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Massachusetts is a "right to shelter" state, which means those in need of shelter must be provided with it. But with more and more people seeking it, that right is putting a strain on resources set up to support the need.

It's been just about three months since a plane carrying nearly 50 Venezuelan landed on Martha's Vineyard from Texas. We speak with Rachel Self, an immigration attorney who is representing five of them.

Plus, delays on a hotline meant for families at risk of homelessness.

Plus, making the best of a Northeast winter.

Plus, we hear from local bar owners about turnout for tournament matches.

We speak with the Boston Parks and Recreation department about their programming.

Brainwave sensors open new possibilities for musical composition.

Boston Globe technology writer Hiawatha Bray discusses the details of the lawsuit and other lawsuits the nonprofit has filed against state officials in Massachusetts over their responses to COVID.

Berklee College of Music alum Pinar Toprak keeps blazing new trails as a composer. She joins us to talk about her impressive career, and what it's like to compose for football.

The New England Patriots take the national stage Thursday night, hosting the Buffalo Bills. With just a third of the season left, WMUR sports reporter Jonathan Marshall and WBUR's Chris Citorik break down the stakes for New England.