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A new report connects increased access to contraception with decreased abortion rates.

The Democratic party might not be thrilled about Kennedy's challenge to Markey, but Rooney thinks it's good for democracy.

The true intention behind the monument to Crazy Horse is monetary, not reverential, says Beam.

Rep. Joe Kennedy is expected to announce his challenge against Sen. Ed Markey this Saturday.

On Sept. 19, 2019 Gov. Charlie Baker joined Boston Public Radio for another edition of "Ask the Governor."

A judge has denied Purdue Pharma's motion to dismiss Attorney General Maura Healey's lawsuit against the company.

We went over the political headlines of the day with Suffolk University's John Nucci and political columnist Jennifer Braceras. Charles Sennott, executive director of The GroundTruth Project, looked at the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and explained why the Great War still resonates today. A new poll suggests that most Americans think people of the opposite political party are ignorant and spiteful. Are you one of them? Do you think these attitudes have impacted our political discourse? We asked you. Television expert Bob Thompson weighed in on the end of Netflix's "House of Cards" and shared his picks for the best and worst TV of the week. Reverend Irene Monroe and Reverend Emmett Price tackled the moral issues of the day on "All Revved Up." Journalist Peter DeMarco explained how an emergency system's failure resulted in the death of his wife, Laura Levis, at a Somerville hospital. Then we discussed Laura's case with you.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, November 9th, 2018. Governor Charlie Baker won re-election on Tuesday in a landslide. We opened up the lines and asked you: With all the political capital he has, how should he spend it? Matthew Teitelbaum, the director of the Museum of Fine Arts, and David Leonard, president of the Boston Public Library, discussed a new exhibition their two institutions are collaborating on: "Toulouse Lautrec and the Stars of Paris." Emily Rooney, host of Beat the Press, shared her famous list of observations and frustrations. How will Democratic control of the House and the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions converge to shape immigration policy? Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, discussed that and more. Callie Crossley, host of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley, shared her thoughts on the midterm elections. Director Bryn Boice and actor Karen MacDonald previewed their new production, "Universe Rushing Apart: Blue Kettle and Here We Go." Looking to see some art this weekend? Artists Nan Hass Feldman and Mary Hughes told us all about this weekend's Fenway Open Studios.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, November 8th, 2018. We talked to “Meet the Press” Host Chuck Todd about President Trump’s outburst at several reporters during a press conference yesterday. We opened up the lines to hear what our listeners think about Attorney General Jeff Sessions' ouster. Shirley Leung, interim editorial page editor for the Boston Globe, stopped by the studio to give us her thoughts on Governor Baker’s landslide win in Tuesday’s election. Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral joined us for another edition of “Law and Order,” during which we talked about the impact Jeff Sessions’ resignation could have Robert Mueller’s investigation. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam stopped by to talk about how practicing yoga and listening to hip-hop can prepare you for a game of chess. We sat down with WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen to discuss the film “Candice Breitz: Love Story,” featured at the Museum of Fine Arts until January 21. After the deadly shooting in Thousand Oaks, California Wednesday night, and Trump’s outburst at journalists at a press conference yesterday, we opened up the lines to hear what our listeners do when they’re overwhelmed by what they hear in the news. We ended the show by speaking with Senator Elizabeth Warren about her thoughts on the Democratic takeover of the House, whether she’s officially running for president in 2020, and the firing of Jeff Sessions.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, November 19th, 2018. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on the midterm results. We took Donald Trump’s press conference on the results of the election. National security expert Juliette Kayyem gave us her thoughts on the midterm results. Historian Nancy Koehn gave us some historical context for last night’s results. We opened the lines again to hear what you thought about the midterm results. TV expert Bob Thompson gave us his list of the best and worst shows on TV.

The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, November 6th, 2018. It’s finally here — Election Day! We opened up the lines to ask you about your voting plans, including encouraging others to vote. NBC Sports anchor and reporter Trenni Kusnierek joined us to discuss USA Gymnastics in the aftermath of the Larry Nasser sex abuse scandals and a 30 year-old runner redefining “elite athlete.” We then continued our election coverage with ACLU Massachusetts Executive Director and ACLY Mass. Director Carol Rose. Then, no more flying high as Britain considers ending round-the-clock bar service at airports. Food writer Corby Kummer joined us for this and more. Investigative reporter Jen McKim joined us to discuss her latest story: the treatment at Judge Rotenberg Education Center: the stuff of miracles, or just abuse? CNN Anchor John King joined us for another Election Day update as the polls start rolling in. And Finally Dweezil Zappa joins us ahead of his performance Wednesday night at The Cabot. More information at thecabot.org and dweezilzappa.com.