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Joanne Chang on The Joy of Cookies
Nathalie Robelot-Timtchenko, First Aid of the Soul
Ask the Mayor with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, 12-1pm
Recent segments
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All Rev'd Up: Late Civil Rights Champion Bob Moses Was 'A Quiet Giant'
Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III spoke about Moses’s legacy in the wake of his death on Sunday. -
On The Ground In Kabul: The 'Barometric Pressure Is Dropping' In Afghanistan As U.S. Troops Withdraw
GBH News analyst Charlie Sennott says Afghans are dedicated to keep daily life normal in Kabul, despite "tremendous uncertainty" and rising casualties. -
DA Rollins On Rise Of Hate Crimes, A Push To Overthrow Hinton Drug Lab Convictions And Patrick Rose
"Things start with a thought, then maybe go to a whisper, then a word, then a loud statement, then an act," Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins said about the rise of hate crimes. -
‘A Great Move In The Right Direction’: Former Suffolk County Sheriff On New De-escalation Rules For BPD Officers
Andrea Cabral called the new guidelines “smart policing” and “good public safety” during her weekly Boston Public Radio visit. -
Viral “Day Of Kindness” Restaurant Owner And Manager Describe Global Support
Felt-Castellano said she took inspiration for the day off from her time as a kid watching "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood." -
All Rev’d Up: When The Moral Dilemma Hits Home
The Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discussed his recent firing from the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Price was the only full-time Black employee of the institution.
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!