Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins Boston Public Radio for “Ask the Mayor,” discussing the World Cup’s impact and her push to extend late-night openings and outdoor drinking areas. Wu says the changes boosted businesses without major safety issues and argues Boston needs more local control. Wu also addresses housing affordability, tenant protections during extreme heat and the city’s lawsuit against social media companies.
0:00 World Cup impact on Boston
2:56 Extending late-night openings and outdoor drinking areas
5:06 Boston’s limited authority
7:54 Rent control and the housing crisis
9:42 Protecting tenants from extreme heat
11:10 Brigham and Women’s nurses strike
16:07 Boston’s lawsuit against social media companies
17:57 Enforcing Boston’s short-term-rental rules
20:16 Wu addresses the Graham Platner controversy
21:35 Public pools and splash pads
23:04 Boston’s public restroom map
25:12 July 4 violence and public safety
27:34 Boston Police staffing
30:28 Boston’s 250th
32:01 Surveillance cameras and privacy protections
33:16 Zoning, affordability and homeownership
38:09 Algae and swimming in the Charles River
39:06 Accountability for MBTA leadership
40:01 Blue Hill Avenue transit redesign
43:20 White Stadium and earning public trust
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins Boston Public Radio for “Ask the Mayor,” discussing the World Cup’s impact and her push to extend late-night openings and outdoor drinking areas. Wu says the changes boosted businesses without major safety issues and argues Boston needs more local control. Wu also addresses housing affordability, tenant protections during extreme heat and the city’s lawsuit against social media companies.
0:00 World Cup impact on Boston
2:56 Extending late-night openings and outdoor drinking areas
5:06 Boston’s limited authority
7:54 Rent control and the housing crisis
9:42 Protecting tenants from extreme heat
11:10 Brigham and Women’s nurses strike
16:07 Boston’s lawsuit against social media companies
17:57 Enforcing Boston’s short-term-rental rules
20:16 Wu addresses the Graham Platner controversy
21:35 Public pools and splash pads
23:04 Boston’s public restroom map
25:12 July 4 violence and public safety
27:34 Boston Police staffing
30:28 Boston’s 250th
32:01 Surveillance cameras and privacy protections
33:16 Zoning, affordability and homeownership
38:09 Algae and swimming in the Charles River
39:06 Accountability for MBTA leadership
40:01 Blue Hill Avenue transit redesign
43:20 White Stadium and earning public trust
GBH News wants to hear from YOU! We are conducting our annual audience survey 📝 bit.ly/3ZQXSQr. This will help us understand your interests and what you want to see more of from us. It only takes a few minutes, and we are grateful for your input. 🙌
GBH News is a premier source for in-depth local news and original story telling based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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