Explain Boston to Me
Explain Boston to Me
Lee Stabert
400 years of Boston's seaport with James O'Connell
49 minutes Posted Jan 28, 2026 at 10:03 am.
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In this episode, we're joined by James O'Connell, a professor at BU and author of the book, "Boston and the Making of a Global City." He explains how the city's port opened it up to the world, transformed its economy, and shaped its culture. In short, Boston would not be the city it is without this vital connection.