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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
“Ask the GM" with MBTA general manager Phil Eng,1-2pm
"Press Play" media analysis with Ron Mitchell from the Bay State Banner + Boston Globe columnist Joan Vennochi
Live Music Friday: flamenco band Alba Musik
David Weil, former administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor
Recent segments
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How To Ease Your Pet's Separation Anxiety When You Return Back To The Workplace
Naturalist Sy Montgomery tells us how to help our pets adjust when we head back into the office. -
Former Suffolk County Sheriff Commends Federal Hate-Crime Charges Over Murder Of Ahmaud Arbery
Andrea Cabral spoke about the importance of the Justice Department stepping in to defend laws where states won't. -
Understanding India's COVID Crisis — And Its Worldwide Consequences
Dr. Abraar Karan discusses why India is experiencing the world's worst coronavirus outbreak. -
Hate-Crime Laws Don't Prevent Hate Crimes, BU Professor Says
Following the near-unanimous passage of anti-Asian hate-crime legislation in Washington last week, writer and educator Saida Grundy joined Boston Public… -
Healey Doubles Down On Mandatory Vaccination For Public Employees
The attorney general’s approach sets her apart from Gov. Charlie Baker, a possible gubernatorial opponent. -
All Rev'd Up: How Faith Leaders Are Responding To Derek Chauvin's Guilty Verdicts
What is the role and responsibility faith leaders have during this historic moment?
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 02/12: Losing Our Marbles
We start the show with "Ask the Mayor" with Michelle Wu. Harvard national security analyst Juliette Kayyem discusses President Trump's posturing on Gaza and attempts within the government to shield itself from DOGE.Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health, on the Trump administration's assault on science and health research. Naturalist Sy Montgomery says its the season of love --- and not just for humans. New England foxes, skunks, coyotes, racoons, mink, and barred owls are getting hot and heavy around Valentine's Day. -
Best Of BPR 2/12: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Pushes Back Against Challenger Josh Kraft On Housing
Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Feb. 12, 2025. She discusses her upcoming testimony before Congress, Josh Kraft entering the Boston mayoral race, and the latest on plans for a soccer-specific stadium in neighboring Everett. -
Best Of BPR 2/11: 'The Rule Of Law Is Basically Breaking Down' & Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor
Today:Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo discusses Trump's attacks on transgender people via executive order, and the institutions complying with alarming speed.Then, Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston join to spread some kindness with a card-writing campaign. -
BPR Full Show 2/11: A Gallon Of Milk
LGBTQ civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo on threats to gender affirming care and bans against transgender people in college sports and the militaryACLU of Massachusetts' Carol Rose on the history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston discussed their "Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” program, where people can write cards so strangers throughout the city will feel less alone around Valentines Day.CNN’s John King on national politics news -
Best Of BPR 2/10: Trump's Tariffs For Tax Cuts & State Party Chairs Weigh In On Healey's Re-Election Bid
Today:Axios business editor Dan Primack discusses Trump's new tariffs on steel & aluminum: How they work and what they mean for U.S industry. Amy Carnevale of Mass GOP and Steve Kerrigan of Mass Dems debate the state's true-blue future, and discuss Governor Maura Healey announcing on BPR that she will run for re-election.
