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Obama's Commencement Talk Draws Criticism

President Barack Obama's recent commencement address drew criticism for not only what he said but also how he said it. Was he talking down to the graduates? Chat online with Basic Black.

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Join host Audra McDonald as she takes center stage to perform new songs and other favorites.

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A Far Cry Plays Mozart

The Boston-based chamber orchestra visits CNE's Fraser Performance Studio with Mozart's Symphony No. 40 and a conversation with host Brian McCreath.

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Ning Hou, Michael Eastman, and Boston Calling

Go inside the creative process of painter Ning Hou; visit photographer Michael Eastman; and Jared Bowen takes a look at two centuries of the dapper dandy at RISD; and has a conversation with the creators of the music festival, Boston Calling.

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