MASSACHUSETTS

We take a tour of the Jones Library as they near the light at the end of the tunnel for their renovation project and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We speak to Tim Eriksen about the upcoming Western Mass Sacred Harp Convention and the large swath of other things he's up to in the 413, and talk with the Word Nerd about the differences between "me and you" and "you and I."

A collective of musicians, the Refugee Orchestra Project, held a 10th anniversary performance Sunday at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Mass. The orchestra uses music to demonstrate how refugees from across the world play an important role in culture and society.

We speak with author Allison Butler about new book "The Judgement of Gender," visit the Greenfield Farmer's Co-operative Exchange, and speak with WANDER Berkshires about their community work.

Massachusetts legislators have until mid-March to vote on measures that would legalize online roulette, blackjack, and other casino-style games. Opponents say that form of gambling is highly addictive.

We learnt he mysterious history of the 160-year-old stagecoach in Greenfield, we talk with local author M.J. Beasi about their debut book, "I Was a Teenage Death God," and find hope in the big picture with Mr. Universe.

U.S. Representative Richard Neal, D-Springfield, said after strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, Congress should have been given the chance to vote on the issue. And he said, a vote should still take place even though military action is underway.

Mass. lawmakers this week take up immigration enforcement. This comes as the Feds continue to sharply restrict legal immigration, and deport legal residents in mass deportation initiatives.

In a 7 to 4 vote Springfield City Councilors stood by Tracye Whitfield and rejected a vote of no confidence.

We talk to Deborah Grey White about historical archiving, hear live music from Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.