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Monday on BPR:
Former education secretary Paul Reville
Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett
Panel discussion on the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Recent segments
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Andrea Cabral Breaks Down Federal Appeals Court Decision On Death Penalty For Tsarnaev
The former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral said she was sympathetic to the court's ruling. -
Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett Talks Latest COVID News In Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center's vice chair of primary care innovation and transformation discussed all the latest news regarding coronavirus in Massachusetts. -
Bob Thompson On The Emmy Awards Nominations
What will this year's Emmy Awards look like, amid the pandemic? -
All Rev'd Up: Biden Must Choose A Black Woman As His Running Mate
Rep. Val Demings would be a top choice for Biden, the Revs say. -
Mayor Joseph Curtatone: Phase 3 Reopening In Somerville Remains On Hold As Cases Rise Across The State
As coronavirus cases increase in Massachusetts, one city is pausing further reopening. -
Experts Predict 'A Giant Mess' On Nov. 3
All election scenarios played out by the Transition Integrity Project resulted in 'a giant mess.'
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 10/16/26: 1972 Rock Opera
Our final ballot question debate, on Q4, with League of Women Voters' Celia Canavan from Yes on 4 and GOP AG candidate Michael Walsh with No on 4Chadwick Stokes + Jessie Nelson join to discuss their new rock opera 1972; Chadwick will perform with Khaila Wilcoxon and Gracie McGraw, two actors in the production.Sue O'Connell zooms in to discuss her coverage/observations from the Matthew Farwell trial. -
BPR Talks 10/16/26: Is Rudeness the New Trend?
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: After another deadly school shooting in America – and as Boston considers student cell phone bans – we’ll open the phone and text lines to get your thoughts. And we’ll end the show with you: It feels like there’s a growing rudeness in society. It’s not just the Trump effect – everyone seems a little harsher. Why, and what can be done about it? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/15/26: Sen Ed Markey Joins Us
A debate on ballot question 7: Andrew Mikoula from Yes on 7 and Adam Chapdelaine from No on 7.Senator Markey joins at 12 after their debate.Rebecca Winter, an organizer of this weekend's No Kings rally, discusses the event. -
BPR Talks 10/15/26: AITA Thursday
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We open the phone and text lines to ask you about all The President’s Women … from the new, fumbling press secretary, to the ouster of Guilfoyle – what’s going on here?And we’ll end the show with Am I the A-hole … domestic strife, as one husband keeps looking up the restaurant menu before the couple goes out to eat… the wife has asked him to stop … Is she being a jerk? Or is he ruining the fun of dining out?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Talks 10/14/2026: Alzheimer's Awareness
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: we’ll open the phone and text lines – inspired by Treasurer Goldberg and other national politicians who are too scared to debate their challengers… what’s lost for small d democracy?We'll open the phone and text lines to you and get your reactions to Lee’s Alzheimer diagnosis.Listen in to find out!