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Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. To share your opinion, email bpr@wgbh.org or call/text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us live at our Boston Public Library studio every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We stream every day on YouTube.com/GBHNews.

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John King: The President Is Using A 'Bludgeon' To Discuss Economic Concerns Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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

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Sy Montgomery On Ways To Stay Connected While Social Distancing: 'It's A Terrific Time To Watch Spring'

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

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Governor Baker 'Has To Be More Strict,' Says Sue O'Connell

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

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Dr. Thomas Tsai Says Boston Hospitals Have ‘Fighting Chance’ In Handling Covid-19 Spike

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

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What To Watch While Social Distancing

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.

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Shirley Leung: 'Recession Has Probably Already Started'

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

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Best Of BPR 11/16: The Emerald Tutu & A Coughing Crisis

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Best Of BPR 11/15: Cambridge's Indigenous Street Signs & Sy Montgomery

Best Of BPR 11/15: Cambridge's Indigenous Street Signs & Sy Montgomery

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BPR Full Show 11/15: The Christmas Creep

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BPR Full Show 11/14: Attorney General's Response To DiZoglio

BPR Full Show 11/14: Attorney General's Response To DiZoglio

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BPR Full Show 11/13: It's Hard to Throw a Pillow

BPR Full Show 11/13: It's Hard to Throw a Pillow

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Margery Eagan

Margery Eagan is the co-host of 89.7 WGBH’s midday program Boston Public Radio. She has worked with co-host Jim Braude for 18 years, first doing a TV show together at NECN then a radio show at WTKK. The duo came to WGBH in 2013.

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Jim Braude

Jim Braude

Jim Braude

Jim Braude is the co-host of Boston Public Radio.During law school, Jim ran a small retail business in Provincetown (HUBE - Help Us Break Even!). He started his professional career as a legal services lawyer in the South Bronx handling housing and prisoners’ rights cases. He was the founder and first president of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, a union representing staff in civil legal offices for the poor in 35 states. NOLSW helped lead the fight to preserve the national program when President Reagan proposed its abolition.

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