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Gross wonders what would happen if more people with progressive sensibilities joined the police force.

Kamala Harris, named Tuesday as Joe Biden's running mate, will be the first woman of color and the fourth woman to appear on a major-party presidential ticket.

Antigen tests are less accurate than others, but can be administered more often and have a faster turnaround time.

Guerra reflected on his experience documenting one immigrant family’s struggle to stay united through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Noornai discusses the latest immigration headlines.

King said he expects an announcement by Wednesday afternoon.

Today:“A Man of No Importance” is the latest musical from SpeakEasy Stage Company. We move the show to GBH’s stunning Fraser Performance Studio to hear performances from the cast and speak with some of the actors for this week’s Live Music Friday. Watch the performance here.Then, our media analysis segment Press Play features Chuck Todd this week. We talk about the latest spat between the White House and Associated Press – all because the AP dared to present the facts. And, the oligarchic obedience of media moguls to Trump fueling mistrust of the media.

“A Man of No Importance” is the latest musical from SpeakEasy Stage Company.. We hear performances from the cast and speak with actors Eddie Shields, Billy Meleady & Kathy St. George for this week’s Live Music Friday.GBH's Callie Crossley discusses federal pressure on Maine's governor over a trans student athlete. She also discusses the removal of the “Black Lives Matter” mural in D.C., and Attorney General Andrea Campbell joining other AGs who are suing Trump about the dismantling of the education department.Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther gives a eulogy for free checked luggage on domestic flights and provides tips for traveling on the cheap in Thailand.Political analyst Chuck Todd joins for our "Press Play" media analysis segment.

Today:Anand Giridharadas of The.Ink argues the left-right political spectrum doesn’t apply anymore. We should be thinking about things through a “who’s fighting for me” frame. Then, Massachusetts’ Veterans Services Secretary Dr. Jon Santiago discusses the litany of ways the Trump administration is making life more difficult for those who served our country.

BPR Full Show 3/13: AITA For Avoiding Friends With Kids?

Gov. Maura Healey joins for Ask The Governor. We'll talk threats to federal funding and ask about her appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the MIT dome, the cabaret star Meow Meow and "Death Becomes Her" on Broadway.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the latest on a Russia/Ukraine ceasefire, Trump's plans for a renewed travel ban for people from specific countries, and the universities pushing back against Trump's attack on DEI.MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng joins for "Ask the GM." We'll ask him about findings by recent audits, T safety and a new south coast rail.