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A new report from the Berkshire Chapter of the NAACP details the history of redlining in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and how systemic discrimination shaped the city through today.

NPR's Michel Martin talks with political scientist Steven Levitsky of Harvard University about the future of American democracy.

NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the Australian Open and a controversy concerning the NFL Hall of Fame.

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

Former President Trump's influence is growing — with fringe candidates who refuse to admit defeat even after they've been trounced.

An interview with Massachusetts State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz.

Through the end of September the Vermont Department of Public Service and the Agency of Transportation will be conducting drive tests on more than 6,500 miles of state roads to determine the actual level of mobile wireless coverage.

Consumer confidence in September rose continuing its upward movement beginning in August. This is obviously somewhat confounding because of recession fears that have been evident on Wall Street and at the Fed. The increase was significant from 103.6 to 108. This continues the confusing trend that we have seen as we try and determine what the status of the economy is with many of the variables being inconsistent.

Pandemics and peak experiences aren’t usually mentioned in the same breath. But I had something resembling one in May 2021 when I attended a concert at The Mount, Edith Wharton’s stately home in Lenox, Massachusetts. The performers were Soprano Sonja Tengblad and contralto Emily Marvosh, with Joseph Turvessi on the piano.

More than 6,000 state legislative seats are up for election this year. Republicans and Democrats are spending tens of millions in a battle to shift the balance of power in these chambers.