- Medical ethicist Art Caplan explained why DNA kits may not be as accurate as you would hope.
- We opened the lines to answer one of humanity's great questions once and for all, is the "Man-Flu" is real? Do men complain more about getting sick than women?
- Sen. Ed Markey called in to discuss his thoughts on the GOP tax plan.
- Attorney General Maura Healey joined us for another edition of Ask The Attorney General to take your questions and ours.
- We asked you if you have finished all of your Christmas preparations, or if you are still doing some last-minute shopping.
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