8:05PM: What does space travel do to the human brain and mind?

Guest: Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic – investigator in the Center for Space Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Stankovic is a psychologist (and scuba diver) who is interested in how our brains might be affected by the physical and psychological challenges of long-term space travel. 

8:15PM: MA residents win class action lawsuit against the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for auto-installing its “MassNotify” Covid-19 tracking app on more than a million smartphones without the owners’ knowledge or consent.

Guest: Peggy Little – New Civil Liberties Alliance Senior Litigation Counsel 

8:30PM: Artemis II will face its most dangerous task yet - safely touching down on Earth! A former NASA Test Director will chat with us about what the high risks the crew of the Artemis II must face when returning to Earth!

Guest: Mike Ciannilli- former NASA Test Director who spent 30 years inside the U.S. space program in roles that included launch operations leadership, astronaut briefings, and recovery efforts following the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy. 

8:45PM: A look at the new law, championed by the Boston Carmen’s Local 589, makes assault or battery on a public transit worker automatically punishable by imprisonment for at least 90 days or a fine of at least $500.- Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 praises authorities for arresting man accused of assaulting a female MBTA worker.

Guest: Bill Berardino – Vice President of the Boston Carmen’s Local 589 Union

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