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Minow argues in a new book that there are tools of forgiveness built into the criminal justice system today that aren't being utilized.

The books represent a wide range of food literature, from memoirs to recipe collections.

The Gold Dust Orphans founder stars in the play alongside his dog, Dolly.

When it comes to health care, fewer choices may lead to better decisions.

Education reformers praised the bill for promising to inject $1.5 billion into the state’s schools, but the funding for the bill is expected to come from future tax revenues and the hope that the legislature continues to allocate funding for schools in future budgets.

The upside down OK hand sign, known as a white power symbol, was flashed by men in uniform during the football game television coverage.

Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed. Today on the show: Trump's White House correspondent's dinner and inquiries on Jim's recent decision to shave his head, can bald people be attractive? Listen in to find out!

We start the show by asking listeners what their thoughts are on this new Odyssey movieMeredith Goldstein of Love Letters fame, discussing such bangers as "I'm considering using an AirTag to track my wife" and "She's 22. Her boyfriend is 44. She gets embarrassed to reveal the age gap to friends."The Boston Festival Orchestra joins for Live Music Friday.Faith Gordon, associate professor of law at Australian National University, discusses Ai, social media harms to children — and how social media bans for young kids and teens are and aren't working.Alejandra Caraballo, trans civil rights attorney, discusses the SCOTUS ruling on gender & sports.We end the show by asking listeners what they prefer: cakes or pies?

We start the show by asking listeners if they should stop buying from Amazon and WalmartHennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty zooms in to discuss her attempts to hold federal agents accountable in the shootings of three Minnesotans.Andrea Cabral, former Suffolk County Sheriff, discusses the court proceedings of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children ... and the efforts from the Trump admin to dismantle election security across the country.Bill McKibben, environmentalist, discusses the continuing and worsening impacts on our air quality from wildfire smoke.We end the show with our Am I The A-Hole segment, asking listeners how they feel being asked to do their work expertise, outside of work...

We start the show by asking listeners if they want Massachusetts to keep happy hours and late night drinking past the World CupTrenni Casey joining for a World Cup recap. Plus, the Red Sox' 14 game win streak.Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers discussing the legacy of Medicaid, amid changes.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussing the latest in Iran, and ICE's continued actions.Ken Zuckerman from the National Mustard Museum & local restaurateurs/chefs Will Gilson & Nookie Postal join ahead of this weekend's Best of the Wurst event.We end the show by asking listeners what their favorite condiment is

CNN’s John King zooms in to discuss national political headlines.Then it's a palliative care and end-of-life discussion with family medicine physician Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett. We’ll check-in on the status of Boston Harbor with Boston’s Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, and the directors of UMass Boston’s Stone Living Lab Joe Christo and Professor Katherine Dafforn.Boston Landmarks Orchestra Music Director Christopher Wilkins stops by, ahead of the BLO's 25th Anniversary season starting Wednesday night at the Hatch Shell.We'll end the show asking listeners if they believe in RFK Jr's FDA Studies