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The South Bend mayor has seen a surge in the polls, but marginalized voters aren't yet convinced by his campaign and reputation.

"The ordinance is going to continue to make progress on equity and diversity in the new industry," said Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.

"It's either a legal product or it's not," Rooney said.

Gov. Charlie Baker stands by his transit plans, he said Thursday.

TV expert Bob Thompson breaks down the disclaimer Disney Plus included on some of its older programming that warns of "outdated cultural depictions."

President Trump's proposals would provide more transparent prices to patients.

BPR Full Show 5/29: Market Basket Drama

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.