GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

We speak with the third candidate for mayor of Easthampton, JT Tirell, learn about the origins of the word "stereotype" with the Word Nerd, and explore the work of photographer Michel Kameni at Smith College Museum of Art.

BU Professor of finance Mark Williams says Massachusetts needs to adopt some longer-term strategies to soften the impact of Trump Administration funding cuts.

We hear from Easthampton mayoral candidate Lindsi Sekula, learn about Massachusetts Farm to School Month and celebrate Catherine Newman's new novel, "Wreck."

The federal government shutdown has lasted all of October. But, Springfield. U.S. Representative Richard Neal (D) believes there could soon be pressure on Congressional Republicans to begin talks to re-open the government.

We speak with the first of three mayoral candidates in Easthampton, current Interim Mayor Salem Derby, get a preview of the costumes Monte will wear on the March for the Food Bank, and hear about comets you can see in the sky this week with Mr. Universe.

Massachusetts Senate Democrats advanced a $2.3 billion spending bill Monday that withholds most of the funding that sheriffs have requested, echoing an approach the House took last week.

The Massachusetts legislature continues to focus on balancing revenues destabilized by federal policy changes from the Federal tax and spending bill passed in July.

Protestors across Western Massachusetts joined others across the state and the nation in "No Kings" rallies denouncing everything from ICE raids to cuts in food assistance benefits.

On The Rundown, panelists discuss why some schools in western Mass. have lower vaccination rates, the Pittsfield man who is back at home after being unlawfully detained by ICE, and a pilot program to clean up nips.

Neal said details of the role of the United States in maintaining peace is beginning to become clearer. He said President Donald Trump has committed 200 U.S. troops in a non-combat capacity toward the effort. He added that the “particulars will mean everything” as the situation evolves when it comes to American involvement.