Radio Boston takes a look at the state of libraries in Massachusetts jails and prisons.

Radio Boston talks about Jerod Mayo's history-making role as the New England Patriots' first-ever Black head coach.

Harvard professor Stephanie Burt joins Radio Boston to discuss what it's like teaching students about great literary works from the past through Taylor Swift's songwriting.

WBUR state politics reporter Walter Wuthmann joins Radio Boston to break down the state's proposed new gun bills.

WBUR's Gabrielle Emanuel shares the story of one family living in one of the state's overflow shelter sites. Then, we find out more about the latest overflow shelter site that opened in Roxbury on Wednesday from WBUR's Paula Moura.

Musician, author, and composer Rob Kapilow will unpack Tchaikovsky's "Serenade for Strings" with local chamber orchestra A Far Cry tomorrow at the New England Conservatory this weekend. It's part of the Celebrity Series of Boston.

Tyler Lawrence, a 13-year-old from Norwood, was shot and killed near his grandparents' home in Mattapan on Jan. 29, 2023. He was sweet, loving, forgiving and kind, said his mother. She still feels like she is waiting for him to come home.

Nonprofits LifeScene and Roca Inc. help kids focus on their futures, build skills and where necessary, avoid the cycle of violence. Representatives from the organizations join Radio Boston to discuss their work and the impact it is having right now.

Kelly Beatty, senior editor at Sky & Telescope, drops by Radio Boston to tell you how to find some of the brightest stars in our galaxy this winter.

Radio Boston talks with Jennifer Nassour, former head of the Massachusetts Republican Party, and current state GOP chair Amy Carnevale about the future of their party.