It was three days before Christmas 2008, while most listeners were still asleep, that Ian Pickus showed up to work on Morning Edition at WAMC for the first time. Now, 17 years later, including the last dozen as News Director, Ian bids farewell.

We speak with Rep. Pat Ryan of New York's 18th district about the Epstein files and the sudden summer break.

A new “Frontline” documentary offers a deep dive on this pivotal moment in American history. “Trump’s Power And The Rule of Law” is the latest from filmmaker Michael Kirk.

We talk politics, and what comes next after the "big, beautiful bill," with Mass. Rep. Richard Neal.

We speak with longtime Congressional reporter and analyst David Hawkings about what happens after the "big, beautiful bill" was signed.

We talk Mass. politics and beyond with Western New England University political science professor Tim Vercellotti.

We speak with Mass. Rep. Jim McGovern, a progressive Democrat from the 2nd District who is fiercely opposed to the "big, beautiful bill."

We break down the New York City mayoral primary result with Errol Louis, host of "Inside City Hall" on Spectrum News.