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It's a story that, by now, is tragically familiar: an American hostage, alone with his captor in the desert, executed on camera by militants of the…

Charlie Sennott drops by to discuss ISIS' execution of a US Aid worker, gives us a G-20 debrief, and previews GroundTruth's investigative reporting on how…

Need a refresher course on world history? We've got you covered. Or rather, the folks of "The Folklorist"—a New England Emmy-winning history show on…

The sleepy town of Westminster, Massachusetts made waves this week when it proposed a ban on the sale of tobacco products, including cigarettes. That got…

Kelly Beatty, of Sky and Telescope joins us to marvel at the European Space Agency, and their space craft, Rosetta's ten year journey to land on a comet.…

Gas prices are finally under three dollars. Are you rejoicing or concerned?Brian McGrory chats about Baker's new cabinet, what makes a Globe headline, and…

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed Florida’s bungled response to the coronavirus outbreak, and the death threats being made against Dr. Anthony Fauci. Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse called in to discuss the 15 COVID-19-related deaths at a state-run veteran’s home in his city. We opened our lines to talk with listeners about how you’re dealing with the grimness of the coronavirus pandemic. Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral talked about the gun industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and debate in federal courts over whether to release detained migrants to protect them from the coronavirus. Dr. Gary Gottlieb, former CEO of Partners Healthcare and Partners in Health, discussed his recent Boston Globe piece on how healthcare systems need to adapt to handle the stress brought by COVID-19. We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the coronavirus. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Thursday press conference. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed his latest book, “Broken Glass: Mies Van Der Rohe, Edith Farnsworth, and the Fight Over a Modernist Masterpiece.”

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to ask callers: are you donning a facial mask to slow the spread of the coronavirus? MIT economist Jon Gruber broke down how the recently passed stimulus bill will impact everyday Americans, and discussed what he hopes to see in any future aid packages. CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem discussed gun stores being deemed “essential” during the coronavirus pandemic, and how authorities around the world are enforcing stay-at-home policies. Medical ethicist Art Caplan answered questions about COVID-19 symptoms, and discussed why it’s important that hospitals plan for what to do if they can't keep up with demands for care. Dr. Katherine Dallow, Vice President of Clinical Programs and Strategy at Blue Cross Blue Shield, discussed what we currently understand about the coronavirus, and answered questions from callers. Ali Noorani, Executive Director for the National Immigration Forum, discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting immigrant communities and the U.S. immigration system.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to ask listeners: how long can do you think you can self-quarantine? Legendary actor Alan Alda discussed his “Clear+Vivid” podcast, where he recently interviewed frequent BPR contributor Sy Montgomery. Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung discussed the unique challenges facing Boston’s undocumented immigrants amid coronavirus, and the latest on how the pandemic is affecting local small businesses. Journalist Laura Sullivan discussed "Plastic Wars,” the latest Frontline film on plastic waste and the failures of the global recycling system. Heather Goldstone, Chief Communications officer at the Woods Hole Research Center, discussed the parallels between coronavirus and the climate crisis, and whether we ought to put our conservation efforts on hold while we focus on the pandemic. CNN’s John King discussed the government’s ongoing pandemic response, and the latest on the 2020 presidential race. NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Kusnierek discussed the postponed 2020 Olympics and the joys of watching marble racing.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and who you trust to provide accurate information during confusing times. Writer and physician Dr. David Katz talked about his recent New York Times piece calling for a "surgical strike” approach to limiting fallout from COVID-19. WGBH News Analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott discussed how countries around the world are handling coronavirus, and the importance of maintaining strong local journalism. Washington Post columnist EJ Dionne discussed his latest book “Code Red: How Progressives and Moderates Can Unite to Save Our Country.” We opened our lines to talk with callers about coronavirus. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Monday press conference. Sen. Elizabeth Warren called in to discuss Congress’ newly passed stimulus package, and assessed Trump Administration's COVID-19 response.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We aired live audio of Charlie Baker’s Friday press conference. Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory discussed how the paper is adapting to cover the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Clayton Dalton, an ER doctor at MGH and writer for publications like the New Yorker, discussed the challenges hospitals are preparing to face as COVID-19 cases begin to spike. Food writer Corby Kummer discussed how the pandemic is impacting the food service industry, and touted the role that grocery store clerks are playing in the current pandemic. Rep. Steve Lynch called in to talk about the emergency stimulus bill before the House on Friday. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko offered some tricks of the trade for video chatting, and discussed how social media companies are handling misinformation on COVID-19. WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen discussed the how local art institutions are keeping programs alive, by moving online. We opened our lines to ask: is your weekend still a weekend while you’re quarantined at home?