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A new investigative report from WGBH has found that the share of public contracts going to minority and black owned businesses is shrinking.

Playing sports is becoming more dangerous to the health of athletes in areas where climate change is hitting hardest.

A new study shows that states with expanded Medicaid programs saw a marked decrease in overdose deaths.

WGBH's executive arts editor discusses why there was only one person of color nominated in all of the Oscar acting categories.

The NECN commentator described the New Jersey Senator as a strong advocate for LBGT rights.

By some estimates the various conflicts in the war on terror have cost the U.S. more than $6 trillion.

Juliette Kayyem, who has been pretty prescient on the Russia investigation so far, says White House consel Don McGahn is the next person to watch. Plus, Congressman Richard Neal, WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen, and "The Take" host Sue O'Connell. (This is the full show from Wednesday, December 6, 2017.)

We asked you if, with the passage of this GOP tax plan, if Trump's populism is dead. Plus, our political roundtable discusses Senate President Stan Rosenberg stepping aside amid an investigation into his husband's alleged sexual harassment, Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price discuss activism in the church, and more. (This is the full show from Monday, December 4, 2017.)

The RNC and President Donald Trump have officially endorsed Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. We opened up the lines and got your take. Plus, medical ethicist Arthur Caplan discussed the first successful pregnancy from a uterus transplant, John Rosenthal discussed gun reform, and Nancy Koehn put the GOP tax plan in historical context. (This is the full show from Tuesday, December 5, 2017.)

We opened the lines to get your thoughts on Michael Flynn's guilty plea he made to the FBI. Plus, Attorney Dan Small on Flynn. Shirley Leung, Andy Inhatko, Emily Rooney, and cocktail consultants Jonathan Pogash and Kitty Amann joined us for the news quiz. (Full Show 12/01)

Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained whether it is better to run or to walk. Plus, Chuck Todd, Congressman Michael Capuano, and Paul Reville.