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It's responsible to discuss public health restrictions' impacts on our economy during the coronavirus pandemic. But how we talk about it matters.

Social distancing from humans doesn't mean you can't be connected to all life.

Governor Charlie Baker has to be more direct about social distancing guidelines, regarding the novel coronavirus, says O'Connell.

The Harvard professor explained several new policies hospitals are implementing to slow the spread of coronavirus.

For HBO subscribers Bob Thompson recommends the documentary “After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News,” an intimate look at the impact of disinformation on real people.

Boston's economy is taking a hit, as restaurants and hotels are forced to close.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, June 8th, 2018. Famed TV food personality Anthony Bourdain tragically committed suicide today. We opened the lines to hear your favorite memories of Bourdain. Playwright Ryan Landry joined us for his regular segment: "You Get The Picture!" WGBH'S Emily Rooney gave us her famous list. Rep. Stephen Lynch joined us to discuss his recent trip to the Middle East and Trump's foreign policy. Dr. Jeffrey Huffman of MGH discussed a new CDC report about rising suicide rates in America. WGBH's Callie Crossley talked about Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins' silent protest. Artist Jerry Beck and Daron Massey of the Tenderness Gathering Project joined us for the news quiz.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, June 7th, 2018. A new Pew Poll finds most Americans are overwhelmed by the news. 68 percent of respondents said they are "worn out" by the sheer amount of news they are exposed to in the modern era. Are you among them? We opened up the lines and asked you. Travel writer Christopher Muther shared his picks for the best beaches and beach towns in New England. We discussed the Wayne Chapman case and other criminal justice news with Andrea Cabral, former Suffolk County sheriff. Is higher education in danger of going extinct? Harvard Graduate School of Education professor Paul Reville weighed in. According to a new interactive map released by the city government, there are a total of 86 public restrooms in Boston. We asked you: Is this enough? And given the shortage, what is your restroom strategy? On her birthday, Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung spent more than three hours at the RMV — and lived to tell the tale. She told us her experience, and then MassDOT Registrar of Motor Vehicles Erin Deveney responded. We kicked off summer with some warm-weather wine recommendations from the Boston Wine School's Jonathon Alsop.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, June 6th, 2018. Author and activist Michael Eric Dyson joined us to talk about his latest book, "What Truth Sounds Like: RFK, James Baldwin, and Our Unfinished Conversation About Race in America." We opened up the lines to you about the national conversation surrounding race, and why we can't sustain it. National security expert Juliette Kayyem talked about what the California primaries mean for the future of the Democratic party. Medical ethicist Art Caplan explained some new research related to breast cancer treatment. WGBH's Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen gave us a rundown of the cultural happenings worth seeking out. MIT Economist Jon Gruber talked about price discrimination. We took your calls about what utensils you prefer, and whether recent preferences for the spoon will stand the test of time.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, June 5th, 2018. Carol Rose, executive director of ACLU of Massachusetts, weighed in on the Supreme Court's Masterpiece Cakeshop decision. NBC Sports' Trenni Kusnierek discussed Trump's decision to disinvite the Philadelphia Eagles from the White House. Sports reporter Howard Bryant joined us to talk about his new book, "The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism." He will be appearing at the Harvard Book Store on Monday, June 11. We opened the lines to hear your thoughts on Bill Clinton's remarks about apologizing to Monica Lewinsky. Food writer Corby Kummer once again discussed the dangers of plastic straws. CNN's John King joined us to talk about the day's top headlines. Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn talked about the impact of Starbucks' racial bias training.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, June 4th, 2018.The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, June 4th, 2018. Conservative political analyst Jennifer Braceras and immediate Past President of the Boston Branch of the NAACP Michael Curry joined us to discuss the top national and local political headlines. The GroundTruth Projects Charlie Sennott talked about the growing movement of anti-establishment politics in Italy. New polls show that Trump's popularity continues to grow. We opened the lines to hear why your think this is. TV expert Bob Thompson gave us his list of the best and worst shows on TV. Reverend Irene Monroe joined us for another edition of All Revved Up. This week she discussed the Supreme Court's decision on the same-sex wedding cake case. Tech expert Andy Ihnatko talked about the dangers of personal assistants like Siri and Alexa. We went to the phones to hear if you dread picking up your phone now and only communicate through text.