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Should a lesbian celebrity be kind to a politician who fought against gay rights?

Bowen said Providence audiences “remember the legacy” of infamous Mayor Buddy Cianci.

On Monday, President Trump blocked ambassador Gordon Sondland from speaking with congressional investigators about the House impeachment inquiry.

Will Rep. Joe Kennedy face Sen. Ed Markey in a climate change debate?

Jackson's new book, "American Radicals," details how 19th century activism shaped progressive movements today.

How much personal health information should people in the public eye disclose? After Bernie Sanders' heart attack last week, the question resurfaces.

Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained why some states don't allow you to get buried next to your pet. Plus, Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral, medical ethicist Art Caplan, and our wine expert Johnathan Alsop. (Full Show 10/12/17)

Biographer Ron Chernow joined us to talk about his new book on Ulysses s. Grant, Grant. Plus, we opened the lines to hear your thoughts on Harvey Weinstein, Heather Goldstone on Trump's EPA, Juliette Kayyem on Trump wanting more nukes, and Corby Kummer on the latest food trends. (Full Show 10/11/17)

Ford Professor of Economics at MIT Jonathan Gruber joined us to answer our questions and yours about Trump's tax plan and tax reform in general. Plus, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik on his new book, At the Stranger’s Gate: Arrivals in New York, Nancy Koehn, John King, and Ryan Landry on his newest play.

Famed Chef Jacques Pepin joined us with his granddaughter Shorey to talk about his new book, "Grandfather’s Lessons: In the Kitchen with Shorey." Plus, TV Expert Bob Thompson, poet Richard Blanco, Charlie Sennott, and Frank Phillips and Peter Gelzinis on local and national politics. (Full Show 10/09 )

The Second Line Social Aid & Pleasure Society Brass Band joined us for the news quiz to talk about the upcoming Honk festival. Plus, Emily Rooney, Callie Crossley, and Sue O'Connell. (Full Show 10/06/17)