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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Marty Martinez, head of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay
Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery
Olga Cherevko from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, on the ground in Gaza
Recent segments
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No details on when clergy abuse report might become public, or who objects to releasing it
Attorney General Andrea Campbell says it's up to the courts, not her, whether the findings involving three Massachusetts dioceses are released. -
A personal finance podcast shares the secret ingredient to saving for retirement
Chris Browning's podcast gives listeners tips for how to invest, save and pay off debts. -
Wu ‘torn’ on MCAS ballot question to eliminate graduation requirement
Boston’s mayor is not taking a public position on whether or not the MCAS should be removed as a high school graduation requirement. -
Good news for climate efforts: New funding for electric buses and clean energy in New England
David Cash, EPA administrator for Region 1, discussed efforts to replace fossil fuel heating systems with heat pumps, the Clean School Bus Rebate Program and Massachusetts making strides in offshore wind energy. -
Rep. Seth Moulton says veterans can play a crucial role in Washington
The congressman also defended Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's military service and criticized JD Vance. -
The FDA approved an at-home nasal spray flu vaccine, but it's not available quite yet
A nasal spray to prevent influenza could make it easier for more people to get vaccinated, said Dr. Katherine Gergen-Barnett. But it won't be available until next flu season.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 6/25: Ask The Governor + AI Chatbots
Governor Maura Healey joins for Ask the Governor.GBH News executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the Boston Public Art Triennial, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and the fate of Iran's architectural treasures with escalation of war.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the emerging details of the U.S. strike on Iran and the proposed "Golden Dome" US-wide missile defense system.Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein discusses some of her recent columns and podcast episodes including how to deal with a partner's moodiness and the role of artificial intelligence in dating. -
BPR Full Show 6/24: Is This How We Treat Them?
CNN's John King on the latest national political headlines.Jim O'Connell + Derek Winbush join to discuss 40 years of Boston Health Care for the Homeless.Jordina Shanks of Fenway Health and civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo join to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on gender affirming care for trans youth.Senator Ed Markey discusses attacks to public media, and the latest national headlines.Brittany Jasnoff, executive editor of Boston magazine, joins with Jason Santos — chef/owner at Citrus & Salt — and Lydia Shire — chef/partner at Scampo ... both are winners of the Best of Boston 2025 list this year. -
Best Of BPR 6/24: Sen. Markey On Threats To Public Media & A Trans Health Panel
Today:Senator Ed Markey joins, with reaction to Iran and the latest on recission for PBS and NPR. Then we’ll get reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision last week to uphold a ban on gender affirming care in Tennessee, giving states broad powers to ban or regulate transgender medical care for minors.We talk with Jordina Shanks, CEO of Fenway Health – the largest provider of trans health care in New England – and trans rights activist, Harvard’s Alejandra Caraballo. -
Best Of BPR 6/23: Congressman Moulton On Trump's Iran Plan & The New Vocational Technical School Lottery
Today:Congressman Seth Moulton is holding two truths at once – acknowledging the threat of Iran getting nuclear capabilities, and decrying the Trump administration’s actions over the weekend – and is calling for diplomacy, now.And, Boston Globe education reporter Christopher Huffaker, Commonwealth Beacon executive editor Michael Jonas and the Superintendent of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School Heidi Riccio discuss the changes coming to admissions for vocational schools in the state.