As I think back on my time as host of Greater Boston, there are certain people who stand out, people we came to rely on for unique perspective on the issues we tackle here. And so, before I step down from this post, we’re inviting back a select few who helped elevate the show over the years. We’re calling it “Emily’s List.”

One of my earliest guests here was famed civil rights attorney Harvey Silverglate. We’ve sought his countenance many times over the years, but he’s a Greater Boston participant on a whole other level, often commenting on shows and guests; we have dialogues that go well into our weekends. In addition to practicing law, Harvey Silverglate is a prolific writer and thorn in the side of federal law enforcement.