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Earlier this week saw the anniversary of The Beatles appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, and music would never be the same. Book author and Beatle-file Candy Leonard is here to help us celebrate.

Book author Jane Healey is with us to talk about The Red Cross Clubmobile Girls and what it was like to be a woman during the final years of the Second World War.

Bradley Clarke, President of the Boston Street Railway Association, talks about the history right under our feet in Boston's long lost tunnels of the MBTA.

Jacob Ricco and Sophie Carter (College Democrats of Boston College) join us to take a look at the other side of the coin. We talk about the same issues from a liberal point of view. If you missed it, be sure to listen to the previous episode for the full perspective of what it means to be young and politically minded in 2019.

Matt Lowe and Sarah Corda (Northeastern University College Republicans) join us on a rare extended podcast to talk about the challenges of being a young conservative in today's political climate. The President, social media, dating, and so much more. Up next: Young Liberal

Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is in for the monthly legal check up. This month: the Roger Stone indictment, but first, we look at the case against big pharma and our opiod crisis.

It's not always about humor, but it is all about being quick on your feet. James Geary, author of "Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It" tells us all about the importance of crafting the best witticisms.

Author Brad Meltzer digs into the American Revolution's foot notes and talks about the assignation attempt on General George Washington in his book "The First Conspiracy".

Historian Bob Allison is here to talk about local-boy-made-good Ben Franklin. From his early tussles with Puritan lightning rod Cotton Mather all the way to his rock star status in France during the American Revolution, we have it covered.

Kim Napoli with New England Treatment Access, Inc. (NETA) helps us take a look at the marijuana industry since it became legal for recreational use in Mass.

Author Sheila Isenberg talks about her book "Women Who Love Men Who Kill", a deep dive into our national obsession violent criminals and the romanticism of outlaw culture.

Leonardo Trasande, author of “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer", talks about the poisons that often leach into our food without us even knowing.

Russian officials have announced a new hypersonic weapon that can not be intercepted. Bill Hartung (Center for International Policy) talks about what the future will look like with another Cold war looming.

Brendan Kearney (WalkBoston) wants you to get out and stretch your legs, but first, what can we do to make our streets safer for walkers, bikes and motorists?

We remember Dr. Martin Luther King from his early days at Boston University to his march towards our country's civil rights movement with BU's Ryan Hendrickson.

Kevin Brasler (checkbook.org) is here to make sure we don't get ripped off. This time around we focus on converting your house for elder care, life alert emergency services, and getting the runaround when shopping for a new gym.

This week saw the 100th anniversary of Boston's great molasses flood of 1919. Who better to talk about it than our favorite historian Anthony Sammarco? Also, we look at Allston/Brighton - then and now.

Chris Carey of Watertown Watch and Clock Co. is here to wind us up on the history of watchmaking and talks about how to keep our timepieces working like new. Also, learn what a Bradley Watch is.

Dean Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is here for our monthly legal check up. We talk about the Bezos divorce, pedestrian rights and what comes next in the Kevin Spacey trial.

Author Christina Binkley talks about the inside story of how Steve Wynn, the winner whotook all, ultimately lost everything – twice.