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Congressman-elect Dan Koh
Live Music Friday from Bailen
Media maven and local woman Sue O'Connell
Organizers of the new arts venue The Platform
Recent segments
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Rep. Katherine Clark: Trump's Take On Due Process "Dangerous And Terrifying"
After returning from a trip with a Democratic delegation to visit detention centers in southern Texas, Rep. Katherine Clark says the trip “confirmed [her]… -
Sessions Won't Defend Affordable Care Act's Protection Of People With Pre-Existing Conditions
Medical ethicist Art Caplan weighs in on Jeff Sessions' decision to not defend the Affordable Care Act's protection of people with pre-existing conditions. -
David Duchovny On Writing, Acting, And His New Book
The actor, singer and bestselling author discusses his latest novel, a re-imagining of an Irish myth set in modern-day New York City. -
RICHARD BLANCO: VILLAGE VOICE
It’s time for another edition of Village Voice, our recurring conversation about poetry and how it can help us to make sense of the news of the day.… -
All Revved Up: Tinder Swipes Reveal Your Racial Prejudice
Tinder’s algorithm of swiping left and right is more than just a popular way to meet future soulmates and one-night stands — the dating app has revealed… -
In Boston Public Schools, Using A Summer Curriculum to Close The Achievement Gap
The achievement gap between students from low-income households and students from wealthier ones is one of the most persistent challenges facing Boston…
Listen to previous shows
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Ask This Old House
Kevin O’Connor and Richard Trethewey from "This Old House" took your questions and ours. Plus, Emily Rooney's famous list, Callie Crossley, Shirley Leung on death taxes, and a special opera news quiz. (Full show 11/3/17) -
Pearls Of Wisdom From Oystermen
Oystermen Rowan Jacobsen and John Brawley joined us to discuss the oyster industry and what makes the perfect oyster. Plus, NBC's Chuck Todd, Congressman Capuano, writer Jennifer Eagan on her latest book, and Andrea Cabral. (Full Show 11/02/17) -
Speaking Out Against Sexual Harassment
We opened the lines to hear if you think the men who have been complicit by not reporting rampant sexual abuse are just as guilty as the sexual abusers. Plus, Juliette Kayyem on last night's terrorist attack in NYC, Frontline's Michael Kirk on their new Putin documentary, Nancy Koehn, Jared Bowen. (Full Show 11/1/17) -
Cinema Classic Challenge: 'Psycho'
In celebration of Halloween, we watch Pyscho this month for our Cinema Classic Challenge. We opened the lines to hear if you still think this 1960 classic holds up. Plus, medical ethicist Art Caplan, Rep, Steve Lynch, Walt Willet on his new nutrition book, and food critic Corby Cummer. (Full Show 10/31) -
Mueller's Indictments
Joanna Weiss and Jack Sullivan joined us to discuss the bombshell that was today's indictments from Mueller's Russian investigation. Plus, All Revved Up, Charlie Sennott, Richard Blanco, and TV expert Bob Thompson. (Full Show 10/30/17)
