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BPR is on tape for our annual summer break. We'll be back live on Monday, Aug. 31 with:
Katie Theoharides of the Trustees of Reservations
Amherst College’s Ilan Stavans
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner,
Susan Mathison of Common Man for Ukraine
Recent segments
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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." -
Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral Breaks Down DOJ Brief On Tsarnaev Death Penalty
Cabral said the decision has everything to do with setting precedent around jury bias for cases moving forward.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Talks 8/6/26: Coping With Cyclospora
Welcome to our brand new podcast! 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: We start the show by asking listeners about the cyclospora outbreak, how are they dealing with it? Then, we end the show with our Am I The A-hole segment and we ask listeners, is it ok to compliment your coworker's appearance?Listen in for more! -
BPR Full Show 8/5/26: Ed Markey Joins Us
We start the show by asking listeners what they think about the recent growth in surveillance cameras, Do you feel safe with them or do you think we should stop them?Senator Ed Markey zooming in on the heels of the Senate debate earlier this week.Nancy Gertner discusses the state of the Supreme Court, and twenty-five states suing the Trump administration over the latest global tariffs.Phil Eng, interim MassDOT secretary and GM of the MBTA, joins for an hour taking J/M and listener questions. (12-1) -
BPR Talks 8/5/26: Surveillance Cameras & You
Welcome to our brand new podcast! 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: We start the show by asking listeners what they think about the recent growth in surveillance cameras, Do you feel safe with them or do you think we should stop them? Then, we end the show with an Ask the T General Manager segment where listeners call in to speak with Phil Eng, the MBTA General Manager.Enjoy the show! -
BPR Talks 8/4/26: You Get a Car! and You Get a Car!
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: We start the show by asking listeners what their thoughts were on the Ed Markey and Seth Moulton debate. Then, we end the show by asking listeners about showmanship and grand gestures, should we bring back giveaways at concerts and shows? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 8/4/26: Boston Public Library's New Exhibit
We start the show by asking listeners what their thoughts were on the Ed Markey and Seth Moulton debateJohn King zooms in to discuss the latest national political headlines, and the Michigan primary today.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses postpartum psychosis and RFK Jr.'s dustup with CNN's Dana Bash. Elizabeth Svoboda, author of "The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving" joins ahead of a talk at Porter Square Books' Boston location tonight.David Leonard of the BPL and Alfonso Parra Rubio at MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms, join to discuss the BPL exhibit "Lexicon."We end the show by asking listeners about showmanship and grand gestures, should we bring back giveaways at concerts and shows?