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Coming up Friday on BPR:
Rachel Hartigan, author of Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life
Live Music Friday with Safiya
NBC10 Boston's Sue O'Connell
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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BPR Full Show 10/6: Robert Putnam On Bowling Alone
UMass President Marty Meehan joins us in studio to talk about school tuition, federal research cuts and their impact on scientific advancement.Former Assistant Secretary of Transportation, Chris Dempsey, and former Rep. Bill Straus join for a transit panel. Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, discusses growing social isolation and what to do about it.Paul Dama and Cecilia Lizotte of the Roxbury restaurant Suya Joint recap Dama's months-long ICE detention and his eventually successful asylum claim. -
BPR Full Show 10/3: Who Goes To Coffee Shops Anymore?
BPR Full Show 10/3: Who Goes To Coffee Shops Anymore? -
BPR Full Show 10/2: The Government Shutdown Continued...
BPR Full Show 10/2: The Government Shutdown Continued... -
Best Of BPR 10/02: Living In Pryde & Government Shutdown Impacts Local Food Assistance
Today:GBH News’ latest documentary “Living in Pryde” follows residents in "The Pryde" senior living facility at a time when queer rights are under attack. We speak with producer Rob Tokanel, Pryde executive director Gretchen Van Ness, and resident Eddie Whitman.And, Catherine D'Amato of the Greater Boston Food Bank walks us through impacts to food assistance during the government shutdown. -
Best Of BPR 10/01: Retired Federal Judge Nancy Gertner & Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Today:Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses a judge's ruling that federal officials unconstitutionally violated the free speech rights of pro-Palestinian protesters.Plus, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley discusses the government shutdown.