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Join hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for a smart local conversation with leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England. To share your opinion, email bpr@wgbh.org or call/text 877-301-8970 during the live broadcast from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join us live at our Boston Public Library studio every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We stream every day on YouTube.com/GBHNews.

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Recent segments

All Revved Up: R.I. Reverend Knew About Sex Abuse In Church

A new investigation by The Boston Globe shows that Rev. Barry Gamache knew about the history of abuse allegations against an employee of his church in Rhodes Island.

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Jared Bowen Reviews 'American Utopia'

WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen said fans of The Talking Heads will love David Byrne's new play.

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Juliette Kayyem: How One Whistleblower Leads To An Impeachment Inquiry

An impeachment inquiry has begun since President Donald Trump admitted he spoke to Ukraine about former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden.

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Art Caplan: Baker's Right To Temporarily Ban Vape Products

The medical ethicist says vape products are deeply flawed and dangerous.

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Alex Beam: Funerals Are Better Than Weddings

The Boston Globe columnist joined Jim and Margery to dig himself out of that six-foot hole.

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In His New Book, Robert Kuttner Outlines What's At Stake In 2020

In January 2021, the person inhabiting the White House has to be a progressive, according to Kuttner.

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Best Of BPR 9/14: Drew Faust On Growing Up At Midcentury & Whether Women Can "Have It All"

Best Of BPR 9/14: Drew Faust On Growing Up At Midcentury & Whether Women Can "Have It All"

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BPR Full Show 9/14: AITA For Having A 12 Foot Skeleton?

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BPR Full Show 9/13: Are Kids' Meals a Steal?

BPR Full Show 9/13: Are Kids' Meals a Steal?

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Best Of BPR 9/13: Steve Johnson On Seeking Justice For His Brother & Adults At The Kids Table

Best Of BPR 9/13: Steve Johnson On Seeking Justice For His Brother & Adults At The Kids Table

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Best Of BPR 9/12: Mayor Michelle Wu On Rent Control & MCAS Graduation Requirement Ballot Questions

Best Of BPR 9/12: Mayor Michelle Wu On Rent Control & MCAS Graduation Requirement Ballot Questions

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Margery Eagan

Margery Eagan is the co-host of 89.7 WGBH’s midday program Boston Public Radio. She has worked with co-host Jim Braude for 18 years, first doing a TV show together at NECN then a radio show at WTKK. The duo came to WGBH in 2013.

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Jim Braude

Jim Braude

Jim Braude

Jim Braude is the co-host of Boston Public Radio.During law school, Jim ran a small retail business in Provincetown (HUBE - Help Us Break Even!). He started his professional career as a legal services lawyer in the South Bronx handling housing and prisoners’ rights cases. He was the founder and first president of the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, a union representing staff in civil legal offices for the poor in 35 states. NOLSW helped lead the fight to preserve the national program when President Reagan proposed its abolition.

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