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If jazz music is poetry in motion, then Robert Pinsky and Laurence Hobgood—a poet and jazz pianist, respectively—take it to a whole other level. They’ve…

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

Barack Obama was going to be the president to end two wars. Could he start a third?Last week, the White House announced that American advisers will be…

If you didn’t know the Omni Parker Hotel in Boston was haunted (it is!) then you might want to listen to this week’s News Quiz from Boston Public Radio.…

The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families needs significant reform to prevent future child abuse cases like the death of Bella Bond, said…

Got gripes about the MBTA? So does Stephanie Pollack—and she helps run it. The Transportation Secretary joined Jim Braude and Margery Eagan to discuss her…

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)

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)

David Berger-jones and Caitlin Johnston from Cambridge Historical Tours joined us for a spooky news quiz. Plus, Emily's Rooney's famous list, Shirley Leung on Amazon, The French Ambassador to the US, and Andy Ihnatko on the new iPhone. (Full Show 10/27/17)

Attorney General Maura joined us to answer your questions and ours in another edition of Ask The Attorney General. Plus, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, and Meet The Press' Chuck Todd.

Medical ethicist Art Caplan joined us to discuss the ethics of a new creation from Chinese scientists, a low body fat pig that could produce low-fat bacon. Plus, Juliette Kayyem on the latest Russian investigation developments, Paul Reville on the MCAS, and Renee Landers on all things SCOTUS. (Full Show 10/25/17)