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Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery
Food policy expert Corby Kummer
Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett
Sky & Telescope editor Kelly Beatty
Recent segments
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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. -
Rep. Moulton: In Face Of 21st Century Warfare, US Is 'Already Losing'
The congressman spoke at length about a new report from the House of Representatives’ Future of Defense Task Force. -
Chasten Buttigieg On His New Memoir And Why It's 'Still Unsafe To Be Gay'
Buttigieg discusses the historic role he played in his husband's presidential campaign and his hope for the future of the LGBTQ community. -
Ali Noorani: It's 'Pretty Clear' Where Amy Coney Barrett Will Fall On Immigration
The immigration authority pointed to the judge's record on the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to explain his prediction that Coney Barrett will fall in line with the Trump Administration. -
All Rev'd Up: Amy Coney Barrett's Conservative Catholicism
The Revs speak about how Barrett's faith could influence her rulings if confirmed to the Supreme Court.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 3/20/20: 'Be Vigilant'
Today on Boston Public Radio: Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of BU’s School of Public Health, discussed what we can expect from the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming months, and answered listener questions about the coronavirus. “Beat the Press” host Emily Rooney discussed the media’s coverage of COVID-19, and gave her weekly list of fixations and fulminations. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh gave an update on how Boston is dealing with the outbreak, and answered caller questions. Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Boston’s economy. Environmental journalist Bill McKibben talked about what the current pandemic signals in the context of the ongoing climate crisis. “Under the Radar” host Callie Crossley broke down the inherent racism of the president’s characterization of the coronavirus as the "Chinese Virus." -
BPR Full Show 3/19/20: Healey, Pressley, & More Talk Coronavirus
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the coronavirus pandemic. We aired live audio from the President’s daily coronavirus task force briefing. NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd discussed President Trump’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and how it could impact his 2020 re-election campaign. Mass. Attorney General Maura Healey called in to discuss the resources her office has made available to help those struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic. WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen discussed the impact of coronavirus on Boston’s local art scene. Maura Healey called back to talk about her office’s “COVID Hub” resource for anyone with questions about legal protections amid the coronavirus outbreak. We re-opened our lines to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic with listeners. Rep. Ayanna Pressley called in to discuss how she and others in Washington are working to provide federal aid for Americans struggling financially because of the coronavirus outbreak. -
BPR Full Show 3/18/20: Your Daily Coronavirus Check-In
Today on Boston Public Radio: Sen. Ed Markey called in to discuss the national impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, and what he’s doing to help lessen the crisis. We opened lines to talk with callers about everything to do with the coronavirus. We aired live audio of President Trump’s coronavirus task force briefing. We re-opened our lines to continue the coronavirus conversation with listeners. Ali Noorani, Executive Director for the National Immigration Forum, discussed President Trump’s characterization of COVID-19 as the "Chinese Virus.” Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed the big ethical dilemma for Americans stuck in quarantine: should you be avoiding sex? -
BPR Full Show 3/17/20: What We Know Now
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to talk with callers about the coronavirus outbreak. NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Kusnierek talked Tom Brady’s announcement that he’ll be leaving the Patriots, andthe latest on the sports world’s response to COVID-19. We re-opened our lines to continue the coronavirus conversation with listeners. We aired live audio of President Trump’s coronavirus task force briefing. Former Secretary of Transportation James Aloisi and Chris Dempsey, Director of Transportation for Massachusetts, discussed the MBTA’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, and whether clearer roads might nudge state lawmakers to consider congestion pricing. We re-opened our lines to talk with listeners about coronavirus. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s press conference on the state’s coronavirus response. We took a break to continue our coronavirus conversation with listeners. CNN’s John King broke down Tuesday’s press conference, talked Tuesday’s Democratic primaries, and offered a tip on where Tom Brady could be headed next season. -
BPR Full Show 3/16/20: The Case for Bidets
Today on Boston Public Radio: Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone explained how he and other Massachusetts mayors are confronting the coronavirus outbreak. We opened our lines to talk with callers about your experiences dealing with the coronavirus. WGBH News Analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott explained the virus’ global impact, and how other countries are dealing with the outbreak. TV expert Bob Thompson discussed the best TV to watch while you’re social distancing. We re-opened our lines to talk with callers about the coronavirus. Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius explained how city schools are dealing with coronavirus, and what she’s doing to ensure that all kids can access meals amid school cancellations. Boston restaurateur Tiffani Faison discussed the impact of coronavirus on Boston's food industry, and how her restaurants are accommodating the city through the outbreak. Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, who also leads the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association and the Major County Sheriffs of America, explained how Middlesex County prisons are adapting to the coronavirus outbreak. We re-opened our lines to continue the coronavirus conversation with listeners.