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The trial of former Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia, who is accused of 24 counts ranging from fraud, bribery, and extortion, heads to jury deliberations. We're joined by Ben Berke, the South Coast Bureau reporter for The Public's Radio in Rhode Island.

"Chelsea Eats" consists of direct cash payments of up to $400 a month to about two thousand households in need of economic assistance. Six months into the program, early data suggests that it's working. We talk with Chelsea City Manager Tom Ambrosino.

We speak with former Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson and his adoptive mother, Rosa Jackson.

Plus, we follow up with former Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson and his adoptive mother, Rosa Jackson.

The Sacklers are the focus of a new book from Dorchester-native Patrick Radden Keefe. He's a staff writer for the New Yorker, and the author of "Empire of Pain: The Secret History Of The Sackler Dynasty."

We review the major news stories of the week, highlighting major institutional failures, and also some potential promises for a better future. We'll discuss it all and take listener calls with Wilnelia Rivera, democratic strategist and founder of Rivera Consulting, and Jim Stergios, executive director of the Pioneer Institute.

We take listener calls and discuss the ongoing conversation on how people are practicing mask-wearing, given the ongoing evolution in policies and available science.

Plus, a new film explores systemic inequities in Boston.

1.6 million people in the Commonwealth report they are struggling to get enough to eat during the pandemic, according to a new survey by the Greater Boston Food Bank. We speak to Catherine D'Amato, CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank, about the prevalence of food insecurity during the pandemic and the gaps in access.

A new documentary shines a light on wealth disparities, access to land, gentrification, and systemic injustice in Boston. We speak with Kafi Dixon, a producer and one of the film's subjects, and James Rutenbeck, the filmmaker.