The Wake Up

New research shows that evictions in Boston are up about 74% from last year --- and that Boston has a weekly average of 111 evictions. What's causing the spike?

Is it the last day of winter? The first day of spring? In short: Yes to both. Paris and Jeremy find the answer.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Jeremy's back from jury duty with some pertinent takeaways.

Paris gives special guest Associate Producer Rachel Armany a quick rundown on keeping up with the NCAA basketball tournament.

In light of a non-binding referendum vote in which students at Wellesley College said they would like the historically women's school to admit trans and nonbinary students, Paris and Jeremy look at the admissions policies of other women's colleges in the area.

March Madness, that celebration of college basketball, is upon us. GBH's sports reporter Esteban Bustillos, a March Madness maven, and GBH News commentator Callie Crossley, a bracket novice, join Paris and Jeremy to discuss.

People with Massachusetts connections cleaned up at the Oscars Sunday. Also in need of a clean-up? The MBTA, still operating with significant slow zones and delays. Paris and Jeremy catch up.

Last night, the MBTA announced that the entire system is going into slow zones. GBH reporter Mark Herz spent Friday morning riding the T and talking to commuters, who responded with a mix of frustration and resignation.

Bova's Bakery, the iconic North End family-owned cannoli spot, is headed to the big screen. Jeremy and Executive Producer Karen Marshall discuss where they should get baked goods while it's closed for filming. Plus: The Boston City Council voted 11-2 in favor of Mayor Michelle Wu's rent control plan, but that's far from the end of the road.

The Southie apartment where Matt Damon's character lived in "Good Will Hunting" is up for rent. Jeremy and Executive Producer Karen Marshall take a look inside: Hardwood floors, a wine fridge, and rent at $4,500 a month. How do you like them apples?