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Coming up Thursday on on BPR:
Political analyst Chuck Todd
Former Massachusetts public safety secretary Andrea Cabral
Former Massachusetts education secretary Paul Reville
NPR TV critic Eric Deggans
Recent segments
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Under turkey attack? Here's how to fend off (or befriend) the wild birds
Naturalist Sy Montgomery shares some tips to avoid ruffled feathers -
Mayor Wu hints that an indoor vaccine mandate is imminent in Boston
In her first appearance on "Ask The Mayor," Michelle Wu also laid out her plans for hiring a new police commissioner. -
'We're not conquered or defeated': Mashpee Wampanoag tribe chairman reflects on Thanksgiving
The United American Indians of New England commemorates the National Day of Mourning at Cole’s Hill in Plymouth each year. -
Teachers of color face burnout while schools struggle to represent diverse students
In Massachusetts, a large gap exists between students and teachers of color. -
School officials scrambling to find solutions as violence breaks out in schools nationwide
Former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville joined Boston Public Radio on Thursday to share his thoughts -
Traveling abroad? Rick Steves explains what you should know
On his latest trip to Rome, Rick Steves’ longtime tour guide was nervous because she had not given a tour in almost two years. “She was tearful at the end…
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 02/06: Double Dipping
Chuck Todd joins for his first D.C. rundown since leaving NBC News.Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral reacts to a lack of information presented in recent arrest data from ICE and the Trump administration offering a “buyout” of the entire CIA workforce. Sen. Ed Markey discusses what he and his Democratic colleagues are doing to resist government dismantling efforts by President Trump & Elon Musk. He’ll also talk about the Right To Contraception Act he’s working on with Rep. Katherine Clark & Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7).Boston Globe travel writer Chris Muther shares about his time experiencing a vibrant LGBT scene in St. Petersburg, Florida. Plus, his one night stay at the resort featured in season three of White Lotus. -
Best Of BPR 2/06: Local News Is The Solution & Sen. Ed Markey Is Ready For A Fight
Today:Chuck Todd, formerly of NBC News, discusses the media's ability to hold Trump accountable.Senator Ed Markey discusses the Democratic opposition. -
Best Of BPR 2/05: Tracking Democracy With Judge Gertner & Fighting For Birthright Citizenship With Sophia Hall
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner argues we need to take a step back and look at the pattern of Trump’s behavior in the context of authoritarian playbooks, not just individual executive orders. And, she tells us about her work with State Democracy Defenders.And, we zoom in on one issue with Sophia Hall of the Lawyers for Civil Rights, challenging Trump’s order to get rid of birthright citizenship on behalf of pregnant undocumented women who fear their children will be born without a state. -
BPR Full Show 2/5: Challenging Birthright Citizenship
Jared Bowen, GBH executive arts editor, discussed this year's local Super Bowl adsNancy Gertner, retired federal judge, weighed in on the legality of Trump's myriad executive actionsKelly Beatty of Sky & Telescope on space exploration under Trump/MuskSophia Hall, deputy litigation director for Lawyers for Civil Rights, discussed their lawsuit on behalf of undocumented pregnant women challenging Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship -
Best Of BPR 2/04: Healey's 'Fair Share' Plan For The MBTA & Josh Kraft Is Running For Mayor
Today:Gov. Healey announced plans to fill a $700 million shortfall in the MBTA’s budget with income from the Fair Share Amendment, also known as the millionaire's tax. We talk transit with former state rep Bill Straus -- who chaired the House transportation committee on Beacon Hill -- and former assistant transportation secretary Chris Dempsey, now of urban planning firm Speck Dempsey.And, GBH reporter Adam Reilly attended Josh Kraft's campaign launch event Tuesday so you didn't have to. He debriefs us on the Boston mayoral race as it shapes up.