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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
NPR’s Eric Deggans
Live Music Friday with musicians performing at this year’s Charles River Jazz Festival
Former federal judge Nancy Gertner
Environmentalist Bill McKibben
Media maven Sue O’Connell
Recent segments
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Coronavirus Plummets In Massachusetts Prisons And Jails, But Experts Urge Caution
“What we are anxious about is that we don’t declare victory too soon," said Bonita Tenneriello of Prisoners' Legal Services. -
Rep. Katherine Clark Says Dems Are 'United And Excited' About Stimulus Bill
The House of Representatives approved the $1.9 trillion stimulus package Wednesday, paving the way for President Joe Biden's first major legislative win. -
The Revs Discuss Their Expectations For Derek Chauvin's Trial
“When these trials occur, Black folks, Black integrity, Black dignity, Black pride is always on trial,” the Rev. Emmett Price said. -
COVID's Impact On Indigenous Communities Shows Glaring Lack Of Public Health Support
Native Americans aren't being prioritized at a time when their communities are among those hit hardest by the pandemic. -
Somerville's Curtatone Insists He's Not Running For Governor, Blasts Baker On Vaccine Rollout
"You wanna leave before you wanna leave," the mayor said in reference to his Monday announcement that he won't be seeking a tenth term. -
John Barros On Why He Is Running For Mayor Again
The city's chief of economic development says he wants to help Boston confront its racial identity.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 4/14: Another Oval Office Stunt & Harvard Says They Will Not Comply
Today:Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses the Trump administration’s defiance of a court order to return the wrongfully deported Abrego Garcia – still locked up in a mega prison in El Salvador. Meanwhile, in the Oval Office, Trump welcomed El Salvadoran president Bukele with open arms.And, Princeton’s Khalil Gribran Muhammad discusses which schools are standing up and which schools are rolling over for Trump, while news breaks of Harvard's intention to defy Trump's demands. -
BPR Full Show 4/14: We Have New Music
Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses the hollowing out of middle-class restaurant and how local restaurants are grappling with tariffs.Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses the legal battle over the mistakenly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia.Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther discusses the sexy clowns of Montreal and the growing number of Americans applying for dual citizenship.Princeton professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad discusses Trump's attack on the Smithsonian as an attempt to erase Black history, and the latest on Harvard University vs. the Trump Administration. -
BPR Full Show 4/11: We Love A Terrier
It's Live Music Friday with the Music Inclusion Ensemble, ahead of their year-end show at the Berklee Performance Center. We talk with founder Adrian Anantawan, singer/songwriter/disability rights advocate Gaelynn Lea and violist Connor Valcy.NBC Boston's Sue O’Connell on the second Karen Read trial jury selection and the toxic online discourse that still surrounds the case.Lyndia Downie of the Pine Street Inn joins to celebrate the opening of a new affordable housing center aptly named… “The Lyndia.” She's joined by the building's architect, Eric Robinson, to talk about Beacon Hill’s latest efforts to boost the shelter system and combat homelessness as federal funds dry up.BU disinformation researcher Joan Donovan talks about how billionaires like Zuckerberg and Musk are laying the groundwork for oligarchy, AI’s promise and pitfalls and her role in recent peaceful Tesla protests. -
BPR Full Show 4/10: AITA For Not Sharing My Location?
BPR Full Show 4/10: AITA For Not Sharing My Location? -
Best Of BPR 4/09: Juliette Kayyem's Risk Assessment For Travel Abroad & Auditor DiZoglio Is Still Singing Her Tune
Today:National security expert Juliette Kayyem offers a risk assessment for international college students – and anyone planning on traveling outside the country – as the Trump administration ramps up visa revocations. Plus, auditor Diana DiZoglio is still trying to deliver on the overwhelmingly voter-supported legislation that would authorize her to audit the legislature.