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Rooney discussed the Boston Globe's endorsement of Jake Auchincloss, and dissent within the paper through a separate column endorsing Jesse Mermell.

The organization bailed out a convicted sex offender, who then went on to allegedly commit another rape.

With districts still deciding whether to open in person or fully remote, and fewer child care centers opening, parents are seeking alternative options.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright has taken to the internet to highlight a series of overlooked or never-produced plays during the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden announced Harris as his running mate this week.

Oster said districts need to prepare for the reality that there will be COVID-19 cases in schools if they reopen in person and be able to respond fluidly.

Ron Mitchell, publisher of Bay State Banner, and Marita Rivero, former CEO of the Museum of African American History join for Press Play.Women in World Jazz is our guest for Live Music Friday, ahead of a their Belmont Public Library performance in July.Sue O'Connell discusses Trump's Qatari jet and the Europification of Boston/Cambridge over the World Cup.Julia Marcus of GBH Music joins to discuss her interview with Jon Batiste and his new album Black Mozart.

Chuck Todd discusses Trump's Iran nuclear deal/MOU to cease fighting.Meredith Goldstein of the Boston Globe Love Letters fame discusses some of her recent columns: "I'm sick of not living together" and "We don't like the same music" plus her event at the BPL about the history of advice.Senator Van Hollen zooms in to discuss his thoughts about Democrats' failed Israel/Palestine policy, and other criticisms of his party.Brendan Patrick Hughes' podcast Divine Intervention has just won a Peabody award. He'll join with his mother, Marianne Hughes, to discuss the story of antiwar nuns in Boston.

Les Miserables lead actors Nick Cartell and Hayden Tee join to discuss Broadway in Boston's production, through the end of the month.Omer Bartov, Brown University's professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, discusses his new book "Israel: What Went Wrong"Carol Rose of the ACLU of Mass discusses the House bill on public records and legislative audit, and the Supreme Court wrapping up its term.Trenni Casey zooms in briefly with some World Cup updates.

Tufts international politics professor Dan Drezner discusses the latest deal in Iran.Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung joins with all the news about World Cup in Boston, and debriefs her and Jim's interview with former DA Rachael Rollins.Dr. Kate Ackerman of the Women's Health Sports and Performance Institute discusses the gap in research around women's sports health.Corby Kummer explains how international fans are unable to comprehend Taco Bell, unlimited soda refills, and more, as they come to North America for the World Cup. Plus, we as, is pickle the new pumpkin spice?And Dr. Stephen Rich, microbiology professor at UMass Amherst, joins for a tick safety segment.

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