Why Does My Cat Meow So Loudly?

The Curiosity Desk · May 27, 2026 · 51m

First up, GBH’s Meghan Smith joins to talk about her reporting on why Malden has so many Chinese restaurants. She’ll join alongside Diana Jeong, a lifelong Malden resident and co-founder of the Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition.

Then... ahead of The 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee is underway in Washington, D.C. Merriam Webster editor-at-large Peter Sokolowski is a judge. He’ll join to talk about what goes into choosing the words, shaping the competition, encouraging hopefuls, and – yes – judging the actual event.

Lastly, it’s our first “Ask the Animal Behaviorist.” Edgar…