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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
"Press Play" with BU media researcher Joan Donovan
Live Music Friday: rapper/producer JoiBeatz and rapper/educator Red Shaydez
Retired federal Judge Nancy Gertner
Rhode Island filmmaker Stephen Smith & Brown University polar oceanographer Chris Horvat
Recent segments
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Congress Will 'Absolutely Never' Pass Gun Control Legislation With Republican Votes, Says Former Sheriff Of Suffolk County
Two mass shootings in one week have gun control advocates wondering whether legislation will ever be enacted. -
In Wake Of Dual Shootings, Warren Calls For Immediate Vote On Assault Weapons Ban
"We have the capacity to force a vote, and I think it’s time we do that," the Massachusetts senator said. -
Baker Stands By State Vaccine Plan, Citing Strong Performance As Measured By Statistics
The governor acknowledged criticism from lawmakers but insisted the current mix of state and local efforts is most effective. -
All Rev'd Up: Harvard Should Be Leading On Reparations But Lags Behind
Students and advocates are calling on Harvard University to acknowledge its role in slavery and offer reparations. -
AG Healey: It Is Time To Stop 'Making Excuses' For Hate-Fueled Violence And Prosecute Hate Crimes
Healey tells Boston Public Radio she supports legislation to update the state's existing hate crime laws. -
Black Lives Have Been Lost Unnecessarily To COVID-19 Because Of America's Failure To Reckon With Systemic Racism, Former Harvard Researcher Says
If reparations to slavery were enacted before the pandemic, COVID-19 transmission and deaths could have been mitigated dramatically, according to Dr. Michelle Morse.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 6/17: Congressman Seth Moulton & How Latino News Habits Might Shape The Election
Best Of BPR 6/17: Congressman Seth Moulton & How Latino News Habits Might Shape The Election -
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Best Of BPR 6/13: Ayanna Pressley On SCOTUS Mifepristone Ruling & Hamilton-Garrett Academy
Best Of BPR 6/13: Ayanna Pressley On SCOTUS Mifepristone Ruling & Hamilton-Garrett Academy -
Best Of BPR 6/12: On Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance & Previewing Embrace Ideas Festival
Best Of BPR 6/12: On Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance & Previewing Embrace Ideas Festival