MCAS: Should It Be A Grad Requirement? The MCAS, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, is a statewide standards-based assessment program that evaluates public school students. The state requires high school students to pass the 10th grade MCAS exam to graduate. MA Ballot Question 2 proposes we get rid of the MCAS passing score requirement to graduate. Would you vote Yes or No on MA Ballot Question 2? Deb McCarthy of the Vote Yes on 2 campaign joins us to discuss. The MA Dept. of Education did not respond to our request to join.
Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man. Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man is a three-part thriller on National Geographic that explores the investigation into the rise and fall of a provocative French serial killer expert, Stéphane Bourgoin. Emmy nominated filmmaker Ben Selkow directed the film and joins Gary to discuss!
The Truth About Horses. The debut novel, The Truth About Horses tells the story of 14-year-old Reese Tucker who along with her parents raise and train horses. Every year, the Tuckers dream of running a horse in the Black Elk, a race that, if won, could turn their fortunes around. Author Christy Cashman joins Gary to discuss this story that’s filled with tragedy and triumph!
Upcoming Football Season. Tonight marks the start of the 2024 NFL season! The New England Patriots will take the field for their first regular season game this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head Coach Jerod Mayo makes his coaching debut with Jacoby Brisset as the team’s starting quarterback. What’s your prediction for the Pats NFL season? Boston Globe sports reporter Nicole Yang joins Gary to discuss!
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