WESTERN 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."

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.

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.

We learn about the Nolumbeka Project's event, "Sharing Mohican Knowledge and Presence in the Berkshires," celebrate the UMass Theater Guild, connect theater to community with the Policy Playhouse, and hear live music with Madison Curbelo.

Various agencies and refugees in Massachusetts are suing the Department of Homeland Security over Trump's “Refugee Detention Policy,” which states that refugees applying for green cards must return to federal custody one year after they were admitted to the U.S.

We visit Boyden Brothers Maple ahead of Mass. Maple Weekend and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.