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On the first half Joe Heisler interviews candidate for MA State Senate First Suffolk District , Juwan Skeens. Then on the second half Mary Tamer returns to the show to discuss the Early Literacy Bill that was just passed in MA.

Host Brendan O'Connell interviews Hannah Strege, the first baby born from a frozen embryo. Strege explains her belief that IVF is akin to "Playing God", as well as expressing concern that children born via IVF might end up dating a half-sibling because they don't know their biological parent. As a self-described "survivor of the IVF industry", Strege concluded her interview by comparing treatment of frozen embryos to the treatment of slaves and talking about current legislative efforts to recognize frozen embryos as people.

Mayor Wu hosts the third annual Civic Summit, bringing together civic leaders and nonprofit advocates to strengthen community engagement in Boston. Representative Ayanna Pressley pledges support for the Brooke House at Olmsted Village. The Soulful Bliss fest brings soul and R&B to Seaport. Plus, the North End Feasts are back through August, with a profile on the 112th Annual Saint Agrippina Di Mineo Feast. Get Connected's Taste of Ethnic Boston brings food from across the world to Big Night Live.

Rachel Miselman expresses displeasure with politicians & the political scene in Boston & MA as a whole.

Larry Higginbottom urges his community to delineate African Americans from other groups that have benefitted from their activism, including Hispanic and non-American Black people.

Shepard Vargo speaks to Demetris Pringle, director of programs and membership at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center and jiu jitsu coach at Level Ground MMA. Demetris shares how he got involved in combat sports, and discusses the importance of building your fundamental skills as you progress in a sport.

Lucy Rivera speaks to attorney Jeffrey Woolf, Assistant General Counsel to the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers, about artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI. They discuss its uses and implications for the practice of law.

Today on "Words On Film", Dan Burke reviews "Spider-Man: Brand New Day", "The Odyssey", "I Want Your Sex", and "Ask E. Jean". Mr. Burke also gives a spoken word preview of movies subject to being released into theaters for the week of August 3rd - 7th, 2026.