Comedian John Hodgman visits his hometown of Brookline, MA; ice climbing Cathedral Ledge.

A Breath of Fresh Air Weekends with Yankee

Premiered May 24, 2022
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A Breath of Fresh Air

Comedian and author John Hodgman visits his hometown of Brookline, MA, including historic Coolidge Corner Theater for some nostalgia and popcorn. Then in Bartlett, NH, Richard Wiese ice climbs Cathedral Ledge. Finally, we head to New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park: The Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, NH, where the more than 80 pieces are designed to withstand the elements.

About the Program

Weekends with Yankee

Richard Wiese explores the sights, sounds and tastes of all six New England states — from foraging for edible invasive plants in Connecticut to whitewater rafting on Maine's wild Kennebec River. Senior food editor Amy Traverso shares the recipes, local flavors and sense of community that make up the fabric of the region’s food and dining scene.

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