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BPR is on tape for our annual summer break. We'll be back live on Monday, Aug. 31 with:
Katie Theoharides of the Trustees of Reservations
Amherst College’s Ilan Stavans
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner,
Susan Mathison of Common Man for Ukraine
Recent segments
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John Barros: 'I Believe I Have [Walsh's] Vote' For Mayor
Boston mayoral candidate John Barros joined Boston Public Radio for a wide-ranging interview about his candidacy. -
Sen. Whitehouse On Justice Breyer Not Retiring: 'He Sees Himself As A Product Of Immaculate Conception'
The Rhode Island senator said he doesn't expect his voice is enough to change Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's mind on the issue of stepping down from the nation's highest court while Democrats maintain power. -
Ask The MD: "I Would Highly Recommend We Create Mask Mandates Again Indoors"
Family medicine doctor Katherine Gergen Barnett joined Boston Public Radio to go over the latest COVID-19 developments and take listener calls. -
ICA's Jill Medvedow Says Mask Requirements Are Back In Question, But The Art Isn't Going Anywhere
Medvedow said she and other Boston museum directors are weighing whether to reimpose mask rules — but not closing. -
All Rev'd Up: Late Civil Rights Champion Bob Moses Was 'A Quiet Giant'
Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III spoke about Moses’s legacy in the wake of his death on Sunday. -
On The Ground In Kabul: The 'Barometric Pressure Is Dropping' In Afghanistan As U.S. Troops Withdraw
GBH News analyst Charlie Sennott says Afghans are dedicated to keep daily life normal in Kabul, despite "tremendous uncertainty" and rising casualties.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Talks 8/17/26: Sneaking in Food to Fenway Pahk
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 ask listeners how they are dealing with back to school shopping with inflation on the rise. Then, we ask listeners what they're sneaking into Fenway Park and the movie theater.Listen in to find out! -
Best of BPR (Aug. 2026): Seth Moulton, David Steiner, and More
Welcome 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: Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, joins us as he challenges Senator Ed Markey in the Democratic Primary (we heard from Markey this week)We check in on the Lowell Data Center battle – with MassINC’s Mary Wambui, one of ten Lowell residents joining in a lawsuit against the state regarding the center’s planned expansion, and Jake Fortes, founder of the grassroots advocacy group Honest Future for Lowell.We speak with Natick journalist David Steiner, as he and his wife settle with eBay. -
Is the Democratic party losing its appeal with young voters?
Not My Politics is a new show from GBH News focusing on young people in politics, produced and hosted by Zoe Mathews.In this episode: Alex Alex, former Boston mayoral candidate, and Kunal Botla, Lexington town meeting member, discuss the future of left-leaning politics in the United States.Follow us on Instagram @GBH_NotMyPolitics and stay tuned for more episodes. -
BPR Full Show 8/14/26: Rick Steves Joins Us
Shirley Leung discusses a new family wealth survey that finds continued and massive wealth gaps by racial group. Plus, the progressive cities slashing their affordable housing mandates.Live Music Friday with Rhett Price.European travel guru Rick Steves updates us on his recent trip, what it's like being an American abroad, and how to select the right restaurant while traveling.Sue O'Connell zooms in to discuss the latest re: Lindsay Clancy trial. -
BPR Talks 8/14/26: Pickleball Feud
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 asking listeners what restrictions should or shouldn't be imposed on Massachusetts beaches. Then, for the end of the show, we discuss pickleball. Should pickle balls be muted when playing outdoors?Listen in to find out!