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Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Dr. Ashish Jha, Brown University dean of public health
"Ask the Mayor" with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, from 12-1pm
Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper & writer Ben Shattuck on their new film, "The History of Sound"
Recent segments
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Juliette Kayyem: Determining A COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
Who will get access to the vaccine first, and what will a vaccination roll out look like? -
Maura Healey On Qualified Immunity: Public Employees Can't Be 'Paralyzed,' But Reform Is Needed
Massachusetts' attorney general said she supports some form of qualified immunity reform. -
Trump's Changed Stance On Masks 'Comes Too Late,' Says Art Caplan
The president tweeted a photo of himself wearing a mask on Monday, calling it 'patriotic.' -
Charles Stewart III Addresses Concerns Around Mail-In Voting
The elections expert said some states, like New York, need to do more to prepare themselves for an influx of mail-in ballots. -
John King Discusses The Return Of President Trump's Coronavirus Briefings
King called in to Boston Public Radio for his weekly national politics roundup. -
Yawu Miller: Renewed Support For Police Reform Is 'Night And Day' To The Past Few Years In Boston
Will sweeping police reforms make it through the legislature by the end of session?
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 5/15: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Describes Inhumane Conditions In For-Profit Louisiana Detention Center
Today:Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley tells of her visit to constituent Rumeysa Ozturk in a Louisiana detention center, of the fight to get her released, and how Democrats are fighting back against the Trump administration.And, Dr. Sarah Fortune, chair of the department of immunology and infectious diseases at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, discusses how a surprise philanthropic donation is keeping her scientific research alive – despite cuts from the Trump administration. -
Best Of BPR 5/14: The Security Risk Of Qatar's Gifted Airplane & Tick Season Is Getting Worse
Today:National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the amount of work that will have to go into retro-fitting the Qatari airplane to suit Trump's presidential needs.And, naturalist Sy Montgomery discusses warming climate's impact on ticks and the humans who get bit by them. -
BPR Full Show 5/14: Kicking And Screaming
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the no-nudity dress code at Cannes and 'Kimberly Akimbo' at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem explains why the Qatari plane gifted to President Donald Trump poses security problems. Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses new FDA-approved 'natural' food colorings, the golden age of the fried-chicken sandwich and Michelin stars coming to Boston restaurants.Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery on this season's tick problem and new research on the rhythmic capabilities of sea lions. -
Best Of BPR 5/13: Mayoral Candidate Josh Kraft & Keith Lockhart's 30 Years With The Boston Pops
Today:Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library to discuss his mayoral challenge to Michelle Wu.And, Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart discusses the current spring Pops season, his 30th with the orchestra. -
BPR Full Show 5/13: Josh Kraft and Conductor Keith Lockhart
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey discusses a private equity in the Celtics' purchase bid and their devastating loss last night in game four against the Knicks. Josh Kraft joins to discuss his campaign for Mayor of Boston.Conductor Keith Lockhart on his 30th anniversary with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and what's in store for the Pops' spring season.CNN's John King joins via zoom to discuss the latest national political headlines.