Boston Public Radio, The Curiosity Desk, & The Culture Show Live March 11, 2026

Today on BPR: Alan Khazei, founder of City Year, on the importance of public service, and his recent op-ed on a new GI Bill for Civilian Service. Plus, Harvard scholar Alex Green on his book "A Perfect Turmoil: Walter E. Fernald and the Struggle to Care for America’s Disabled,” which was named a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. National security expert Juliette Kayyem.  Today on the Curiosity Desk: Today on The Culture Show: Chef Paul Wahlberg joins us to talk about being the culinary arm of the family business—boosting their flavor profile by way of a new pop-up event at Wahlburger's in Hingham that will serve up some sibling rivalry—featuring Donnie, Mark and Paul Wahlberg's signature burgers; Vinfen's David Brown previews their 19th annual Vinfen Film Fest at GBH on March 28. It features documentary films about people with disabilities and mental conditions—telling stories and profiling people that aren't often showcased on the big screen; and chef, restaurateur and TV personality Tiffani Faison talks about all launching her fifth concept at High Street Place Food Hall, and Tigerbaby. Today on The Curiosity Desk: "Fire Weather" John Vaillant author reflects on the catastrophic 2016 Port McMurray wildfire in Alberta. Gal Tziperman Lotan returns with Four Things To Know. Angelica Marcellino Mashpee Wompanoag tribal member and author reveals the history of sap and maple syrup. Tune in: 00:00 – Boston Public Radio 11am 120:00 – The Curiosity Desk 1pm  180:00 – The Culture Show 2 pm GBH News is public media, inspired by and made for the public. GBH and public media stations across the country are under threat. You can help. Your support matters. Donate today: https://bit.ly/3GHOV5a. Subscribe to our channel to drop into the chat! We'd love to have you join the discussion, but only subscribers can participate in the chat: https://youtube.com/gbhnews?sub_confi... 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