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Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Lt. Governor’s debate with incumbent Democrat Kim Driscoll and GOP challenger Shawn Oliver
Journalist Anand Giridharadas
GBH’s Ian Coss on a new season of The Big Dig podcast, “Mitt & Ted, a healthcare story"
Recent segments
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How To Help Your Pet's Separation Anxiety, According To A MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center Behavioralist
Dr. Terri Bright gives tips on how to ease pet anxiety as we begin to return to the workplace. -
‘There Are No Words For It’: Husband And Wife Duo Behind Frugal Bookstore Reflect On Their Whirlwind 2020
Leonard Egerton and Clarrissa Cropper, who own the Roxbury business, said they were flooded with tens of thousands of book orders during the peak of last summer's Black Lives Matter protests. -
Chuck Todd: Rep. Cheney's Ousting Mirrors Famous 'Star Wars' Moment
Todd, who moderates NBC's "Meet the Press," said Wednesday's vote against Cheney stands to massively boost her platform. -
Activist Michael Curry On Setting A 'Higher Bar' For Vaccine Equity
Curry, who's advised Gov. Charlie Baker throughout the vaccine rollout, offered some praise for the state's equity efforts but urged more work ahead of future health crises. -
Rep. Richard Neal Isn't Ready To Commit To Taxing The Rich
President Joe Biden wants to pay for government services through higher tax rates, but the House Ways and Means chair isn't sold. -
Questions Raised Over Impartiality Of Juror In Derek Chauvin Trial
Could a juror misrepresenting himself be grounds for an appeal?
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 8/20/26: Tony Movie Interview
Margaret Sullivan calls into the show to analyze the media's coverage of Trump, and the value/integrity of a newspaper endorsement these days.Andrea Cabral discusses the police officers misusing Flock, and the White Stadium SJC ruling.Matthew Miller is writer and producer of "Tony" the new film about Anthony Bourdain; he joins to discuss. Then, we'll re-air a 2017 conversation Jim and Margery had with Bourdain at the BPL. -
BPR Talks 8/20/26: Beach Etiquette
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: As Trump turns to domestic bliss, tending to his White House lawn, ignoring his sagging poll numbers, his MAGA election losses, and the war he started in Iran… Are you tired of this? Are you expecting change for the 2028 elections? Call or Text.We’ll end the show with a beach edition of Am I The A Hole…big beach umbrellas, tents, claiming sand at 5 AM… who’s the bigger jerk? The sand hogs among us, with their bluetooth speakers and spiked stelzers… or the person who just wants some peace and quiet on the shore?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 8/19/26: Dolly Parton Truck Stop
Hilary Burns and Brian Bergstein of the Boston Globe discuss their new College Town newsletter.Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther discusses Dolly Parton's new truck stop ... the grand dame of Copley Square .. And he rates the Boston hotel that was named best in the country.We'll host an e-bike safety panel with Dr. Cornelia Griggs, a pediatric surgeon, and state Rep. James Arciero, chair of the house joint committee on transportation.Then, Sue O'Connell zooms in briefly for the latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial. -
BPR Talks 8/19/26: Costco & You
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 driverless cars coming to Boston, do you feel safe? Should we be doing more to stop this new technology? Then, we end the show with an ode to Costco, do you love buying a variety of products in bulk and stopping at the food court for a hot dog, or do you dread the long lines and the overwhelming atmosphere? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Talks 8/18/26: Kids at Restaurants
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 ask listeners about Ossoff's criticism of Donald Trump during a recent rally speech, then we end the show by asking listeners about taking kids places, should kids be allowed to sit at the bar as long as they behave well?Listen in to find out!