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For our weekly media analysis segment “Press Play," GBH’s Callie Crossley and The Bay State Banner’s Ron Mitchell talk about press secretary Karoline Leavitt insisting Trump never mixed up Greenland with Iceland ... and Bari Weiss' retribution campaign against 60 Minutes reporters. The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism found that antisemitism is on the upswing in the state. We talk to commission members David Friedman and State Rep. Simon Cataldo about the latest report and their recommendations.For Live Music Friday, the new ‘You Can't Beat Boston' initiative unveils its original song, written and performed by Berklee College of Music students. We talk to two CEOs behind the initiative: Tom Hayes, CEO of Ocean Spray and Boathouse CEO John Connors. Plus, Berklee dean Rodney Alejandro.And, because everyone’s talking about this weekend's whopper winter storm, we talk to GBH meteorologist David Epstein.NBC10 Boston's media maven Sue O'Connell on the 32% of Americans who think the country is better off under Trump, and what’s behind the constant Band-Aid and makeup on Trump's hand.

Political analyst and podcaster Chuck ToddFood policy analyst Corby KummerMassachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick TutwilerSlate journalist Laura Jedeed who was offered a job at ICE after “minimal vettingFormer Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral

The Culture Show's Jared Bowen on the death of fashion designer Valentino and Boston's Winteractive art installations.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem on President Trump's continued threats against Greenland that are sowing chaos among European allies at Davos.Singer-songwriter Juliana Hatfield performs for Live Music Friday. Her new album is called “Lightning Might Strike.” Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and her son Joe Kearns Goodwin join for a panel discussion on whether public service, civil or military, could bridge our country’s political divide.

CNN chief national correspondent John King discussing the latest national political headlines.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu from 12-1 for Ask the MayorNBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey discussing the Pats, and the unruly NCAA

Former New York Times editor Jill Abramson joins for Press Play to discus her latest column that asks why the press is still struggling to cover Trump, even as he governs increasingly like a king. Shannon O'Brien, reinstated chair of the Cannabis Control Commission, discusses her return and what's ahead for the pot industry in Massachusetts.The co-organizers of "Which Side? A Protest Music Teach-Out" join for Live Music Friday, ahead of a Burren Back Room session on Jan. 20. Our guests are organizers Joyce Linehan, James Sullivan, and musicians Jon Butcher, Ali McGuirk, Magen Tracey, and Erica Mantone.Rep. Bill Keating zooms in to discuss Trump’s aggressive posture towards Greenland, and investigations into the killing of Renee Good. NBC10 Boston' media maven Sue O'Connell on the hot, hockey series phenomenon on HBO: Heated Rivalry…A gay love story that has women swooning. Plus, how the internet is turning press for the new Melania Trump documentary into a meme.