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Thursday on BPR:
Journalist and The Guardian US media columnist Margaret Sullivan
Former Massachusetts public safety secretary Andrea Cabral
Matthew Miller, writer/producer of "Tony"
Our 2017 conversation with Anthony Bourdain
Recent segments
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Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu Calls For Census-Level Commitment To Vaccination, Laments 'Lacking' Leadership
The mayoral candidate also spoke about the state of her mayoral race, saying she's anticipating a 'very exciting year' for the city of Boston. -
Mayoral Candidate Andrea Campbell Promises 'Timelines And Accountability'
The city counselor and Roxbury native said she believes that, with the right leadership, Boston has the resources and expertise to become an international leader on issues of racial equity. -
Everett Mayor DeMaria Denies Claims Of Racism, Fires Back With Accusations Of 'Rude And Ignorant' Behavior Against Councilor Adrien
DeMaria's defense concerned a Jan. 25 comment where he said he'd "love to be able to shut some pictures off with some people" on Zoom, in reference to Everett Councilor-at-Large Gerly Adrien. -
Why You'll Likely Need A 'Vaccine Passport' To Travel In The Near Future
Travel expert Rick Steves discusses why traveling may soon require passengers to show a COVID-19 vaccine passport. -
All Rev'd Up: Biden Condemns Racism Against Asian Americans Amid Surge Of Hate Crimes
A recent surge of anti-Asian violence in the San Francisco Bay area has left many badly injured. -
Everett City Councilor Gerly Adrien Says She's 'Not Afraid' Of Intimidation From Mayor, Colleagues
The city's first Black councilor expanded on her recent opinion piece for The Boston Globe, where she lamented "constant" critiques about her appearance and demeanor from fellow city officials.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 6/9/26: Trump Ruins Everything!
Dan Primack, business editor at Axios, discusses the state of the economy.John King discusses Trump's baseless vote fraud claims in California, Scott Pelley's NYT interview re: CBS/60 Minutes, and other national political headlines.Trenni Casey discusses Trump at the Knicks game, and a Somali refugee soccer player denied entry to the US ahead of the World Cup.Kara Holmquist, director of advocacy at the MSPCA, discusses the push to ban pet sales in stores in Massachusetts -
BPR Full Show 6/8/26: FIFA World Cup and "Looksmaxxing"
Ian Coss and Stephanie Pollack join us to discuss "the Highway Teardown tour"Boston Globe travel writer Chris Muther discusses Boston's first nonstop flight to Belize, and how the ultrarich are doing the World Cup.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses the World Cup from a public health lens, and the rise in young people getting colon cancer.Corby Kummer discusses the push to incorporate green crabs into our food system, so they don't destroy the ecosystem. -
BPR Full Show 6/5/26: Of Alpha-Gal And Dusky Sharks
Kelly Garrity and Matt Stout of the Boston Globe join for Press Play.Mariachi singer and artist Veronica Robles performs for Live Music Friday.State Auditor Diana DiZoglio discusses the legislature's new audit bill, which she says undermines the ballot question approved by voters.Gary Daffin and Adrianna Boulin join ahead of this weekend's Boston Pride for the People event. -
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BPR Full Show 6/3/26: John Deaton On Why He's Running For Senate
Naturalist Sy Montgomery discuses the elephants of the New Bedford Zoo and a blue octopus that made headlines last week.GOP Senate hopeful John Deaton stops by to discuss why he’s hoping to unseat Senator Markey in November. FRONTLINE producer/writer Mike Wiser discusses their latest film "The War Cabinet."National security expert Juliette Kayyem on a rise in deaths and suicides at ICE detention centers.Jody Adams and Billy Shore zoom in from Bend, Oregon to talk about their Chefs Cycle Ride.And we end the show with an ode to outdoor dining, beach days… and confrontations with seagulls. Have you ever been accosted by a fry-hungry gull? Do you have tips for avoiding these rat birds?