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Nearly two years into the job, Wooten was honored with the ceremony Monday.

Seema Tikare also discusses if you can judge a bottle by its cost or cap, and her favorite places to visit in Greater Boston.

Why Bay State weed is the product of a complicated grow system, according to Boston Globe cannabis reporter Dan Adam.

The two Boston-based chefs are hosting a dinner to raise money for World Central Kitchen, which is providing meals at the Poland-Ukraine border.

The governor also has kind words for “zombie people.”

Despite being over 4,500 miles away, a brother-sister duo is helping their fellow Ukrainians during this time of war.

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 ask you about our political moral compass… Pardons for $50 million …Calling Putin a humanitarian… vicious political ads… ICE detentions… on and on. Post-Trump, will we ever find our moral north star again? Then it’s Am I the A-Hole: What’s the earliest possible time it’s appropriate to leave a function, say a kid’s birthday party? How long do you have to stay at an event before it’s OK to slip out? Listen in to find out!

Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discussing the world of 'dark nutrition' and the shrinkflation affecting Halloween candy this season.Andrea Cabral, former public safety secretary, discusses the Supreme Court blocking Trump from denying gender-affirming care to trans prisoners, an issue the GOP campaigned on in the 2024 election. Plus, the languishing commutations on Mass Gov Healey's desk.Political scientists Stephen Ansolabehere & Brian Schaffner discuss their assessment on our current political polarization.NYT TV critic James Poniewozik joins for an entertainment segment.

Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery discussing her new cookbook "The Joy of Cookies"Nathalie Robelot-Timtchenko, founding executive director of First Aid for the Soul nonprofit, discussing her work at the intersection of mental health, the arts, and human rights — on the heels of a local "Voices for Ukraine" event last month.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for Ask the Mayor, 12-1.

Marcela Garcia from the Globe discusses some of her latest columns on Boston Schools, and the debate over 30-minute Amazon drone delivery.Our own Chris Burrell discusses his 'Bullying Unchecked' series on bullying in Mass.Shirley Leung of the Globe discusses Dana-Farber/Beth Israel new cancer hospital; she attended the groundbreaking this week.

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 often ask about what’s done in our name… the latest continuing horror, our government’s decision to completely abandon our democratic ally – Ukraine… in favor of authortic Putin and Russia.And get a little nutty at the end of the show, as we often do… talking seeds and legumes: a new study finds nut snacks can make you healthier. Listen in to find out!