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Governor Charlie Baker's administration is hoping to target the state's opioid crisis with a new bill unveiled Thursday. The bill would limit doctors to…

Senator Ed Markey believes that Congress is past due for a historic showdown on gun control."I think we're close to a tipping point," Markey said on…

Late last week, Congressman Kevin McCarthy abruptly withdrew his name from the running to be the next Speaker of the House. The California Republican was…

This weekend, an army of activist brass bands descends on Somerville to celebrate the tenth annual HONK! Fest. To celebrate, Jim Braude and Margery Eagan…

In the wake of the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, Democrats in Congress have launched a renewed push for gun control legislation like…

Doctors Without Borders, the international organization in charge of a hospital in Afghanistan bombed by an American airstrike this weekend, has called…

Today on* Boston Public Radio:* We opened the lines to hear from listeners about how best to enforce stay-at-home orders. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed the pandemic's effect on the local economy, especially small businesses. WGBH's Emily Rooney was back with her famous list, and more. Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell discussed how COVID-19 is disproportionately hitting minority communities nationwide, including some in her district. We closed out the show by opening the lines to hear from listeners again, about their experiences with life in the age of coronavirus.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to ask listeners: do you feel guilty going to grocery stores and putting clerks at risk? MIT economist Jon Gruber explained why he believes the stimulus package’s $100 billion for hospitals won’t be enough. CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem discussed the string of inspector general firings by President Trump, and the resignation of Navy Secretary Thomas Moldy. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed proposals for how hospitals will ration care under the stress of the current pandemic, and troubling racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths. Cannabis reporter Dan Adams explained why many recreational pot shops are at risk of shutting down for good, and discussed his reporting on the mutual aid groups springing up around the state to help people in need. WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen discussed how various theater companies are adapting to social-distancing, uploading shows online and offering opportunities to talk one-on-one with actors over the phone. We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the end of Bernie Sanders' presidential bid.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to ask listeners whether you’re also addicted to the president's daily coronavirus briefings. NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Kusnierek recapped a husband’s tragic bungle of his wife’s virtual triathlon, and weighed in when sports might make their return to the U.S. Carol Rose from the ACLU of Massachusetts spoke on how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting the U.S. court system, and discussed the ongoing debate over whether to release certain prisoners to protect them from COVID-19. Travel writer Christopher Muther discussed whether U.S. airlines deserve the $50 billion bailout they’re asking for, and reviewed some freeze-dried meals to try while you’re social-distancing. CNN’s John King discussed Tuesday’s Wisconsin primaries and why they’re still happening, as well as what we could see in future stimulus packages from Congress. We opened our lines to ask: one month into quarantine, what have you learned you can live without?

Today on Boston Public Radio: Dr. Vanessa Kerry, founder and CEO of Seed Global Health, talked about the week ahead in the COVID-19 crisis, and took questions from callers. WGBH News analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott discussed Sunday’s coronavirus address from Queen Elizabeth II, and news of a Russian doctor who was detained for criticizing the Kremlin’s COVID-19 response. TV expert Bob Thompson weighed ethical concerns surrounding CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s interviews with his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and talked about the launch of the short-form streaming service Quibi. Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich discussed his latest book, titled “The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It.” We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the role and value of socialism, and whether it’s been elevated in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Poet Richard Blanco joined us for a social distancing-themed edition of "The Village Voice."

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to talk with listeners about the financial strains brought by the coronavirus pandemic. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed how weak or nonexistent internet access is exacerbating the COVID-19 crisis for low-income Americans, and reviewed medical tech for those looking to monitor their health from home. *Beat the Press *host Emily Rooney talked about the Patriots plane that brought medical supplies to Massachusetts from China, and recent sexual assault allegations made against Joe Biden. Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the toll that COVID-19 is taking on the food and restaurant industry, and the resurgence of Americans raising chickens. Media maven Sue O’Connell criticized Jared Kushner’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and drew parallels between our current situation and the AIDS crisis. *Under the Radar *host Callie Crossley discussed misinformation about coronavirus on Fox News, and technology that companies are using to spy on employees working from home. We re-opened our lines to callers to continue the coronavirus conversation. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Friday press conference.