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Monday on BPR:
Boston Globe’s Shirley Leung on the business of the World Cup
Sports physician Kate Ackerman from the Women's Health & Sports Performance Clinic
Tufts food policy analyst Corby Kummer
Stephen Rich of UMass Amherst for a FAQ on staying safe during this tick season
Recent segments
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"Do what you can ... don't just be idle"
Leaders of the Greater Boston Food Bank and Globe Santa are encouraging people to donate money or time this holiday season to support people in need. -
Journalists explain the ‘chaos and joy’ in Syria after rebels toppled Assad regime
The fall of the Assad regime ends a brutal dictatorship, but questions remain over the future of peace in Syria and the Middle East. -
Massachusetts' first Latino-owned brewery is all about bringing people together
Roundhead Brewing Company was founded in 2022 by Luis Espinoza and Craig Panzer. The brewery blends Latin-inspired brewing with a community-focused mission, aiming to create cerveza que reúine — beer that brings people together. -
An MIT economist's take on Trump's proposed tariffs
Tariffs are meant to hold countries accountable and increase domestic manufacturing, but there could be costs to consumers and the economy. -
Rep. Pressley and Sen. Whitehouse weigh in on President Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse criticized Biden’s reasoning for pardoning his son, while Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley defended Biden's right to pardon his son but urged the president to use his executive powers to address sentencing disparities. -
Black Friday crowds fade as online spending hits record high
Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung noted that Black Friday's excitement has changed, as fewer people lined up for early-morning sales. Instead, online shopping saw record sales.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 9/6: Not In This Economy
BPR Full Show 9/6: Not In This Economy -
Best Of BPR 9/06: Boosting BIPOC Entrepreneurs & Snagging Deals At Brimfield Market
Best Of BPR 9/06: Boosting BIPOC Entrepreneurs & Snagging Deals At Brimfield Market -
BPR Full Show 9/5: Boston Public Schools Superintendent
BPR Full Show 9/5: Boston Public Schools Superintendent -
Best Of BPR 9/05: Back To School With Supt. Skipper & A 'Queer AF' Fashion Show
Best Of BPR 9/05: Back To School With Supt. Skipper & A 'Queer AF' Fashion Show -
Best Of BPR 8/25: Showcasing Our Own Subjective Narratives & Music By Hayley Reardon
Best Of BPR 8/25: Showcasing Our Own Subjective Narratives & Music By Hayley Reardon