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Boston Public Radio hosts Margery Eagan and Jim Braude.

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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 11a.m. - 2 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

Trenni Kusnierek: 'Antonio Brown Is Garbage'

The Patriots player has been accused of sexual misconduct by a second woman.

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Boston City Council President Calls For City Inspector General To Be Created After Corruption Scandals

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.

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Charlie Sennott: America Needs To Start Talking About Its Domestic Terrorism Problem

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

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Village Voice: Richard Blanco On Showing, Not Telling

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

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ACLU Mass Executive Director Says Census Ruling 'Was A Huge Victory For Democracy'

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

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As Anti-Abortion Laws Spread In Nation, Advocates On Both Sides Prepare For A Supreme Court Fight

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

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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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