WBUR's Tiziana Dearing takes us through this week's top headlines. The City of Boston released a <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/14/flock-boston-police-pilot-surveillance-technology-report">report</a> saying Flock Safety failed to keep its data secure during a 2025 pilot. Rep. Lori Trahan, along with other Democrats, urged congress to quickly work on guardrails for artificial intelligence. And Ed Sheeran's upcoming at Gillette stadium is at the center of a fiery debate about <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/17/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-artists-drop-out">censorship</a> - specifically about Israel-Palestine.

We also <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/17/boston-free-flu-covid-vaccine-fall-clinics">spoke</a> to Dr. Ashish Jha, who's the former COVID-19 response coordinator for the Biden administration. He shared the advice he gives his own family members on vaccines.

WBUR's Tiziana Dearing takes us through this week's top headlines. The City of Boston released a report saying Flock Safety failed to keep its data secure during a 2025 pilot. Rep. Lori Trahan, along with other Democrats, urged congress to quickly work on guardrails for artificial intelligence. And Ed Sheeran's upcoming at Gillette stadium is at the center of a fiery debate about censorship - specifically about Israel-Palestine. We also spoke to Dr. Ashish Jha, who's the former COVID-19 response coordinator for the Biden administration. He shared the advice he gives his own family members on vaccines.

WBUR's Tiziana Dearing takes us through this week's top headlines. The City of Boston released a <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/14/flock-boston-police-pilot-surveillance-technology-report" rel="noopener noreferrer">report</a> saying Flock Safety failed to keep its data secure during a 2025 pilot. Rep. Lori Trahan, along with other Democrats, urged congress to quickly work on guardrails for artificial intelligence. And Ed Sheeran's upcoming at Gillette stadium is at the center of a fiery debate about <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/17/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-artists-drop-out" rel="noopener noreferrer">censorship</a> - specifically about Israel-Palestine.

We also <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/17/boston-free-flu-covid-vaccine-fall-clinics" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoke</a> to Dr. Ashish Jha, who's the former COVID-19 response coordinator for the Biden administration. He shared the advice he gives his own family members on vaccines.

What you need to know for this year's flu, cold and COVID season

Cookbook author Mandy Silverman joins WBUR's Lisa Mullins to make challah stuffed with pomegranate-glazed apples.

Cookbook author Mandy Silverman joins WBUR's Lisa Mullins to make challah stuffed with pomegranate-glazed apples.

Challah with a twist: A change-up for the traditional Rosh Hashanah bread

Radio Boston spoke to WBUR's Andrea Perdomo-Hernandez and Elizabeth Sweet, the executive director of the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), about how immigration groups in the state are preparing for a Trump presidency.

Radio Boston spoke to WBUR's Andrea Perdomo-Hernandez and Elizabeth Sweet, the executive director of the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), about how immigration groups in the state are preparing for a Trump presidency.

Radio Boston spoke to WBUR's Andrea Perdomo-Hernandez and Elizabeth Sweet, the executive director of the Massachusetts Immigrant &amp; Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), about how immigration groups in the state are preparing for a Trump presidency.

Immigration groups say there could be consequences for Mass. economy under Trump

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health purchased 14 vending machines stocked with items like condoms, clean needles and syringes, and the overdose-reserving drug Naloxone.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health purchased 14 vending machines stocked with items like condoms, clean needles and syringes, and the overdose-reserving drug Naloxone.

Vending machines are the latest harm reduction strategy in Massachusetts

Three members of the Massachusetts military community join Radio Boston to share personal stories of their military service.

Three members of the Massachusetts military community join Radio Boston to share personal stories of their military service.

Three members of the Massachusetts military community join Radio Boston&nbsp;to share personal stories of their military service.

What the Mass. military community wants you to know about their service

Radio Boston talks with opera singer Morris Robinson.

Radio Boston talks with opera singer Morris Robinson.

He was a football player. Then, in Boston, he found opera

After failed ballot measure, is there any appetite left for raising tipped worker wages?

Ed Lambert, executive director of Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, joins Radio Boston to talk about the future of education in the state.

Ed Lambert, executive director of Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, joins Radio Boston to talk about the future of education in the state.

Ed Lambert, executive director of Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, joins Radio Boston to talk about the future of education in the state.&nbsp;

Question 2 opponent talks about Mass. education without MCAS graduation requirement

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins Radio Boston to share his thoughts on Trump's win.

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins Radio Boston to share his thoughts on Trump's win.

Globe political reporter on what Tuesday's results mean for New England

Transit advocate Stacy Thompson joins Radio Boston to discuss how Trump's approach to transportation issues will affect key projects in Massachusetts.

Transit advocate Stacy Thompson joins Radio Boston to discuss how Trump's approach to transportation issues will affect key projects in Massachusetts.

How Trump's win will shape the future of transportation in Mass.

Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts GOP, joins Radio Boston to discuss Donald Trump's win and key legislative race outcomes in Massachusetts.

Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts GOP, joins Radio Boston to discuss Donald Trump's win and key legislative race outcomes in Massachusetts.

Mass. GOP chair talks Trump's win and Beacon Hill seat pick-ups

Rep. Jake Auchincloss joins Radio Boston to discuss what went wrong for Kamala Harris and how he expects his role in the U.S. House to change during President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss joins Radio Boston to discuss what went wrong for Kamala Harris and how he expects his role in the U.S. House to change during President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.

Rep. Auchincloss on what Trump's win means for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

Learn about the most important issues facing Massachusetts from the people in charge and the people most affected.

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