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Coming up Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Li Fung of the United Nations office of Human Rights in Sudan
National security expert Juliette Kayyem
The Garden Lady, C.L. Fornari
Recent segments
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Most Americans Don’t Support Cash Reparations For Slavery. Polling Finds It’s Because They Don’t Think Descendants Deserve It.
America may be going through a racial reckoning, but two-thirds of Americans still oppose reparations. -
The History And Cycle Of Police Violence In America
Historian and author Elizabeth Hinton speaks about her latest book. -
How PAGU’s Tracy Chang Stayed Afloat Through COVID-19 By Giving Back
The PAGU owner, who co-founded the nonprofits Off Their Plate and Project Restore Us during the pandemic, talked reopening and community support during her Monday interview on Boston Public Radio. -
Bishops Move To 'Weaponize' Communion Against One Of America's Most Prominent Catholics: Joe Biden
In a conservative push, American bishops have voted to draft new guidance that may prohibit Catholics who support abortion rights from taking communion. -
Crewmate Stands By The Story: Lobsterman Really Was Gulped By A Whale
Josiah Mayo recounts the whale of tale, and dispels any skeptics. -
Juneteenth Celebration And Its Somber History 'Can Be Held In The Same Space'
Historian Kellie Carter Jackson says Juneteenth's federal holiday status "feels very symbolic, but it doesn't feel very substantive."
Listen to previous shows
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Bill Evans Smells Marijuana Everywhere
Police Commissioner Bill Evans Joined us to take your questions and ours on this month's Ask The Police Commissioner. Plus, medical ethicist Art Caplan on withdrawal of the drug czar nomination, Corby Cummer on the latest food trends, and CNN's John King. (Full Show 10/17/17) -
The Hollywood Fallout From Harvey Weinstein
We opened went to the phones to hear your thoughts on what you think could be the lasting effects of the revelation of Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual abuse. Plus, All Revved Up, a local and national political roundtable, and how serious should we be taking recess? (Full Show 10/16/17) -
Make Way For Nancy Schon
Make Way For Ducklings sculptor Nacy Schon joined us to talk about her new book Make Way For Nancy: A Life In Public Art. Plus, John Gruber on the recent changes Trump made to the ACA, Emilly Rooney's famous list, Callie Crossley on Trump's feud with the NFL, and a WGBH pledge quiz. (Full Show 10/13/17) -
Pet Cemetery
Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained why some states don't allow you to get buried next to your pet. Plus, Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral, medical ethicist Art Caplan, and our wine expert Johnathan Alsop. (Full Show 10/12/17) -
Who's Buried In Grant's Tomb
Biographer Ron Chernow joined us to talk about his new book on Ulysses s. Grant, Grant. Plus, we opened the lines to hear your thoughts on Harvey Weinstein, Heather Goldstone on Trump's EPA, Juliette Kayyem on Trump wanting more nukes, and Corby Kummer on the latest food trends. (Full Show 10/11/17)
