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Eight Forty-Eight’s cast of regular contributors includes radio producers, reporters, writers, critics, and some of our go-to experts. From tipping us off to the latest health care happenings or business buzz to providing perspectives we can’t get anywhere else, they add richness and variety to the show. If you have a commentary or a story idea you’d like to share, send us an email.

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Abarbanel, Jonathan Theater
Carrane, Jim Arts
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Gini, Al Resident Philosopher
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Keegan, Ed Architecture
Kleiman, Kelly Theater
Legaspi, Althea Music
Mauro, Lucia Dance
Miller, Jonathan Film
Paul, Linda Reporter-at-Large
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Raye-Stout, Cheryl Sports
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Valente, Judy Religion and Ethics
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