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According to an April 28 poll conducted by the Washington Post and the University of Maryland, 65 percent of Americans surveyed said they approved of the president’s partial ban on immigration while 34 percent were opposed.

The “Meet the Press" moderator said the decision shows an anxious McConnell eager to approve judges ahead of the November election.

The public can now livestream into many court proceedings, but what does this mean for accessibility?

Rep. Jim McGovern, the Chair of the House Rules Committee, has proposed allowing members of the House to vote remotely or by proxy.

The Gold Dust Orphans Founder talked about his new painting habit, and hopes of staging a “Tiger King” themed Christmas play this December.

The former state transportation secretary said officials owe it to the essential workers who live in areas where high auto pollution is linked to COVID-19 deaths.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines to callers to ask: in light of accusations that he solicited sex workers at a Florida spa, is the NFL doing enough about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft? Author Holly Jackson discussed her new book, “American Radicals: How Nineteenth Century Protest Shaped the Nation.” Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed Sen. Bernie Sanders’ recent heart attack, and the questions it’s raised about whether public officials have an obligation to disclose personal health issues. Attorney General Maura Healey responded to questions from callers as part of her monthly “Ask the AG” series. CNN chief national correspondent John King discussed the latest national headlines, including the House's subpoena of EU ambassador Gordon Sondland following Tuesday morning's canceled deposition.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Shannon O’Brien and Charlie Chieppio discussed the latest national and local headlines, including impeachment news and Ed Markey’s pursuit of an environmental debate against Senate seat rival Joe Kennedy. Charlie Sennott discussed fallout from Hong Kong’s ban on face masks, Boris Johnson’s plan for Brexit, and the U.S.’ decision to pull troops from Northeast Syria. We opened our lines to callers to hear their thoughts on impeachment proceedings. TV guru Bob Thompson discussed CNN’s decision not to air an attack ad by President Trump. He also reviewed Masterpiece’s new series “PRESS", along with "El Camino", the new movie set in the Breaking Bad universe. *All Rev’d Up *hosts Irene Monroe and Emmett G Price III discussed Brandt Jean forgiving his brother’s killer, as well as the passing of actress Diahann Carol. With National Hispanic Heritage Month under way, inaugural poet Richard Blanco read a selection of self-penned poems dealing with Hispanic identity. Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu discussed her latest report on the benefits of disbanding the Boston Planning and Development Agency.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines to callers to hear their thoughts on the latest regarding House impeachment proceedings. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed Mark Zuckerberg’s leaked memo to Facebook employees, where he spoke on the threat of a potential Elizabeth Warren presidency. He also discussed Amazon’s foray into wearable tech. Emily Rooney, host of WGBH News' Beat the Press, joined to give her weekly list of fixations and fulminations. Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung discussed her recent column asking whether affirmative action will ever not be necessary in American schools. NPR Correspondent and writer Aarti Shahani discussed her new memoir “Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares." Callie Crossley, host of WGBH’s Under The Radar, discussed a Dallas judge’s sympathy for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyer following her murder conviction. Actors Will Lebow and Jeremy Webb of “Rozencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” joined us for our weekly news quiz.

Today on Boston Public Radio: MSNBC’s “Meet The Press" moderator Chuck Todd discussed the latest news regarding the House impeachment inquiry. We opened the lines to hear from callers: in light Dallas police officer Amber Guyger's guilty murder verdict, what are your thoughts on forgiveness? Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed the guilty verdict for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyer, and the sympathy she received from both the judge and brother of her victim. Husband and wife acting duo Chris Cooper and Marianna Leone, along with director Dan Habib, discussed their latest film, “Intelligent Lives,” which will air on GBH’s WORLD Channel later in October. Paul Reville, Former Secretary of Education and head of Harvard’s Education Redesign Lab, discussed a federal judge’s ruling on Harvard admissions.

Media maven and BPR contributor Sue O’Connell spoke on a federal judge’s Tuesday ruling in a case calling Harvard’s admission practices into question. Homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the latest national headlines surrounding President Trump and Ukraine, as well as hurricane recovery effort in the Bahamas. Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum forum, discussed a surge of immigration cases being processed as criminal cases under the Trump administration. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed the future of the Affordable Care Act, along with vape manufacturer JUUL’s new CEO. WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen talked about the films “Joker” and “Ad Astra,” as well as “Passengers,” a contemporary circus production currently playing at Boston’s Cutler Majestic Theater. Progressive writer Miles Howard and Politico’s Stephanie Murray discussed challenges to Sen. Ed Markey’s campaign ahead of his upcoming Senate race against Rep. Joe Kennedy.