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McAleenan, who had been appointed by President Donald Trump to be the acting head of CBP, became the acting DHS secretary in April.

The author of “Breathe: A Letter to my Sons” discussed her new book.

A world with plant-robot hybrids might make our digital experience feel more natural, says Harpreet Sareen.

The federal government ended limits on the speed of pork slaughter lines, a move that food workers' laborers say puts them at risk.

The Harvard historian gave her perspective on dwindling growth for several Silicon Valley companies.

A new American tariff will go into place later this month on many European wines.

LGBTQ civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo on threats to gender affirming care and bans against transgender people in college sports and the militaryACLU of Massachusetts' Carol Rose on the history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston discussed their "Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” program, where people can write cards so strangers throughout the city will feel less alone around Valentines Day.CNN’s John King on national politics news

Today:Axios business editor Dan Primack discusses Trump's new tariffs on steel & aluminum: How they work and what they mean for U.S industry. Amy Carnevale of Mass GOP and Steve Kerrigan of Mass Dems debate the state's true-blue future, and discuss Governor Maura Healey announcing on BPR that she will run for re-election.

BPR Full Show 2/10: What's The Appeal?

Live Music Friday with singer-songwriter Kyle Ray, who is opening for Sheryl Crow at Concord’s Umbrella Arts Center. We also speak with the president of Salt Lick Incubator, Liza Levy.GBH's Callie Crossley talks about media outlets responding to MAGA pressure, while Fox News puts Lara Trump in the host seat. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung on the Boston Mayoral race and state officials bracing for future funding freezes by the Trump administration.Gov. Maura Healey joins for "Ask the Governor."

Today:Governor Maura Healey joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Friday Feb. 7, 2025.