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Boston's economy is taking a hit, as restaurants and hotels are forced to close.

We must follow social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but loneliness may follow.

Walsh said he prefers voluntarily measures to prevent spread of coronavirus but that the situation could change.

In fighting the outbreak of COVID-19, Rep. Ayanna Pressley is calling for legislation to ensure that the nation’s prisoners are not left out of any federal relief programs

The “Open Studio” host offered several recommendations for ways listeners can support artists and theater workers.

The federal government will need to provide a safety net to protect people and businesses who are struggling during the spread of COVID-19.

We opened the lines to hear your thoughts on the government shutdown and we Congress and the President can't seem to come to an agreement. Plus, our political roundtable, Charlie Sennott, Trenni Kusnierek, All Revved Up, and TV expert Bob Thompson. (Full Show 1/22/18)

We opened the lines to hear what you think about President Trump a year after his inauguration. Plus, Emily Rooney, Callie Crossley, Shirley Leung on Amazon's new headquarters, Congressman Jim McGovern, and a chocolate-themed news quiz. (Full show 1/19/18)

We opened the lines to hear if you think the reports of the great divides in America actually exist or have they just been overblown. Plus, Chuck Todd, Andrea Cabral, Congressman Capuano, Tina Brown, and Alex Beam. (Full Show 01/18/18)

We opened the lines to get your thoughts on Trump's physical results. Plus, Art Caplan, BPR's concert roundtable, and tech addiction with Sherry Turkle. (Full show 1/17/18)

Switzerland has deemed it inhumane to kill a lobster by simply boiling it alive. We opened the lines to hear your thoughts on Lobsters and if we should consider their pain and feelings. Plus, food writer Corby Kummer, Frontlines' Andres Cediel, Sue O'Connell, CNN's John King, and Nancy Koehn. (01/16/18)