boston’s Seaport and what’s next? Find out on Boston Found! 24:35

1y ago24:35

24:35

Building a new neighborhood in an historic city, Ariel Foxman joins Boston Found to discuss making memories in Seaport and the thoughtful and intentional strategies that have driven that process. Learn all about Seaport and find out what’s next for Boston’s most modern area. https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/ https://www.instagram.com/seaportbos/ https…

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Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: A Conversation with Dr. Dionne Hart 37:03

1y ago37:03

37:03

This limited podcast series is brought to you by APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus and hosted by Anjali Gupta, MD, President of APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus. Dr.Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She has led a number of wellness and equity initiatives at Georgetown and…

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Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: A Conversation with Dr. Gia Merlo 30:18

1y ago30:18

30:18

This limited podcast series is brought to you by APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus and hosted by Anjali Gupta, MD, President of APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus. Dr.Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She has led a number of wellness and equity initiatives at Georgetown and…

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Who's Mike Gorman's all-time favorite Celtic? Hear the truth behind the scenes with Mike 18:19

1y ago18:19

18:19

As long time Boston Celtics announcer Mike Gorman steps away from the microphone, hear some of his favorite behind the scenes moments from a truly amazing career. https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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What does a water skiing squirrel have to do with Global Meetings Industry Day? Find out on this episode of Boston Found! 26:32

1y ago26:32

26:32

Three professionals in Massachusetts hospitality talk with Martha Sheridan about GMID, Global Meetings Industry Day happening on April 11th. Patty Lloyd of The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Diane DiAntonio of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, and Laura Elkman of Davios Restaurants celebrate the industry that makes Massachusetts and Boston ti…

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What are the latest reasons to visit Boston? News anchor Glenn Jones from NBC10 Boston explains 22:21

1y ago22:21

22:21

Glenn Jones shares his thoughts on Boston’s evolution as a city and the changing demographics since his time at Emerson College. Glenn provides a unique perspective from his career in both tourism and media in Boston and Bermuda. “There has been a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (in Boston) and I wanted to report on those issues" Glen…

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Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: A Conversation with Dr. Ludmila De Faria 40:18

1y ago40:18

40:18

This limited podcast series is brought to you by APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus and hosted by Anjali Gupta, MD, President of APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus. Dr.Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She has led a number of wellness and equity initiatives at Georgetown and…

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Collin Knight founder of Live Like a Local Tours connects tourists to Boston's iconic neighborhoods 21:20

1y ago21:20

21:20

Martha Sheridan talks with Collin Knight, founder of Live Like a Local Tours, to discover Boston's hidden gems of food, history, and culture. Take a deeper dive into the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester and Jamacia Plain, and hear about the connections to each area that Collin's walking tours provide. https://www.instagram.com/livelikealocaltou…

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Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Dixon 35:38

1y ago35:38

35:38

This limited podcast series is brought to you by APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus and hosted by Anjali Gupta, MD, President of APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus. Dr.Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She has led a number of wellness and equity initiatives at Georgetown and…

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Tech and Travel – A conversation with entrepreneur and activist Paul English 26:09

1y ago26:09

26:09

Entrepreneur and activist Paul English, who launched Kayak among many other startups, discusses tech in the travel space, the impact of AI, upcoming ventures, and his founding role in Embrace Boston and it's iconic memorial. Paul's X: https://twitter.com/englishpaulm?lang=en https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/…

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Women Psychiatrists Caucus Chats: A Conversation with Dr. Nada Stotland 49:19

1y ago49:19

49:19

This limited podcast series is brought to you by APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus and hosted by Anjali Gupta, MD, President of APA's Women Psychiatrists Caucus. Dr.Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She has led a number of wellness and equity initiatives at Georgetown and…

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"Celebrating a New Boston" with Shirley Leung - Columnist and Associate Editor, Boston Globe 34:30

1y ago34:30

34:30

Shirley Leung joins the Boston Found podcast to discuss the city’s diverse people and neighborhoods, eclectic culinary scene, the future of downtown, and her own travel experiences. https://twitter.com/leung?lang=en https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/By Meet Boston

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A tour of Chinatown just in time for Lunar New Year with Boston Chinatown Tours! 35:21

1+ y ago35:21

35:21

Martha Sheridan sits down with Jacqueline Church, Founder of Boston Chinatown Tours, to discuss the culture, history, art and food scene that define Boston’s ever-evolving Chinatown, as well as plans for Lunar New Year celebrations in the neighborhood. Jacqueline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jccraves/ https://www.instagram.com/fanchinato…

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