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As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history enters its fifth week, the future of federal food assistance remains uncertain.

Rev. Irene Monroe said the film, which is about the relationship between a black pianist and his white driver and bodyguard, is overly reliant on the trope of the "white hero."

Poet Richard Blanco highlighted his favorite works by poet Ada Limón, which are united by a common theme of searching for meaning in "seeming oblivion."

Healey said she is “actively reviewing” the existing policies and procedures that surround the reporting of cases of sexual misconduct.

After Barack Obama left Office, Pete Souza made sure he still remained a part of the national dialogue.

Richard Blanco, the nation's fifth inaugural poet, shared poems that seize on the changing of the seasons as an opportunity to reflect on death, rebirth, and the passage of time.

Charlie Rose has joined the growing list of men who have been accused of sexual misconduct. We opened the lines to get your thoughts. Plus, Congressman Stephen Lynch, Jared Bowen, WGBH's Philip Martin, CNN's John King, Food writer Corby Kummer, and Nancy Koehn. (Full Show 11/21/17)

Governor Charlie Baker took our questions and yours on "Ask The Governor." Plus, Charles Sennott talked Irish politics, Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price examined the evangelical support of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, and more. (This is the full edition of Boston Public Radio from Monday, November 20, 2017.)

The full edition of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, November 17, 2017. Featuring: Rep. Michael Capuano, state secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral, Da Vinci biographer Walter Isaacson, medical ethicist Arthur Caplan.

John Gates and Jeff Wood from the Nashoba Brook Bakery joined us for the news quiz. Plus, Emily Rooney, Andris Nelsons, Callie Crossley, and Shirley Leung. (Full Show 11/17/17)

Anthony Bourdain joined us to talk about the new season of his show Raw Crafts. Plus, Senator Ed Markey, Boston Globe's Brian McGrory, Juliette Kayyem, journalist EJ Dionne, and Alex Beam. (Full Show 11/15/17)