February 17, 2026 - On Frederick Wiseman, Dell Hamilton, Uli Lorimer on the snowpack, and Matthew Shifrin

Joyce Linehan joins “The Culture Show” to reflect on the legacy of documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman. As Chief of Policy for Mayor Marty Walsh she was key to Wiseman’s documentary “City Hall,” which is  an expansive exploration of how Boston runs.Dell M. Hamilton, interim director of the Alain Locke Gallery of African & African American Art, joins us to discuss Renaissance, Race, and Representation, on view through June 6 at Harvard. The exhibition spans nearly two centuries of Black printmaking and explores how artists used reproducible media to shape representation and the public record.Uli Lorimer, Director of Horticulture at the Native Plant Trust and a 2026 Distinguished Service Medal recipient from the Garden Club of America, explains the hidden benefits of this winter’s deep snowpack. Sustained snow cover stabilizes soil temperatures, protects roots, preserves moisture, and can help suppress certain pests — setting the stage for a stronger spring across New England.Matthew Shifrin, founder and CEO of Bricks for the Blind, returns for our recurring feature “AI: Actual Intelligence.” This month, he shares what it’s like to travel blind — from navigating unfamiliar hotels to the unpredictability of ride-shares and the way weather reshapes a city through sound.