Matt Murphy talks about where conversations stand around what Beacon Hill could do if faced with another federal shutdown; Katie Lannan reports on the uncertain future of Hampshire College and additional oversight state officials are seeking over college closures and mergers; and Colin Young checks in with the latest on the Steve Wynn/Mass. Gaming Commission lawsuit.

Kaitlyn Budion is this week's producer.

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