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Two MIT professors, Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on global inequality.

Margaret Marshall, the former chief justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, says it’s not about health or mental competency, but about making way for a new generation of leaders.

Wu said her administration is preparing for all scenarios.

The Massachusetts congressman warns that aversion to debate will weaken Dems during a second Trump presidency.

The Boston Civic Symphony celebrates its 100th year with a performance at Jordan Hall.

Former Suffolk County sheriff Andrea Cabral discussed the legal forces in play in Trump’s upcoming term.

This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: As Trump turns to domestic bliss, tending to his White House lawn, ignoring his sagging poll numbers, his MAGA election losses, and the war he started in Iran… Are you tired of this? Are you expecting change for the 2028 elections? Call or Text.We’ll end the show with a beach edition of Am I The A Hole…big beach umbrellas, tents, claiming sand at 5 AM… who’s the bigger jerk? The sand hogs among us, with their bluetooth speakers and spiked stelzers… or the person who just wants some peace and quiet on the shore?Listen in to find out!

Hilary Burns and Brian Bergstein of the Boston Globe discuss their new College Town newsletter.Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther discusses Dolly Parton's new truck stop ... the grand dame of Copley Square .. And he rates the Boston hotel that was named best in the country.We'll host an e-bike safety panel with Dr. Cornelia Griggs, a pediatric surgeon, and state Rep. James Arciero, chair of the house joint committee on transportation.Then, Sue O'Connell zooms in briefly for the latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial.

This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We start the show by asking listeners what they think about driverless cars coming to Boston, do you feel safe? Should we be doing more to stop this new technology? Then, we end the show with an ode to Costco, do you love buying a variety of products in bulk and stopping at the food court for a hot dog, or do you dread the long lines and the overwhelming atmosphere? Listen in to find out!

This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We ask listeners about Ossoff's criticism of Donald Trump during a recent rally speech, then we end the show by asking listeners about taking kids places, should kids be allowed to sit at the bar as long as they behave well?Listen in to find out!

Paul Heslop, UN Senior Mine Action Advisor in Ukraine, zooms in to discuss the demining efforts in Ukraine.Dan Primack, Axios business editor, delivers a private equity explainer and discusses the Amazon AI training facility shredding rare books once they scan them.CNN's John King discusses the Dems changing up the voting calendar, and the Trump administration's campaign for private state voter data.