In this special hour we look at the opioid crisis: from cultural depictions, to treatment options, to practical solutions.

The partial federal government shutdown is in its 32nd day and 800,000 federal employees still furloughed or working without pay.

A discussion about the king tide that crested on Boston waters earlier today, and how rising sea levels are affecting the value of coastal homes in New England.

Host Deborah Becker speaks with WBUR's Barbara Moran about the king tide that crested on Boston waters on Tuesday. Plus, a new report today, more than 400 million dollars in real estate value has been lost due to sea level rise. Also, Mass. Board [...]

The change comes after 17 closures or mergers of small colleges over the past five years. Hampshire College was the most recent to announce its plan to seek a merger.

L'Espalier -- the renowned French restaurant in Back Bay -- is just one of a series of Boston food institutions that closed recently.

The Patriots are off to the Super Bowl again, after winning another AFC Championship title 37-31 against the Kansas City Chiefs.

While each year we reflect on King's legacy in the U.S., Dr. King also had a substantial international impact.

Host Deborah Becker speaks with two historians about Martin Luther King Jr.'s global popularity and his perception at home. Also, we continue our conversations with people across the region affected directly by the partial government shutdown. [...]

Among those working and not being paid are more than 41,000 active duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard.