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The Miami Marlins have reported 17 positive cases of COVID-19.

The documentary explores conspiracy theories that fueled the rise of Trump.

Jones, who died in Roxbury on Sunday at the age of 73, was famously photographed during a protest at a motel pool in Florida.

Budhu and O’Hare discussed their latest piece in The Washington Post, co-written alongside Dr. Altaf Saadi.

The show, which is written, co-directed and acted in by Michaela Coel, grapples with sexual assault.

Four hundred employees will be laid off with no severance, Leung said.

Tom Perez, Chair of the Democratic National Committee, spoke with Boston Public Radio on Monday about last week’s 2020 Democratic National Convention. “We were able to accomplish our plan, which was to demonstrate to the country that the Democratic party is both the party of diversity and inclusion and accomplishment,” he said. “Joe Biden, I thought, made the best political speech of his life.”

Today on Boston Public Radio: Following Joe Biden’s nomination Thursday night, we opened lines to hear your takes on the former vice president and now-official 2020 Democratic presidential nominee. Media maven Sue O’Connell talked about her impressions of this week's Democratic National Convention, and why some are calling it “the gayest convention ever." Under the Radar and Basic Black host Callie Crossley offered her impressions of the Democratic National Convention, and explained what it was about Kamala Harris that led her to write a prescient open letter to the newly-elected senator in 2016. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed her reporting on the handful of businesses stepping up to support employees with child care, and a partial return of in-person business conferences to Boston. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius called in to discuss their strategy for schooling in the fall, and responded to questions and comments from listeners.

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed Thursday morning's news of the arrest of former Trump advisor Steve Bannon. He also recapped everything that’s going on with the Democratic National Convention. We opened lines to talk with listeners about your thoughts on the first three nights of the DNC. Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed Thursday's arrest of Steve Bannon, and a Florida appeals court’s decision to throw out video evidence in the prostitution case against Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Sen. Elizabeth Warren discussed why she’s all in for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, her thoughts on the looming eviction crisis, and why she feels it’s important for the federal government to support the arts during the coronavirus pandemic. Former Mass. Education Secretary Paul Reville broke down the latest headlines from the education sector, with K-12 schools and colleges scrambling to sort out how they’ll operate this school year. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko talked about a recent lawsuit from Fortnite developer Epic Games against Apple over alleged antitrust violations, and gave his pitch for Google’s new Pixel 4a smartphone. We returned to listeners to talk about anxieties around the return of college students to cities and campuses.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed prescription delays brought by USPS cutbacks, and the importance of keeping kids active and socially distanced throughout the pandemic. We opened lines to ask parents: is life during COVID-19 making your kids more active or less active? CNN analyst and national security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed Tuesday's release of the final volume of the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russian election interference, and sharp critiques of the president's handling of national security from Miles Taylor, his former DHS Chief of Staff. Mass. AG Maura Healey discussed her office’s forthcoming lawsuit against the Trump administration over changes at the USPS, and spoke to callers as part of our monthly “Ask the AG” segment. Journalist and naturalist Sy Montgomery discussed the important work of the Turtle Rescue League, bizarre mating habits of Brazilian frogs, and the reason why sharks like to have friends.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed prescription delays brought by USPS cutbacks, and the importance of keeping kids active and socially distanced throughout the pandemic. We opened lines to ask parents: is life during COVID-19 making your kids more active or less active? CNN analyst and national security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed Tuesday's release of the final volume of the Senate Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russian election interference, and sharp critiques of the president's handling of national security from Miles Taylor, his former DHS Chief of Staff. Mass. AG Maura Healey discussed her office’s forthcoming lawsuit against the Trump administration over changes at the USPS, and spoke to callers as part of our monthly “Ask the AG” segment. Journalist and naturalist Sy Montgomery discussed the important work of the Turtle Rescue League, bizarre mating habits of Brazilian frogs, and the reason why sharks like to have friends.