Salem will spend the next year giving 100 residents living below the poverty line $500 a month --- no string attached --- and studying how the extra income shapes their lives. GBH reporter Craig LeMoult joins Paris to talk about how it's going to work.

Paris speaks with Cheryl Andrews-Maltais, Chairwoman of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Bettina Washington about the history of Indigenous Peoples Day in Massachusetts, and why it's time for the Commonwealth as a whole to recognize the holiday.

Why do birds migrate? When should you put away your hummingbird feeders? GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein takes us under his wing.

About a quarter of Massachusetts residents between the ages of 20 and 30 are thinking about leaving the state in the next 5 years, according to a survey from the survey from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation. So what can lawmakers do to keep people here? GBH's Katie Lannan joins us to discuss legislation on tap.

Why do tornadoes happen, and should we expect any in New England this year? GBH’s meteorologist Dave Epstein explains the whirling phenomenon.

For seven years, the Energy Observer has been travelling the world using only renewable energy, including solar power charging lithium batteries and hydrogen tanks fueled by seawater. Now it's in Boston — and GBH News reporter Craig LeMoult got a look onboard.

It's been an eventful few weeks at MIT, with students protesting university ties to the war in Gaza setting up an encampment on Campus. Ellie Montemayor, publisher of weekly student newspaper The Tech, joins Paris to discuss what it's been like as a student and a reporter.

The childcare economy in Massachusetts is not working: Costs are unaffordable for many parents, and early childhood educators are low-paid and struggle to stay in their jobs. Can a $1.58 billion infusion help balance the books? GBH's State House Reporter Katie Lannan has the inside scoop on upcoming funding.

The weather is warming up, which means ticks are back in full force. GBH's meteorologist and horticulturalist Dave Epstein talks about avoiding the creeping crawlers in what could be a record year.

GBH's Edgar B. Hurwick III of the Curiosity Desk and Culture Show joins Paris and Jeremy for his latest round of trivia questions. The topic: the month of May. Who will take home the championship belt this time around? Plus Paris Alston gets us ready for Mother's Day in the latest installment of her mental health series Waking Up Well.

Spring is springing. What should gardeners know about when and how to get things into the ground? GBH's meteorologist and gardening expert Dave Epstein has the details. Plus: GBH's education reporter Meg Woolhouse has the story about a push in Concord to rename the town's middle school for a local educator and abolitionist, Ellen Garrison.

GBH Senior Reporter Phillip Martin joined Jeremy Siegel to discuss hate speech in the age of social media, how easy it can be for someone to make a threat, and how law enforcement is stepping up to address the issue.

On Saturday a soccer legend visits The Bay State. GBH News' Esteban Bustillo joins Jeremy Siegel to discuss the New England Revolution hosting Inter Miami at Gillette Stadium. That means, if all goes to plan, international soccer mega-star Lionel Messi will take the pitch against the Revs for the first time.

Massachusetts voters are being asked whether to keep using the MCAS, the statewide standardized test 10th graders must pass to get their diplomas, as a high school graduation requirement. Keri Rodrigues, of the National Parents Union and the No on Question 2 campaign, joins Paris to talk about why she opposes the measure. The Yes on 2 campaign appeared in your feeds yesterday.

What's the difference between Civil Twilight and Nautical Twilight? Meteorologist Dave Epstein joins Paris and Jeremy to break down the various different stages of daylight (and twilight) as we progress through this Spring season, including what part of the day is his favorite (and why).  

Paris Alston speaks with Andrew Scott, an economics professor at the London Business School and founder of The Longevity Forum.  Scott will be speaking on a panel about re-examining aging on Wednesday afternoon at Harvard's T-H Chan School of Public Health.  He is also the author of the new book The Longevity Imperative.

Jeremy Siegel speaks with MIT Graduate Anna Kazlauskas. Anna is CEO of Vana, a company that aims to raise awareness of the data that we’re putting out there … and let us take control of it at the dawn of the Artificial Intelligence age.   Plus Meteorologist Dave Epstein answers your weather and gardening related questions.

