Boston history that goes far beyond the Freedom Trail.

Never in American history has it been so easy to gamble, legally at least. We've got casinos, sports betting, online poker, keno — but it was all made possible by state lotteries, which brought gambling out of the shadows and into the public square — into the government itself. 'Scratch & Win' follows the unlikely rise of America's most successful lottery. We begin in 1970s Boston, with state bureaucrats going toe to toe with mafia bookmakers, and each other, as they struggle to launch the state's greatest innovation: the scratch ticket. But the story reaches all the way to the present moment. How do we feel about the gambling industry that lotteries helped summon into being? And should the state be in this business at all? 'Scratch & Win' is made by the Peabody Award-winning team behind 'The Big Dig,' produced by GBH News and distributed by PRX.---------------------------Credits:Host and scriptwriter: Ian CossExecutive Producer: Devin Maverick RobinsProducers: Isabel Hibbard and Ian CossStory Editor: Lacy RobertsEditorial Advisor: Jen McKimFact Checkers: Ryan Alderman and Isabel HibbardScoring and Music Supervision: Ian CossGraphic Design: Bill MillerProject Manager: Meiqian He more

Founded four centuries ago, Boston has simply never settled.  Conversations here determine the future, so let's discover what's next!  Join us as we seek out the real Boston, past and present, through stories and perspectives that capture a city always in motion.   Hosted by Martha Sheridan, CEO of Meet Boston, this is the Boston Found podcast.https://www.meetboston.com/podcast/ more

Boston is often seen as a charming city full of tradition, with attractions like the famous Duck Tours, Red Sox games at Fenway Park, and its vibrant student population from nearby universities like Harvard and MIT. Known for its cultural touchstones like the Boston Pops, the city is seen as a historic and intellectual hub. However, beneath this polished exterior lies a hidden world of crime. 'Boston True Crime: The Criminal Underbelly of The Hub' explores the city's darker side, revealing stories of brutal crimes, police corruption, and dirty judges that have shaped its hidden criminal history. more

The official podcast of the Boston & Maine Railroad, delving into the history, memory, and legacy of the Route of the Minuteman. more

The Boston Reproductive Justice Audiowalk is a work of historical scholarship, a call to arms, and a teaching tool about reproductive justice. Designed for tourists, students, and scholars, the 8 episodes included in this podcast each explore one stop on a 1.5 mile walking tour of downtown Boston. This podcast examines how we define reproductive justice and the pivotal role Boston has played in the history of it. Though best enjoyed by walking the trail along with the podcast (addresses and directions to sites are in each episode description), this podcast is also intended for wider audience, including those beyond Boston. more