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Iris Mulholland passed away this winter at the age of 93. Her life is the subject of our new Radio Boston series Hidden History, where we dive into new and unexplored pieces of our state's history. We spoke with Max Mulholland, son of Iris Mulholland, about his mom and the work she did for midwives across the state.

Fourteen years ago, a Washington Post food columnist set out to eat one thing she grew, foraged or hunted for herself at every meal.

We discuss new COVID variants and the federal battle over mask mandates, plus take your COVID-19 related questions with two doctors.

Last night, a Florida judge ruled the Centers for Disease Control can't mandate masks for transportation, even as COVID-19 cases swell in New England. We ask some doctors what to make of the change.

First up is Katie Rae, CEO and managing partner of The Engine, a venture capital fund built by MIT, that invests in early-stage companies solving the world’s biggest problems through the convergence of breakthrough science, engineering and leadership.

Plus, we preview the next four days in Boston sports with Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy and WBUR’s Alex Ashlock.

Between the Red Sox home opener, the Celtics starting a playoff run and the Boston Marathon returning to its regular springtime date, this week is bringing some real excitement for Boston sports fans.

There are some exciting celestial events happening in our solar system over the next two weeks, and Bostonians interested in a little "eyeball astronomy" will have a front-row seat.

The rHEALTH ONE is a real-life version of the "tricorder," a fictional medical tool of Star Trek fame. It is currently being tested by NASA at the International Space Station.

Two years after the tragic COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Soliders' Home, Boston Globe columnist Joan Vennochi says we have yet to see appropriate reforms and accountability.