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Political commentator Chuck Todd
Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen
Divine Intervention podcaster (and Peabody Award-winner) Brendan Patrick Hughes and his mother, Marianne Hughes.
Recent segments
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Social Justice Vs. Social Distance? Art Caplan Says We Can 'Walk And Chew Gum' At The Same Time
Protests are a health risk amid COVID-19, but there are steps people can take to be safer about it. -
Village Voice: Poems For A Potential Turning Point In America's Relationship With Race
'Today we're taking a closer look than we have in a long time,' at racism in America, poet Richard Blanco said. -
Kayyem: Support From Sen. Romney Shows How ’Successful’ And ’Tactical’ Black Lives Matter Protests Have Become
The former Massachusetts governor said that George Floyd's death was "a heinous murder carried out by a person with a badge." -
Ryan Landry Weighs In On Confederate Statues: 'Cut His Head Off And Leave the Horse'
The Gold Dust Orphans theater company founder said it was important that Americans remember their country's racist legacy. -
Deval Patrick: White Allies To People Of Color Should 'Let Your Guard Down, Open Your Heart, And Listen.'
Demonstrations against police brutality are beginning to coalesce around a platform of policies. Is this a turning point in America? -
Charlie Sennott: For Both Protesters and Trump, Current U.S. Moment Hints at 'Tipping Point'
The GroundTruth Project CEO said there's credence to concerns the president is slipping into authoritarianism.
Listen to previous shows
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Juliette Kayyem Says Don McGahn Is The One To Watch
Juliette Kayyem, who has been pretty prescient on the Russia investigation so far, says White House consel Don McGahn is the next person to watch. Plus, Congressman Richard Neal, WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen, and "The Take" host Sue O'Connell. (This is the full show from Wednesday, December 6, 2017.) -
Is Populism Dead?
We asked you if, with the passage of this GOP tax plan, if Trump's populism is dead. Plus, our political roundtable discusses Senate President Stan Rosenberg stepping aside amid an investigation into his husband's alleged sexual harassment, Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price discuss activism in the church, and more. (This is the full show from Monday, December 4, 2017.) -
The GOP Gets Back Behind Roy Moore
The RNC and President Donald Trump have officially endorsed Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. We opened up the lines and got your take. Plus, medical ethicist Arthur Caplan discussed the first successful pregnancy from a uterus transplant, John Rosenthal discussed gun reform, and Nancy Koehn put the GOP tax plan in historical context. (This is the full show from Tuesday, December 5, 2017.) -
Flynn Takes A Plea
We opened the lines to get your thoughts on Michael Flynn's guilty plea he made to the FBI. Plus, Attorney Dan Small on Flynn. Shirley Leung, Andy Inhatko, Emily Rooney, and cocktail consultants Jonathan Pogash and Kitty Amann joined us for the news quiz. (Full Show 12/01) -
To Run Or To Walk?
Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained whether it is better to run or to walk. Plus, Chuck Todd, Congressman Michael Capuano, and Paul Reville.
