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

Presidential biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin on what history can tell us about a second Trump presidency.

Singer Thea Hopkins of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe performed some of her songs and reflected on recent headlines.

Disinformation around the voting process and confidence around Harris' chances of winning could stoke violence on Nov. 5.

NBC Boston sports reporter Trenni Casey discussed the rise of flag football, a safer alternative to tackle football.

Marty Baron was quick to call out The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos for yielding to pressure from former President Donald Trump.

This is the Best of BPR Podcast where we publish the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: Teddy Walker of Protect Trans Futures joins with Harvard attorney Alejandra Caraballo, and a trans youth to discuss restrictions on access to healthcare in MassachusettsBrian Levine (director of the UMass Cybersecurity Institute) discusses the recent cyberattack at Springfield Public Schools, these types of attacks in general, and personal data privacy and security measures people can takeWe’ll speak with our pals Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith from “The Fabulous 413.”

We'll open the calls with NEPM Executive Editor and Big E historian Liz Roman riding along — and hear from Anthony Hough, of Big E vendor/ West Springfield staple "White Hut" (Jim and Margery experienced their Uncrustadouble, double cheeseburger sandwiched between two deep fried uncrustables ...)Rachel Maddow of MS Now zooms in to discuss her coverage of the protest movement, the White House banning her org among others, and other national news.Sarah Willie-LeBreton, president of Smith College, joins in Starr Studio.AG Andrea Campbell does Ask the AG from the Starr Studio, 12-1

Artificial intelligence has integrated into our daily lives; its omnipresence is reinvigorating a modern Luddite movement. In this episode of Not My Politics, Zoe speaks with Maine librarian Hannah Cyrus – whose “Avoiding AI” and “Breaking Up With Big Tech” workshops have been growing in popularity. She makes the case for AI skepticism, and offers concrete steps for those looking to disentangle themselves from the web.Companion reading list:Technofeudalism by Yanis VaroufakisBlood in the Machine by Brian MerchantFollow us on Instagram @GBH_NotMyPolitics and stay tuned for more episodes.

Chuck Todd zooms in with the latest national political headlines.Brian Levine, head of UMass Amherst's cybersecurity institute, joins to discuss Springfield's cyber attack, AI threats, and more. Sarah Voiland of Red Fire Farm & Russell Braen of Park Hill Orchard, join to discuss their work strengthening the local food system, the necessity of agrotourism for small farmers, and Mountain Day in WMass. Monte + Kaliis of the Fab413 join for a BPR crossover.

Shirley Leung discusses her latest Power Play column about the Kennedy compound on the Cape.Naturalist Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss the marmots baring a little fur on OnlyFans to raise money for UCLA amid federal funding cuts ... and also terrorizing hikers on California trails.Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear zooms in to discuss his book "Go and Do Likewise: How to Heal a Broken Country"