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Chinese-owned CRRC manufactures rail cars in Springfield for the Boston-area transit agency, the MBTA, and for a system in Los Angeles. Necessary parts and materials coming from China have been held up by the government, leading to the furloughs.
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We speak with Alisa Klein of Grown food Northampton and Hunter Livingstone of Livingstone Mycology about their upcoming Seed Swap, and Mr. Universe delves into the war in Iran, and budding black holes.
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This week, The Rundown unpacks local effects of the Iran War, explore a state budget hearing and plans to address health care needs in western Mass.
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