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Plus, Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton gives us the latest on what the newly signed Inflation Reduction Act means for health care and energy costs in the state, and what he thinks about federal involvement in local public transit.

Kim Driscoll, Tami Gouveia and Eric Lesser are all vying for the seat left wide-open by incumbent Karyn Polito, who is not seeking a third term.

We bring you a special one-hour debate between the three Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor: Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, state Sen. Eric Lesser and state Rep. Tami Gouveia.

Republican candidates for lieutenant governor Leah Cole Allen and Kate Campanale meet at WBUR's CitySpace at 11 a.m. Monday to make a case to voters ahead of the September primary. Whoever wins the Republican primary will be on the general ticket in November.

The candidates face off in a Sept. 6 primary.

Plus, two experts discuss the governor's race. And ESPN journalist Howard Bryant on the historic NBA retirement of Celtic legend Bill Russell's jersey number.

With the mild weather expected this weekend, get outside for several outdoor festivals. Or, enjoy one of the concerts planned in and around Boston.

Plus, the latest in the race to replace Gov. Charlie Baker.

Friendships between people of different class backgrounds appear to reduce poverty, according to a new study. And one nonprofit gym founded in Boston is living proof of the findings.

According to a state task force, at least 127 public water systems in Massachusetts have reported elevated levels of PFAS contamination.