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When Botham Jean’s brother Brandt took the stand at the sentencing of his brother’s killer Amber Guyger, he had an unusual request for the judge. On the stand, Brandt forgave Guyger for killing his brother, and asked the judge if he could hug her. The judge allowed it.

Harvard's admissions process passes muster in federal court, but isn't perfect, Reville said.

Roosevelt introduced sweeping progressive policies with his New Deal. Can today's progressives do the same around climate change?

MGH employees do more than take care of patients — they also sing!

The civil rights organization wants more information about potential civil rights violations.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is trying to block state department officials' testimony.

Joanna Weiss and Jack Sullivan joined us to discuss the bombshell that was today's indictments from Mueller's Russian investigation. Plus, All Revved Up, Charlie Sennott, Richard Blanco, and TV expert Bob Thompson. (Full Show 10/30/17)

David Berger-jones and Caitlin Johnston from Cambridge Historical Tours joined us for a spooky news quiz. Plus, Emily's Rooney's famous list, Shirley Leung on Amazon, The French Ambassador to the US, and Andy Ihnatko on the new iPhone. (Full Show 10/27/17)

Attorney General Maura joined us to answer your questions and ours in another edition of Ask The Attorney General. Plus, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, and Meet The Press' Chuck Todd.

Medical ethicist Art Caplan joined us to discuss the ethics of a new creation from Chinese scientists, a low body fat pig that could produce low-fat bacon. Plus, Juliette Kayyem on the latest Russian investigation developments, Paul Reville on the MCAS, and Renee Landers on all things SCOTUS. (Full Show 10/25/17)

Jonathan Gruber, one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act and a professor of economics at MIT, joined us to take all your healthcare and tax reform questions. Plus, food writer Corby Kummer, Sue O'Connell, and CNN's John King. (Full Show 10/24/17)