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Ballot Question 7 Debate
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Rebecca Winter of Mass 50501
Recent segments
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Hate-Crime Laws Don't Prevent Hate Crimes, BU Professor Says
Following the near-unanimous passage of anti-Asian hate-crime legislation in Washington last week, writer and educator Saida Grundy joined Boston Public… -
Healey Doubles Down On Mandatory Vaccination For Public Employees
The attorney general’s approach sets her apart from Gov. Charlie Baker, a possible gubernatorial opponent. -
All Rev'd Up: How Faith Leaders Are Responding To Derek Chauvin's Guilty Verdicts
What is the role and responsibility faith leaders have during this historic moment? -
Why Bay Windows And The South End News Are Being Put Up For Sale
Co-owner Sue O'Connell tells us about her time at both publications and why she's looking to sell. -
COVID Has Created 'New Customers' In The Cannabis Industry, Says Co-Owner Of Boston's First Recreational Dispensary
Pure Oasis is featured this week on BPR’s ongoing series about local businesses re-emerging from the pandemic. -
What Comes Next For The Other Officers At The Scene Of George Floyd's Arrest?
Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral said Derek Chauvin's conviction is a "far cry" from justice.
Listen to previous shows
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Best of BPR (Sept.14-18 2026): Ken Casey, Queer AF Runway, & Rhinoceros
WWelcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: Ken Casey, frontman of the Dropkick Murphys, on the pressures on artists to not be political these days, and why the Murphys have been Very Punk about that since the 1990s.We hosted a special BPR/BPL red carpet fashion show, with “Love Your Labels” President and Founder Joshua Croke, and designer Anita Tension, ahead of their Queer AF show in WorcesterThen, it's Paul Giamatti and Diana Paulus discussing theie new showcase of Rhinoceros at the Armory Repertory Theater in Cambridge -
BPR Talks 9/18/26: More Recess for Kids?
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’s endless Iran excursion continues, gas and diesel prices get higher everyday. From candidate Trump who promised lower gas prices on day one, we’re opening the phone and text lines to hear about your pain at the pump and pocketbook. Are you considering that EV instead of a gas guzzler? We’ll end the week talking recess… and a new push to get more unstructured, outside play time for kids at school. Some parents say kids need longer breaks in between learning and screen time…What’s your take?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 9/18/26: Paul Giamatti Joins Us
Sue O'Connell discusses the upcoming hearing for Lindsay Clancy, the potential for a new trial, and the backlash against reporting about the lone holdout juror.Boston Baroque joins for Live Music Friday.Paul Giamatti and Diana Paulus discusses Rhinoceros at the ART.Former cannabis regulator Shannon O'Brien joins to discuss her lawsuit against the CCC and Treasurer Deb Goldberg. -
BPR Talks 9/17/26: Ed Sheeran & Macklemore Beef
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: Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft are still making headlines after the rapper Macklemore was booted from Sheeran’s tour for pro-Palestinian comments. Then it's Thursday’s Am I The A-Hole… is it okay to open new products, like say- a bottle of ketchup, before the old one is empty?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 9/17/26: Impacts of TPS Removal on Haitian Community
Chuck Todd on the latest national political headlines, including the imminent closure of the Kennedy center and FBI director Kash Patel's bestiality comments. Andrea Cabral, former sec of public safety, on the Clancy mistrial and the public outrage over the holdout juror. Jeffrey Thielman of the International Institute of New England joins with Casamir, a local Haitian immigrant who recently lost her TPS status. We'll talk with her about how this has affected her ability to support herself and continue her education.And GBH's Paris Alston joins with WNYC's Brian Leher to preview tonight's Haiti On the Line special.