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As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history enters its fifth week, the future of federal food assistance remains uncertain.

Rev. Irene Monroe said the film, which is about the relationship between a black pianist and his white driver and bodyguard, is overly reliant on the trope of the "white hero."

Poet Richard Blanco highlighted his favorite works by poet Ada Limón, which are united by a common theme of searching for meaning in "seeming oblivion."

Healey said she is “actively reviewing” the existing policies and procedures that surround the reporting of cases of sexual misconduct.

After Barack Obama left Office, Pete Souza made sure he still remained a part of the national dialogue.

Richard Blanco, the nation's fifth inaugural poet, shared poems that seize on the changing of the seasons as an opportunity to reflect on death, rebirth, and the passage of time.

Father and son team Gay Rogers and Jake Rogers from True North Ale company joined us for a beer fueled news quiz. Plus, Andy Inhatko, Emily Rooney, power pose expert Amy Cuddy, children's illustrator R.W. Alley, and Callie Crossley. (Full Show 1/26/18)

Violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich joined us to talk about his upcoming performances and his new album. Plus, Chuck Todd, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, and Jennifer Mckim and Philip Martin on their investigative story on illegal massage parlors. (Full Show 1/25/18)

Office fridges across the world inevitably become black holes for old sandwiches and moldy yogurt. We opened the lines to hear if you are one of the culprits leaving behind your month old lunch or are you the office neat freak, forced to clean up everyone's mess. Plus, medical ethicist Art Caplan, food critic Corby Kummer, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, Paul Reville on Boston Schools, Heather Goldston on global warming, and Hannah Owens- Pike. (1/24/18)

Attorney General Maura Healy joined us to take your questions and ours in this month's edition of Ask The Attorney General. Plus, Nancy Koehn on the dangers of loneliness, Frontline filmmaker James Bluemel on his new documentary on the refugee crisis, and CNN's John King. ( Full Show 1/23/18)

We opened the lines to hear your thoughts on the government shutdown and we Congress and the President can't seem to come to an agreement. Plus, our political roundtable, Charlie Sennott, Trenni Kusnierek, All Revved Up, and TV expert Bob Thompson. (Full Show 1/22/18)