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The bill passed in a 30-7 vote on Tuesday morning.

The national security expert and CNN analyst also touched on ongoing challenges to reopening schools in the fall.

Naturalist Sy Montgomery joined Boston Public Radio on Wednesday.

The Phase 1 study had successful results, but the next testing phases will be prolonged and much more challenging, Caplan said.

On Tuesday, NBC Sports Boston reporter and anchor Trenni Kusnierek joined Boston Public Radio.

On Tuesday, John King joined Boston Public Radio to discuss President Trump's messaging surrounding the coronavirus.

Over 300 newspapers ran editorials today to promote freedom of the press. Linda Pizzuti Henry, the Boston Globe’s Managing Director, joined us to talk about how this came about and what to make of this moment. Then we asked you: Will this defense of a free press prevail? Could it backfire if President Donald Trump spins this to prove his theory that the media are out to get him? *John Rosenthal, *founder of the advocacy group Stop Handgun Violence, discussed a student-led march across Massachusetts to protest gun violence. Former Suffolk County Sheriff *Andrea Cabral *discussed the controversial use of fentanyl in the execution of a Nebraska inmate. Jen Mergel, Boston-based curator, and Karen Mauney-Brodek, president of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, discussed a new public art exhibit featuring the innovative "fog sculptures" of artist Fujiko Nakaya. Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, died today at the age of 76. We opened up the lines and asked you what her work meant to you. Columnist and author *Alex Beam *explained the large rodent that is becoming an invasive species in some American wetlands. *Jonathon Alsop *of the Boston Wine School shared the surprising rise of a new way of enjoying wine: From a can.

Medical ethicist Art Caplan talked about new legislation in Massachusetts to improve the commonwealth's Alzheimer's care. He’s the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty chair and director of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Langone Medical Center. He’s also the co-host of the Everyday Ethics podcast. We opened up the lines to you about the latest scandal and cover-up of sexual abuse in the Catholic church. National security expert Juliette Kayyem gave her take on the never-ending Omarosa drama. She’s a member of the faculty of Harvard’s Kennedy School, an analyst for CNN and the CEO of ZEMCAR. Tomorrow night, as part of the Summer Thursdays Live Music series at the Museum of Science, artist Ruby Rose Fox is putting on a one-woman musical multimedia show based on her record "Salt," at 7:30 at the Charles Hayden Planetarium. She joined us to talk about her upcoming performance. Shakespeare and Company’s Artistic Director Allyn Burrows came in to talk about the company's current season, which includes "As You Like It." Their new production of the play is outdoors in The Roman Garden Theatre, which has been reconfigured for the season’s special sunset performances. It’s running through September 2. To learn more, go to shakespeare.org We took your calls and asked you if you suffer from DBS: Dead Butt Syndrome—the latest occupational hazard for those of us who sit too much on the job. Ryan Landry is a playwright, lyricist, actor and founder of the Gold Dust Orphans theatrical company. He gave his take on a landmark primary election in Vermont.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, August 14th, 2018. Congressman Seth Moulton joined us on the line to talk about the Department of Veterans Affairs, the future of the Democratic Party, and more. We asked you about calls to boycott Sam Adams beer after CEO Jim Koch praised Trump's tax plan. Are you with Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone and giving up Sam Adams beer? Sports reporter Trenni Kusnierick weighed in on the WNBA, NFL protests, and more. Is iceberg lettuce making a comeback? Food writer Corby Kummer explained. The Wall Street Journal claims that everybody pours bacon grease down the drain, and everyone lies about it. We asked you: What other little things do you lie about? How often you floss? How your smartphone really got that water damage? CNN's John King brought us the latest on the secret recordings former Trump aide Omarosa Manigault made in the White House. Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn told us how working with your hands can teach focus and perspective.

Food critic Corby Kummer talked to Boston Public Radio about the impact Trump's tariffs are having on soybean farmers.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, August 13th, 2018