SCIENCE

We talk to Jazz à la Mode host and Merriam-Webster editor Peter Sokolowski about the 100th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee and learn about little red dots with Mr. Universe.

We talk to The Human Monster Truck to get the lay of the local wrestling landscape, talk to the organizers behind the upcoming Sun Ra Arkestra concert in Northampton and check in with Mr. Universe.

We talk with Mr. Universe about funding cuts to scientific research and education, find out about the expansion of the Mass Kids Lit Festival and check in with the Center for New Americans they face changes in programming.

We learn about this weekend's Poetry Carnival at Bombyx with Brother's Keeper Poetry Ensemble and learn about migrating birds with UMass professor Nathan Senner.

We learn about an art exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum that highlights the experience of those inside the American carceral system and recap some of the 413 Day festivities with Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Mr. Unvierse.

We visit the lambs at Barberic Farms, find out about the western Mass.-centered film, "Urban Ed," and learn some science history with Mr. Unvierse.

We learn how Wander Berkshires is celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility, check in with the 2nd annual Montague Shakespeare Festival and discuss some dark matters with Mr. Universe.

We examine the past with Ilan Stavans new book, "Lamentations of Nezahualcóyotl," and check out Barnard's star with Mr. Universe.

After 5 years since the WHO declared a global pandemic, we head to UMass to learn about viruses. And, we talk through the program of this year's Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival.

We wander over to WANDER Berkshires, learn about the new book, "In Defiance," that highlights the work of underappreciated abolitionists and explore the cosmos with Mr. Universe.