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Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung
Northeastern University’s Beth Simone Noveck
Musician Peter Wolf
Boston photographer Bill Brett
Recent segments
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Karen Mauney-Brodek On The Emerald Necklace During The Summer Of COVID
The president of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy spoke about the history of America's first “green” infrastructure project. -
Andrea Cabral: Herman Cain’s Death ‘Won’t Change a Thing’ About Trump’s Virus Messaging
The former business executive, presidential candidate and co-chair of Black Voices For Trump died this week of COVID-19 complications. -
Saida Grundy: You Can't 'Read Your Way Into' Antiracism
People need to go beyond reading books about anti-racism, the BU professor says. -
Tanisha Sullivan: Police Reform Is The Entry Point Into Dismantling Systemic Racism
The NAACP national convention was supposed to be held in Boston this summer. With the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the events have gone virtual. -
30 Years After Passing Of The ADA, Art Caplan Says US Still Has 'A Long Way To Go'
The medical ethicist reflected on a recent New York Times editorial from Judith Heumann and John Wodatch. -
Stephanie Murray On Massachusetts Primary Races To Keep An Eye On
COVID-19 has changed the way candidates campaign, and how voters elect them.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Talks 8/20/26: Beach Etiquette
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: As Trump turns to domestic bliss, tending to his White House lawn, ignoring his sagging poll numbers, his MAGA election losses, and the war he started in Iran… Are you tired of this? Are you expecting change for the 2028 elections? Call or Text.We’ll end the show with a beach edition of Am I The A Hole…big beach umbrellas, tents, claiming sand at 5 AM… who’s the bigger jerk? The sand hogs among us, with their bluetooth speakers and spiked stelzers… or the person who just wants some peace and quiet on the shore?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 8/19/26: Dolly Parton Truck Stop
Hilary Burns and Brian Bergstein of the Boston Globe discuss their new College Town newsletter.Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther discusses Dolly Parton's new truck stop ... the grand dame of Copley Square .. And he rates the Boston hotel that was named best in the country.We'll host an e-bike safety panel with Dr. Cornelia Griggs, a pediatric surgeon, and state Rep. James Arciero, chair of the house joint committee on transportation.Then, Sue O'Connell zooms in briefly for the latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial. -
BPR Talks 8/19/26: Costco & You
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 what they think about driverless cars coming to Boston, do you feel safe? Should we be doing more to stop this new technology? Then, we end the show with an ode to Costco, do you love buying a variety of products in bulk and stopping at the food court for a hot dog, or do you dread the long lines and the overwhelming atmosphere? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Talks 8/18/26: Kids at Restaurants
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 ask listeners about Ossoff's criticism of Donald Trump during a recent rally speech, then we end the show by asking listeners about taking kids places, should kids be allowed to sit at the bar as long as they behave well?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 8/18/26: Ukraine Demining Efforts
Paul Heslop, UN Senior Mine Action Advisor in Ukraine, zooms in to discuss the demining efforts in Ukraine.Dan Primack, Axios business editor, delivers a private equity explainer and discusses the Amazon AI training facility shredding rare books once they scan them.CNN's John King discusses the Dems changing up the voting calendar, and the Trump administration's campaign for private state voter data.