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Americans need to stand together for democracy — abroad and at home — Fiona Hill says.

Former education secretary Paul Reville discussed the clawback of unspent pandemic relief funds.

U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and other lawmakers are calling for the release of Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk.

Andrew Natsios, USAID administrator during the George W. Bush administration, said crucial public health and anti-terrorism efforts will be wasted.

Was this Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's last mission to space?

Massport CEO Richard Davey says Logan Airport is working to improve passenger experiences, addressing congestion and space limitations.

Today:Paul Dama was here in the U.S. legally seeking asylum from Boko Haram, when he was taken by immigration officials on his way to church. He was held for months, and made to re-submit his asylum claim while detained; only granted freedom two weeks ago. He has returned to his job at Suya Joint in Nubian Square, alongside sister, chef and owner of the restaurant, Cecilia Lizotte. They both join us to discuss.

UMass President Marty Meehan joins us in studio to talk about school tuition, federal research cuts and their impact on scientific advancement.Former Assistant Secretary of Transportation, Chris Dempsey, and former Rep. Bill Straus join for a transit panel. Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, discusses growing social isolation and what to do about it.Paul Dama and Cecilia Lizotte of the Roxbury restaurant Suya Joint recap Dama's months-long ICE detention and his eventually successful asylum claim.

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Today:GBH News’ latest documentary “Living in Pryde” follows residents in "The Pryde" senior living facility at a time when queer rights are under attack. We speak with producer Rob Tokanel, Pryde executive director Gretchen Van Ness, and resident Eddie Whitman.And, Catherine D'Amato of the Greater Boston Food Bank walks us through impacts to food assistance during the government shutdown.