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Thursday on BPR:
Political commentator Chuck Todd
Former public safety secretary Andrea Cabral
The Huntington Theatre production of "Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird"
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Recent segments
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Catherine D'Amato On MA's New 'Breakfast After The Bell' Legislation
The Greater Boston Food Bank president talked about the newly signed bill that will guarantee breakfast to more students. -
Paul Reville Calls In 'From The Land Of Educational Uncertainty'
The former Mass. Education Secretary said parents and teachers are right to be frustrated over the lack of clarity on how schools are going to operate in the fall. -
Trenni Kusnierek On The Downside Of MLB’s Decision Not To 'Bubble'
The NBC Sports Boston reporter and anchor weighed in on the multiple coronavirus outbreaks within Major League Baseball. -
Jane Oates: $600 Unemployment Benefits Still Matter
The president of the nonprofit WorkingNation talked how unemployment funds affect and help struggling Americans. -
Juliette Kayyem: Explosion In Beirut Caused By 'Remarkable Form Of Negligence'
The 2,750 metric tons of ammonium nitrate that went off had been stored insecurely for over six years in a Beirut warehouse, Kayyem says. -
Remembering The First US Recipient Of A Near-Total Face Transplant
Connie Culp died last week at the age of 57.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 9/10/26: What We Carry
Chuck Todd on the latest national political headlines. Andrea Cabral on what's next in the Clancy civil cases. Cristina Quinn on her podcast "Fighting Crime," including the role of GLP-1s in reducing crime. And the filmmakers behind "What We Carry," a documentary theater project based on the lived experiences of veterans and refugees of the War on Terror. -
BPR Full Show 9/9/26: Ask The Mayor
Northeastern professor Beth Noveck, discussing her book "Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy"Juliette Kayyem, discussing her latest piece on the "disturbing feeling of 9/11 nostalgia" and other national security headlines.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu from 12-1 for Ask the Mayor. -
BPR Talks 9/8/26: End of Summer
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We start the show by asking listeners about the back-to-school season and check in on whether students should be using AI or cellphones in the classroom. Then, we ask listeners about the end of summer.. are you excited that the summer is over or dreading the cold seasons ahead?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 9/8/26: RF Kuang Joins Us
CNN chief national correspondent John King zooms in with the latest politics headlines.ACLUM executive director Carol Rose discusses their public records lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's restriction of mail ballots ... and their local legal win compelling state police to disclose license plate reader locations and audit records.Author R.F. Kuang discusses her book Taipei Story, ahead of an event tonight at the Wilbur. -
Best of BPR (Aug. 31- Sept. 4 2026) Common Man for Ukraine, Independent Senate Race Panel & Paula Cole
Welcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: Lisa Mure and Susan Mathison from Common Man for Ukraine, fresh back from their latest aid visit, Plus a panel with Former Massachusetts Lt Gov Kerry Healey (R), and two independents challenging the two-party system: Todd Achilles, challenging Senator Jim Risch (R) in Idaho… and Brian Bengs, challenging Senator Mike Rounds (R) in South Dakota. Both Achilles and Bengs are combat veterans and the sole challengers to their respective incumbent, and a Live Music Friday performance from Paula Cole, ahead of her “THIS FIRE: 30” show at The Wilbur on Sept 18.