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BPS released a tentative, still unofficial plan that would incorporate in-person and remote learning during their fall reopening.

Museums have begun to reopen amid the pandemic, with measures in place to encourage social distancing.

White business owners dominate the state's marijuana industry, despite provisions in the state's law that aim to promote equity.

Chrispin is the head of the Mass. Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers.

Who will get access to the vaccine first, and what will a vaccination roll out look like?

Massachusetts' attorney general said she supports some form of qualified immunity reform.

CNN's John King on Trump barring three major news outlets from coverage, and other national political headlines.Ilan Stavans of Amherst discusses the Latino immigrants who say they feel kidnapped after being deported to Africa. Sissi O'Shaughnessy, senior director of suicide grief support services at Samaritans, and Angela Crocker, executive director of the Parmenter Foundation, discusses grief support and suicide prevention.We'll re-air our conversation with Mary Mazzio about the film "Mighty Mary".

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 opened the lines to get your thoughts on the 60 Minutes interview with Patrick Clancy – the father of three children killed by their mother Lindsay. Did you watch and what did you make of it? Then, With endless war in the Middle East, gas at record highs, we can’t stop thinking about Trump’s Triumphal Arch …Listen in to find out!

WWelcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: Ken Casey, frontman of the Dropkick Murphys, on the pressures on artists to not be political these days, and why the Murphys have been Very Punk about that since the 1990s.We hosted a special BPR/BPL red carpet fashion show, with “Love Your Labels” President and Founder Joshua Croke, and designer Anita Tension, ahead of their Queer AF show in WorcesterThen, it's Paul Giamatti and Diana Paulus discussing theie new showcase of Rhinoceros at the Armory Repertory Theater in Cambridge

Sue O'Connell discusses the upcoming hearing for Lindsay Clancy, the potential for a new trial, and the backlash against reporting about the lone holdout juror.Boston Baroque joins for Live Music Friday.Paul Giamatti and Diana Paulus discusses Rhinoceros at the ART.Former cannabis regulator Shannon O'Brien joins to discuss her lawsuit against the CCC and Treasurer Deb Goldberg.

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: As Trump’s endless Iran excursion continues, gas and diesel prices get higher everyday. From candidate Trump who promised lower gas prices on day one, we’re opening the phone and text lines to hear about your pain at the pump and pocketbook. Are you considering that EV instead of a gas guzzler? We’ll end the week talking recess… and a new push to get more unstructured, outside play time for kids at school. Some parents say kids need longer breaks in between learning and screen time…What’s your take?Listen in to find out!