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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
"Press Play" with NPR media critic Eric Deggans
GBH’s Callie Crossley
Live Music Friday: Boston Latin School Choir
NBC Boston’s Sue O’Connell
Recent segments
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Sen. Ed Markey says Democratic Party has 'a lot of work' to do
The Massachusetts senator also said he will not be voting for any of Trump's nominees. -
An asteroid may hit Earth in 8 years — but don't panic
"It's not that big," says Sky & Telescope editor Kelly Beatty. -
6 takeaways from Josh Kraft's mayoral kickoff
Tuesday marked the semi-official start of Boston's 2025 mayoral race. -
Boston Medical Center program addresses mental health impacts of racism
The Reconnect program is meant to support Black community members in navigating the mental health impacts of racism developed in collaboration with local churches. -
Rep. Pressley says people 'underestimate' DEI
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley says she is committed to advancing DEI in healthcare, financial services and higher education, despite ongoing attacks from the current administration. -
Wu: Amid ‘bluster’ from Trump, Boston is on firm legal ground with immigration policy
The mayor says Boston officials are neither supporting nor impeding federal deportation efforts.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 3/3: Zelensky and Trump Oval Office Misfortune
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Best Of BPR 2/28: Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao & Live Music With Castle Of Our Skins
Today:Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on Feb. 28, 2025.And, Live Music Friday with Castle of our Skins – a Black arts institution dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. They perform at the Bethel AME Church in JP this Saturday. -
Best Of BPR 2/27: On The Courts With Andrea Cabral & Oscars Preview With James Bennett II
Today: The chief justice of the supreme court has halted a lower court decision ordering Trump administration to pay State Department, USAID contractors. We talk with Andrea Cabral about a sole jurist acting alone rather than on behalf of the American people.And, GBH arts and culture reporter James Bennett II gives his Oscars previews. -
BPR Full Show 2/27: Embrace The Coffee Revolution
Chuck Todd for his Thursday D.C. check-in.Andrea Cabral on federal court scrutiny of DOGEShirley Leung on her latest columns about White Stadium and Trump targeting “eds and meds” in MassJames Bennett talks about some of his favorite Oscar-nominated shorts films & Oscar-nominated long films.