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Mass League of Community Health Center's Michael Curry
Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett
Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson
Academic Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Recent segments
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Rep. Pressley and Sen. Whitehouse weigh in on President Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse criticized Biden’s reasoning for pardoning his son, while Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley defended Biden's right to pardon his son but urged the president to use his executive powers to address sentencing disparities. -
Black Friday crowds fade as online spending hits record high
Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung noted that Black Friday's excitement has changed, as fewer people lined up for early-morning sales. Instead, online shopping saw record sales. -
Sen. Markey urges Biden to issue preemptive pardons ahead of Trump's inauguration
The senator believes Trump will act in a revengeful way "towards individuals who he believes harmed him.” -
AG Campbell won't get involved in Question 1 dispute — yet
Andrea Campbell said the attorney general's office can only get involved if the dispute between the auditor and Massachusetts Legislature goes to litigation. -
What Trump’s health agency pick means for children, according to a local physician
RFK Jr's vaccine skepticism is concerning to doctors, but his calls for improving nutrition are appealing — if he can execute his plan. -
Patrick: Democrats erred by not talking to outsiders
The former Massachusetts governor says his party could learn from Donald Trump.
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BPR Full Show 3/25: World Figure Skating Championships
Trenni Casey discusses the livestock competitions going viral thanks to one girl's intense stareDoug Zeghibe, executive director of the Skating Club of Boston joins with Olympic skater Ashley Wagner to discuss the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at the Garden this week.Kelly Beatty of Sky and Telescope discusses the earthly return of Suni Williams and Butch WilmoreMarcelo Suarez-Orozco, Chancellor of UMB on Trump administration attacks on higher education. -
Best Of BPR 3/25: World Figure Skating Championships & Astronaut Sunita Williams' Recovery After 288 Days In Space
Today: The U.S. will play host to the ISU World Figure Skating Championships, coming to TD Garden this week. We talk about the art and physicality behind the sport – and the tragic loss of friends and colleagues in that DC plane crash – with the Skating Club of Boston’s Doug Zeghibe and Olympic skater Ashley Wagner.And, Sky and Telescope senior editor Kelly Beatty discusses the impacts of Sunita Williams' extended stay in space. -
Best Of BPR 3/24: Lamentations Of An Aztec Philosopher-King & Can Ozempic Treat All Manner Of Addiction?
Today: Amherst College's Ilan Stavans discusses his new book "Lamentations of Nezahualcóyotl: Nahuatl Poems" - a re-telling of an Aztec king's writings, translated directly from the indigenous language.And, Nicholas Reville, CEO of the nonprofit Center for Addiction Science, Policy & Research argues there’s potential for GLP-1 drugs to revolutionize addiction treatment. -
BPR Full Show 3/24: Jim Threatens To Sell His Tesla
Boston University journalism department head Brian McGrory discusses the release of the 'John' names in the brothel case, the CIA-related disclosures from JFK files and how media coverage of COVID-19 may have damaged people's trust in institutions.Amherst College's Ilan Stavans discusses his new book "Lamentations of Neahualcoyotl: Nahuatl Poems" and how Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum is handling Trump.Nicholas Reville, CEO and co-founder of CASPR (Center for Addiction Science, Policy & Research) discusses how GLP-1s and other weight-loss products can also be effective for treating addiction.Richard Davey, head of MassPort, discusses the agency's expansion of climate and environmental staffing and raising fees on rideshares to Logan Airport. -
Best Of BPR 3/21: Judge Gertner Rings Democracy Alarm Bells & The Zahili Zamora Trio
Today:Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner rings alarm bells on Trump's attack of the American legal system, comparing his intimidation and consolidation of power to that of Hungary's Viktor Orban.And, Cuban-born jazz pianist Zahili Zamora joins for Live Music Friday, at the Boston Public Library.