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The House Assistant Speaker said data indicates that investments in child care spur a 700% return-on-investment for the U.S. economy because of the freedom they allow parents looking to return to the workforce.

Mayor Kim Driscoll joined Boston Public Radio on Wednesday to share how the Witch City is preparing a COVID-friendly Halloween for its seasonal influx of tourists.

National Immigration Forum CEO Ali Noorani also took pause to consider the contributions of America's less-academic immigrants, during a Friday conversation on GBH's “Boston Public Radio.”

"This cake is not yet baked," says Warren, noting the safety net spending plan negotiations remain fluid.

Pandemic-era global supply chain shortages aren't just affecting toilet paper and cleaning supplies anymore — the availability of your pet’s favorite food also may be in jeopardy.

Rollins told GBH's Boston Public Radio that being pro-justice is not the same as being anti-law enforcement.

Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the State Department ordering a pause on all student visas, the Heritage Foundation's plan to stifle pro-Palestinian speech, and updates on the killing of two Israeli Embassy aides in Washington, DC.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for Ask The Mayor.Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery discusses a Florida woman who rescued a tangled shark and how one Chicago building made a simple change to stop birds from crashing into its windows. Massachusetts Governor's Council member Mara Dolan calls in to discuss the public defender work stoppage.

Today:Greg Weiner, President of Assumption University, argues Trump has a point about liberal campus ideology. And Rick Steves joins for a conversation about the importance of immersing yourself in other cultures.

BPR Full Show 5/27: Trump Vs. Massachusetts

Today:We start the show with two Harvard international students, with reaction to President Trump revoking their school’s ability to enroll international students just like them.Then it’s Live Music Friday ahead of the Campfire Festival at Club Passim this weekend in Harvard Square. Jessye DeSilva performs for us here at the library … And we hear from her and Passim managing director Matt Smith.

Abdullah Shahid Sial and Leo Gerdén are two international students from Harvard University. They react to the Trump administration's move yesterday to revoke the school's ability to enroll international students. Then it's Live Music Friday with Jessye DeSilva, ahead of an appearance at Club Passim’s Campfire Festival. Passim Managing Director Matt Smith also joins. NBC Boston's Sue O’Connell gives us the latest on the Karen Read trial. Plus, thoughts on the Sean Combs trial and the Boston City Hall staffer love triangle.Katie Theoharides is President & CEO of the Trustees of Reservations. She discusses concerns about federal cuts to conservation and the environment. Lylah Alphonse (Boston Globe) and Adam Reilly (GBH News) join for this week's edition of Press Play.