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We welcome artist and author David Sherwin Parker with his book, “Cringe Worthy: An AI Generated Character Assessment.”  The character in question happens to be one of the famous personalities on planet earth, President Donald J. Trump. With immediate access to practically unlimited information, covering subjects from business to politics, legal matters to personal behavior, the author presents us with his AI driven findings on the character of the current occupant of the White House.   But is it a totally unbiased assessment?   How much does the wording of questions matter?  And what is the impact of the endless stream of information available at the touch of a button on any of our lives going forward?  Join us for a spirited and fascinating discussion!

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Today we introduce you to a model program that is making a real difference.  The Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College (TUPIT) provides transformative educational experiences for incarcerated and on-campus students and faculty in an environment that encourages bold critical thinking, higher levels of civic engagement, and a greater sense of community. TUPIT aims to facilitate creative and collaborative responses to the problems of mass incarceration, fostering students’ and faculty members’ capacities to become active citizens of change.

Joining us to tell more of the story is Dr. Hilary Binda, Founder and Executive Director of the Tufts University Prison Initiative (TUPIT). Hilary has a PhD in English Literature and teaches Literature, Gender Studies, and Carceral Studies at Tufts and in the degree program at MCI-Shirley and Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center. David Delvalle is the Education and Reentry Director for TUPIT.  A true success story, he has become a leader in prison reform, education, and restorative justice, transforming his community after his own incarceration.

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A strange object from deep space, known as 3I/ATLAS is making headlines all over the world. Is it just a big rock or something more?  This interstellar “traveler” has come a long way and with its weird trajectory and shape, it has some scientists suggesting it could be a probe of some kind sent by aliens. John Gertz, longtime SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) expert is the author of a fascinating new book entitled, “Reinventing SETI: New Directions in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life.”  Learn all about what scientists are saying about 3I/ATLAS, whether it is alien tech, and if so, is the planet earth ready for it.

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Jay S. Winuk is co-founder and executive vice president of 9/11 Day, the nonprofit organization that annually organizes the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. On September 11, 2001, Jay’s brother Glenn J. Winuk, an attorney, volunteer firefighter and EMT, was killed in the line of duty at the World Trade Center. Inspired by his brother’s devotion to community service and courageous actions, Jay joined David Paine in 2002 as co-founder in helping to build the 9/11 Day Observance initiative. He has become a passionate advocate for volunteering and national service.  This day matters and here is a way for all of us to pitch in to commemorate those we lost and loved.

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Sarah Gardner is the founder of the non-profit Yoga Reaches Out, which has raised millions for Boston Children’s Hospital.  She is a skilled yoga teacher who has inspired thousands with her knowledge and love for yoga.  In today’s episode, we chat with her about her book “Daily JAM: 366 Meditations, Daily Enlightenment in Just a Minute.” The “Daily JAM” offers simple words of wisdom that will help you live every day with greater purpose,love, patience and awe in the magic of being human. Take it from me, it works!  Namaste…

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Meet a man who is on the run, helping to make the world a better place.  Dan Alperin is a radio executive who took p running several years back and is now an accomplished marathoner, often raising money for charity.  There’s a lot to learn from this running man’s perspective about the rigors of the sport, the physical and mental benefits it provides and the inner drive to keep pushing onward.  What makes Dan’s story even more inspiring is that he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.  Instead of letting PD slow him down, Dan has enhanced his training, staying several steps ahead of the disease, ready to continue his marathoning around the globe!

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The devastating Southern California wildfires in early 2025 destroyed hundreds of residences and businesses.  Lives were upended with the rebuilding for some  still underway.  Today’s guest is Rabbi Daniel Sher, who along with his fellow clergy and congregants at Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades saw his family destroyed by the flames.  Miraculously, the synagogue was spared any damage and has served as an oasis for those in need, both materially and spiritually.  Rabbi Sher shares with us the impact of traumatic loss and how resilience and hope is helping his family and so many others cope.

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Carl Stevens is an award winning radio journalist and a colleague of mine at WBZ, Boston’s top rated news station.  Carl has covered stories small and large, local and international and always with professionalism, integrity and empathy.   Carl is also a talented poet whose works are frequently part of his  broadcasts, poems that are witty, moving and always in perfect rhyme scheme.   Meet a veteran radio personality, a true man of letters,  who ranks as one of my favorite storytellers!

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Meet Dr. Missy Lahren an environmental lawyer and activist for the past three decades.  She now proudly refers to herself and her colleagues as “Earth Lawyers.”  All of her education and training in law, philosophy and science has prepared her for the important work she is doing to protect the environment.  She is currently chair of the board of an NGO called The Earth Law Center based in Durango, Colorado.   Missy is determined to do what she can to defend nature.  She brings insight and passion to her mission!