From robocalls to deepfakes, artificial intelligence is already playing a role in the 2024 election. Jeremy Siegel speaks with Aravind Srinavas, CEO and co-founder of the A-I chatbot Perplexity about the complex issue. Plus Paris Alston speaks with House Minority Whip Katherine Clark on the heels of the House's approval of a long-awaited aid package for Ukraine.

Bill Fandrich, executive vice president of technology and operations for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, acknowledges that everyone who has interacted with the US healthcare system has faced frustrations, like hard-to-find information about what's covered, how much procedures will cost, and what options are available. And, he tells Jeremy, he hopes new advancements in generative AI can help.

How are doctors using AI to pair patients with the medical providers who would be best suited to help them? Dr. Joan LaRovere, a physician in cardiac intensive care and associate chief medical officer for transformation at Boston Children's Hospital, speaks to Jeremy about using AI in low- and middle-income countries and the potential transformative power of scale.

Have you ever wondered how our income tax system came to be, or why tomatoes are considered vegetables for tax purposes? GBH's Edgar B. Herwick III, the man behind our Curiosity Desk, has the answers. Plus: John Werner, who is planning a new conference about the future of AI called Imagination in Action, talks about thinking deeply about artificial intelligence.

Spring is here, and so are Dave Epstein's answers to your gardening questions. What should you plant in your garden now? What can you do about a moss infestation? And is spring here? Dave has all the answers.

For GBH News editor Jennifer Moore, covering last year's Boston Marathon unearthed a long-forgotten childhood memory: A coach and teacher, Larry Rodenbeck, telling her sister to stop worrying about the competition and run her own race. So what happened to Rodenbeck, who Moore remembered as a former star athlete and track star? She tracked him down to find out.

Overdose deaths are at a record high in Massachusetts, and many involve people taking drugs unaware of lacing agents, like fentanyl and xylazine. Harvard student Skye Lam and Columbia student Vivian Sparks  co-founded MabLab, a company that produces an at-home testing kit people can use to become more informed about what's in the drugs they're taking.

Massachusetts voters are being asked whether to  keep using the MCAS, the statewide standardized test 10th graders must pass to get their diplomas, as a high school graduation requirement. Massachusetts Teachers Association Vice President Deb McCarthy, who is advocating for voters to do away with the MCAS as a graduation requirement in the Yes on 2 campaign, joins Paris to explain why. Tomorrow, we'll have the No on 2 campaign in your feeds --- stay tuned.

Our resident Meteorologist and Gardening expert Dave Epstein checks in with Jeremy Siegel for his weekly weather wisdom.  Today Dave discussed the changing landscape of the seasons, how that affects the amount of snow we have on the ground, and what that decline in snow cover could mean for our local climate and growing season.

Author Gregory Maguire, the man behind the book "Wicked," talks to Jeremy about the origins of Elphaba's name and what it was like to get a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming "Wicked" movies.

The Boston Marathon is bringing 30,000 runners to the city. With them come 1,400 toilets. How do organizers calculate the number of portable toilets they'll need? GBH's Hannah Loss has an inside look at porta-potty math.

What's the best place to experience the solar eclipse? The residents of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, a small town that punches above its weight culturally, want you to believe that it's their hometown. Why does it eclipse the rest? Edgar B. Herwick III travels there to find out.

Actor Alan Ruck (Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Succession) will be appearing at the Emerson Colonial theatre this weekend for "An Evening with Alan Ruck", which will include a screening of the cult classic film and Q&A about his role as the iconic Cameron Frye.  Ruck spoke with our Jeremy Siegel about that and other roles ahead of his appearance.

Earth Day is right around the corner, and the day can be especially pertinent given all the signs of our changing climate — something many Americans are feeling increasingly anxious about. James McKowen, a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, spoke with Paris about how to handle climate-related anxieties and when to seek help for them.

A solar eclipse is coming to New England on Monday, and GBH's Edgar B. Herwick, III has some eclipse-themed trivia for us. Can you get all four right? Plus: Chef Diane Kochilas wants people to live longer and is plant-based longevity in her new cookbook based on the blue zone her family is from: "The Ikaria Way." 

