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Juliette Kayyem criticized the power of police unions and county sheriffs, as well as the sheer number of police departments.

What comes after the Chauvin conviction? Curry said sustained action is needed to prevent continued generational trauma.

The "Rick Steves' Europe" host has been a longtime advocate for safe and legal pot consumption in the U.S.

The failed caucus' platform was widely criticized as racist and nativist.

During the 'Boston Public Radio' interview, Andrea Cabral also raised doubts about the merits of most routine traffic stops, highlighting the stark racial disparities surrounding them.

The couple also offered updates on the Urban Grape Wine Studies Award for Students of Color, which they launched with Boston University in June of 2020.

Imran Riza is UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon. He zooms in from Beirut to discuss a growing humanitarian crisis there, ahead of negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli officials this week.Paul Reville, former MA education secretary, on the 'Mississippi Miracle' and cuts to Boston Public Schools and other districts across the state.Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory discusses the prevalence of AI in newsrooms, the student protest movement under Trump 2.0 and the Globe's latest reporting on Sandra Birchmore.NEPM hosts Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith zoom in to celebrate 4-1-3 Day.

Cuban journalist Daniel Montero Zooms in from Havana to talk about the humanitarian crisis there. At the library, we talk with Sylvia Rozwadowska-Shah, the owner of Colibri travel company which leads tours to Cuba, and Michelle Wojcik, Owner of Galeria Cubana, Provincetown, MA. And, it’s Live Music Friday – the Handel and Haydn society perform some of Handel’s Water Music, ahead of two shows this weekend at Symphony Hall. Then, NPR's Pentagon Reporter Tom Bowman zooms in for "Press Play" to discuss covering the war in Iran, Pete Hegseth's disdain for journalists and more.

BPR Full Show 4/9: Former Secretary John Kerry And The Iran War

Tufts International Politics professor Daniel Drezner discusses the latest developments in Iran, after President Trump announced last night there would be a two-week cease fire.Naturalist Sy Montgomery explains how New Hampshire's new turtle tunnels are reducing amphibian and reptile road mortality rates.Lyndia Downie, executive director at Pine Street Inn, discusses how they've been expanding transitional housing, and how the city's unhoused population fared during a particularly cold winter. Boston Athletic Association's Scott Stover discusses Boston Marathon sustainability efforts.

BPR Full Show 4/7: Trump Threatens Iran