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It’s been four years since COVID stopped the world. What have we learned since then?

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Reflecting on 4 years of the COVID-19 pandemic — and discussing what's to come Radio Boston reflects on four years of the COVID-19 pandemic with health care leaders.

Massachusetts' gun laws could get even tougher. When should we expect that to happen, and what will it look like?

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Mass. Legislature aims to strengthen gun laws with new bills WBUR state politics reporter Walter Wuthmann joins Radio Boston to break down the state's proposed new gun bills.

ICYMI: Remy Lawrence asked Radio Boston to "come see about us" a year after her son's murder. So we did.

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'A lot of light': One year after the unimaginable, Tyler Lawrence's mother reflects on the life of her son Tyler Lawrence, a 13-year-old from Norwood, was shot and killed near his grandparents' home in Mattapan on Jan. 29, 2023. He was sweet, loving, forgiving and kind, said his mother. She still feels like she is waiting for him to come home.

Get ready for the State of the City address here:

Previewing Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's second State of the City address WBUR's Walter Wuthmann and former Boston Mayor Kim Janey join Radio Boston to preview Tuesday night's State of the City address. We dive into what they're expecting to hear and what's at stake.

ICYMI: colleges and universities are turning into a political battleground. How can higher education leaders and faculty make sure they're still environments where students can learn and prepare for life?

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What is higher education's place in today's political climate? Helen Drinan, former president of Simmons University in Boston and current president of Cabrini University in Pennsylvania, and Harleen Singh, Director of the Women's Studies Research Center and Senior Associate Provost for Faculty and Global Affairs at Brandeis University, join the show to talk abo...

Tomorrow marks a special day in Boston history. You might’ve heard of it. But do you know the whole story?

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A look at the history and legacy of the Boston Tea Party On Friday, Massachusetts launched official events marking the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. We talk about this watershed moment of Boston, and American, history and its legacy.

Did you know “NoHo Hank” is a local guy? We chatted with “Barry” actor Anthony Carrigan.

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As NoHo Hank in 'Barry,' Wi******er native Anthony Carrigan has carved out space for himself in Hollywood Actor Anthony Carrigan plays the tender, lethal, fashionable Chechen mobster NoHo Hank in the HBO hit series "Barry." He joins Radio Boston to reflect on his roots and career.

Rep. Lori Trahan took former New York congressman George Santos' reported ethics violations personally. Plus, how she's helping the Democrats craft their message ahead of the 2024 elections.

https://www.wbur.org/radioboston/2023/12/04/lori-trahan-new-democratic-caucus-position

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Rep. Lori Trahan takes place in key Democratic Caucus position ahead of 2024 election Radio Boston talks with Massachusetts Rep. Lori Trahan, who will co-chair the Democratic Policy and Communications Commission at a critical time ahead of the 2024 election.

Big news from the T, and it broke on Radio Boston!

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Monica Tibbits-Nutt permanently appointed MassDOT secretary The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has a new leader, from inside its ranks. Monica Tibbits-Nutt has officially been appointed to the position, after nearly two months serving as the department’s interim secretary and chief executive.

“I don’t see it as ‘your’ people. I see it as ‘our’ people.”

How two friends are helping each other heal amid the conflict in Gaza.

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Two friends seek to bridge the divide between Israelis and Palestinians with love Radio Boston spoke with an Israeli man and Palestinian woman from Greater Boston about how their friendship models what they hope to see in a divided world.

What’s new for Lewiston, Maine? Hopefully, healing. That means processing grief. We spoke with two counselors about how to do that.

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Lewiston community looks to heal after death of suspected shooter Radio Boston hears the latest on the Lewiston, Maine shootings with Boston Globe reporter Samantha Gross and looks ahead to the healing process with two grief counselors.