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Week In The News: Hillary Makes History, Modi Meets Congress, Remembering ‘The Greatest’
Hillary’s milestone. Obama meets Sanders. Mourning Muhammad Ali. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.
Immigration: What Barbara Jordan Could Teach Donald Trump
Trump could learn a lot from the late congresswoman's reasoned, respectful thinking on this combustible issue.
Massachusetts' Potholes, And The Pitfalls Of A Proposed Tax On Millionaires
A proposed tax on incomes over $1 million will fund Massachusetts schools and infrastructure. Unless, of course, it won't.
Global Pushback On American I.T. Giants
Europe, India and China, are taking on American tech giants over privacy, monopolies, and more. We’ll look at the global technology pushback against the U.S.A.
Boston's 2 Sides: How The City Can Have A Booming Innovation Economy And Widening Inequality
It's a theme that increasingly defines the city of Boston, with its innovation economy and its number of people struggling at the bottom of the economic ladder.
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Massachusetts House Approves Bill To Boost Hydro, Wind Power
The bill approved Wednesday would require utilities to solicit long-term contracts for importing an additional 1,200 megawatts each of Canadian hydroelectricity and offshore wind.
Election 2016: Moment Of Truth In California
California votes. We’ll look at what’s next for the Democrats, and the 2016 matchup.
Mass. Needs More College Graduates, Report Says
The state Department of Higher Education projects a shortfall of about 50,000 bachelor's degrees by 2025.
As Mass. Prepares For First Experiment With Early Voting, Election Officials Sort Out The Rules
Election overseers must figure out and develop a new set of practices to grapple with a new range of issues: Where and when should early voting be made available? How...
Makers Versus Takers: The Financialization Of American Business
Business reporter Rana Foroohar on the "financialization of America" and what the consequences could be.
Vermont Governor On FDA's Role In Opioid Epidemic
Six governors from around New England gathered at Harvard Medical School to discuss the opioid epidemic.
The U.S. And India As Modi Visits Washington
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hits Washington. We’ll look at an Obama favorite and the complicated U.S.-India relationship.
Boston Will Host U.S.-China Climate Summit In 2017
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is among the leaders attending this year's U.S.-China Leaders Summit in Beijing.
Report Says Major Infrastructure Fixes Needed To Support Greater Boston Population Growth
Barry Bluestone, one of the authors of the report, said many changes, particularly in Greater Boston, must be implemented, including fixing roads, improving public transit and altering energy capabilities.
David Frum And Roger Stone On Trump’s ‘Threat To Democracy’
Conservative big thinker David Frum says Donald Trump is shattering the safeguards that protect democracy. We’ll hear from Frum and Trump adviser Roger Stone.
Week In Review: Priority Enforcement Program, Transgender Bill And Public Records
Our Week In Review panelists -- Shira Springer and Richard Tisei -- go beyond the headlines.
Gov. Baker Signs Law Overhauling State's Public Records System
The measure requires most public record requests to be completed in 10 days.
Massachusetts Town Reflects On Year Of Treating, Not Arresting, Opioid Addicts
More than 100 police departments around the country have started similar programs.
European Union Pays African States In Attempt To Stem Migration
European rescue boats have saved hundreds of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea, from Libya to Europe.
Too Many Dead: The Need To Reframe Gun Violence As A Public Health Issue
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not been allowed to collect data on gun violence in America. The dean of the Boston University School of Public Health hopes...