Following cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, Massachusetts lawmakers take testimony from state education officials as FY26 budget-making resumes, following a week off.

This is the world premiere performance of A Very 413 Christmas Carol, commissioned by New England Public Media and recorded live at Tree House Brewing Company in South Deerfield on Dec. 4, 2024. Starring Elizabeth Perkins as Ebeneeza Scrooge, and featuring a cast of NEPM hosts, reporters, and special guests.

Legacies: Stories of Black History in the 413 is an exploration of the Black experience in western Massachusetts through the lens of three stories that examine Black art, history, faith, and culture. Stories include one woman’s journey to find her roots, the work of pioneering AfriCOBRA artist and muralist Nelson Stevens, and the enduring history of Mount Calvary Baptist Church and its congregation. Hosted by Erika Slocumb

Join Marshall and Lindsay, hosts of the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids, on an unforgettable Dino Map Adventure through the Pioneer Valley. Explore hidden clues to the ancient past, visit the stomping grounds of the first dinosaur track hunters, and uncover the dramatic forces that shaped this fossil-rich region.