Local, best-selling author Jessica Shattuck joins Radio Boston  to talk about her new book 'Last House" which takes place mostly in rural Vermont. 

Backlash is mounting following the demotion of Boston deputy superintendent Eddy Chrispin over his appointing to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, known as POST. We check in on the latest with the Boston Globe's Adrian Walker and founding POST Commission member Larry Ellison. 

Plus, Torres shares her thoughts on Katie Ledecky and other Team USA swimmers headed to Paris for this summer's Olympic Games.

The Pryde, the city's first dedicated LGBTQ affordable senior housing facility, officially opened at the end of June. We check in on the project with Gretchen Van Ness, the Executive Director of LGBTQ Senior Housing which runs The Pryde. 

Massachusetts is the first state in the country to offer a statewide art pharmacy that prescribes monthly doses of arts and culture to qualified participants. We talk with those who are running the program and an organization who is offering people art services.

Jaziah Wilson and Jonathan Robalo started their own company while in middle school, which wasn't that long ago.

The now 14-year-olds founded 222 Apparel. The brand features hoodies and sweats embellished with their original designs.

Luxury footwear designer Chris Donovan joins Radio Boston to talk about his design journey and how he finds inspiration in the most unlikely places, including a salvage yard.

The duo behind Swampscott accessible clothing company befree join Radio Boston to talk about their business and personal inspiration.

State epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Brown joins Radio Boston to discuss how residents can protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses.