Boston Public Radio, The Curiosity Desk, & The Culture Show Live Wednesday, August 12, 2026

00:00 – Boston Public Radio 11am 2:00:00 – The Curiosity Desk 1pm 3:00:00 – The Culture Show 2 pm Today on Boston Public Radio: We’ll speak with Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, as he challenges Senator Ed Markey in the Democratic Primary (we heard from Markey this week). Plus, we’ll hear from Bob Rivers, chair of Eastern Bank, on fixing Massachusetts’ housing shortage. Then, It’s the August edition of “Ask The Mayor” with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. Today on The Curiosity Desk: Sky & Telescope’s Kelly Beatty on the upcoming solar eclipse. Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown Anne-Marie Runfola on their work last week rescuing two whales off the coast of Massachusetts. Compass Planning Associates Jennifer Lane breaks down all you need to know when you’re looking to buy a car. Today on The Culture Show: We're reupping our conversation with Judy Collins ahead of her Tanglewood stop on the Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell Tour; then, Mahesh Daas, president of Boston Architectural College, is back for AI: Actual Intelligence with a look at how cities can adapt to increasingly extreme summer heat; and we preview the 116th annual Fisherman’s Feast in the North End with organizer Domenic Strazzullo and The Boston Guido, one of this year’s Best Meatball Competition judges. Watch America's Awesome Kids on the PBS Kids App or YouTube:    / @americasawesomekids   Support GBH and help shape a future where facts matter, stories unite us, and everyone has access to quality media. Join us. Fund the Future: https://bit.ly/FundtheFutureYT