The Curiosity Desk

October 6, 2026 

First up, we begin with Barbara Kates-Garnick from the Fletcher School at Tufts, breaking down Gov. Healey’s State of Energy Emergency and why energy costs are so expensive in Mass. 

Then, MIT economist Jon Gruber & GBH’s Ian Coss join for a conversation about Mass. healthcare reform, tied to this newest season of The Big Dig called Mitt & Ted, a healthcare story. 

After, Edgar welcomes back Gal Tziperman Lotan for our weekly segment Four Things to Know.

Lastly, to celebrate 75 years of GBH, NOVA EP Chris Schmidt & Antiques Roadshow EP Marsha Bemko swing by the studio. We’ll quiz them on how well they know the other’s program.