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The concept of the seven deadly sins has been around since the Middle Ages, telling people what behavior they should avoid. In 2001, syndicated sex columnist Dan Savage decided to investigate Americans who personify the Seven Deadly Sins and defend their right to choose their vices. Savage joins NPR's Steve Inskeep to talk about the result of his project: Skipping Towards Gomorrah.

Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story is a documentary exploring a 1962 title fight that led to the death of Griffith's rival, Benny "Kid" Paret. Co-director Dan Klores takes Susan Stamberg through the events of the tragic fight, and the complicated narrative of Griffith's life.

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely studies the way people make economic decisions. In his book, Predictably Irrational, he explains how the reasoning behind these decisions is often flawed due to invisible forces at work in people's brains.

Dan Stec, the Republican from the 45th District, issued his priorities as the legislature convenes in Albany.

NPR National Correspondent Jennifer Ludden covers economic inequality, exploring systemic disparities in housing, food insecurity and wealth.

By Dan Bobkoffhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-518102.mp3Boston, MA – Leaders from the biotechnology industry met with…

By Dan Bobkoffhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-519926.mp3Boston, MA – Massachusetts lawmakers are poised to approve a…

By Dan Bobkoffhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-528061.mp3Boston, MA – A new report commissioned by the Massachusetts…

By Dan BobkoffCambridge, MA – Former Iranian president Mohammed Khatami will speak at Harvard University next week, and the event is generating…

By Dan Bobkoffhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-506684.mp3Boston, ma – A few days after Massachusetts passed landmark…