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The presidential candidate who ran on the promise of a universal basic income is calling for recurring checks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Working conditions within meat packing plants require close quarters to colleagues, says Kummer.

The WGBH news analyst weighed in on the myriad of factors threatening journalism both in the U.S. and around the world.

Steves is stuck at home for now, but is keeping his company going so they can jump right back in when pandemic passes.

The charming new Netflix show is a comforting during the pandemic, Thompson says.

Massachusetts has flattened the curve, but has only seen a plateau of COVID-19 cases, not yet a decline.

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Today:GBH News’ latest documentary “Living in Pryde” follows residents in "The Pryde" senior living facility at a time when queer rights are under attack. We speak with producer Rob Tokanel, Pryde executive director Gretchen Van Ness, and resident Eddie Whitman.And, Catherine D'Amato of the Greater Boston Food Bank walks us through impacts to food assistance during the government shutdown.

Today:Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses a judge's ruling that federal officials unconstitutionally violated the free speech rights of pro-Palestinian protesters.Plus, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley discusses the government shutdown.

Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem with reaction to defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s summit for hundreds of top military leaders where he railed against America’s greatest threat: beards, guts and diversity.Former Mass GOP chair Jennifer Nassour and former Democratic state rep Jay Kaufman discuss what needs to happen to reform the Massachusetts state legislature. The Culture Show's Jared Bowen talks all things arts and culture, including why the biggest stars in comedy: Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Boston’s own Bill Burr, are getting flack for agreeing to appear at a comedy festival in Saudi Arabia.Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner on a Boston judge ruling the Trump administration unlawfully targeted international students for pro-Palestinian activism, and the Supreme Court's new term.Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley talks about the Democrats’ role in the first full-blown government shutdown since 2018.