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Erik Edstrom, who served in Afghanistan, thinks the government has failed both its military and Afghan citizens.

At the end of October, the state House of Representatives passed a $3.65 billion spending package aimed at COVID-19 recovery. The package is currently up…

Trenni Kusnierek believes part of the blame for harassment in school sports falls on the adults in the room.

Although Janey said she was open to a job in the Wu administration, her immediate plans were to “rest and reflect and write.”

Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung joined Boston Public Radio to discuss the election

Former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville says Democrats need to change how they discuss the topic.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell takes from audience members.Senator Ed Markey on the government shutdown, food access, and small businesses feeling the pressure amid tariffs. The Boston Foundation's Lee Pelton joins to discuss how the government shutdown is impacting nonprofit workTiffani Faison and Zimu Chen are restaurateurs behind two of Boston Magazine's favorite new spots: Bubble Bath + Darling. They join to discuss

Today:ACLU of Massachusetts executive director Carol Rose discusses the challenges to the rule of law under the current presidential administration, and the legal victories holding those in power accountable. And David Shapiro, head of the YMCA of Greater Boston, discusses how his organization is joining the effort to keep vulnerable Massachusetts residents fed through the government shutdown. Boston residents can visit Boston.gov/SNAP or call Boston 311 to learn more about the City resources that are available for support.

National security expert Juliette Kayyem on the investigation into an explosion at a Harvard Medical School building over the weekend, and President Trump’s continued attacks on Venezuelan boats, even as the UN cites human rights violations. Plus, why he's threatening U.S. military action in Nigeria.Carol Rose of the ACLU of Massachusetts discusses the ACLU-led class action suit on behalf of detained immigrants who have been denied bond hearings. Plus, whether the U.S. supreme court will hand Trump yet another major victory on tariffs. Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers on the government shutdown, healthcare costs and remembering his friend, former Newton mayor Setti Warren.David Shapiro of the YMCA of Greater Boston on how the Y is meeting Boston’s food needs during the shutdown. Alexander Smalls is an award-winning opera singer turned James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and chef. He joins us ahead of an event at Suffolk University.

Today:Brandon Cardet Hernandez, member of the Boston Public School Committee, discusses the literacy bill making its way through Beacon Hill, bell-to-bell phone bans in schools, and getting rid of the MCAS as a graduation requirement.Then economic scholar Chuck Collins discusses his latest book: Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power are Ruining Our Lives and Planet.

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