# BPR Full Show 5/18: A Convo With Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley & Her Father

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Podcast: [Boston Public Radio Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-public-radio-podcast-740829)
Published: 2026-05-18T20:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6725

## Resource

Michael Curry of the MA League of Community Health Centers discusses 'ghost networks' impacting mental health care, and Gov. Healey's nixing of insurance signoffs for some medical care, citing patient delays. Corby Kummer discusses how a ban on bromated flour might change the taste and mouthfeel of New York bagels and pizza ... And the families going hungry because of Trump's food stamp cuts. At noon we'll air a pre-taped conversation with Rep. Ayanna Pressley and her father Martin Terrell.

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