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Boston Magazine's "Best Of" winners Justin Power from Red Fox and Michael Foley of J.J. Foley’s Cafe
"Live Music Friday” with Pumawari Tusuy
NBC10 Boston commentator Sue O’Connell
Recent segments
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The Blockbuster Of The Summer Isn't In Theaters—It's 'The Grexit'
Move aside, 'Jurassic Park.’ The blockbuster movie of the summer isn’t what you expect—it’s not even in theaters, says Charles Sennott, head of 'The… -
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A Celtic Sojourn's Brian O'Donovan Rounds Up The Summer's Best Free Concerts
Summer can be an expensive time. You have to book vacations, get a new bathing suit, buy sunscreen...you know how it is. Luckily, Brian O’Donovan of A… -
Harvard Law Professor Laurence Tribe Analyzes The Court's Historic Week
The Supreme Court issued two historical decisions last week—one upholding the Affordable Care Act, and the other legalizing same-sex marriage across all… -
Does The Crisis In Greece Spell The End For The Eurozone?
The country of Greece, still reeling from 2008's economic recession, owes the International Monetary Fund €1.6 billion. That payment is due Tuesday. They… -
Walsh: Wynn "Misled" Public On $150 Million Casino Deal
Mayor Martin J. Walsh says Wynn Casino’s claim they offered $150 million to the city to repair Sullivan Square is “inaccurate” and “unfair,” he told Jim…
Listen to previous shows
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Live From DC, It's Al Franken Resigns Live
We took Al Franken's resignation speech live today and open the lines to hear if you think that Franken should have resigned. Plus, Former Secretary of Education Paul Reville, Former Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral, the President and Vice President of the Boston branch of the NAACP Tanisha Sullivan and Segun Idowu, Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam, and writer Kevin Young. (Full Show 12/7/17) -
Juliette Kayyem Says Don McGahn Is The One To Watch
Juliette Kayyem, who has been pretty prescient on the Russia investigation so far, says White House consel Don McGahn is the next person to watch. Plus, Congressman Richard Neal, WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen, and "The Take" host Sue O'Connell. (This is the full show from Wednesday, December 6, 2017.) -
Is Populism Dead?
We asked you if, with the passage of this GOP tax plan, if Trump's populism is dead. Plus, our political roundtable discusses Senate President Stan Rosenberg stepping aside amid an investigation into his husband's alleged sexual harassment, Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price discuss activism in the church, and more. (This is the full show from Monday, December 4, 2017.) -
The GOP Gets Back Behind Roy Moore
The RNC and President Donald Trump have officially endorsed Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. We opened up the lines and got your take. Plus, medical ethicist Arthur Caplan discussed the first successful pregnancy from a uterus transplant, John Rosenthal discussed gun reform, and Nancy Koehn put the GOP tax plan in historical context. (This is the full show from Tuesday, December 5, 2017.) -
Flynn Takes A Plea
We opened the lines to get your thoughts on Michael Flynn's guilty plea he made to the FBI. Plus, Attorney Dan Small on Flynn. Shirley Leung, Andy Inhatko, Emily Rooney, and cocktail consultants Jonathan Pogash and Kitty Amann joined us for the news quiz. (Full Show 12/01)