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The Boston Globe columnist expressed sympathy for pianist Angela Hewitt.

Ever since a 2015 audio recording of presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg defending the controversial tactic known as stop-and-frisk resurfaced on Tuesday, Bloomberg has been playing defense.

Healey's office announced a lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul for directly marketing to underage people.

The Supreme Court is weighing a case that involves the separation of church and state.

On Thursday, Governor Charlie Baker joined Boston Public Radio for Ask the Governor.

The “Meet the Press” moderator expressed frustration that Kelly didn't opted to speak up sooner.

Today:GroundTruth Project founder Charlie Sennott discusses new developments in the Middle East and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing he will resign.And, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans recaps the Golden Globes, and his favorite shows of last year.

We reflect on the four years since a violent mob attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.BU journalism department chair Brian McGrory discusses the flurry of legislation sent to Gov. Healey at the end of the 2024 session, and another exit from a Washington Post editorial staffer after a Jeff Bezos cartoon was killed.GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott discusses Israel's continued attacks on Gaza with no ceasefire, as a deadline looms for Israel/Hezbollah's own ceasefire. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans discusses his best shows of 2024 — Shogun, Shrinking, Fight Night — and last night's Golden Globe Awards.It's our first day streaming on YouTube. We ask listeners to text in with their thoughts on which side of the studio is messier --- Jim, or Margery's?The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discuss whether Democrats should re-embrace religion and the struggle of politically diverse congregations.Then we talk about RFK Jr.'s war against seed oils in ultra-processed foods. Could beef tallow be a good alternative?

Today:Trust in judicial institutions is historically low. We talk with Communities For Restorative Justice executive director Erin Freeborn, and retired federal judge Nancy Gertner about the impact of restorative justice efforts.Then, Cambridge’s beloved tiny bar & music venue “Toad” is coming back, while Christopher’s next door becomes McCarthy’s. We talk with the McCarthys themselves and hear from their family band for Live Music Friday.

Tommy McCarthy & Co. performed for Live Music FridayNancy Gertner & Erin Freeborn joined to talk about the work of Communities for Restorative Justice, a nonprofit that offers an alternative to the prison system that involves heavy dialogue and punishments decided to by victims rather than judges & juries.Sue O’Connell on Trump’s bid to save TikTok, dry January, and the siri lawsuit.Odie Henderson on his favorite (and least favorite) movies of 2024.

Today:We bring you Jim and Margery's 2014 conversation with a 90-year-old Jimmy Carter, about his book "A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power."And, one of Carter's former aides Margaret McKenna reflects on his legacy.