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As Harvard reportedly considers a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration, U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark expressed concern over institutions “bending the knee” to Trump but Harvard might be the exception.

Two Market Basket executives were placed on leave for "disruptive behavior." They say they were just asking questions. One of them was later fired.

Two local farmers share how they're trying to offset costs for their customers, despite cuts to food benefits at the state and federal levels.

The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall.

Karen Read was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her boyfriend John O'Keefe.

So far, $50 million has been spent on demolition to prepare the new facility, according to the mayor.

Connor Schoen, CEO of Breaktime, joins with Danielle Vousboukis, a young-adult associate with Breaktime, to discuss the organization's job training programs for young people facing homelessness.Trenni Casey discusses today's semifinal match between France and Spain, and tomorrow's between England and Argentina. CNN's John King discusses the latest national political headlines.Defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio discusses her call for all criminal cases involving disgraced state trooper Michael Proctor to be dismissed.

Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung on the prospect of Suffolk Downs being a gambling hub once more.Former MA education secretary Paul Reville discusses Healey's new law to overhaul early reading in the state, and the AI school pitched for Boston.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses cyclospora, and what the public is owed in terms of health transparency from public figures and politicians.Bertil Jean-Chronberg of Bonde Fine Wine Shop in Harvard Sq joins for a wine segment.

Chris Vogel of Boston Magazine joins with Justin Power of the Red Fox and Michael Foley of JJ Foley's to discuss their Best of Boston list of best bars and restaurants in the city.Pumawari Tusuy joins for Live Music Friday, ahead of their performance at the Vessel Arrival Ceremony of the Peruvian Tall Ship. Sue O'Connell, BPR's unofficial Karen Read correspondent, discusses the latest disclosures in Michael Proctor's texts. Plus, the death of Club Cafe's founder, Frank A. Ribaudo.Kathleen Kelley and Jim McCarthy joins us to talk about the Brigham nurses strike

Tufts International Politics professor Dan Drezner discusses the latest news out of Iran.Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune and Randolph City Councilor Natacha Clerger join to discuss the local impacts of the Supreme Court's ruling on TPS for Haitians specifically.Andrea Cabral, former public safety secretary, discusses the disturbing revelations from ex-trooper Michael Proctor's texts ... and the NSPM-7 cases against "antifa."Brian Nolen of NH4Ukraine aid group discusses the state of humanitarian aid on the frontlines of Ukraine, ahead of his 9th trip to the region.

Juliette Kayyem to discuss Iran.Patrick Roath discusses his challenge to Congressman Stephen Lynch.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for Ask the Mayor, 12-1