WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

We speak with Dennis Powell, president of NAACP Berkshires, Elms College President Harry Dumay about the Black Experience Summit, and Rep. Jim McGovern.

When contract negotiations are complete, Jackie Glasheen, an educator in the Holyoke Schools for more than 30 years, will take the helm as its new superintendent.

Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll were in Holyoke and North Adams this week as they hit the campaign trail.

We talk to musician and composer Sunny Jain about his newest project, "Wild Wild East," visit Hager's Farm Market for the latest Local Hero Spotlight and explore the word "orient" with the Word Nerd.

We hear live music from Mtali Banda and talk to author John Sayles about his book, "Crucible."

We talk with Trustees of Reservations President Katie Theoharides, visit the Triplex Cinema for their "Screwball Valentines" series, and learn about Marcus Garvey for the latest Power of History segment.

Tracye Whitfield stood on the steps of Springfield City Hall Monday and acknowledged what she called mistakes regarding conflict of interest dealings with the city and her development company. She has since resigned from the company.

While college students may have choices for how they get course materials, increasingly teachers are assigning electronic or e-textbooks. Massachusetts lawmakers have proposed a special state commission that would look at the financial impact of e-books on students.

We hear live music from Emily King and the Deep River Ramblers and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

Today on The Rundown, we discuss rising need for food assistance, Rep. Jim McGovern's accusations that Veterans Administration chaplains are facing censorship and how a Berkshire community hopes to improve drinking water quality.