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Mayor Michelle Wu signed the proposal and sent it to the state Legislature. But she says the extension of voting rights for immigrants needs more study.

Maura Healey, Bill Weld and Marty Walsh called in to reflect on his tenure.

Staff and hospital beds are short across the state.

The bill would make it easier for Afghan nationals who supported the U.S. military operation there to permanently settle in America.

Catherine Peterson and Cathy Carr Kelly discussed the challenges facing Boston’s art scene on Boston Public Radio.

The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William, is coming to Boston this week.

CNN's John King on Trump barring three major news outlets from coverage, and other national political headlines.Ilan Stavans of Amherst discusses the Latino immigrants who say they feel kidnapped after being deported to Africa. Sissi O'Shaughnessy, senior director of suicide grief support services at Samaritans, and Angela Crocker, executive director of the Parmenter Foundation, discusses grief support and suicide prevention.We'll re-air our conversation with Mary Mazzio about the film "Mighty Mary".

This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We opened the lines to get your thoughts on the 60 Minutes interview with Patrick Clancy – the father of three children killed by their mother Lindsay. Did you watch and what did you make of it? Then, With endless war in the Middle East, gas at record highs, we can’t stop thinking about Trump’s Triumphal Arch …Listen in to find out!

WWelcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: Ken Casey, frontman of the Dropkick Murphys, on the pressures on artists to not be political these days, and why the Murphys have been Very Punk about that since the 1990s.We hosted a special BPR/BPL red carpet fashion show, with “Love Your Labels” President and Founder Joshua Croke, and designer Anita Tension, ahead of their Queer AF show in WorcesterThen, it's Paul Giamatti and Diana Paulus discussing theie new showcase of Rhinoceros at the Armory Repertory Theater in Cambridge

This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: As Trump’s endless Iran excursion continues, gas and diesel prices get higher everyday. From candidate Trump who promised lower gas prices on day one, we’re opening the phone and text lines to hear about your pain at the pump and pocketbook. Are you considering that EV instead of a gas guzzler? We’ll end the week talking recess… and a new push to get more unstructured, outside play time for kids at school. Some parents say kids need longer breaks in between learning and screen time…What’s your take?Listen in to find out!

Sue O'Connell discusses the upcoming hearing for Lindsay Clancy, the potential for a new trial, and the backlash against reporting about the lone holdout juror.Boston Baroque joins for Live Music Friday.Paul Giamatti and Diana Paulus discusses Rhinoceros at the ART.Former cannabis regulator Shannon O'Brien joins to discuss her lawsuit against the CCC and Treasurer Deb Goldberg.