Snow is coming to higher-elevation areas in Massachusetts and northern New England. But expect nothing but rain in greater Boston, GBH meteorologist Dave Epstein said. Plus: Former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is leading the NCAA through tumultuous times, and we have a look at his tenure so far.

The Massachusetts State House is tackling a massive omnibus bill. Among the issues it addresses: Funding migrant shelters; extending pandemic-era cocktails-to-go; and so much more. GBH's Katie Lannan joins Paris for a look at negotiations.

A string instrument called the kora has been played almost exclusively by men since the 13th century, strictly passed down as a family tradition in West Africa. Sona Jobarteh, the first woman from a Griot family to become a professional kora player, talks to Jeremy about her journey ahead of a performance Saturday in Somerville. Plus: GBH’s Tessil Collins, managing producer and curator of online jazz station, Jazz 24/7, remembers journalist Sarah-Ann Shaw as a trailblazer, mentor, and community activist.

Jeremy Siegel speaks with artist Cedric “Vise1” Douglas, who painted the amazing mural of Boston Icon Donna Summer, which now overlooks Washington Street in Roxbury.

GraphCast, an AI weather forecasting product from Google's DeepMind initiative, is drawing some conversation --- and our own human meteorologist, Dave Epstein, has thoughts on its usefullness and accuracy.

Every year, a pall descents upon the city of Lawrence: Crows coming home to the largest roost in New England. Now the Army Corps of Engineers is using new imaging technology to map their movements. GBH's Craig LeMoult reports. 

Gov. Maura Healey traveled out of state on vacation, kicking off a temporary transfer of power. Her office made the decision not to share where Healey was going, also prompting conversation about what's personal and what's a matter of public interest for elected officials. GBH's Katie Lannan joins us to discuss.

The PAX East (Penny Arcade Expo) convention is back again for another year in Boston, and Paris Alston stopped by to give everyone a look at what goes down at the popular event.

What can we learn from reading the diaries of women? So much, historian and journalist Sarah Gristwood said. Her new book, "Secret Voices," explores the private thoughts and reflections of women through hundreds of years. She spoke to Paris about what she took away from the collection.

It's the time of year where days are getting longer and things are getting brighter. Edgar B. Herwick, III joins us to talk about trivia relating to the spring equinox. Can you spring into knowledge with these fun facts?

Paris Alston speaks with Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, one of co-sponsors of the American High Speed Rail Act, a proposal that would invest over $200 billion dollars and create 2 million jobs in an effort to modernize the rail system in the United States, bring true high speed rail to American citizens, and revolutionize the way we travel across this country.

It's been 34 years since two thieves broke into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and stole a collection of masterpieces. Where does the investigation stand now? Anthony Amore, the museum's security director, joins Jeremy to give us a look at what investigators are exploring.

For Women's History Month, we're talking to Cambridge Day film writer Sarah G. Vincent in talking to us about women that center women, in front of or behind the camera. Today she tells us about her favorite movies that showcase women's anger and rage: "Gaslight," "Erin Brockovich," and "Midsommar."

Grammy-winning songwriter Aoife O’Donovan’s new album “All My Friends” takes listeners back in time using archival documents and sound, tracing the history of women's rights in America. Jeremy talks to her about the journey. Plus: What even is "normal" weather? GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein talks to Paris and Jeremy.

This summer at GBH News we've been bringing you stories surrounding the Boston busing crisis...now 50 years out.

Paris Alston follows in the footsteps of history...taking in the stories that unfolded in the streets.

Jeremy Siegel speaks with Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss as bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by the Congressman is scheduled to be voted on on the House floor today concerning Tiktok.

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. will be performing stand-up at Boston's Wibur Theater this weekend, so Jeremy caught up with him to talk about his career, his Daily Show piece about racism in Boston, and why it's important to talk to locals.

Sunday night marked the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan, and many local Muslims are marking the holiday more somberly this year in light of the ongoing war in Gaza. Fatema Ahmad, executive director of the Muslim Justice League, joins Paris to discuss. Plus: GBH's State House Reporter Katie Lannan catches us up on the state of housing in Massachusetts.