The Point

Jazz Men: All about the lives and influence of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie

This week: Our congressional delegation, including Senators Markey and Warren, want to know what’s going on with radioactive water being evaporated at the Pilgrim Nuclear plant. And, we’ve got reaction to new machine gun range plans. Also: New Bedford is gearing up to be a maintenance base for offshore wind.

The importance of pollinators and efforts to conserve them.

An interview with cephalopod researcher Roger Hanlon.

Faith leaders in a roundtable discussion for better understanding different faith traditions.

This week: We've got the latest on plans to replace the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges, after the state holds its first public meeting in a year. And, a controversial heavy machine gun range proposed for Joint Base Cape Cod has been scaled back, but questions about its impacts remain. And right whales get their day of recognition.

A conversation with Nick Shaw about the loss of his young son.

Our monthly book show discusses books about islands.

The transition to electric transportation

This week: The state has a new head of Coastal Zone Management, which could impact climate planning around our region; a driver eluded police on Martha's Vineyard, crashed through a security gate, and went headlong into the water off the end of the Oak Bluffs ferry terminal; and, Orleans is getting some big public art.

Learning about whales, including through musical simulations.

The treatment of mood and personality disorders.

Our monthly gardens program with Roberta Clark is back.

This week: An earthquake, an eclipse… what else could happen? Ahh, maybe better not to ask! Meanwhile, firefighting foam gets into drinking water in Harwich—it’s not PFAS foam, but it’s not good to drink, either. And: what happens to Cuttyhunk island if the ferry can’t get into the harbor?

How science organizations engage in our communities.

Pirates and their influence on the emergence of America.