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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
NBC 10 Boston’s Sue O’Connell
Live Music Friday with Boston Baroque
The A.R.T.’s Rhinoceros actors Paul Giamatti and Diane Paulus
Former Cannabis Control Commission Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien
Recent segments
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Legalized marijuana is 'delivering on its basic promises,' Boston Globe reporter says
It’s been five years since Massachusetts voters legalized recreational marijuana -
Skating is 'like therapy' for Boston's Skate Hags
The group can be found at the Smith Field playground rink in Allston once a week. -
'That isn't patriotism, that's betrayal': Former Army captain criticizes US military policy
Erik Edstrom, who served in Afghanistan, thinks the government has failed both its military and Afghan citizens. -
'We're going to be vulnerable for a while': Mass. Cultural Council on what it will take to revive the arts sector
At the end of October, the state House of Representatives passed a $3.65 billion spending package aimed at COVID-19 recovery. The package is currently up… -
Hazing and harassment have 'always been' in youth sports, says NBC Sports Boston anchor
Trenni Kusnierek believes part of the blame for harassment in school sports falls on the adults in the room. -
Acting Mayor Janey extends free MBTA ridership in her final days in office
Although Janey said she was open to a job in the Wu administration, her immediate plans were to “rest and reflect and write.”
Listen to previous shows
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Honk For Newsquiz
The Second Line Social Aid & Pleasure Society Brass Band joined us for the news quiz to talk about the upcoming Honk festival. Plus, Emily Rooney, Callie Crossley, and Sue O'Connell. (Full Show 10/06/17) -
Morongate
We opened the lines to hear what you thought of the latest White House scandal, Secretary of State allegedly calling President Trump a moron. Plus, Congressman Mike Capuano, WGBH's Jared Bowed, NBC's Chuck Todd, and education expert Paul Reville. -
Sen. Warren Blames The NRA For Lack Of Gun Reform
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called in to discuss why she believes the NRA prohibits proper gun reform from coming to fruition. Plus, Rep. Seth Moulton on Paul Ryans refusal to enact gun reform, animal expert Sy Montgomery on her new book, and Russian journalist Masha Gessen on her new book, "The Future Is History." (Full Show 10/04/17) -
Lea DeLaria AKA Big Boo sings David Bowie
Lea DeLaria, Big Boo from Orange Is The New Black, joined us to talk her new album of David Bowie covers called, House Of David. Plus, Senate President Stan Rosenberg, food writer Corby Kummer, and Cnn's John King. (Full Show 10/03/17) -
America's Inability To Institute Change
We opened the lines to hear your thoughts about the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas last night and why it seems impossible for our country and government to institute change. Plus, All Revved Up on OJ Simpson's release, Nathan Myhrvold on his new book, Modernist Bread, and Charlie Sennott on the situation in North Korea. (Full Show 10/02/17)
