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Should a lesbian celebrity be kind to a politician who fought against gay rights?

Bowen said Providence audiences “remember the legacy” of infamous Mayor Buddy Cianci.

On Monday, President Trump blocked ambassador Gordon Sondland from speaking with congressional investigators about the House impeachment inquiry.

Will Rep. Joe Kennedy face Sen. Ed Markey in a climate change debate?

Jackson's new book, "American Radicals," details how 19th century activism shaped progressive movements today.

How much personal health information should people in the public eye disclose? After Bernie Sanders' heart attack last week, the question resurfaces.

Jeff Sessions is now taking away states rights and making legal marijuana a federal issues again. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on session's crusade against marijuana. Plus, Medical ethicist Art Caplan, Congressman Seth Moulton, food writer Corby Kummer, and Nancy Koehn. (Full show 1/9/17)

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)