Carlos Simon is the inaugural composer chair of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He's premiering a collection of music this weekend inspired by one of Boston's famous museums: The Isabella Stewart Gardner. He speaks with WBUR's All Things Considered about the collection, and his other upcoming BSO performances that celebrate the tradition of gospel music.

Multiple lawsuits against the Trump administration are playing out in courtrooms to attempt to stop the federal government's halting of five offshore wind projects on the East Coast.

Scott Kirsner joins WBUR's Morning Edition to share his own ideas for Faneuil Hall's future. 

Sarah Porter, president and CEO of Victory Programs, calls the whirlwind 24 hours 'aggravating.' She says she's relieved the funds have been restored, but that she's angry the Trump administration is targeting vulnerable communities.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu enters her second term on awkward footing with important partners.

The New England Patriots appear in their first playoff game in four years when they host the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday night.

We're remembering the late chef Elle Simone Scott by revisiting one of our favorite conversations with her. Back in 2020, WBUR host Tiziana Dearing met her at America's Test Kitchen to learn about her great grandmother and make her famous lemon pound cake.

WBUR reporter Eve Zuckoff and Boston Globe columnist Adrian Walker join WBUR's Morning Edition to reflect on transitions of power, small and large.

Former Patriot linebacker Matt Chatham joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss whether the team is up to the test.

Two historians hired as interpreters at Walden Pond share their knowledge and deep enthusiasm for Henry David Thoreau.