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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:

The Culture Show’s Jared Bowen
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
NBC Sports Boston’s Trenni Casey Naturalist Sy Montgomery

Sen. Markey Optimistic About Green New Deal, Despite Criticism

“We haven't had a debate in the country in 10 years on climate change, and now we have a movement building across the country on this. We have struck a nerve with the American people, with the green generation,” Markey said.

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Rep. Bill Keating On Why He's Supporting The Green New Deal

Keating joined Boston Public Radio to discuss his support for the sweeping resolution.

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Future Of SNAP Benefits Uncertain As Government Shutdown Continues

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history enters its fifth week, the future of federal food assistance remains uncertain.

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All Revved Up: 'Green Book' Presents A Whitewashed Version of History

Rev. Irene Monroe said the film, which is about the relationship between a black pianist and his white driver and bodyguard, is overly reliant on the trope of the "white hero."

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Can Poetry Help Us Create Meaning Out Of Despair?

Poet Richard Blanco highlighted his favorite works by poet Ada Limón, which are united by a common theme of searching for meaning in "seeming oblivion."

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AG Healey On Priest Sex Abuse: 'We Cannot Allow That Kind Of Conduct To Continue'

Healey said she is “actively reviewing” the existing policies and procedures that surround the reporting of cases of sexual misconduct.

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