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Election day special coverage featuring state candidates for Governor, Attorney General, Senate and more … plus insights from Carol Rose of the ACLU of Mass, Tufts’ Evan Horowitz on the nine ballot questions and CNN’s John King.
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 9/21/26: Trump Bars Journalists From White House
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". -
BPR Talks 9/21/26: Patrick Clancy Interview
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! -
Best of BPR (Sept.14-18 2026): Ken Casey, Queer AF Runway, & Rhinoceros
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 -
BPR Full Show 9/18/26: Paul Giamatti Joins Us
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. -
BPR Talks 9/18/26: More Recess for Kids?
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!