The escalating standoff between Wu and the Trump administration
Defunding, prosecution and military occupation have all been named as possible next steps by the Department of Justice.

Growing up on Choctaw land, and not being able to go back, inspired this chamber music album
Charles Shadle’s new album Choctaw Places pays tribute to the Choctaw Nation’s reservation within Oklahoma.
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Despite DEI pushback, guides along Boston's Freedom Trail widen the lens of inclusion
Several tour groups say they are expanding efforts to spotlight Black, queer and other communities traditionally overlooked in historical accounts. -
Boston reacts to US strikes on Iran with protest, confusion and dread
Saturday's airstrikes on three nuclear sites generated strong reactions across Massachusetts. -
'Romantic Friction': a new novel filled with tension, intrigue and AI
Lori Gold's new novel will make you laugh, cry and understand the world of AI much better. -
Canton looks to heal, but differences of opinion remain after Karen Read's acquittal
The Karen Read murder trial divided the town of Canton after the body of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe was found outside a Fairview Road home in January 2022. -
Judge blocks White House effort to keep Harvard from hosting foreign students as Trump hints at deal
In social media post, Trump said his administration has been "working closely" with the university and a deal could be announced soon.
GBH News podcasts
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Scratch & Win
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College Uncovered
GBH News in collaboration with The Hechinger Report, goes behind the scenes to show you how higher education really works. -
What Is Owed?
Boston has begun to wrestle with the notion of paying reparations to Black people to make up for 400 years of enslavement and economic exclusion. -
The Big Dig
This Peabody Award–winning podcast dives into the cynicism that hangs over the topic of American infrastructure. No project embodies that cynicism quite like ‘The Big Dig.’

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