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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Joanne Chang on The Joy of Cookies
Nathalie Robelot-Timtchenko, First Aid of the Soul
Ask the Mayor with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, 12-1pm
Recent segments
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley: 'This is the Moment'
The congresswoman said America is due for a third Reconstruction period during a Monday interview on "Boston Public Radio." -
Rick Steves: 2020 Election Choice is ‘More Fundamental than Partisan Politics'
Though Steves runs a company that’s decidedly apolitical, he admitted that he's worried about the future of American democracy if Trump wins his reelection bid. -
Andrea Cabral On Philadelphia Police Shooting: 'Where Is The Effort To Avoid ... Pulling Your Gun?'
The former Suffolk County sheriff said there are countless instances of police officers deescalating similar situations when perpetrators are white. -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: This Election Can Crack The Door Open For Structural Change
Joe Biden understands the moment, says Warren. -
Bill McKibben: What A Biden Administration Could Mean For Environmental Policy
If Biden wins next week, he'll be able to start transitioning away from the oil industry, McKibben says. -
Sen. Sanders: Biden Will 'Listen To The Science,' Give Progressives 'Seat At The Table'
The self-described Democratic Socialist senator pitched progressives to back Biden.
Listen to previous shows
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Best of BPR (Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 2026): Evan Horowitz, Joseph Carr, and Boston Landmarks Orchestra
This is the Best of BPR Podcast where we publish the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today’s show:We listen back to our segment with Evan Horowitz from the Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis, on his ballot question explainers ahead of the election.Then, we revisit our conversation with Joseph Carr, Founder of Josh Cellars, about the wine businessWe listen back to a performance by Boston Landmarks Orchestra with some Chelsea High School students ahead of their Hispanic Heritage Month event on October 2nd -
BPR Talks 10/02/26: Waving Hello in Boston
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: The Cornell 7 case is just the latest instance of America’s long history of sexual violence…it got us thinking, how do we raise our kids – boys and girls – in this country, to end the cycle? Then, we re-try our conversation on interactions with strangers. Do you wave? Say hello? Walk by silently, hoping no one notices you exist? How do you prefer to interact with strangers?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/2/26: Mike Minogue Joins Us
GOP candidate for governor Mike Minogue joins us at the library to discuss his bid for the top executive office in the state.The Boston Landmarks Orchestra joins ahead of a free concert at Chelsea High School tonight, with student musicians.Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono joins at the library to discuss the Asian Community Fund Gala tonight in Boston, and her response to Hegseth's beliefs on who gets to be in the military.Media maven Sue O'Connell discusses the latest with Lindsay Clancy. -
BPR Talks 10/1/2026: Cornell 7 & AITA Thursday
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: Campus sexual assault is back in the headlines, with more disturbing details on the Cornell 7 case. We’ll open the phone and text lines… How are you responding to this latest case of violence against women? With sexual abusers in the highest levels of power – remember the Epstein files – how are you reacting? Then, it’s Am I the A-Hole day. This week: is it okay to wash dog bowls in the human dishwasher? What about using human bowls for pets?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/1/2026: Fundamentals of Flavor
Chuck Todd zooms in to discuss red-state Dems veering to the right on social (transgender rights) issues, and the Hispanic voters souring on Trump.Andrea Cabral zooms in to discuss the Cornell University rape investigation, and the student journalists who kept the story alive and pursued accountability for two years. Corby Kummer zooms in to discuss the new SNAP rules taking effect today — millions are losing that assistance. Nik Sharma joins in Studio 3 to discuss his new cookbook "Fundamentals of Flavor"