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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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Drs. Joshua Budhu, Méabh O’Hare On 'Excited Delirium' And Racism In The Medical World
Budhu and O’Hare discussed their latest piece in The Washington Post, co-written alongside Dr. Altaf Saadi. -
'I May Destroy You' Is Unlike Anything Else On TV, Says Bob Thompson
The show, which is written, co-directed and acted in by Michaela Coel, grapples with sexual assault. -
Shirley Leung: Brooks Brothers Bankruptcy Affects Massachusetts Workers
Four hundred employees will be laid off with no severance, Leung said. -
Federal Agents In Portland Make The US Look 'Autocratic,' Says Charlie Sennott
The federal government's handling of protesters makes our country look like a place that limits freedom of expression, Sennott says. -
Singer-Songwriter Lori McKenna Talks “The Balladeer" and Her Love for Kitchen Conversations
The Grammy Award-winner will be performing a livestream concert on Friday evening at Club Passim. -
Emily Rooney: Wearing A Mask Shouldn't Be A Political Issue
Massachusetts guidelines advise people to wear face coverings, even outside, if they cannot keep their distance from others. Not everyone is doing that.
Listen to previous shows
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Sen. Warren Blames The NRA For Lack Of Gun Reform
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called in to discuss why she believes the NRA prohibits proper gun reform from coming to fruition. Plus, Rep. Seth Moulton on Paul Ryans refusal to enact gun reform, animal expert Sy Montgomery on her new book, and Russian journalist Masha Gessen on her new book, "The Future Is History." (Full Show 10/04/17) -
Lea DeLaria AKA Big Boo sings David Bowie
Lea DeLaria, Big Boo from Orange Is The New Black, joined us to talk her new album of David Bowie covers called, House Of David. Plus, Senate President Stan Rosenberg, food writer Corby Kummer, and Cnn's John King. (Full Show 10/03/17) -
America's Inability To Institute Change
We opened the lines to hear your thoughts about the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas last night and why it seems impossible for our country and government to institute change. Plus, All Revved Up on OJ Simpson's release, Nathan Myhrvold on his new book, Modernist Bread, and Charlie Sennott on the situation in North Korea. (Full Show 10/02/17) -
BPR Has The Jitters
Today is national coffee, so we opened the lines to hear about your favorite brews. Plus, Emily Rooney's famous list, Callie Crossley, tech news with Andy Ihnatko, and WGBH's great Eric Jackson. (Full Show 9/29/17) -
Patti Smith On Her New Book 'Devotion'
Patti Smith joined us in the studio to talk about her new book, Devotion. Plus, Attorney General Maura Healey joined us to take our questions and yours, Andrea Cabral, and we opened the lines to get your thoughts on the passing of Hugh Hefner. (Full Show 9/28/17)