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Monday on BPR, live from Brighton:
Brown University gun violence scholar Ieva Jusionyte
Princeton University's Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Food policy analyst Corby Kummer
Comedian Jimmy Tingle
Co-founders of Boston HEAT (Human Exploitation Advocacy Team)
Recent segments
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Gov. Baker Says Rent Control Is 'Unfair,' Defends Vax Mandates
Governor will be a hard sell if Wu wants to institute rent stabilization in Boston -
Chelsea's Vaccine Success An 'Example Of How To Get This Done,' Says Community Health Centers Head
Michael Curry joined Boston Public Radio to share the story behind Chelsea’s community vaccination model. -
Stacey Abrams: If Passed, Voting Rights Legislation Would Protect Both Voters And Integrity Of Elections
"Regardless of what you believe, we should never allow our institutions to become weapons for our politicians," the voting rights activist said on BPR. -
Discover The Whimsical World of Snacks With 'Unsnackable' From Folu Akinkuotu
"Unsnackable" is a newsletter about obscure snacks and bizarre flavor combinations from around the world -
Suffolk Law Professor Calls Biden Admin’s Support For Tsarnaev Death Penalty ‘Inconsistent’
Professor Renée Landers said the move may be influenced by the president's respect for the precedent set by former President Trump, or by fear of bad optics ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. -
Rep. Katherine Clark On Hotly-Contested Infrastructure Bill: ‘Child Care Has To Be A Part Of This Package’
The House Assistant Speaker said data indicates that investments in child care spur a 700% return-on-investment for the U.S. economy because of the freedom they allow parents looking to return to the workforce.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 02/12: Losing Our Marbles
We start the show with "Ask the Mayor" with Michelle Wu. Harvard national security analyst Juliette Kayyem discusses President Trump's posturing on Gaza and attempts within the government to shield itself from DOGE.Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health, on the Trump administration's assault on science and health research. Naturalist Sy Montgomery says its the season of love --- and not just for humans. New England foxes, skunks, coyotes, racoons, mink, and barred owls are getting hot and heavy around Valentine's Day. -
Best Of BPR 2/12: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Pushes Back Against Challenger Josh Kraft On Housing
Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Feb. 12, 2025. She discusses her upcoming testimony before Congress, Josh Kraft entering the Boston mayoral race, and the latest on plans for a soccer-specific stadium in neighboring Everett. -
Best Of BPR 2/11: 'The Rule Of Law Is Basically Breaking Down' & Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor
Today:Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo discusses Trump's attacks on transgender people via executive order, and the institutions complying with alarming speed.Then, Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston join to spread some kindness with a card-writing campaign. -
BPR Full Show 2/11: A Gallon Of Milk
LGBTQ civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo on threats to gender affirming care and bans against transgender people in college sports and the militaryACLU of Massachusetts' Carol Rose on the history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston discussed their "Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” program, where people can write cards so strangers throughout the city will feel less alone around Valentines Day.CNN’s John King on national politics news -
Best Of BPR 2/10: Trump's Tariffs For Tax Cuts & State Party Chairs Weigh In On Healey's Re-Election Bid
Today:Axios business editor Dan Primack discusses Trump's new tariffs on steel & aluminum: How they work and what they mean for U.S industry. Amy Carnevale of Mass GOP and Steve Kerrigan of Mass Dems debate the state's true-blue future, and discuss Governor Maura Healey announcing on BPR that she will run for re-election.
