If passed, a bill on Beacon Hill would give cities and towns the option to implement rent control. But would rent control help curb the ever-rising prices in the Boston area?

Of this year's finalists seven of the nominees including four in the chef and restaurant categories have ties to Greater Boston.

Host Deborah Becker speaks with WBUR's Callum Borchers about the first of what's expected to be a 3-day state gaming commission hearing on whether Wynn can still run its $2.6 billion Encore casino in Everett. Plus,  what should ride sharing [...]

Many say the open recreational pot shops are located so out of the way and the product is so expensive that much of the marijuana market remains underground. We check-in on recreational marijuana in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering bills that would reduce light pollution -- perhaps make stargazing a little easier -- in part by changing the bulbs used in street lights.

Rebellion and religion aren't often companions but they're at the heart of writer Nathan Englander's new novel.

No joke: the account @EPICEMRparody has been active for only about a month, and already has almost 13,000 followers.

Host Deborah Becker does a check in on the roll out of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts. Plus, a bill designed to reduce light pollution by changing the bulbs in street lights. Also, author Nathan Englander on religion and rebellion in [...]

Host Jamie Bologna speaks with former State Rep. Marie St. Fleur and the Pioneer Institute's Jim Stergios about the top headlines of the week, including the Mueller report summary and DA Rachael Rollin's policy memo. Plus, we find out what [...]

We break down the news of the week, from the release of a summary of the Mueller report, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins' change in policy to not prosecute 15 low-level crimes, to impending legislation on Beacon Hill like rent [...]