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Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
National security expert Juliette Kayyem
Mass League of Community Health Centers' Michael Curry
CNN's John King
Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther
Recent segments
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‘I Just Wanted To Cry, But In A Good Way’: Chef Rachel Miller On The Pandemic Success Of Lynn’s Nightshade Noodle Bar
Miller spoke about her struggle as an aspiring chef during her teenage years, up through her recent decision to implement a proof-of-vaccination requirement for patrons looking to dine indoors. -
Andrea Campbell Ramps Up Criticism Of Janey, Citing 'Missteps Or Inaction On Major Crises'
Campbell said the acting mayor has missed the mark and perpetuated misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines. -
Maria Vasco, Owner Of Boston’s First Zero-Waste Store, Welcomes Big-Name Competition
The 23-year-old entrepreneur discussed her blossoming home essentials shop Uvida during a Friday interview on “Boston Public Radio.” -
Lynn Just Allocated Half A Million Dollars Towards A Policing Alternative For Mental Health Crises. Now What?
Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee joined "Boston Public Radio" on Wednesday to talk about the ALERT program, which would be the first of its kind in Massachusetts. -
Boston Mayoral Candidate Essaibi George Would Avoid A Vaccine Mandate 'As Much As Possible'
Essaibi George dismissed allegations around her developer husband, suggesting they were politically motivated. -
The Pandemic Worsened Food Insecurity In Massachusetts. More Than 1 Million Residents Still Face Hunger.
The rise of the delta variant of COVID-19 is instilling fear and “stabilizing the need” of nutrition assistance programs.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 5/13/20: Three Trillion Dollars
Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed President Trump's refusal to wear a mask, and made the case that anti-lockdown protestors ought to sign a waiver acknowledging the risk of their actions. MIT economist Jon Gruber talked about the latest aid proposal brought forward by the House of Representatives, and his thoughts on what it’s going to take to stabilize the U.S. economy. CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem discussed the Trump administration’s efforts to have charges against Michael Flynn dropped, and the steps she thinks states need to take to reopen safely. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s press conference. We opened our lines to ask listeners: Should lockdown protestors who contract COVID-19 defer limited care resources to proper social distancers? CNN’s John King discussed whether he thinks President Trump would actually fire Dr. Anthony Fauci, and new polling on support for former Vice President Joe Biden ahead of the presidential election in November. -
BPR Full Show 5/12/20: The AG on the Line
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to ask: are you getting the leadership you need from President Trump on coronavirus? Former Mass. Education Secretary Paul Reville discussed whether high school seniors ought to consider taking a gap year, and and talked about the continuing economic turmoil for some colleges and universities in adapting to the pandemic. AG Maura Healey joined us for the monthly edition of “Ask the AG.” We reopened our lines to talk with listeners about anything and everything related to the pandemic. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Tuesday press conference. -
BPR Full Show 5/11/20: Serenity When?
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to talk with listeners about the disconnect between President Trump's words and actions around COVID-19. Dr. Ken Duckworth from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. talked about the troubling mental health risks brought by the pandemic, and responded to questions from callers. Writer and Brigham & Women’s Hospital physician Dr. Daniela Lamas discussed easements of her hospitals's visitor policy to help grieving families, and talked about the long-term physical and mental toll that follows prolonged stays in an ICU . TV expert Bob Thompson reviewed Jerry Seinfeld's new stand-up special, and commemorated the life of comedian Jerry Stiller. We reopened our lines to continue the coronavirus conversation with listeners, ahead of Gov. Charlie Baker’s Monday press conference. We aired live audio of the governor's press conference. -
BPR Full Show 5/8/20: And Now... Murder Hornets
Today on Boston Public Radio: Sen. Ed Markey discussed his latest stimulus proposal in the Senate, and what he thinks about corporate liability protections in the age of coronavirus. We opened our lines to talk with listeners about murder hornets, coronavirus, historic unemployment, and everything else that’s horrible right now. *Beat the Press *host Emily Rooney aired her grievances over the fact that golf courses got reopening priority over tennis courts, and read a murder hornet-themed list of fixations and fulminations. *Under the Radar *host Callie Crossley discussed the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, as well as the latest news around Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung assessed Gov. Charlie Baker’s approach to reopening businesses in Massachusetts, and talked about the toll quarantine is wreaking on the state's economy. Writer and journalist Iris Krasnow discussed her new memoir, “Camp Girls: Fireside Lessons on Friendship, Courage, and Loyalty." We opened our lines to get nostalgic with listeners about your summer camp experiences. -
BPR Full Show 5/7/20: Fore!
Today on Boston Public Radio: – NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd talked about the partisan split over reopening the U.S., and his assessment that America is “the dirty country” in context of the global health crisis. – Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed the current Supreme Court debate over birth control coverage, and her take on the statements made by Suffolk County DA Rachel Rollins about laissez-faire public defenders. – We opened lines to talk with callers about the return of golf courses and gun shops to Massachusetts. – We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Thursday press conference. – Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam called in to lead the BPR book club, where he discussed James Taylor’s new audio biography with Jim, Margery, and listeners who called in.