We learn about the convergence of art, healthcare, policy and research at the "Art for the Common Good" convention at UMass. Plus, we check in with Rep. Jim McGovern about what's new in Washington.

A wrap up with the folx of NEPM's Media Lab of their spring session, and a chat with the talent and organizers of the Revelry at 33 fundraiser for Northampton Center for the Arts.

We talk to guest curator Ayanna Dozier for the Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival and visit Stoneman Brewery for the latest CISA Local Hero Spotlight.

We talk to the creators of the annual fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, Big Love Little Performances, meet the CEO of Transhealth, Jo Erwin, and explore the night sky with Mr. Universe.

We broadcast live from the Back Porch Festival with live performances from Willie Carlisle, Olive Klug, Sally Baby's Silver Dollars and The Faux Paws.

Today on The Rundown, we break down the Hampden County Sheriff announcement of 50 job cuts and $4 million budget reduction, Springfield's effort to get back climate grants that were cut by the Trump administration, and complaints by lawmakers about school funding.

We revisit an archival conversation with the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Williamsburg author, Tracy Kidder, hear the sounds of the tabla with Salar Nader, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We hear poetry from local author Martín Espada and talk to State Senator Jo Comerford ahead of this weekend's Support our Immigrant Neighbors benefit. We also hear live music from The Soul Rebels.

We visit Meawdowhawk Farm, preview this weekend's Local Vocal Chord Bowl, and explore adjectives with the Word Nerd.

We speak to the highly accomplished author Jesmyn Ward before her lecture at Smith College and talk to Mr. Universe about the science in the movie, "Project Hail Mary."