Today on Boston Public Radio:

Michelle Singletary explains why she believes remote working should become a permanent employee benefit, and talks about how the extension of the eviction moratorium impacts renters. Singletary is a nationally syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, whose award-winning column, "The Color of Money," provides insight into the world of personal finance.

Congressman Seth Moulton shares his thoughts on President Joe Biden’s response to the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, calling on the administration to do more to protect Afghan allies and refugees. Congressman Moulton represents Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional district.

Then, we ask listeners how their lives would change if remote working and the Child Tax Credit became permanent benefits.

Rudy Hypolite and Robert Lewis Jr. discusses the Emmy-nominated documentary “This Ain’t Normal,” which looks at gang-involved youth in Boston and the organizations trying to change their lives. Hypolite is an award-winning independent filmmaker and director of the documentary “This Ain’t Normal.” Lewis is the founder of the nonprofit The BASE.

David Abel talks about the U.N.’s climate report, explaining what a change in climate could look like for Boston. He also discusses how low-income neighborhoods in Boston experience hotter temperatures compared to high-income areas. Abel is a Pulitzer-prize winning writer who covers the environment for the Boston Globe.

Next, we open the phone lines, talking with listeners about Mike Richards’ decision to step down as host of “Jeopardy!”.

Ryan Landry shares what the past few months has been like for him as a performer, and talks about music from his album “The Vamps.” Ryan Landry is a Playwright, lyricist, actor and founder of the Gold Dust Orphans theatrical company. His new album is “The Vamps.”