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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
“Press Play” media analysis with NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell and The Bay State Banner's Ron Mitchell
Former congressman Joe Kennedy III
Live Music Friday with singer/songwriter Evan Greer
Boston Globe “Love Letters” columnist Meredith Goldstein
Recent segments
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'Is the real Independence Day in 1776?' asks NAACP's Michael Curry on Juneteenth
Michael Curry, a member of the National NAACP Board of Directors, emphasized the importance of Juneteenth as a pivotal moment in American history that should be widely celebrated. -
Senator Markey champions Juneteenth federal holiday and criticizes Supreme Court's conservative shift
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey reflected on being one of the lead sponsors of the bill that established Juneteenth as a federal holiday and his proposed Right to Contraception Act. -
Latino Equity Fund marks its 10th anniversary with a celebration in Somerville
The Latino Equity Fund (LEF) is marking its 10th anniversary with a vibrant celebration themed "¡Pa’lante! A Decade of Impact." The festivities will be held at Bow Market in Somerville. LEF Director Javier Juarez highlighted the significance of their work in a recent discussion. -
Nubian Markets 'stays true' to community roots, one year in
The grocery, cafe and gathering space celebrates first anniversary in one of Boston's most dynamic neighborhoods. -
Celebrating Black art, culture, joy and excellence in Boston
Boston is set to host the third annual Embrace Ideas Festival, a multi-day celebration of Black art, culture, joy and excellence. Imari Paris Jeffries, president and CEO of Embrace Boston, alongside author and historian Ibram X. Kendi, will spearhead this year's festivities. -
Mayor Wu says congestion pricing is still an option in Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu answered questions on how to increase the city budget and the future of congestion pricing.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 11/27: Roasted Carrots For Thanksgiving
BPR Full Show 11/27: Roasted Carrots For Thanksgiving -
Best Of BPR 11/26: AG Campbell On Blue Hub Litigation, Auditing The Legislature, And More
Today:Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Nov. 26, 2024. -
BPR Full Show 11/26: Attorney General Says Teacher Strikes "Unacceptable"
BPR Full Show 11/26: Attorney General Says Teacher Strikes "Unacceptable" -
Best Of BPR 11/25: "Fox News For Vegans" & U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern On Ending Hunger
Today:Satirist Andy Borowitz discusses the role of comedy in revealing truth.Congressman Jim McGovern calls into the show on his annual 43-mile trek across his district in Western Massachusetts, raising money to end hunger. -
BPR Full Show 11/25: All The Fixin's
Satirist Andy Borowitz on the role comedy had in re-electing Trump.Charlie Sennott discussesdCOP29; the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, and a Hamas commander.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discussed what Trump's choices for federal health policy positions mean for everyday AmericansRevs. Irene Monroe & Emmett Price discussed Black women rethinking their role as America's most reliable political organizers after Trump's win
