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The Museum of Science is creating the Public Science Common, a unique space designed to connect the community with Boston’s top scientific minds and foster a lasting appreciation for science.

Michael Curry, a member of the National NAACP Board of Directors, emphasized the importance of Juneteenth as a pivotal moment in American history that should be widely celebrated.

Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey reflected on being one of the lead sponsors of the bill that established Juneteenth as a federal holiday and his proposed Right to Contraception Act.

The Latino Equity Fund (LEF) is marking its 10th anniversary with a vibrant celebration themed "¡Pa’lante! A Decade of Impact." The festivities will be held at Bow Market in Somerville. LEF Director Javier Juarez highlighted the significance of their work in a recent discussion.

The grocery, cafe and gathering space celebrates first anniversary in one of Boston's most dynamic neighborhoods.

Boston is set to host the third annual Embrace Ideas Festival, a multi-day celebration of Black art, culture, joy and excellence. Imari Paris Jeffries, president and CEO of Embrace Boston, alongside author and historian Ibram X. Kendi, will spearhead this year's festivities.

Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on March 11, 2025 to discuss her appearance in a Congressional hearing about Boston's immigration policies, the growing field of contenders for Boston mayor, and of course, bike lanes.

Mayor Wu joined for the first hour to discuss testifying in front of Congress and answer listener questions. ACLU of MA's Carol Rose discusses hiring freezes at local educational institutions like MIT and Harvard.Donald Berwick, former administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, currently a lecturer of healthcare policy at Harvard Medical School, discusses Republican-backed cuts to Medicaid under their current budget proposal.Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses the progressives trying to ditch big brands like Amazon and Target

Today:A congressional double-feature: Representatives Stephen Lynch and Ayanna Pressley zoom in to discuss the Oversight Committee hearing held last week featuring Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and other political news.

Congressman Stephen Lynch zooms in to discuss last weeks Oversight Committee hearing, his role on the DOGE subcommittee and his vote in support of the Laken Riley act.Ilan Stavans of Amherst College explains the Latino Freeze Movement and discusses Trump making the official language English. Plus, we discuss his new book of poetry translations "Lamentations of Nezahualcóyotl: Nahuatl Poems."Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley discusses her experience at the Congressional Oversight hearing where Mayor Wu and other Democratic city leaders discussed their immigration policies. And, the Massachusetts groups suing Trump for rolling back temporary protected status for Haitian and Venezuelan migrants.Kira Khazatsky, president and CEO of Jewish Vocational Services, joins in studio with Dawn Hayes, major gifts officer, to discuss JVS' work of connecting communities with educational and career training.

Today:Gina McCarthy headed the Environmental Protection Agency under Obama, and served as Climate Czar for Biden. She joins to talk about Trump’s rollback of environmental protections, and his incessant proclamations of “drill baby drill.” It’s Live Music Friday, we’ll hear from The Conifer Quartet – part of the musician-led cooperative “Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra,” ahead of a show this weekend.