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The WGBH Executive Arts Editor praised the comedy, which reckons with the absurdity of U.S. politics.

"Donald Trump's going to have a hard time getting re-elected," she said. "Then what's his next play? What's this con man's next revenue stream?'

The Atlantic senior editor and food writer said Americans are better off saving money and eating less, while also avoiding the spread of coronavirus.

The state's education commissioner announced that schools will use remote learning on days traditionally reserved for snowball fights and hot chocolate.

'The fundamental aspect of what we do is bring people together for this communal experience,' he said.

The systems that protect police are coming under increased scrutiny as activists call for broad reform.

John Gates and Jeff Wood from the Nashoba Brook Bakery joined us for the news quiz. Plus, Emily Rooney, Andris Nelsons, Callie Crossley, and Shirley Leung. (Full Show 11/17/17)

The full edition of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, November 17, 2017. Featuring: Rep. Michael Capuano, state secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral, Da Vinci biographer Walter Isaacson, medical ethicist Arthur Caplan.

Anthony Bourdain joined us to talk about the new season of his show Raw Crafts. Plus, Senator Ed Markey, Boston Globe's Brian McGrory, Juliette Kayyem, journalist EJ Dionne, and Alex Beam. (Full Show 11/15/17)

We opened the lines to hear your thoughts on the latest revelation that Wikileaks was in touch with Donald Trump Jr. Plus, Nancy Koehn, Sue O'Connell, Johnathon Gruber, and Corby Kummer. (Full Show 11/14/17)

We talked about the sexual abuse allegations of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore with Lauren Dezenski and Adam Reilly and Irene Monroe and Emmet Price. Plus, Charlie Sennott, and TV expert Bob Thompsons. (11/13/17)