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The presidential candidate who ran on the promise of a universal basic income is calling for recurring checks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Working conditions within meat packing plants require close quarters to colleagues, says Kummer.

The WGBH news analyst weighed in on the myriad of factors threatening journalism both in the U.S. and around the world.

Steves is stuck at home for now, but is keeping his company going so they can jump right back in when pandemic passes.

The charming new Netflix show is a comforting during the pandemic, Thompson says.

Massachusetts has flattened the curve, but has only seen a plateau of COVID-19 cases, not yet a decline.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, December 21st, 2018. We opened up the lines and asked you about the resignation of Defense Secretary James Mattis. Are you concerned the president is making important policy decisions against the advice of his advisers? Rocker Peter Wolf previewed his upcoming New Year's Eve show. Callie Crossley, host of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley, discussed her annual round-up of wacky and wonderful Christmas songs. Emily Rooney, host of Beat the Press, shared her famous list of observations and frustrations. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey took our questions and yours. The folks behind Community Servings, an organization that brings meals to critically and chronically ill people, faced off on our Friday News Quiz.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, December 20th, 2018.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, December 18th, 2018. The former head of the EPA Gina McCarthy discussed the Trump administration's approach to climate change. We opened the lines to hear what tips you have to deal with the the stresses of the holiday season. Juliette Kayyem talked about the latest news coming out of the Mueller investigation. The Counsel General of France in Boston Arnaud Mentré talked about the ongoing protests in France. Harvard Historian Nancy Koehn talked about the history and legacy of mall Santas. WGBH's Arts Editor Jared Bowen discussed the latest plays to see around Boston. Economist John Gruber talked about the latest rulings regarding Obamacare.

Food writer Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio to talk about the fate of the Christmas fruitcake.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. We opened up the lines to hear how our listeners feel about all of the news coverage surrounding President Trump and his administration. We sat down with former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis to hear why he’s been fighting for a connected rail link between North and South stations in Boston. We heard the latest from Boston City Hall from Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell. NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Kusnierek joined us to discuss her feelings about the Olympic sport of curling. Atlantic Senior Editor Corby Kummer joined us for a discussion about the origins of a legendary Christmas classic: fruitcake. We spoke with CNN’s Chief National Correspondent John King about the latest developments in the sentencing hearing of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam told us what he’s planning for his next book club.