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Coming up Monday on BPR:
Amherst College professor Ilan Stavans
Boston Globe’s Shirley Leung
Princeton University race and politics scholar Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Vocational technical school panel with Commonwealth Beacon’s Michael Jonas and Boston Globe’s Christopher Huffaker
Recent segments
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Why Bay Windows And The South End News Are Being Put Up For Sale
Co-owner Sue O'Connell tells us about her time at both publications and why she's looking to sell. -
COVID Has Created 'New Customers' In The Cannabis Industry, Says Co-Owner Of Boston's First Recreational Dispensary
Pure Oasis is featured this week on BPR’s ongoing series about local businesses re-emerging from the pandemic. -
What Comes Next For The Other Officers At The Scene Of George Floyd's Arrest?
Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral said Derek Chauvin's conviction is a "far cry" from justice. -
'All Rev'd Up' Hosts Debate Justice And Racism In American Policing Following Chauvin Verdict
The co-hosts both agreed that Tuesday's guilty verdict was a step in the right direction for American policing. -
National Security Expert Defends Activation Of National Guard In Massachusetts, Reflects On Future Of Policing
Juliette Kayyem criticized the power of police unions and county sheriffs, as well as the sheer number of police departments. -
NAACP's Michael Curry Warns Of Backlash, Urges Action On Racial Justice In Wake Of Chauvin Conviction
What comes after the Chauvin conviction? Curry said sustained action is needed to prevent continued generational trauma.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 5/09: 'We Are Not A Sanctuary State' Gov. Healey Says In Response To Worcester ICE Arrests
Today:Gov. Maura Healey joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on May 9, 2025. -
BPR Full Show 5/09: Ask the Governor & Live Music From Latrell James
For Live Music Friday we hear from Brockton-based artist Latrell James, who won Album of the Year at 2024’s Boston Music Awards. He's performing at Boston Calling this month. We also speak to Boston Calling co-founder Mike Snow."Ask The Governor" with Maura Healey. We ask Gov. Healey about tariffs, the latest ICE raids, potential cuts in the state budget and more. Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins is to talk about dysfunction within the Democratic party, what the party's message should be moving forward, and her recent petition to protect Medicaid and SNAP. -
BPR Full Show 5/08: A New Pope
Podcaster Chuck Todd returns for his Thursday D.C. roundup.Andrea Cabral on the latest law and order headlines: an appeals court ordering the return of Rumeysa Ozturk and to Vermont. Environmentalist Bill McKibben returns for his monthly climate check-in. Culture reporter James Bennett II discusses why Americans are obsessed with the movie Conclave and the real-life conclave. While on air, the current conclave ended and the new pope was announced. We talk with James about the historical significance of the first Pope from the United States, Leo XIV. -
Best Of BPR 5/07: A Conclave Begins & Ari Shapiro Does Cabaret
Today:National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the start to the secretive process to pick the next pope.NPR host Ari Shapiro zooms in ahead of two local shows on his cabaret tour.