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Republican Lawmakers Who Still Support Trump Are 'Cowards,' McGovern Says
McGovern said more Republicans turned against Trump privately, but they still fear coming out against him in public. -
Capitol Hill Insurrection 'Far More Coordinated' Than Thought, Former Suffolk Sheriff Says
U.S. Capitol Police officers are under investigation for their behavior during the insurrection. -
Boston Public Schools' Reopening Will Bring 'Certainty And Stability,' Says Superintendent Brenda Cassellius
Cassellius has reached an agreement with the Boston Teachers Union to start bringing students back into classrooms next month. -
Auchincloss: 'I Don't Want To Be Unified With People Who Are Waging Insurrection Against The United States Government'
The first-term Democrat supports impeaching President Donald Trump for his role in inciting violence in Washington D.C. -
City Councilor Michelle Wu Supports Havard's Split With Rep. Stefanik, Condemns 'Violent, Armed Insurrection' At Capitol
Wu, who's a member of the committee Rep. Stefanik was ousted from, said she believes it would be inappropriate for Stefanik to speak at Harvard moving forward. -
All Rev'd Up: Georgia Paves The Way For A 'New South' By Electing State's First Black Senator And First Jewish Senator
Two Democrats, the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, both defeated their Republican opponents last week.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 10/21: Lovin' Your Pets
CNN's John King on national politicsFrontline's Michael Kirk discusses his new RFK Jr documentary airing tonightChris Kimball of Milk Street is on to promote his latest cookbook "Milk Street Shorts"Animal Rescue League CEO Edward Schettino and VP of animal welfare Cheryl Traversi discuss the rise in vet costs and the increase in pets being surrendered. They discussed the resources they have to help -
BPR Full Show 10/20: Lazing Around For The Soul
Congressman Seth Moulton discusses his bid to unseat Senator Ed Markey and the Democrats' response to the Trump administration.NPR critic-at-large Eric Deggans discusses how to find trustworthy news sources in today's slop-fest of an information ecosystem. Plus, he reviews "The Diplomat" on Netflix and "The Paper" on Peacock.Former education secretary Paul Reville discusses rising illiteracy in America and the future of state end-of-year exams.Academic Khalil Gibran Muhammad on the universities that have declined the Trump administration's 'compact' to get funding preference, and the impacts of federal worker firings. -
Best Of BPR 10/20: Rep. Moulton Wants To Unseat Sen. Markey & Veteran Journalist Marty Baron Predicts Press Prosecutions
Today:Congressman Seth Moulton discusses his bid to unseat Senator Ed Markey; and the Democrat response to the Trump administration more generally.Plus, former Washington Post (and Boston Globe) editor Marty Baron says Trump is laying the groundwork to prosecute members of the press, and calls on leadership in the industry to stand with their reporters. -
BPR Full Show 10/17: Ask Phil Eng
Former Washington Post and Boston Globe editor Marty Baron joins for Press Play. He talks about news outlets refusing to sign the new Pentagon press rules, the future of NPR, and what to expect from the Trump administration in response to No Kings protests this weekend. NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell on Trump’s threats to Boston, Marjorie Taylor Greene calling GOP men weak, and a judge’s order to pause shutdown layoffs.GBH CEO Susan Goldberg talks about the “Fund the Future” campaign and her vision for GBH post-CPB funding.Boston Lyric Opera joins for a Studio 3 edition of Live Music Friday, to talk about "Daughter of the Regiment," an adaptation of a classic French opera that shifts focus to real-life feminist revolutionary Deborah Sampson. Phillip Eng, MBTA general manager and interim secretary of transportation, joins for “Ask the GM." He takes questions from us and listeners. -
Best Of BPR 10/16: Comedian Alex Edelman & Elie Honig's "When You Come At The King"
Today:Brookline-born comedian Alex Edelman joins ahead of a show in Boston this Saturday.And, former assistant US Attorney, now CNN legal analyst Elie Honig discusses his new book, "When You Come at the King."