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We opened the show to ask about outdoor dining.

John McDaniel is a Tony, Grammy & Emmy-winning performer who used to play co-host to Rosie O’Donnell in the 90’s. Now he’s hosting a summer-wide music series, the John McDaniel’s Broadway Series, all summer in Provincetown. He joins for Live Music Friday alongside one of his featured guests, Tony-winner Alice Ripley.

GBH's Callie Crossley discusses new Pew Research center polls showing vast majority of voters are pro-choice. Also, new GOP attempts to ban DEI and questions over whether Trump will attend the Republic National Convention.

Javier Juarez directs the Boston Foundation’s Latino Equity Fund, he joins ahead of their 10th anniversary festival at Bow Market. He's joined by Carolina Garcia from Carolicious and Maria Nielsen from Amantolli.

The Karen Read trial continues – we’ll talk to former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral about Governor Healey weighing in, and how revenge porn is about to (finally) be outlawed in Massachusetts. Plus, the Supreme Court's ruling on bump stocks.

Then, we closed the show by asking listeners about all things Father's Day.

Chuck Todd gave his weekly D.C. roundup.

We opened the lines to hear from listeners about the supreme court decision on the abortion pill.

Andrea Cabral discussed the Supreme Court decision on keeping broad access to the abortion pill.

Hamilton Garrett is the nonprofit Black-led music program out of Roxbury, about to host their annual “Make Them Hear You” fundraising concert with appearances from Latin Grammy winner Isaac Delgado & 5-time Grammy winner P.J. Norton. Hamilton Garrett Executive Director Germani Groover-Flores joined with a live performance in Studio 3 from students in the Hamilton Garrett Youth Choir.

Nubian Markets celebrated their one-year anniversary. Asim Shakur–DuVall and local business owner Paulette Ngachoko from Hapi African Gourmet discussed.

AITA for not wanting to eat with a stranger? We opened the lines to discuss.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley reflects on the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to allow a key component in abortion access – mifepristone – to remain on the market.

And, Hamilton Garrett is the nonprofit Black-led music program out of Roxbury, about to host their annual “Make Them Hear You” concert. We talk with Executive Director Germani Groover-Flores, and are treated to a performance in Studio 3 from students in their Youth Choir.

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Palestinian activist Ali Abu Awwad on using nonviolence to change narratives and achieve lasting peace for Palestinians and Israelis alike.

And Embrace Boston’s Ideas Festival, billed as a “celebration of Black art, culture, joy & excellence,” kicks off next week ahead of Juneteenth. Embrace Boston’s Imari Paris Jeffries and historian Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, tell us all about it.

We started the show by hearing listeners' summer plans for their kids, and their thoughts on a year-round school year.

Imari Paris Jeffries & Ibram X. Kendi join ahead of the Embrace Ideas Festival, a three day celebration of Black art, culture and joy, starting June 18.

National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the impact of a far-right swing in European parliamentary elections.

Ron Mitchell & Andre Stark of the Bay State Banner join to discuss their first year in ownership & publication of the paper.

Ali Abu Awwad, a West Bank-based Palestinian peace activist, joins to discuss his efforts towards Palestinian self-determination through nonviolence and the future of co-existence between Israelis and Palestinians.

We ended the show to talk about the pros and cons of air conditioning.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined for Ask The Mayor.

Trenni Casey, anchor/reporter NBC Sports Boston discussed the NBA playoffs.

CNN's John King discussed the latest national political headlines.

State auditor Diana DiZoglio discussed her efforts to audit the legislature.

We wrapped up our show by discussing bad neighbors.