"It's Losing A Home": Boston Children's Theatre's Final Show Post-Bankruptcy

Also: A push for compromise legislation on surprise medical bills, tips for talking politics with the family over the holidays ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( December 17, 2019 Good Morning Boston, ❄️ [Snow, sleet and rain](. Highs in the 30s. Today: Boston Children Theatre's last performance; Bloomberg not popular in N.H.; a bipartisan compromise on surprise medical bill legislation. Our Opinion team asked about the most memorable gift you've ever given or received. Well, the answers are in. Your memorable gifts ranged from a positive pregnancy test, to BBQ potato chips and an eraser. You can read many of our submissions [here](. Want to join the conversation? Share your story by replying to this email. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)[Boston Children's Theatre Choir Sings Final Show As Organization Goes Bankrupt]( For the last several months, this group of kids has watched their beloved Boston Children's Theatre slowly dissolve under the weight of an investigation into its top leadership. Yet, despite discord and scandal, the group raised their voices in harmony.   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [Amid Drop In Total Arrests, ICE Wants To Keep Arresting People At Courthouses]( U.S. immigration authorities want a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to permanently block them from making arrests at Massachusetts courthouses. 3. [Analysis: Bloomberg Isn't Campaigning In N.H., And The State’s Voters Seem OK With That]( A recent WBUR survey of likely voters in New Hampshire finds Bloomberg the least popular of any candidate currently in the race. In a relatively well-liked field of Democrat contenders, Bloomberg stands out — and not in a good way. 4. [Congress Considers Bipartisan Compromise Legislation On Surprise Medical Bills]( After months of hearings and negotiations, millions of dollars in attack ads, full-court-press lobbying efforts and countless rounds of negotiations, Congress appears to be moving toward a solution to the nation's surprise medical bill problem. Sort of. 5. [Impeachment Timeline: From Early Calls To A Full House Vote]( The House is expected to vote Wednesday on two articles of impeachment against President Trump. Here's a look at how we got here. Anything Else? - Barack Obama thinks the world would be a better place if [more women were in charge](. - Meredith Goldstein, who runs The Boston Globe's "Love Letters" advice column and podcast, has some [tips for talking politics]( family and loved ones this holiday season. - What is the most memorable gift you've ever given or received?[We asked. You answered.]( [WBUR] Your Daily Must Listen [Only A Game: Magic, Football And Tragedy: The Story Of Jon Dorenbos]( [Listen]( ENVIRONMENT [Mass. Sets New Limits On Toxic PFAS Chemicals]( Renowned Icelandic Environmentalist And Poet Reframes The Way We Talk About Climate. [Read more.]( Cambridge's 'Passive House' Is Built With Focus On Affordable Housing, Climate Change. [Read more.]( New England's Migratory Birds Like To Eat Local, Too. [Read more.]( What We're Reading - How Hallmark Took Over Cable Television ([New Yorker]( - Through One Soldier’s Eyes, World War II’s Battle Of The Bulge ([Boston Globe]( - You Don’t Know Bernie ([Buzzfeed News]( From the Archives [MIT Scientists Synthesize The Feel-Good Molecules In Kava, 'Nature's Xanax']( Holidays have you stressing? For thousands of years, Pacific islanders have made a calming drink out of kava, a root that's been called "Nature's Xanax." Earlier this year MIT researchers began using cutting-edge science to synthesize the root's feel-good molecules. Before you go: Didn't think the internet could surprise me anymore, but [here I am.]( Mind blown. 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. [Check out all of our newsletter offerings.]( [WBUR]( [95289b97-66e8-43d4-a174-3bc3520a79a9.png]( [Instagram](  [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Want to change how you receive these emails? [Stop getting this newsletter by updating your preferences.]( I don't want to hear from WBUR anymore. [Unsubscribe from all newsletters.]( Interested in learning more about corporate sponsorship? [Click here.]( Copyright © 2019 WBUR-FM, All rights reserved. You signed up for this newsletter at wbur.org. Our mailing address is: WBUR-FM 890 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215-1205 [Add us to your address book](