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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein
Live Music Friday with TEATEA
Press Play media analysis with NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell and the Globe’s Emily Sweeney
James Beard Award-winning chef Jody Adams and Billy Shore, founder and executive chair of “Share Our Strength," ahead of their Chefs Cycle 2026 ride
Recent segments
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Mayoral Candidate Warns Of 'Generational' Learning Loss In Boston Schools, Disproportionate Toll On Poor And Nonwhite Students
Annissa Essaibi-George also spoke about her push for mobile vaccine clinics and commended Gov. Charlie Baker for allowing businesses to expand capacity limits as COVID-19 infections drop. -
All Rev'd Up: Senate Unlikely To Pass Equality Act Due To Conservative Faith-Based Tensions
The House of Representatives passed the Equality Act last Thursday, but the bill's future in the Senate remains uncertain. -
Healey: Vaccination Rollout Has Been 'Frustrating,' 'Huge Failure' At Times
Healey called Gov. Baker out for blaming the rollout's problems on limited supply. -
Rep. Jon Santiago On Running For Boston Mayor And The Risks Of Coronavirus 'Curveballs'
Santiago, who is also a Boston Medical Center emergency room physician, discusses his decision to run. -
Virginia Abolishes Death Penalty In A Surprisingly 'Progressive Move,' Says Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral
The state that used to lead the country in the number of executions has now abolished capital punishment. -
'At Best, It Was Disappointing. At Worst, It Was Damaging': National Security Expert Kayyem Pans Tuesday's Insurrection Senate Hearing
The Harvard professor and CNN analyst said the questioning left her "no smarter," and reinforced the need for an investigatory commission into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Listen to previous shows
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Pearls Of Wisdom From Oystermen
Oystermen Rowan Jacobsen and John Brawley joined us to discuss the oyster industry and what makes the perfect oyster. Plus, NBC's Chuck Todd, Congressman Capuano, writer Jennifer Eagan on her latest book, and Andrea Cabral. (Full Show 11/02/17) -
Speaking Out Against Sexual Harassment
We opened the lines to hear if you think the men who have been complicit by not reporting rampant sexual abuse are just as guilty as the sexual abusers. Plus, Juliette Kayyem on last night's terrorist attack in NYC, Frontline's Michael Kirk on their new Putin documentary, Nancy Koehn, Jared Bowen. (Full Show 11/1/17) -
Cinema Classic Challenge: 'Psycho'
In celebration of Halloween, we watch Pyscho this month for our Cinema Classic Challenge. We opened the lines to hear if you still think this 1960 classic holds up. Plus, medical ethicist Art Caplan, Rep, Steve Lynch, Walt Willet on his new nutrition book, and food critic Corby Cummer. (Full Show 10/31) -
Mueller's Indictments
Joanna Weiss and Jack Sullivan joined us to discuss the bombshell that was today's indictments from Mueller's Russian investigation. Plus, All Revved Up, Charlie Sennott, Richard Blanco, and TV expert Bob Thompson. (Full Show 10/30/17) -
A Spooky News Quiz
David Berger-jones and Caitlin Johnston from Cambridge Historical Tours joined us for a spooky news quiz. Plus, Emily's Rooney's famous list, Shirley Leung on Amazon, The French Ambassador to the US, and Andy Ihnatko on the new iPhone. (Full Show 10/27/17)