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When news broke that a novel coronavirus which was first discovered in China was spreading it was reminiscent of the plots of some novels Dr. Robin Cook has written.

Economist Jonathan Gruber criticized President Trump's push for a payroll tax cut, and also called for the government to stimulate the production of a vaccine.

Theaters and museums have to find the balance between public safety and the success of their organizations.

"We're using ideological filtering, not science filtering," said medical ethicist Arthur Caplan.

Kayyem praised Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker for declaring a state of emergency due to coronavirus.

According to CNN's John King, it may depend on how the delegate lead shakes out.

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)

We opened the lines to hear how you were braving the bomb cyclone winter storm. Plus, Elizabeth Warren, Andrea Cabral, Carlie Sennott, Alex Beam, and Congressman Mike Capuano. (Full Show 1/04)

Donald Trump sent out a tweet last night in which he bragged about the size of his nuclear button compared to Kim Jong Un's. We opened the lines to hear to get your thoughts about Trump tweet and his decision to taunt North Korea. Plus, NECN's Sue O'Connell, National security expert Juliette Kayyem, food writer Corby Kummer, and Law expert Renne Landers. (Full Show 1/3/18)

With a record-setting cold front continuing to freeze out the country, we opened the lines to hear how you have been dealing with the cold. Plus, our political roundtable, medical ethicist Art Caplan, Nancy Koehn and the Carol Rose from the ACLU. (Full Show 1/2/18)