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Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. To share your opinion, email bpr@wgbh.org or call/text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us live at our Boston Public Library studio every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We stream every day on YouTube.com/GBHNews.

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Tom Jennings: FRONTLINE Documentary Follows Rise And Fall Of Opioid Pharma Company

The documentary looks into John Kapoor, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur whose actions are said to have fueled the opioid crisis.

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Charlie Sennott On UN Racism Resolution, A 'Self-Effacing’ Moment For U.S.

The GroundTruth Project CEO also said the decision reflected a global crisis of systemic racism and police violence.

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All Rev'd Up On Teaching Racism

Middle school Milton teacher Zakia Jarrett was briefly placed on leave for a lesson she taught on racism.

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Boston Public Library Begins In-Person Service This Week Through 'BPL To Go' Program

It's like takeout, but for knowledge.

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Bob Thompson: 'Sherman's Showcase' Black History Month-Turned Juneteenth Episode Is A Comedic Celebration Worth Watching

The parody variety show filmed a Black History Month special before widespread protests for racial equality. It's as timely as ever.

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Emily Rooney On (A Lot Of) US Monuments: 'They Just Look Terrible'

The “Beat the Press” and “Greater Boston” host poked fun at a statue of Edward Everett Hale by Boston Common.

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BPR Full Show 9/13: Are Kids' Meals a Steal?

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Best Of BPR 9/13: Steve Johnson On Seeking Justice For His Brother & Adults At The Kids Table

Best Of BPR 9/13: Steve Johnson On Seeking Justice For His Brother & Adults At The Kids Table

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Best Of BPR 9/12: Mayor Michelle Wu On Rent Control & MCAS Graduation Requirement Ballot Questions

Best Of BPR 9/12: Mayor Michelle Wu On Rent Control & MCAS Graduation Requirement Ballot Questions

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Margery Eagan

Margery Eagan is the co-host of 89.7 WGBH’s midday program Boston Public Radio. She has worked with co-host Jim Braude for 18 years, first doing a TV show together at NECN then a radio show at WTKK. The duo came to WGBH in 2013.

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Jim Braude

Jim Braude

Jim Braude

Jim Braude is the co-host of Boston Public Radio.During law school, Jim ran a small retail business in Provincetown (HUBE - Help Us Break Even!). He started his professional career as a legal services lawyer in the South Bronx handling housing and prisoners’ rights cases. He was the founder and first president of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, a union representing staff in civil legal offices for the poor in 35 states. NOLSW helped lead the fight to preserve the national program when President Reagan proposed its abolition.

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