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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
"Press Play" media analysis with Media Matters VP Julie Millican
Live Music Friday: Irish rockers Solas
GBH’s Callie Crossley
Congressman Jake Auchincloss and MIT’s Jon Gruber
Recent segments
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Journalist Robert Kuttner: Joe Biden Risks Going Soft On Wall Street
The American Prospect co-editor gave his thoughts on the dangers of a loosely regulated financial sector under a Biden administration. -
John King Discusses Latest DNC, USPS News
The CNN anchor was frank in his support of forthcoming hearings, in both the House and Senate, to oversee the work of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. -
Lyndia Downie: Pine Street Inn's Pandemic Plan
As of two weeks ago, the homelessness shelter hasn't had a single positive case of COVID-19, Downie says. -
Trenni Kusnierek On Jason Wright, The NFL's First Black Team President
The Washington Football Team has appointed Jason Wright as its new president. -
Steve Kerrigan On The Democratic National Convention Opening Night
Lack of organized chaos leads to a clearer message from Democratic Party, he said. -
Chris Dempsey: Fears Of COVID-19 Transmission In Tight Spaces May Impact MBTA Ridership
Dempsey said the T and local leaders can better communicate mask mandates and instill feelings of safety for riders.
Listen to previous shows
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Gov. Healey Says She 'Can't Relitigate' What Went Wrong At Steward Health Care
Governor Maura Healey joins Jim Braude and Margery Eagan at the Boston Public Library on Tuesday January 7, 2025. -
BPR Full Show 1/7: Safety In Massachusetts Shelters
Governor with Maura Healey answered questions from listeners ranging from shelters to Steward Health. Trenni Casey, anchor/reporter for NBC Sports Boston discussed the firing of Jerod MayoLee Pelton of the Boston Foundation on Costco's pro-DEI stance.CNN's John King on the latest political headlines. -
Best Of BPR 1/06: Justin Trudeau Resigns & Jim Obsesses Over The Golden Globes Swag Bags
Today:GroundTruth Project founder Charlie Sennott discusses new developments in the Middle East and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing he will resign.And, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans recaps the Golden Globes, and his favorite shows of last year. -
BPR Full Show 01/06: Reflecting on J-6 and Beef Tallow
We reflect on the four years since a violent mob attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.BU journalism department chair Brian McGrory discusses the flurry of legislation sent to Gov. Healey at the end of the 2024 session, and another exit from a Washington Post editorial staffer after a Jeff Bezos cartoon was killed.GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott discusses Israel's continued attacks on Gaza with no ceasefire, as a deadline looms for Israel/Hezbollah's own ceasefire. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans discusses his best shows of 2024 — Shogun, Shrinking, Fight Night — and last night's Golden Globe Awards.It's our first day streaming on YouTube. We ask listeners to text in with their thoughts on which side of the studio is messier --- Jim, or Margery's?The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discuss whether Democrats should re-embrace religion and the struggle of politically diverse congregations.Then we talk about RFK Jr.'s war against seed oils in ultra-processed foods. Could beef tallow be a good alternative? -
Best Of BPR 1/03: Communities For Restorative Justice + The Return Of Toad
Today:Trust in judicial institutions is historically low. We talk with Communities For Restorative Justice executive director Erin Freeborn, and retired federal judge Nancy Gertner about the impact of restorative justice efforts.Then, Cambridge’s beloved tiny bar & music venue “Toad” is coming back, while Christopher’s next door becomes McCarthy’s. We talk with the McCarthys themselves and hear from their family band for Live Music Friday.