Plus, how intergenerational trust and communication can help bring people together to prevent further violence.

Their seasons are just beginning, but two of Boston's major sports franchises are already grappling with some heavy moral questions. ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant joins us to help break it all down.

We find out more about WBUR's new daily news and culture podcast The Common with its host Darryl C. Murphy.

Plus, deepening the conversation on violence in Boston.

Comedians share the funny side of popular culture in our regular segment, "Funny Stuff."

We launch our new series, "Brewed in Mass.," to explore the beer culture in the commonwealth.

Just days before the Portraits of Pride exhibit on the Boston Common was set to close, several of the photographs of LGBTQ leaders were slashed. With similar incidents targeting the LGBTQ community in recent months, we dive beneath the headlines and talk about what's going on.

Plus, we explore beer culture in the commonwealth with our new series: Brewed in Mass.

Energy costs this winter are expected to rise, meaning you'll likely pay more to heat your house or apartment. WBUR reporters Miriam Wasser and Yasmin Amer join us to talk about ways Massachusetts residents can apply for relief.

Plus, a Woburn company is working on creating an alternative to lithium batteries.