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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Press Play media analysis with GBH’s Adam Reilly and Callie Crossley
Live Music Friday with ZUMIX
Bioethicist Dr. Zeke Emanuel
Martha Sheridan of Meet Boston
Recent segments
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Andrea Cabral Criticizes ICE Stop Of West Roxbury Jogger
The former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety joined other local leaders in voicing outrage over the stop. -
Maura Healey Calls Out Threats To Democracy In Wake Of FBI Uncovering Plot To Kidnap Michigan Governor
Healey tied the threats to President Trump's statements about white supremacist groups and election fraud. -
Jonathan Gruber On Future Coronavirus Relief And America's $7.5 Trillion Blindspot
The M.I.T. economist said evidence shows that proper funding for the IRS could have substantial benefits to the nation’s financial health. -
All Rev'd Up: Zoom Funerals And Grieving During 'Twindemic'
The Reverends say they're helping their communities through a unique mourning process during both COVID-19 and police brutality protests. -
Andrea Cabral On Police Accountability, DA Rollins' LEAD List: 'There Has To Be Some Kind Of Balance'
The former Suffolk County sheriff and secretary of public safety said it's critical for prosecutors to know if a police officer has a problematic record. -
Andrea Campbell Says She Is The One To Lead Boston Through 'Profound Moment Of Reckoning'
Campbell spoke to Boston Public Radio about her bid to become mayor of Boston.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 5/28/2019: Soybeans, Bitcoin, and School Lunch
Today on Boston Public Radio: We asked listeners about Red Sox player Bill Buckner, who passed away over the weekend. Was he unfairly defined by a single moment? NBC Sports Boston anchor and reporter Trenni Kusnierek also discussed Buckner and other top news in sports. A federal judge is blocking Trump from building parts of his border wall. Ali Noorani, Director of the National Immigration Forum, shared his analysis. Is Trump’s latest aid package for farmers affected by his trade policies going to be enough? Food writer Corby Kummer explained. We spoke to the team behind the new documentary film “Eat Up,” which looks at an effort to bring healthier food to Boston Public Schools. John King, CNN’s Chief National Correspondent and host of “Inside Politics,” went over the latest national political news. Author Ben Mezrich discused his new book “Bitcoin Billionaire: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption.” -
U.S. Farmers Feel Heat From Trump Tariffs
Food writer Corby Kummer believes that, despite promised bailouts to affected farmers, the administration's trade policies have inflicted lasting damage on the American agricultural industry. -
BPR 05/27: Full Show Post: Memorial Day
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, May 27th, 2019. -
BPR 05/24 Full Show Post: Ask The Mayor
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, May 24th, 2019. -
BPR 05/23: Full Show Post: Ask The Governor
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, May 23rd, 2018 Chuck Todd walked through the latest national headlines, including President Donald Trump's infrastructure meeting with congressional Democrats, and his Rose Garden news conference about impeachment, where he affixed a sign on his podium that declared "No collusion, no obstruction." Todd is moderator of Meet the Press, host of Meet the Press Daily on MSNBC, and the Political Director for NBC news. Is it time for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to get behind other Democrats, and one Republican, and start the process of impeaching President Donald Trump? We opened up the lines to hear our listeners' takes. Andrea Cabral joined for her weekly segment of Law and Order. Cabral, former Suffolk County Sheriff, former secretary of Public safety, and now CEO of Ascend, discussed the implications of facial recognition software for law enforcement and consumer privacy. Alex Beam broke down the latest public shaming craze: "milkshaking," where people throw a milkshake on politicians. Beam is a Boston Globe columnist, whose latest book is "The Feud: Vladimir Nabakov, Edmund Wilson and the End of a Beautiful Friendship." Heather Goldstone, WGBH’s science correspondent, talked about the plastics predicament our world is facing, as the deepest undersea exploration uncovered plastic in the Mariana Trench. She’s an expert in ocean science and the Host of Living Lab Radio, which airs on Sundays at 12 p.m. on 89-7 and Mondays at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on WCAI 90.1. Gov. Charlie Baker joined us for the monthly Ask the Governor segment, when he discussed transportation, national politics, and more.