We're digging into the political sphere today. 

Folk punk author and humanist Billy Bragg joins us to talk about US and UK Politics, the rise of populism, and the evolution of his own work and views over his 40+ years of making music as he prepares to play at the Academy of Music in Northampton this coming Tuesday, July 23rd. 

Our weekly chat with congressman Jim McGovern delves into the question of whether President Biden should continue to be the democratic nominee and other pressing issues facing the nation writ large.

And to wash a little of those politics out of our hair, we head to North Adams to hear about the free summer music program happening. Mass MoCA’s  Director of Performing Arts, Sue Killam and General Manager for the Performing Arts,  Addison McDonald join us to talk about their Chalet Series happening each thursday through the end of August.