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

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."

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."

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

After Barack Obama left Office, Pete Souza made sure he still remained a part of the national dialogue.

Richard Blanco, the nation's fifth inaugural poet, shared poems that seize on the changing of the seasons as an opportunity to reflect on death, rebirth, and the passage of time.

We opened the lines to discuss election workers. Will Dailey performed for Live Music FridayCallie Crossley on election threats here in Mass ahead of NovemberDavid Cash, New England’s EPA administraton on climate policy differences in a Harris or Trump administrationCorby Kummer on FAS sewage sludge, threats to SNAP benefits for millions, and the art of the campaign meal-stopWe ended the show to talk about cleaning up after your dog goes #2

Chuck Todd on VP debates & more…We opened the lines to discuss reactions to the Jack Smith caseAndrea Cabral talked about Gov. Healey using executive powers to put newly passed gun regulations into effect.Shirley Leung discussed her latest liquor license reporting. Joe Curtatone introduced us to another player in New England’s clean energy sector -- Bill DeCroce, CEO of Vicinity Energy.We ended the show by discussing an AITA prompt about a birthday painting

Today:NBC's Chuck Todd and former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral parse through the newly unsealed Jack Smith indictment charging Donald Trump with conspiring to overthrow the 2020 election, culminating in the riots on January 6, 2021.

Today: Andrea Cabral fills in for Margery. Iran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel last night, mostly intercepted with help from the US – but the regional war is on. We talk with national security expert Juliette Kayyem about Israel’s response, and its three-front war with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.And, Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers on the latest Steward Healthcare leadership failures – he’s co-chairing a task force looking into the closure of Dorchester’s Carney Hospital. We also talk with Michael about the exodus of Black CEOs in Boston.

Last night JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off on the debate stage. We discussed and got your thoughts.GBH News executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the legal drama around "Baby Reindeer," Jeffrey Gibson's new mural in Dewey Square and a gun violence memorial project at the ICA.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the latest news from the Middle East and last night's VP debate.Imari Paris Jeffries of Embrace Boston discusses the Arts and Culture Summit happening in November.The annual Fat Bear Week up in Alaska was sullied after one of the bears killed one of its competitors. We asked the audience: Are you still into Fat Bear Week and should Bear 469 be disqualified for trying to rig the voting?Michael Curry, of Mass League of Community Health Centers, discusses the resignation of Steward Health Care's CEO, job cuts at CVS, and cities where Kamala Harris's "joy" campaign might fall flat.Then, we ask listeners how they handle relationships with people of different political views.