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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:

Pulitzer-prize winner author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin
Mayor Wu from 12 to 1 for “Ask the Mayor"
Halloween-edition of Live Music Friday with players from the Rasa String Quartet

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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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