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The CNN analyst discussed the latest news surrounding the House impeachment inquiry.

The former ambassador to the United Nations and U.S. national security advisor has written a memoir about her life and career.

Rep. Stephen Lynch revealed his intention Monday to run for the chairmanship of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, which was previously held by Rep. Elijah Cummings.

The co-founder of Atlas Obscura joined us to share some of his favorite local and foreign wonders.

Ractopamine causes harm to humans and pigs, is banned in over 100 countries but is allowed in the US, says Corby Kummer.

Boston Globe Cannabis Correspondent Dan Adams explains the concerns some have with the state's e-cigarette ban.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, June 18th, 2018. We talked to Rep. John Kennedy, who was at the Texas border yesterday protesting the Trump Administration's practice of separating children from families. Then we asked you, is this policy a moral failing? The GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott joined us to discuss last weeks North Korea Summit. Irene Monroe and Emmett Price joined us for another edition of All Revved Up. Attorney General Maura Healey took our questions and yours. Jon Meacham joined us to talk about his new book, The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, June 15th, 2018. We opened the lines to ask you about the IG's report on James Comey. Does it undermine Comey’s credibility as a witness in the Russia Investigation? Does it invalidate Trump’s accusations that the FBI was out to get him? Did Comey compromise Hillary’s chances at winning? NECN's Sue O'Connell joined us to talk about Mr. Rogers, Bill Galvin, and a whole lot in between. Tech expert Andy Ihnatko helped explain the demise of net neutrality. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed the latest business news. We asked you about a young Tufts student who accidentally lost his mother's antique brass bed. Has this ever happened to you? Did you ever crash the car, or lose mom’s strand of pearls? Musician Aubrey Haddard joined Jason McCool from Aeronaut Brewing Co. for the news quiz.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, June 14th, 2018. Chuck Todd, host of NBC's "Meet the Press," talked about Bob Corker's comments about the "cult" of Trump, a new lawsuit against the Trump Foundation, and other top stories from Washington. Congressman Bill Keating weighed in on the U.S. - North Korea summit. We opened up the lines and asked you if this week's Republican primaries prove that the GOP has become the party of Trump. Former Suffolk sheriff Andrea Cabral discussed the Supreme Court case on Ohio's voter rolls, and the Trump Administration's practice of separating immigrant children from families at the border. Alex Beam, BPR's equivalent of the Russian psychic cat Achilles, shared his predictions for the World Cup. Heather Goldstone, WCAI science editor, discussed sea level rise and the movement against plastic straws. Congressman Michael Capuano also discussed the Trump Administration's separation of immigrant children from their families at the border. We asked you about abiotech party in Boston that went off the rails.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, June 13th, 2018. We opened up the lines to you about the problems facing the MBTA. Author Stephen McCauley joined us to talk about his latest novel, My Ex-Life. National security expert Juliette Kayyem explained what's next for U.S.-North Korea relations. Legal expert Renee Landers reviewed some recent Supreme Court cases, including the controversial ruling on the Colorado baker who declined to make a cake for a same-sex wedding. Medical ethicist Art Caplan explained how the American Medical Association House of Delegates is continuing its review of its assisted suicide policy. Actors Lindsay Crouse and Jenny Israel, the stars of a new production at the Gloucester Stage Company, talked about the play, "Dancing at Lughnasa."

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, June 12th, 2018. Daniel Drezner, professor of international politics at Tufts University's Fletcher School, brought us his analysis of last night's U.S.-North Korea summit. Then we opened up the lines and got your reaction. Sports reporter Trenni Kusnierick weighed in on New England Patriot Julian Edelman's four-game suspension for breaking the NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy. Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans took our questions and yours. Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn looked at how some of the nation's leaders struggled with depression. CNN's John King, host of "Inside Politics," brought us the latest news from Washington. Earlier this week we learned that some White House staffers are tasked with taping the president's papers back together after he's torn them up. We asked you: what are some of the strange things you’ve had to do for your boss?