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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Cuban journalist Daniel Montero "Press Play" with NPR’s Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman
Live Music Friday with the Handel and Haydn Society
Local woman Sue O’Connell
Recent segments
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State Democratic and Republican party chairs look forward to governor’s race
Democrats say the race gives Healey a chance to tout her accomplishments, while Republicans say the focus will be on what she hasn't delivered. -
Sen. Ed Markey says Democratic Party has 'a lot of work' to do
The Massachusetts senator also said he will not be voting for any of Trump's nominees. -
An asteroid may hit Earth in 8 years — but don't panic
"It's not that big," says Sky & Telescope editor Kelly Beatty. -
6 takeaways from Josh Kraft's mayoral kickoff
Tuesday marked the semi-official start of Boston's 2025 mayoral race. -
Boston Medical Center program addresses mental health impacts of racism
The Reconnect program is meant to support Black community members in navigating the mental health impacts of racism developed in collaboration with local churches. -
Rep. Pressley says people 'underestimate' DEI
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley says she is committed to advancing DEI in healthcare, financial services and higher education, despite ongoing attacks from the current administration.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 4/9: Former Secretary John Kerry And The Iran War
BPR Full Show 4/9: Former Secretary John Kerry And The Iran War -
BPR Full Show 4/8: What Does Cease Fire In Iran Mean?
Tufts International Politics professor Daniel Drezner discusses the latest developments in Iran, after President Trump announced last night there would be a two-week cease fire.Naturalist Sy Montgomery explains how New Hampshire's new turtle tunnels are reducing amphibian and reptile road mortality rates.Lyndia Downie, executive director at Pine Street Inn, discusses how they've been expanding transitional housing, and how the city's unhoused population fared during a particularly cold winter. Boston Athletic Association's Scott Stover discusses Boston Marathon sustainability efforts. -
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BPR Full Show 4/6: A Table Manners PSA
We check back in with two Boston-based Black business owners to about the reality of doing business with the city and the Commonwealth: Ricardo Pierre Louis, the Founder & CEO of Privé Parking, and Rose Staram, owner and founder of RoseMark Production.MIT economist Jon Gruber discusses the long-term economic impacts of a war in Iran.Mitchell Garabedian, renowned Catholic Sex scandal victims' attorney and advocate, joins with a survivor of the Catholic Sex Scandal, Dr. Herbert Brennan, to discuss a new report out of Rhode Island.GBH’s Jared Bowen reviews The Outsiders, now playing in Boston. -
BPR Full Show 4/3: Peeps Season
Jill Abramson, former executive editor of the NYT, zooms in for Press Play.Poet Robert Pinsky performs for Live Music Friday.NBC10 Boston's Sue O'Connell discusses SCOTUS' ruling against a conversion therapy ban.And Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther zooms in to praise Peeps marshmallows.
