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Congressman Jim McGovern says there's a better way to honor American veterans than bankrolling lavish patriotic displays at professional sports games—and…

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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.

Today on Boston Public Radio: MSNBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed the passing of Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, as well as the latest headlines regarding President Donald Trump’s conduct. We opened lines to callers to hear your thoughts on the House impeachment inquiry. Legal analyst Michael Zeldin discussed the road ahead for impeachment proponents. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed a set of new guidelines urging doctors not to take patients off opioids too abruptly. Paul Reville, former Massachusetts Secretary of Education, discussed the ongoing debate over funding in an education bill currently before the Massachusetts Legislature. Artisan baker Daniel Leader stopped by the *BPR *studios to discuss his latest cookbook, “Living Bread.”