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Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Dr. Ashish Jha, Brown University dean of public health
"Ask the Mayor" with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, from 12-1pm
Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper & writer Ben Shattuck on their new film, "The History of Sound"
Recent segments
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Healey wants to be 'absolutely number one' on climate as governor
In first radio interview since launching bid for governor of Massachusetts, Healey says she'll bring an equity lens to the office. -
Gov. Baker to join 'Ask the Governor' on Boston Public Radio Thursday
The Massachusetts governor will be on GBH News’ Boston Public Radio on Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. -
Medical ethicist says removing unvaccinated patient from heart transplant list was 'sound' policy
Brigham and Women’s Hospital removed a man from the heart transplant waiting list because he had not received the COVID-19 vaccine. -
Mass. Senate President calls for same-day voter registration as House takes up voting rights
Conflict on the horizon: The House Speaker on Monday reiterated his opposition to same-day registration. -
Tech writer says airlines' outdated technology, not 5G services, to blame for flight disruptions
The aviation industry is concerned that the enhanced 5G technology could interfere with planes' radio signals. -
Five-time 'Jeopardy!' champion: Bring back old rules or retire the show
The five-time "Jeopardy!" champion says it may be time for the beloved American game show to end.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 2/24: Anand Giridharadas On Protective Politics & Andy Ihnatko On Tech Bros Gone Wild
Political commentator behind The.Ink, Anand Giridharadas discusses the Democrats' business-as-usual response to radical changes, and makes a call to action for the public to rise up where the party is failing. Listeners can access a trial of Anand's newsletter for free here.Tech podcaster Andy Ihnatko discusses Elon Musk's unprecedented access to our data and other sensitive information. -
Best Of BPR 2/21: Press Play & Meredith Goldstein
Today:GBH's Adam Reilly and Callie Crossley help us launch our media analysis segment we're calling "Press Play."And, Boston Globe columnist and podcaster Meredith Goldstein discusses some of her latest love letters. -
BPR Full Show 02/21: Mental Plasticity
GBH Music is about to kick off a new string of live jazz shows. For this week’s Live Music Friday, we’ll hear from four-time Grammy winner Oscar Stagnaro and his band TRIAD. We’ll also talk about the series with GBH Music's Sam Brewer & JazzBoston’s Ken Field.Retired Federal Judge Nancy Gertner on what courts can and can’t do to reign in Trump’s orders on birthright citizenship and the mass firing of federal officials. Love Letters advice columnist Meredith Goldstein on why our brains lose plasticity as we age and how this impacts our relationships.We launch a new media analysis segment with GBH's Callie Crossley & Adam Reilly. -
BPR Full Show 02/20: Ice, Ice, Braude
Political analyst Chuck Todd is back for a D.C. news roundup.Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral reflects on the Mayor Eric Adams fiasco and the leader of the “Zizian” cult being held without bail in Maryland. Plus, more law and order headlines. Travel guru Rick Steves has a new book called “On the Hippie Trail,” a collection of journal entries from his youth during travels from Istanbul to Kathmandu in 1978. Investigative comedian Adam Conover of “Adam Ruins Everything” joins ahead of a show at the Wilbur. -
Best Of BPR 2/20: Adam Conover On Masculinity & Rick Steves Wallops Our Ethno-Centrism
Today:Comedian Adam Conover calls into the show ahead of a stop at the Wilbur on his "Nihilism Pivot" tour.And, travel guru Rick Steves discusses his new memoir "On The Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer."