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Recent segments
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Keeping Soft Targets Safe In The Wake Of Paris and San Bernardino
Security on “soft” targets—a term used to describe targets with historically low security, like schools, office buildings, and other public spaces—has… -
A Very Ho-Ho-Holiday News Quiz
Nothing says “happy holidays” like a Friday News Quiz. To prove it, we brought two bona fide Santa Clauses—that’s right, two!—to face off on this week’s… -
FROM PARIS: Climate Talks "Bringing Light" To Dark Recent History
Last Friday, France held a memorial for the 130 citizens killed during the terrorist attacks of November 13th. This week, the city hosts 50,000 visitors… -
The Biggest Threat To Your Health And Safety This Thanksgiving Is In Your Kitchen
This afternoon, President Barack Obama announced there was no “specific, credible threat” on the homeland ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. He… -
Dispatches From Paris: A Climate of Defiance
It has been ten days since Paris was wracked by a terrorist attack that killed 130 and injured hundreds others. But in that time, the City of Light has… -
Attorney General Maura Healey: "We Need To Keep Pushing" On Public Records Laws
Attorney General Maura Healey says the public records reform bill approved by the House earlier this week, while a step in the right direction, does not…
Listen to previous shows
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The Hollywood Fallout From Harvey Weinstein
We opened went to the phones to hear your thoughts on what you think could be the lasting effects of the revelation of Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual abuse. Plus, All Revved Up, a local and national political roundtable, and how serious should we be taking recess? (Full Show 10/16/17) -
Make Way For Nancy Schon
Make Way For Ducklings sculptor Nacy Schon joined us to talk about her new book Make Way For Nancy: A Life In Public Art. Plus, John Gruber on the recent changes Trump made to the ACA, Emilly Rooney's famous list, Callie Crossley on Trump's feud with the NFL, and a WGBH pledge quiz. (Full Show 10/13/17) -
Pet Cemetery
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) -
Who's Buried In Grant's Tomb
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) -
The Ins and Outs Of Tax Reform
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.
