Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists react to ICE agents making arrests in downtown Great Barrington. We unpack what we know so far.

Federal funding cuts under the Trump administration are impacting the arts and culture scene in the Berkshires. We explore how the local economy could be affected as the summer season approaches.

Plus, in the wake of Connecticut River floods of 2023, we discuss how cities and towns along its banks are preparing for future environmental challenges. 

Kevin Moran, executive editor of The Berkshire Eagle; political consultant Anthony Cignoli; Laura Colarusso, editor of The CommonWealth Beacon; and NEPM reporter Jill Kaufman.

Today on The Rundown, panelists reflect the first 100 days of the Trump administration, and how its policies have had local impact in the 413 thus far.

And, we unpack a new report that looks at the contributions of Latino population to the state’s economy over the last ten years, despite ongoing gaps between Latino residents and other Massachusetts populations.

Plus, concerns emerge as the Holyoke School District prepares to revert from state to local control. 

Today’s panel includes reporter emeritus Paul Tuthill; Eric Lesser, senior counsel at WilmerHale and former state senator; and NEPM reporter Nirvani Williams.

Today on The Rundown, panelists examine the legacy of Pope Francis, how the residents of western Mass. view his papacy and his impact on the church here in the 413.

And, local veterans express concern to policymakers about cuts to services as many municipalities wrestle with their budgets for the next fiscal year in the wake of major slashes to federal funding. 

Plus, advocates push the state to consider eliminating life without parole sentences.

In for Carrie Saldo, NEPM reporter Adam Frenier discusses these topics and more with Larry Parnass, executive editor of the Springfield Republican newspaper; Matt Szafranski, editor-in-chief of Western Mass Politics and Insight; and NEPM reporter Karen Brown.

This week, some local organizations and towns have received news that federal funding grants have been cut. The email from the Trump administration goes something like this: “Your award was terminated.”

Western Massachusetts libraries, museums and historical societies are getting word out that tens of thousands of expected dollars in funding won’t be available for certain arts events or digital archiving, at least for now. 

We also catch up on how towns and cities are coping with rescinded FEMA grants for disaster prevention.

Plus, we discuss how a new 10% tariff on goods could have local impacts on businesses and consumers.

In for Carrie Saldo, NEPM reporter Jill Kaufman covers these topics and more with reporter G. Mike Dobbs of FOCUS Springfield; MassLive political editor John Micek; and political consultant Ryan McCollum.

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss proposed federal funding cuts that could hit schools in Springfield and other western Massachusetts districts hard. What options, if any, does the city have?

In other education news, we analyze why leadership turnover has reached critical mass at some Berkshire County school districts.

Plus, the latest roadbump in the ongoing saga of a long-proposed economic development project in the town of Adams. 

Today’s panel includes Kevin Moran, executive editor of the Berkshire Eagle; Adam Hinds, former state senator and CEO of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate; and NEPM reporter Jill Kaufman.

In Holyoke, Mayor Joshua A. Garcia seeks to garner $1.8 million through Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs), a voluntary program for tax-exempt organizations to contribute payments to the city. Will it stick?

Plus, two different approaches for creating more places to live in the 413, accessory dwellings and affordable housing. We rundown the latest on both. 

Today’s panel includes Claire O’Callahan, affordable housing reporter at the Berkshire Eagle; Evan Garber, vice president of A.L. Cignoli Associates; and NEPM reporter Nirvani Williams.

This week, Gov. Maura Healey was in the 413 announcing $8.4 billion in new transportation and infrastructure funding. She says this package won’t raise taxes, but how’s that possible? What’s the money for? We’ll dig in and find out.

Despite uncertainty on federal funding, Healey says the commuter rail from western Massachusetts to Boston is on track for continued development. 

And, we discuss how school districts in Springfield, Pittsfield, Northampton, Belchertown and more are working to make ends meet this budget season. 

Plus, will we finally have regulations for cannabis cafes and other social consumption venues this year? 

This week’s panel includes G. Michael Dobbs, host of Government Matters on Focus Springfield; Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle; and NEPM reporter Adam Frenier.

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss Gov. Maura Healey’s plans to provide relief for Massachusetts residents with high energy bills. 

The Democratic National Committee has elected a new executive director with ties to western Massachusetts,  Roger Lau. We offer our analysis on this news as the Springfield Republican editorial board says that Democrats should not “play dead” in the face of President Donald Trump’s agenda. 

And, how has a judge shortage hampered legal proceedings in 413? We dig in and find out.

This week’s panel includes Larry Parnass, executive editor for the Springfield Republican; Matt Szafranski, editor-in-chief for Western Mass Politics and Insight; and Elizabeth Román, executive editor for NEPM News.

• Today on The Rundown, panelists react to President Donald Trump's address to Congress about the savings the Trump administration says it has identified through its efforts and how federal funding cuts are impacting western Massachusetts.

And, we discuss state demands for the Southwick School District to amend its bullying policy following a civil rights violation.

Plus, it’s time for another round of Rundown Pundown as we discuss the latest cannabis news in the 413.

This week’s panel includes former State Senator Eric Lesser; Greg Sukiennik, news editor at The Berkshire Eagle; and Springfield Republican reporter Aprell May Munford.

It has been increasingly difficult to find a primary care physician in Massachusetts, but why is the issue worse in the 413 than the rest of the state?

And, while area manufacturers look to local vocational and technical schools for recruiting new talent, many school districts struggle with teacher burnout and attracting new educators.

Plus, panelists break down the battle between employers and employees over remote working.

This week’s panel includes Springfield Republican reporters Jim Kinney and Aprell May Munford and NEPM reporter Karen Brown