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Monday on BPR:
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Tufts food policy analyst Corby Kummer
Boston Globe Camberville reporter Spencer Buell
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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A Beer Fueled News Quiz
Father and son team Gay Rogers and Jake Rogers from True North Ale company joined us for a beer fueled news quiz. Plus, Andy Inhatko, Emily Rooney, power pose expert Amy Cuddy, children's illustrator R.W. Alley, and Callie Crossley. (Full Show 1/26/18) -
The Beautiful Violin Of Augustin Hadelich
Violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich joined us to talk about his upcoming performances and his new album. Plus, Chuck Todd, Alex Beam, Andrea Cabral, and Jennifer Mckim and Philip Martin on their investigative story on illegal massage parlors. (Full Show 1/25/18) -
Taming The Beast: Cleaning The Office Fridge
Office fridges across the world inevitably become black holes for old sandwiches and moldy yogurt. We opened the lines to hear if you are one of the culprits leaving behind your month old lunch or are you the office neat freak, forced to clean up everyone's mess. Plus, medical ethicist Art Caplan, food critic Corby Kummer, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, Paul Reville on Boston Schools, Heather Goldston on global warming, and Hannah Owens- Pike. (1/24/18) -
Ask The Attorney: Consumer Protection
Attorney General Maura Healy joined us to take your questions and ours in this month's edition of Ask The Attorney General. Plus, Nancy Koehn on the dangers of loneliness, Frontline filmmaker James Bluemel on his new documentary on the refugee crisis, and CNN's John King. ( Full Show 1/23/18) -
Step Into The Shutdown
We opened the lines to hear your thoughts on the government shutdown and we Congress and the President can't seem to come to an agreement. Plus, our political roundtable, Charlie Sennott, Trenni Kusnierek, All Revved Up, and TV expert Bob Thompson. (Full Show 1/22/18)
