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Miller spoke about her struggle as an aspiring chef during her teenage years, up through her recent decision to implement a proof-of-vaccination requirement for patrons looking to dine indoors.

Campbell said the acting mayor has missed the mark and perpetuated misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines.

The 23-year-old entrepreneur discussed her blossoming home essentials shop Uvida during a Friday interview on “Boston Public Radio.”

Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee joined "Boston Public Radio" on Wednesday to talk about the ALERT program, which would be the first of its kind in Massachusetts.

Essaibi George dismissed allegations around her developer husband, suggesting they were politically motivated.

The rise of the delta variant of COVID-19 is instilling fear and “stabilizing the need” of nutrition assistance programs.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to talk with listeners about the disconnect between President Trump's words and actions around COVID-19. Dr. Ken Duckworth from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. talked about the troubling mental health risks brought by the pandemic, and responded to questions from callers. Writer and Brigham & Women’s Hospital physician Dr. Daniela Lamas discussed easements of her hospitals's visitor policy to help grieving families, and talked about the long-term physical and mental toll that follows prolonged stays in an ICU . TV expert Bob Thompson reviewed Jerry Seinfeld's new stand-up special, and commemorated the life of comedian Jerry Stiller. We reopened our lines to continue the coronavirus conversation with listeners, ahead of Gov. Charlie Baker’s Monday press conference. We aired live audio of the governor's press conference.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Sen. Ed Markey discussed his latest stimulus proposal in the Senate, and what he thinks about corporate liability protections in the age of coronavirus. We opened our lines to talk with listeners about murder hornets, coronavirus, historic unemployment, and everything else that’s horrible right now. *Beat the Press *host Emily Rooney aired her grievances over the fact that golf courses got reopening priority over tennis courts, and read a murder hornet-themed list of fixations and fulminations. *Under the Radar *host Callie Crossley discussed the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, as well as the latest news around Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung assessed Gov. Charlie Baker’s approach to reopening businesses in Massachusetts, and talked about the toll quarantine is wreaking on the state's economy. Writer and journalist Iris Krasnow discussed her new memoir, “Camp Girls: Fireside Lessons on Friendship, Courage, and Loyalty." We opened our lines to get nostalgic with listeners about your summer camp experiences.

Today on Boston Public Radio: – NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd talked about the partisan split over reopening the U.S., and his assessment that America is “the dirty country” in context of the global health crisis. – Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed the current Supreme Court debate over birth control coverage, and her take on the statements made by Suffolk County DA Rachel Rollins about laissez-faire public defenders. – We opened lines to talk with callers about the return of golf courses and gun shops to Massachusetts. – We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Thursday press conference. – Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam called in to lead the BPR book club, where he discussed James Taylor’s new audio biography with Jim, Margery, and listeners who called in.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed issues with President Trump’s goal of reopening the country by Memorial Day, and his reporting on how to ethically determine what kinds of medical care are ‘essentiail’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jim and Margery discussed President Trump’s public reversal on his promise of shutting down his coronavirus task force. Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory discussed the stigmas around Coronavirus deaths, and the addition of the “Comfort Zone” section in the Globe. CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem discussed the pressure from GOP members to reopen the economy, and warnings from weather analysts about this years’ hurricane season. Lincoln Project co-founder and former New Hampshire GOP chair Jennifer Horn discussed the Lincoln Project's new attack ad on President Trump, and why the group of Republicans are working to vote the president out of office in November. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Wednesday press conference. We opened our lines to talk with listeners about all things coronavirus WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen talked about the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on smaller museums around the world, and a virtual film series from the Coolidge Corner theater on the career of Lee Grant.

Today on Boston Public Radio: – Rep. Joe Kennedy discussed concerns about meat plant workers returning to work, and his call for an investigation into the violent conflict at a Bristol County ICE detention center. – Food writer Corby Kummer discussed unsafe working conditions for meat plant workers, and proposed legislation to expand food stamps and bring additional cash for restaurants owners. – We opened lines to talk with listeners about Monday's anti-lockdown protests at the Mass. State House. – Carol Rose from the Mass. ACLU talked about voting rights in the age of coronavirus, and her group’s campaign to have Gov. Baker grant additional clemency to non-violent offenders in state prisons. – Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang talked about the success of the $1,200 federal stimulus checks, and the goals of his ‘Move Humanity Forward’ PAC. – We reopened lines to talk with listeners about anti-lockdown protests and your thoughts on the federal government’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis.