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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Live Music Friday with Charles River Jazz Fest
Media maven Sue O'Connell
Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss
Recent segments
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Journalists explain the ‘chaos and joy’ in Syria after rebels toppled Assad regime
The fall of the Assad regime ends a brutal dictatorship, but questions remain over the future of peace in Syria and the Middle East. -
Massachusetts' first Latino-owned brewery is all about bringing people together
Roundhead Brewing Company was founded in 2022 by Luis Espinoza and Craig Panzer. The brewery blends Latin-inspired brewing with a community-focused mission, aiming to create cerveza que reúine — beer that brings people together. -
An MIT economist's take on Trump's proposed tariffs
Tariffs are meant to hold countries accountable and increase domestic manufacturing, but there could be costs to consumers and the economy. -
Rep. Pressley and Sen. Whitehouse weigh in on President Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse criticized Biden’s reasoning for pardoning his son, while Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley defended Biden's right to pardon his son but urged the president to use his executive powers to address sentencing disparities. -
Black Friday crowds fade as online spending hits record high
Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung noted that Black Friday's excitement has changed, as fewer people lined up for early-morning sales. Instead, online shopping saw record sales. -
Sen. Markey urges Biden to issue preemptive pardons ahead of Trump's inauguration
The senator believes Trump will act in a revengeful way "towards individuals who he believes harmed him.”
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 5/19: Mini Heatwave And Pickles
CNN's John King on national politics.NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey discusses the climate catastrophes that are major sporting events like FIFA, and the insane cost to stream every NFL game this season.Chef Laurence Louie and Rary Ratsifa, co-owners of Rubato in Quincy, join us to discuss Louie's current Top Chef run.Joe Kennedy III discusses his relationship with Jason Collins, the first NBA player to come out as gay while playing in the league. -
BPR Full Show 5/18: A Convo With Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley & Her Father
BPR Full Show 5/18: A Convo With Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley & Her Father -
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BPR Full Show 5/13/26: Republican Candidate For Governor Brian Shortsleeve
Dan Primak, Axios business editor, joins for a rundown of the latest business headlines, including the latest debate over taxing carried interest.Brian Shortsleeve is a Republican candidate for Governor. He joins us to talk about why he’s running against the Mass GOP-endorsed candidate, Mike Minogue, and why he thinks he can beat incumbent Gov. Maura Healey.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem gives the latest on Monday's shooting in Cambridge. And a special live music Wednesday with Grammy-winning singer Sonja Tengblad.Then, we open the phone lines to wax poetic about the deliciousness of the mango.