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Pushing a nominee through the process this close to an election would only further politicize the courts, Leahy says.

Wexler, now a law professor, tells us about what it was like to clerk for the late Supreme Court justice.

The former FBI agent said the president’s words and actions have a weakening affect on democracy and our security.

The task force recommends establishing a more powerful civilian review board, but Campbell says it still isn't fully independent.

Campbell would join fellow city councilor Michelle Wu in the race. Incumbent Mayor Marty Walsh has not confirmed whether he's running for reelection.

The challenges of today make broadening your perspective more important than ever, Steves says.

It's a March edition of “Ask the AG,” with Attorney General Andrea Campbell. We start by getting her reactions to the ongoing congressional hearing with "sanctuary city" mayors, including Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. A month and a half into Trump’s second term, Campbell's office has filed five lawsuits against the Trump administration on everything from birthright citizenship orders and NIH funding, to Elon Musk’s government strip-down with DOGE. We talk about all of it, and new pressure from her colleague – State Auditor Diana DiZoglio.

BPR Full Show 3/4: Fired Federal Worker Speaks Out

Today:Jonathan Kamens and Francis Tarasiewicz both worked for the federal government until mid-February, when DOGE came for their jobs. Kamens served as the sole government employee working on cybersecurity at VA.Gov protecting veterans' sensitive health information; Tarasiewicz had just landed his dream job as a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in New England.They both warn their firings have immediate negative impacts to American security infrastructures.

Today:Congressman Seth Moulton laments the geopolitical shifts happening at the hands of Donald Trump's administration.And, food policy analyst Corby Kummer joins to discuss potential price fixing by egg producers -- and a top secret lunch with Washington Post food critic Tom Setsiema.

BPR Full Show 3/3: Zelensky and Trump Oval Office Misfortune