The Wake Up

What do Massachusetts Democrats think of last week's presidential debate? They're mostly keeping their opinions to themselves. GBH's State House reporter Katie Lannan joins Paris to talk it through.

Gladys Vega, executive director of La Colaborativa in Chelsea, has been leading an effort to house people coming to Massachusetts in the former Chelsea Soldiers' Home. So what makes such an effort work? "Love, compassion, respect, and dignity, but it's a lot of work," Vega tells Paris.

What did young voters think of last night's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump? Alexi Cohan, producer of GBH's Politics IRL video series, spoke with a group of highly engaged young voters after the debate and joined Paris to share their thoughts. 

What can Americans expect from tonight's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump? Will it change anyone's mind? UMass Boston political science Prof. Erin O'Brien joins Paris to discuss.

New research from the CDC shows that loneliness can take a toll on physical and mental health. So what can people do to build stronger communities? Dr. Robert Waldinger, clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, joins Paris to discuss.

Mattapan Square is almost always bustling, with local residents milling around businesses and suburban drivers using Blue Hill Avenue to avoid traffic on I-93. So how could an upcoming redesign of Blue Hill Avenue reshape the square, and do residents think it'll help? Paris hits the block to find out. Plus: A conversation with State Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley, who represents the area, about her hopes for Mattapan's future.

GBH Education Editor Meg Woolhouse takes a deep dive with the Brockton High School Drone Club, who, despite not having the same advantages as clubs within other school districts, have exceeded their own expectations and made a national impact.

In Lawrence, Brothers in Arms Support Circle is creating a psychologically safe space that promotes the development of healthy masculinity through restorative men’s circles. CEO and cofounder Michael Bastien joins Paris, along with Lisa Miller-Gillespie of the Greater Lawrence Festival of the Arts, to talk about it.

It's been 50 years since a judge ordered Boston Public Schools to desegregate. How is Boston reckoning with the violent aftermath of that process today? GBH's Saraya Wintersmith talks to a student, a teacher, and a nonprofit leader. Plus: Callie Crossley is marking Juneteenth with a stepped-up version of her childhood favorite red drinks and a look back at the holiday's history.

Paris Alston is joined by GBH Reporter Esteban Bustillos, who was up VERY late at the Boston Garden to watch the Celtics bring home the a championship and Banner 18.