Best 6 Boston History Podcasts

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

'This is a town where there are three pastimes: politics, sports and revenge.' The town is Boston. Seemingly dry topics become gripping political dramas in this Peabody Award winning show from creator Ian Coss and GBH News. Each season of 'The Big Dig' uncovers a different facet of society infrastructure, gambling, food, healthcare together the pieces connect to tell the story of modern America. Season 1: 'The Big Dig' The highway project known as 'The Big Dig' is infamous a shorthand for government failure but it all started as one engineer's dream to correct the wrongs of the past, and its legacy is far from simple. Season 2: 'Scratch & Win' America's most successful state lottery and its greatest innovation, the scratch ticket all starts with mafia bookmakers and state bureaucrats going toe to toe in a battle to own the future of gambling. Season 3: 'Catching The Codfather' A fishing tycoon is arrested in an elaborate sting operation, but claims he's the real hero fighting back against the state. Season 4: 'Mitt & Ted, a healthcare story' Mitt Romney and Ted Kennedy began their political journeys on opposite sides of the healthcare issue, and they ended once again on opposite sides, but for a brief period in the middle they worked together to pass a groundbreaking law one that promised to finally transform the politics of American healthcare the law known as Romneycare. So what brought this odd couple together, and what ultimately pulled Mitt and Ted apart? -------------- CREDITS: Host & Creator: Ian Coss Executive Producer: Devin Maverick Robins Producer: Isabel Hibbard Story Editor: Lacy Roberts Contact us as ****@wgbh.org more

Boston history that goes far beyond the Freedom Trail.

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