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Vertex and Biogen both received positive news from the FDA about drugs for Cystic Fibrosis and Alzheimer's.

A new bill passed in California allows people to collect and consume roadkill.

Baker's proposed bill also targets drug pricing and surprise medical bills.

What have women learned about what it takes to lead? A new book tells an oral history of women rising through the ranks in journalism.

Kayyem says Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Turkey has been Trump's plan all along.

Brady is seen stepping out of an Asian day spa, drawing comparisons to Patriots owner Robert Kraft's arrest for soliciting prostitution.

BPR Full Show 6/2: MA Governor Answers Listener Questions

NBC Boston's Sue O'Connell and Trenni Casey fill infor Jim and Margery today. They talk to:Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner on a judge stopping Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund. Princeton's Khalil Gibran Muhammad on new data showing non-white students are the largest share of U.S. college enrollment. Former Massachusetts education secretary Paul Reville on AI use in schools, and planned layoffs at public schools.Tufts food policy expert Corby Kummer on the millions of people losing access to food benefits, and what was behind the collapse of veggie fast food chain Clover.

BPR Full Show 5/29: Is Summer Too Expensive?

BPR Full Show 5/28: Butter Up The Boss

National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses Pope Leo's encyclical on AI and humanity, and the latest on war with Iran.Legal scholar Lawrence Lessig discusses election reform.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for this month's Ask the Mayor.