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Monday on BPR:
Former US labor secretary Robert Reich
Actor Chris Cooper & author Ben Shattuck on their film History of Sound
Folks from White Snake Projects’ Indigenous Directory for Musical Storytelling
Mother-and-son duo behind the new cookbook Homeland Massala
1970s TV heartthrob John Davidson
Recent segments
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Bob Thompson Discusses Launch Of The Black News Channel
The Black News Channel is available to Spectrum TV subscribers and is currently offered in 15 cities, including Boston. -
Trenni Kusnierek On Mookie Betts Leaving The Red Sox
In a move that stunned Red Sox fans, announced in early February that they intended to trade right fielder Markus “Mookie” Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers. -
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With Widespread MBTA Construction, Transportation Advocates Call For Dedicated Bus Lanes
Chris Dempsey says the system is at 'maximum constriction.' -
Corby Kummer: Is Kelp The New Kale?
It's taken seaweed a while to become mainstream, but Sweetgreen is trying to popularize the plant. -
Valentine's Day With Myers + Chang
The duo behind Myers + Chang and Flour Bakery spoke about their newest bakery opening.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 1/7: Safety In Massachusetts Shelters
Governor with Maura Healey answered questions from listeners ranging from shelters to Steward Health. Trenni Casey, anchor/reporter for NBC Sports Boston discussed the firing of Jerod MayoLee Pelton of the Boston Foundation on Costco's pro-DEI stance.CNN's John King on the latest political headlines. -
Best Of BPR 1/06: Justin Trudeau Resigns & Jim Obsesses Over The Golden Globes Swag Bags
Today:GroundTruth Project founder Charlie Sennott discusses new developments in the Middle East and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing he will resign.And, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans recaps the Golden Globes, and his favorite shows of last year. -
BPR Full Show 01/06: Reflecting on J-6 and Beef Tallow
We reflect on the four years since a violent mob attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.BU journalism department chair Brian McGrory discusses the flurry of legislation sent to Gov. Healey at the end of the 2024 session, and another exit from a Washington Post editorial staffer after a Jeff Bezos cartoon was killed.GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott discusses Israel's continued attacks on Gaza with no ceasefire, as a deadline looms for Israel/Hezbollah's own ceasefire. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans discusses his best shows of 2024 — Shogun, Shrinking, Fight Night — and last night's Golden Globe Awards.It's our first day streaming on YouTube. We ask listeners to text in with their thoughts on which side of the studio is messier --- Jim, or Margery's?The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discuss whether Democrats should re-embrace religion and the struggle of politically diverse congregations.Then we talk about RFK Jr.'s war against seed oils in ultra-processed foods. Could beef tallow be a good alternative? -
Best Of BPR 1/03: Communities For Restorative Justice + The Return Of Toad
Today:Trust in judicial institutions is historically low. We talk with Communities For Restorative Justice executive director Erin Freeborn, and retired federal judge Nancy Gertner about the impact of restorative justice efforts.Then, Cambridge’s beloved tiny bar & music venue “Toad” is coming back, while Christopher’s next door becomes McCarthy’s. We talk with the McCarthys themselves and hear from their family band for Live Music Friday. -
BPR Full Show 1/03: Best (And Worst) Movies of 2024
Tommy McCarthy & Co. performed for Live Music FridayNancy Gertner & Erin Freeborn joined to talk about the work of Communities for Restorative Justice, a nonprofit that offers an alternative to the prison system that involves heavy dialogue and punishments decided to by victims rather than judges & juries.Sue O’Connell on Trump’s bid to save TikTok, dry January, and the siri lawsuit.Odie Henderson on his favorite (and least favorite) movies of 2024.