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In the wake of two corruption scandals in Boston’s City Hall, City Council President Andrea Campbell wants the city to create an office for an independent inspector general.

When mass shooters fit the definition of terrorism, why aren't they charged with it?

Richard Blanco walks Jim and Margery through the writing tool of showing, not telling.

Though the debate over the question is not over, the Supreme Court delivered a strong blow to the Trump administration.

In 2019, several states have passed laws restricting access to abortions, leaving some wondering if it means the end of Roe v. Wade.

Emily Bazelon is the author of "Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration," a new book that examines prosecutorial power, and how that has affected the justice system for decades.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Political columnist Jennifer Braceras and Suffolk University’s John Nucci discussed impeachment’s impact on the 2020 presidential race and questions of safety at the MBTA, as part of their politics roundup. WGBH News Analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott discussed Boris Johnson’s election win, the recession of democracy, and some key takeaways from the Afghanistan Papers published in last week's Washington Post. TV writer Bob Thompson reviewed "Moonlight Sonata,” “Work in Progress,” and discussed controversies over a recent Hallmark ad. We opened lines to callers to hear your thoughts on Hallmark pulling their ad featuring a same-sex couple. Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price, hosts of WGBH’s All Rev’d Up, discussed the Black Hebrew Israelite movement, and President Trump’s executive order on Judaism and anti-semitism. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko gave some last-minute digital gift ideas for the holiday season, and discussed privacy concerns around the smart speaker industry. Jonathan Alsop, founder of the Boston Wine School, discussed holiday wines and champagnes.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to callers to discuss your thoughts on impeachment. WGBH's A Celtic Sojourn host Brian O’Donovan and Olov Johansson of the Scandinavian supergroup Väsen previewed A Christmas Celtic Sojourn. Emily Rooney, host of WGBH News' Beat The Press, joined us for her famous list of fixations and fulminations. Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther discussed the Row Hotel at Assembly Row, which was rated highly in a Travel & Leisure list of the best hotels in the U.S., and the ongoing debate over reliability at Logan Airport. WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed Moby Dick the Musical, Netflix’s “Marriage Story,” and the latest Gold Dust Orphans production, titled “Christmas on Uranus.” WGBH’s Under the Radar host Callie Crossley discussed pushback to former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s comments about the Confederate flag, and Boston’s controversial sale of the South End’s Harriet Tubman House. Joshua Lewin, Katrina Jazayeri, and Ariel Knoebel of the Somerville restaurant Juliet joined us for our weekly news quiz, to promote the restaurant and their cook-booklet, titled “Our Market Season.”

Today on Boston Public Radio: We aired live audio from the House Intelligence Committee’s debate over articles of impeachment, and discussed the events with callers.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Arthur Caplan discussed Amazon's internal health care clinics that may be putting warehouse workers at risk. We opened the lines to continue the conversation with our listeners about Amazon warehouse conditions as people begin holiday shopping. National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the fallout from a massive Washington Post investigation that revealed decades of U.S. government lies relating to war in Afghanistan. Media maven Sue O'Connell discussed President Donald Trump's new line of LGBTQ merchandise. Radcliffe professor Lizabeth Cohen discussed her new book on urban renewal, "Saving America's Cities: Ed Logue and the Struggle to Renew Urban America in the Suburban Age." Filmmaker Cheryl McDonough discussed a new documentary, Parkland Rising, joined by student/activist Jaclyn Corin. The film follows the high school students and families as they became leaders of the national movement for gun reform following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Today on Boston Public Radio: Colorado Senator and 2020 Presidential candidate Michael Bennet discussed the House impeachment charges and his hopes for the 2020 race. We opened our lines to talk to listeners about the articles of impeachment announced Tuesday morning by House Democrats. NBC Sports Boston Reporter Trenni Kusnierek discussed the death of baseball player and ALS Ice Bucket Challenge creator Pete Frates. Former Secretary of Transportation James Aloisi and Chris Dempsey, Director of Transportation for Massachusetts, discussed an independent safety review board’s critical report on the MBTA’s safety priorities. Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch discussed the House impeachment charges, and new Washington Post revelations about what government officials knew around the war in Afghanistan. TV writer Bob Thompson discussed the passing of Carroll Spinney, who played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on "Sesame Street,” and a spike in representation for the LBGTQ community on TV. CNN’s John King discussed the latest news around the House impeachment charges and a revised North American trade deal. Playwright Ryan Landry discussed the $120,000 banana sold at an art auction, and his Gold Dust Orphan’s production of “Christmas on Uranus."