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A white man was harassed for holding a 'Black Lives Matter' sign in Harrison, Arkansas.

The longer businesses remain closed, the more likely they are to buckle under financial hardship.

Todd says some Republicans are starting to re-establish themselves as deficit hawks.

The legislature signaled approval for a Gov. Baker-backed proposal that makes it easier for municipalities to zone for multifamily housing, but Connolly says the bill lacks measures to protect vulnerable populations.

Slaughterhouses won't release the number of employees who are infected by COVID-19, Kummer says.

The president of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy spoke about the history of America's first “green” infrastructure project.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Special Counsel Robert Mueller issued his first public address since the release of his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. We broadcast his remarks, and then asked our listeners for their thoughts. Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Tom Perez discussed the upcoming primaries, voting cybersecurity, and more. As the death toll on Mount Everest hits a four year high, some are wondering if the Nepalese government should begin to limit the number of permits it issues to climbers hoping to summit the world’s highest peak. Medical ethicist Arthur Caplan weighed in. Harvard Business School professor Mike Norton shared his latest research on the ‘ask-braggart’: the technique of asking someone a question just as a way to talk about themselves. Then we opened up the lines and asked listeners if they’ve experienced this in their own lives. Animal behaviorist Sy Montgomery explained how climate change is threatening Bengal tigers. WGBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen reviewed a new musical at the A.R.T. about the Arab Spring, “We Live In Cairo,” and other arts and cultural events around town.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We asked listeners about Red Sox player Bill Buckner, who passed away over the weekend. Was he unfairly defined by a single moment? NBC Sports Boston anchor and reporter Trenni Kusnierek also discussed Buckner and other top news in sports. A federal judge is blocking Trump from building parts of his border wall. Ali Noorani, Director of the National Immigration Forum, shared his analysis. Is Trump’s latest aid package for farmers affected by his trade policies going to be enough? Food writer Corby Kummer explained. We spoke to the team behind the new documentary film “Eat Up,” which looks at an effort to bring healthier food to Boston Public Schools. John King, CNN’s Chief National Correspondent and host of “Inside Politics,” went over the latest national political news. Author Ben Mezrich discused his new book “Bitcoin Billionaire: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption.”

Food writer Corby Kummer believes that, despite promised bailouts to affected farmers, the administration's trade policies have inflicted lasting damage on the American agricultural industry.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, May 27th, 2019.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, May 24th, 2019.