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Gov. Charlie Baker has proposed an $18 billion plan, but a new report calls for $50 billion.

The death of rural bakeries makes it harder to break bread with fellow members of the community.

Conductors from various military bands joined Boston Public Radio on Veteran's Day to discuss the role of music in the military.

On Veterans Day, the New York Times published an op-ed penned by five veterans of the armed forces in which they argue that the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable.

The Sunrise Movement and Mothers Out Front are working to change the dialogue about climate change and push for bold reforms.

Frank Phillips and Peter Gelzinis think that Bloomberg should strategically use his money to bring down President Trump.

BPR Full Show 10/7:

Today:Paul Dama was here in the U.S. legally seeking asylum from Boko Haram, when he was taken by immigration officials on his way to church. He was held for months, and made to re-submit his asylum claim while detained; only granted freedom two weeks ago. He has returned to his job at Suya Joint in Nubian Square, alongside sister, chef and owner of the restaurant, Cecilia Lizotte. They both join us to discuss.

UMass President Marty Meehan joins us in studio to talk about school tuition, federal research cuts and their impact on scientific advancement.Former Assistant Secretary of Transportation, Chris Dempsey, and former Rep. Bill Straus join for a transit panel. Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, discusses growing social isolation and what to do about it.Paul Dama and Cecilia Lizotte of the Roxbury restaurant Suya Joint recap Dama's months-long ICE detention and his eventually successful asylum claim.

BPR Full Show 10/3: Who Goes To Coffee Shops Anymore?

Today:GBH News’ latest documentary “Living in Pryde” follows residents in "The Pryde" senior living facility at a time when queer rights are under attack. We speak with producer Rob Tokanel, Pryde executive director Gretchen Van Ness, and resident Eddie Whitman.And, Catherine D'Amato of the Greater Boston Food Bank walks us through impacts to food assistance during the government shutdown.