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Monday on BPR:
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation
Brian McGrory, editor of The Boston Globe
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 10/5/26: Clergy Sexual Abuse Report
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio discussing her campaign for Ballot Q 1.AG Andrea Campbell joins remotely to discuss the release of a clergy sexual abuse report, and revealing she herself is a survivor of childhood sexual assault.Shirley Leung discusses the latest re: a Southie convention center expansion & soaring mortgage rates in Mass.Anne Brensley, Sec of State candidate, joins to discuss her campaign. -
Best of BPR (Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 2026): Evan Horowitz, Joseph Carr, and Boston Landmarks Orchestra
This is the Best of BPR Podcast where we publish 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:We listen back to our segment with Evan Horowitz from the Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis, on his ballot question explainers ahead of the election.Then, we revisit our conversation with Joseph Carr, Founder of Josh Cellars, about the wine businessWe listen back to a performance by Boston Landmarks Orchestra with some Chelsea High School students ahead of their Hispanic Heritage Month event on October 2nd -
BPR Talks 10/02/26: Waving Hello in Boston
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: The Cornell 7 case is just the latest instance of America’s long history of sexual violence…it got us thinking, how do we raise our kids – boys and girls – in this country, to end the cycle? Then, we re-try our conversation on interactions with strangers. Do you wave? Say hello? Walk by silently, hoping no one notices you exist? How do you prefer to interact with strangers?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/2/26: Mike Minogue Joins Us
GOP candidate for governor Mike Minogue joins us at the library to discuss his bid for the top executive office in the state.The Boston Landmarks Orchestra joins ahead of a free concert at Chelsea High School tonight, with student musicians.Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono joins at the library to discuss the Asian Community Fund Gala tonight in Boston, and her response to Hegseth's beliefs on who gets to be in the military.Media maven Sue O'Connell discusses the latest with Lindsay Clancy. -
BPR Talks 10/1/2026: Cornell 7 & 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: Campus sexual assault is back in the headlines, with more disturbing details on the Cornell 7 case. We’ll open the phone and text lines… How are you responding to this latest case of violence against women? With sexual abusers in the highest levels of power – remember the Epstein files – how are you reacting? Then, it’s Am I the A-Hole day. This week: is it okay to wash dog bowls in the human dishwasher? What about using human bowls for pets?Listen in to find out!