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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.

Todd predicts that we have until the end of April before people start getting cabin fever.

The National Immigrant Forum's executive director accused the Trump administration of 'trying to create a narrative that blames the foreigner’ for the coronavirus.

The senator liked the impact of COVID-19 to World War II and the Great Depression.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is feeling heat from her Republican colleagues for releasing testimony from a Judiciary Committee sessions. We opened the lines to here if you think it is better to ask for forgiveness or for permission. Plus, Heather Goldstone, Chuck Todd, Andrea Cabral, Paul Reville, and Alex Beam. (Full show 01/11/17)

Economist John Gruber joined Boston Public Radio to answer all of your GOP tax plan questions. Plus, Congressman Bill Keating, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, tech expert Juliette Kayyem, and arts editor Jared Bowen. (Full Show 1/10/17)

Jeff Sessions is now taking away states rights and making legal marijuana a federal issues again. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on session's crusade against marijuana. Plus, Medical ethicist Art Caplan, Congressman Seth Moulton, food writer Corby Kummer, and Nancy Koehn. (Full show 1/9/17)

Oprah's rousing speech at the Golden Globes last night was perhaps the highlight of the night. Her speech has led people to question if Oprah has presidential aspirations. We opened the lines to hear if you would vote for Oprah. Plus, TV expert Bob Thompson, sports with Trenni Kusinerick, a political roundtable, and journalist Farah Stockman. (Full Show 1/8/17)

Mayor Marty Walsh joined us for another edition of Ask The Mayor to talk about the future of the body cam program. Plus, filmmaker Errol Morris, Emily Rooney, and Callie Crossley. (Full Show 01/05)