SCIENCE

We learn about new book "A Nation Wrestles with God" from Restless Books, speak with alt-rock legend Natalie Merchant at Solid Sound, and check in with Mr. Universe.

We talk to author Jedidiah Berry about his new book, "Kill All Wizards," see how the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is celebrating Juneteenth, and discuss sci-fi cinema with Mr. Universe.

The Trump administration has proposed regulations to control billions of dollars in federal research funding, which it says will reduce "fraud and abuse." Scientists in Massachusetts and beyond say they could set back research in the U.S. by decades.

A lawsuit by national medical groups has forced the Trump administration to revert to previous vaccination guidelines, but the strained relationship between pediatricians and the new CDC continues in western Massachusetts and beyond.

We talk to hosts of The Tumble Science Podcast before the 2026 Joke-Ha-Thon fundraiser kicks off, get a Black historical perspective of the 250th, and have our latest Local Hero Spotlight with McKinstry Farms.

We hear live music with Pamela Means, speak with author Tom Perrotta about his new book, "Ghost Town," and check in with Mr. Universe.

We talk with founders of Milestone Films about their restoration of "Queen Kelly" that will screen at Amherst Cinema and check in with Mr. Universe.

We talk to author and gerrymandering expert David Daley about recent Supreme Court decisions, find out about Rachel's Table's Outrun Hunger 5k run, and chat with Mr. Universe about UAPs.

We have a Live Music Monday with banjoist Max Wareham, take a tour of Red Shirt Farm and celebrate Star Wars Day with Mr. Universe.

We get the behind-the-scenes look at local film "Watching Mr. Pearson," speak with musician Madeline Peyroux before she visits the HOPE Center for the Arts, and talk to Mr. Universe.