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Experts were concerned about widespread political violence after the midterm elections.

The award-winning food writer shares his thoughts on this year's turkey shortage.

López and Elvis Jocol Lara stopped by Boston Public Radio to talk El Mundo’s Latino 30 Under 30 and the importance of Latino representation.

Pine Street Inn plans to redevelop the 130-room Comfort Inn on Morrissey Boulevard into permanent, supportive housing.

Though the ballot question directs funds to education and transportation, critics argue the money is at the whims of the Legislature.

Baker plans to vote against new tax, dental benefits and immigrant license questions.

Today:Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses our constitutional crisis, as the Supreme Court starts a new term.

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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.

BPR Full Show 10/3: Who Goes To Coffee Shops Anymore?