Boston fans will have the chance to enjoy at least three playoff games this holiday weekend. We'll Check the Score and preview the action and the major storylines with Radio Boston's Chris Citorik.

We review the week's big news with former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift, now the president and executive director of LearnLaunch. And Renee Graham, a Boston Globe columnist and a WBUR contributor.

Plus, we'll Check the Score and preview a holiday weekend packed with playoff action for Boston sports fans.

We take listener calls and talk about favorite recipes, marinades, and grilling tips with local chef and culinary instructor Joe Gatto, host of "From Scratch" on Pluto TV, and Cheryl Straughter, chef and owner of Soleil in Nubian Square.

Rockport's Paula Cole is out now with her 11th album -- American Quilt -- a tapestry of jazz, folk, country covers of some of her musical inspirations. She joins us.

Carle passed away on Sunday at his home in Northampton. He was 91.

Plus, remembering beloved local author Eric Carle and his 'Very Hungry Caterpillar'

If you need ideas we have just the thing for you: two local travel writers who know the city of Boston inside and out ... from fake Viking memorials to a sneaker store hidden behind a vending machine.

Plus, we discuss some of Boston's best hidden gems and secret places.

WBUR's Ally Jarmanning brings us the latest on this still developing story. We also break down the legal arguments with Nancy Gertner, retired federal judge, senior lecturer at Harvard Law School, and WBUR Legal Analyst.