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Goldstein's new season of the Love Letters podcast explores how to tell if you've found 'the one.'

The roller-coaster controversy has some people wondering how far "cancel culture" will go.

Even with housing assistance, many families need more help to move into high-opportunity areas, Chetty said.

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Aeronaut's Jason McCool joined us for our weekly news quiz.

The governor has faced criticism for imposing a four month ban on vaping devices, but the Boston Globe business columnist said she thinks Baker made the right call.

Today on Boston Public Radio we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations from recent years. Elle Simone Scott shares tips on how to make the perfect food board for hosting. Scott is Executive Editor and Inclusion Leader at America’s Test Kitchen. She is also founder of the mentoring organization SheChef. Her recently released book is “Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings.” Joanne Chang talks about her latest book inspired by her baking journals, “Pastry Love: A Baker’s Journal of Favorite Recipes.” Chang is a James Beard Award–winning pastry chef and owner of the Cambridge bakery and cafe Flour. Billy Collins shares some of his poetry ahead of his June 16 appearance at 2Life Communities’ annual gala. Collins was appointed U.S. Poet Laureate from 2001-2003, and New York State Poet Laureate from 2004-2006. His numerous collections include “Nine Horses: Poems, The Trouble with Poetry,” “Ballistics,” “Horoscopes for the Dead,” “Aimless Love” and “The Rain in Portugal.” Dan Shaughnessy tells anecdotes from his latest book about covering the Celtics during the Larry Bird era. Shaughnessy is a sports writer at the Boston Globe. His new book is “Wish It Lasted Forever: Life With The Larry Bird Celtics.” Christopher Kimball previews his latest cookbook “Vegetables,” sharing his favorite ways to bring vegetables to the center of the plate. Kimball co-founded America’s Test Kitchen, and now runs Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street in Boston. His latest cookbook is “Vegetables.” Rosa Brooks discusses her new book, “Tangled Up In Blue: Policing The American City,” and describes her experiences as a reserve police officer in Washington, D.C. Brooks was a Pentagon official in former President Barack Obama's administration and is currently a professor of law and policy at Georgetown Law. Dylan Thuras tells stories of strange food from around the world, including psychedelic honey, the anti-masterbatory origins of graham crackers and the great molasses flood in Boston in 1919. Thuras is the co-founder and creative director of Atlas Obscura, and the co-author of the New York Times bestseller “Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders.” His latest book is “Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer’s Guide,” co-authored with Cecily Wong. Susan Orlean previews her latest book about animals, including the history of the movie “Free Willy,” her relationship with turkeys and her Valentine’s Day spent with a lion. Orlean is a staff writer for the New Yorker and an author. Her latest book is “On Animals.”

Today on Boston Public Radio we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations from recent years. We begin today’s on-tape show by revisiting the secretary of state candidates’ debate on Greater Boston. Journalist and naturalist Sy Montgomery joins us for "The Afternoon Zoo,” focusing on how songbirds find their mates. Author Tim O’Brien explains how he redefined himself through parenthood via a collection of letters to his sons in "Dad's Maybe Book." Anchor Anthony Everett joins us to reflect on the 40th anniversary of WCVB Channel 5’s nightly news magazine, “Chronicle.” Washington Post columnist Tamar Haspel shares her trials and errors in gardening, foraging, and hunting through her book, “To Boldly Grow.” Journalist Ronan Farrow discusses his investigation into Harvey Weinstein, as recounted in his book, “Catch and Kill." Harvard biologist Daniel Lieberman educates us on the importance of staying active through his book, “Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding.”

Today on Boston Public Radio we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations from recent years: We begin today’s on-tape show by revisiting the state auditor candidates’ debate on Greater Boston, with Democratic candidates – State senator Diana DiZoglio and transportation advocate, Chris Dempsey. Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins talk about their PBS series, “The Great Muslim American Road Trip.” ESPN’s Howard Bryant discusses the life and legacy of Celtics great Bill Russell. We replay a 2018 conversation with author Salman Rushdie on his modern day Don Quixote, “Quichotte.” Boston Globe reporter Billy Baker shares his experiences making new friends as an adult in his memoir, “We Need to Hang Out: A Memoir of Making Friends." Behavioral economist Michael Norton shares his latest research on friendship and human behavior.

Today on Boston Public Radio we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations from recent years. We begin today’s on-tape show by revisiting Greater Boston’s lieutenant governor debate, with state senator Eric Lesser, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and State Rep Tami Gouveia vying for the #2 office in the state. Boston Globe reporter Chris Muther and food critic Devra First talk about the hidden gems of Cape Cod. Charlie Warzel join us to talk about his book, “Out of Office.” Journalist Spencer Buell and noise researcher Erica Walker discuss noise levels in Boston. Malcolm Gladwell shares his book, “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know.” Writer Lindy West talks about her book, “The Witches Are Coming.” Lizzie Post shares her book on cannabis etiquette, "Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, from Dispensaries to Dinner Parties."

Today on Boston Public Radio we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations from recent years. We begin with Greater Boston’s debate featuring the Democratic candidates for Massachusetts attorney general. It was the first televised debate between former state prosecutor Quentin Palfrey, labor attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan and Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell – all vying to replace Maura Healey. Ben Shattuck talks about about following the hikes of Henry David Thoreau in “Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau.” Howard Bryant discusses his book, "The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism."