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Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Lt. Governor’s debate with incumbent Democrat Kim Driscoll and GOP challenger Shawn Oliver
Journalist Anand Giridharadas
GBH’s Ian Coss on a new season of The Big Dig podcast, “Mitt & Ted, a healthcare story"
Recent segments
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Markey Discusses Coronavirus Relief, Police Reform, Senate Race Against Kennedy
On Tuesday, Sen. Ed Markey discussed his re-election campaign, police reform, and the possibility of another federal stimulus package. -
Corby Kummer On The Boycott Against Goya Foods
Social media has spurred the boycott of Goya Foods products, after the company's CEO praised President Donald Trump. -
Jim Aloisi: Raising The Gas Tax Isn't 'Bold,' And It Shouldn't Be Unattainable, Either
The Massachusetts legislature, citing economic downturns due to COVID-19, appears unlikely to adopt a higher gas tax. Transportation advocates say that's a missed opportunity. -
The Revs On Teaching America's Racism: In Healing, 'You Have To Recognize First'
The "All Rev'd Up" hosts were critical of what they described as a whitewashing, in U.S. schools, of the nation's history of racial injustice and white violence. -
K-12 Commissioner Says Some Schools May Continue To Use Distance Learning In The Fall
Commissioner for Elementary and Secondary Education Jeff Riley said schools may continue to operate fully remotely if there is a high rate of community transmission of COVID-19 in their district. -
Bob Thompson's Best And Worst Of TV: July 13, 2020
On Monday, media scholar Bob Thompson joined Boston Public Radio to share what he's watching on TV this week.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 7/31/26: Mango Blue Joins Us
We start the show by asking listeners what their thoughts are on the Lindsay Clancy trialGood morning, BPR is at the BPL today, with Andrea Cabral + Juliette Kayyem in the host seats:Sue O'Connell joins to discuss her observations from inside the Lindsay Clancy trial in Plymouth Superior Court.Mango Blue are our Live Music Friday guests today, ahead of a Saturday benefit show at Long Live Roxbury to raise money for Venezuela.Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss the latest in animal news: why we're all so obsessed with Jimothy, bumblebees' advanced problem-solving skills, and New Hampshire's contaminated loonsWe end the show by asking listeners what they think about the review world, should we be leaving reviews everywhere? -
BPR Talks 7/31/26: Lindsay Clancy + Online Reviews
Welcome to our brand new podcast! 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 discuss the trial of Lindsay Clancy, how should the media be covering this? Then we end the show by asking listeners what they think about online reviews and surveys, they're everywhere! What do we do about them?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Talks 7/30/26: Texting After Work Hours
Welcome to our brand new podcast! 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 start by asking listeners what their thoughts are coming out of the Anthony Fauci Hearing, Then, we end the show with our weekly Am I The A-Hole segment, should you be expected to answer texts from your boss after work? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 7/30/26: DA Hayden Joins Us
We start the show by asking listeners what their thoughts are coming out of the Anthony Fauci HearingChuck Todd discusses the DNC primary calendar.DA Hayden joins to discuss his campaign for Suffolk DA.MIT president Sally Kornbluth discusses how federal policy has impacted the school and research.Dan Krockmalnic of the Boston Globe, president of Mass Newspaper Publishers Association, discusses his push for a journalist shield law in Mass.We end the show with our weekly Am I The A-Hole segment, should you be expected to answer texts from your boss after work? -
BPR Talks 7/29/26: Passive Mindfulness
Welcome to our brand new podcast! 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 start the show by taking calls for Governor Maura Healey, then we end the show by asking listeners what they do to find peaceful mindfulness.Listen in to find out!