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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.

The Wildlife Traffic Safety Act, also known as the 'roadkill bill,' was signed into law in California this month. Part of the bill allows people to collect the meat of animals that they have accidentally killed from vehicle collision. Food writer Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio *on Thursday to speak about the bill. "It all sounds like it's a very good idea not to waste this meat if you tragically kill this animal," Kummer said. "But it's not so good if you can't certify food safety, it's really eat at your own risk." *Kummer is a *senior editor at The Atlantic*, an award-winning food writer, and a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition and Policy.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines and asked callers: following diplomat Bill Taylor’s testimony on Tuesday, what are your thoughts on the road ahead for President Trump? National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the House impeachment inquiry, and the continuing fallout from President Trump’s decision to pull troops from northeastern Syria. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker stopped by for our monthly "Ask the Governor" series to discuss Massachusetts’ vaping ban, a new healthcare bill, and answer questions from listeners. WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed "Spongebob Squarepants the Musical,” as well as a new exhibit at the Mystic Seaport Museum displaying the watercolor works of painter J.M.W. Turner.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines to callers to ask: should Boston push forward with its proposal to ban face masks in public demonstrations? NBC Sports Boston anchor Trenni Kusnierek discussed controversy surrounding Tom Brady’s cameo in Netflix’s “Living With Yourself.” Former Secretary of Transportation James Aloisi and Chris Dempsey, Director of Transportation for Massachusetts, joined Boston Public Radio for their monthly transportation round-up. Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn and CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen talked about Alexander Hamilton’s intentions when pushing for impeachment powers, and how he might’ve perceived the current headlines around the House impeachment inquiry. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed a 1964 American Museum of Natural History jewel heist in light of the museum’s 150th anniversary. CNN’s John King broke down the latest political headlines.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to callers to hear your thoughts on Sen. Mitt Romney’s secret Twitter account, and Mick Mulvaney's backpedaling of last week’s quid-pro-quo admission. WGBH News analyst Charlie Sennott discussed Canada’s federal election, as well as the UK Parliament’s vote to delay Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan. Filmmaker Michael Kirk discussed “Zero-Tolerance,” the latest documentary from Frontline,* *on President Trump’s immigration policy and the forces behind it. Award-winning* *author Tim O’Brien joined to discuss his new novel on parenthood, titled “Dad’s Maybe Book.” Irene Monroe and Emmitt Price III, co-hosts of WGBH’s All Rev’d Up, discussed the role of racial slurs in light of a Wisconsin high school's decision to fire a security guard for repeating the slur used against him. TV expert Bob Thompson reviewed Amazon’s new series “Modern Love,” as well as HBO's “Watchmen,” and Netflix’s “The Kominsky Method."

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines to callers to ask: How to you feel about Dunkin' Donuts and Honey Dew Donuts ending their use of Styrofoam cups? New York Times Columnist Gail Collins discussed her new book, “No Stopping Us Now,” which deals with the realities of womanhood and aging in America. Emily Rooney, host of WGBH News' Beat The Press, joined us for her famous list of fixations and fulminations. Boston Globe Columnist Shirley Leung discussed a recent piece she wrote on the need for legislation to increase affordable housing. Callie Crossley, host of WGBH’s Under The Radar, discussed the life and legacy of Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, who passed away this week. Curiosity Desk* *Reporter Edgar B. Herwick III and WGBH Producer Andy Hicks stopped by for a Jim and Margery-themed news quiz.