Today on Boston Public Radio:

Rep. Jake Auchincloss discusses the expansion of the Child Tax Credit, and updated us on the status of Congress’ infrastructure bill. He also talks about the evacuation of Afghan citizens who aided the U.S. Rep. Auchincloss is the Democratic congressman representing Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District.

Next, we talk with listeners about shared streets programs.

Callie Crossley weighs in on Cornel West’s resignation from Harvard University after being denied tenure, and shares the history of the all-Black 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. She also previews this weekend’s edition of Under the Radar. Crossley hosts GBH’s Under the Radar and Basic Black.

Sy Montgomery explains how to humanely kill a lobster following the U.K.’s potential ban on boiling lobsters alive. She also updates us on the latest news regarding the disease spreading among songbirds in the U.S. Montgomery is a journalist, naturalist and a BPR contributor. Her latest book is "The Hummingbirds’ Gift: Wonder, Beauty, and Renewal on Wings."

Sue O’Connell talks about the dissolution of Boston Pride after allegations of racism, and shares the latest updates from Britney Spears’ conservatorship hearings. O’Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and the South End News, as well as NECN's political commentator and explainer-in-chief.

Next, we ask listeners whether they would be comfortable renting someone’s private pool, following the popularity of the swimming pool rental app Swimply.

Iris Krasnow explains the importance of summer camp, and how her experiences at Camp Agawak shaped her literary career. Iris Krasnow’s latest book is Camp Girls: Fireside Lessons on Friendship, Courage, and Loyalty.