It's a relief for an industry that often didn't live up to expectations over the past two decades. Scott Kirsner, a columnist with our editorial partner MassLive, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to tell us what's changing.

With this year's World Cup heralded as largely a success for Massachusetts, WBUR's Morning Edition asked Chris Dempsey whether his attitude on hosting global sporting events has changed.

In 1781, Walker sued for his freedom in the commonwealth. A judge ruled in his favor, and the case became a model for ending slavery across the burgeoning nation.

Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss who the party could tap to replace Graham Platner at the top of the ticket, were he to withdraw.

Catherine Smart's weekly podcast, "Not From Concentrate," helps people with busy brains lock in and have fun in the kitchen. Though her podcast, newsletter and upcoming cookbook are geared toward people with ADHD, her advice is universal.

Ryan's upcoming psychological thriller, "Mother Daughter Sister Stranger." comes out Sept. 1.

Suffolk University history professor Robert Allison discusses how revolution was fomented in Massachusetts patriots' minds long before the first battles were fought, how that played out in daily life, and the relevance today.

Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins WBUR's Morning Edition to weigh in on the blockbuster trade that's sending Celtics star Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins WBUR's Morning Edition to weigh in on how the World Cup has changed the city, as well as the growing debate over a plan that would install center-running bus lanes on Blue Hill Avenue.

WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing spoke the Massachusetts Historical Society's chief historian about an exhibit for the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.