Journalists Dara Kennedy and Maya Shwayder speak with people from a wide variety of backgrounds who are dealing with challenges and looking for solutions.
While many people only recently learned about conservatorships because of the Britney Spears case, guests tell us these arrangements are far too common, affecting more than one million Americans.
Compared to their white counterparts, people of color living in Western New England are more likely to live in poorer health, and it's more likely for Black residents to die younger. As we mark Black History Month, And Another Thing looks at the history of health inequity and highlights efforts in this region to address it.
On the day longtime New England Patriots star Tom Brady — who spent the last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — retires from the NFL, we look at what makes him so unique among all the other extraordinary athletes who also have played professional football.
In this in-depth interview, UMass professor Amilcar Shabazz talks about his scholarship and activism on behalf of Black Americans, including setting one example for slavery reparations in the town of Amherst.
A panel of journalists review and analyze some of the top stories of interest to people in western New England.
With billions of dollars in federal assistance going to libraries around the country, we look at the needs of New England libraries that look forward to expanding digital services and assistance.
Massachusetts could join states around the country that are changing their voting rules following the 2020 presidential election. We look at a wide range of proposed voting rules changes in Massachusetts from voter identification to same day registration.
In depth “Monday conversation” with former acting Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift about the challenges of holding that office, while living on the far western edge of the state and as a new mother. Swift says women in politics face a more welcoming environment today.
And Another Thing examines the impact of the entrance of a big-name Democratic candidate on the Massachusetts race for governor.
Some western New England rabbis describe their constant concern about the risk of anti-Semitic attacks on their congregations, such as the weekend hostage taking in Fort Worth, Texas.
An explanation of what the extended child care tax credit did and why it appears it will not be extended in 2022 in spite of promising results
Faith leaders from around the region detail how the pandemic is affecting attendance at mosques, synagogues and churches. They also share what Martin Luther King Day means in their different places of worship.
The omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to swamp hospitals and overwhelm schools and workplaces in Western New England
Abortion after 24 weeks is now illegal in New Hampshire, and the new law imposes severe penalties for those who perform the procedure. Why now? And what affect might this have on women in the region, and on politicians campaigning during the midterms?
Advice on keeping your new year's resolutions and on setting reasonable goals in the first place.
The head of a Northampton nonprofit that helps people addicted to drugs gave up his high-powered career after getting sober from opioids. Now he works to help others who are living on the streets with addiction.
An advocacy group that opposes abortion is going to court in defense of some women's health clinics in Connecticut operated by other abortion opponents. And Another Thing speaks to Attorney General William Tong, a defendant in the lawsuit, who says the point of the statute is to protect people.
In this special edition of And Another Thing, Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern marks the first anniversary of the riot in the U.S. Capitol with this inside account of the events of that day. He also offers his take on the investigation and how he believes the actions that day may shape the country's future.
The top law enforcement official in Massachusetts discusses police reforms with a focus on the Springfield Police Department. Also, an attorney working as an advocate for social justice explains the meaning of qualified immunity for officers.
An examination of the unique needs and challenges faced by minority owned businesses in western New England.
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