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It’s been Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan’s turn in the spotlight this week. It was only last Saturday Mitt Romney chose him as a running mate, but we’ve already seen a lifetime of profiles and analysis of his Congressional votes.

The Boston Globe has uncovered a few uncomfortable facts as well. Rep. Ryan told WBZ’s Dan Rea in 2010 that he didn’t vote for the federal stimulus package and never asked for stimulus money. That turned out to be untrue.

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We’re also looking at the Whoopie Pie lady and her crusade against using EBT for desserts, as well as the current — read: sad — state of the Red Sox.

Guests:

Tom Keane, former Boston city councilor, and a frequent contributor to the Boston Globe op-ed page.

Dave Wedge, Boston Herald writer.

Joanna Weiss, columnist for the Boston Globe.