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Wednesday on BPR:
Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther
Sky & Telescope editor Kelly Beatty
James Beard award-winning chef Gabrielle Hamilton
Two local chefs on the New York Times’ list of 50 best restaurants in America: Jody Adams of La Padrona, and Aidan McGee of McGonagle's Pub
We will be back at the BPL Studio as soon as we make some updates to the space. We will keep you posted
Recent segments
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Corby Kummer: ‘Life is Actually Going To Be Better Without Buffets’
The Atlantic senior editor and food writer said Americans are better off saving money and eating less, while also avoiding the spread of coronavirus. -
Andy Ihnatko Laments The End of Snow Days For Rhode Island Students
The state's education commissioner announced that schools will use remote learning on days traditionally reserved for snowball fights and hot chocolate. -
Michael Maso: Huntington Theatre Company Will Layoff, Furlough Staff, Extend Closure Into 2021.
'The fundamental aspect of what we do is bring people together for this communal experience,' he said. -
Andrea Cabral: Unions That Protect The 'Worst Actors' Among Members Are Part Of The Policing Problem
The systems that protect police are coming under increased scrutiny as activists call for broad reform. -
Paul Reville On The School Reopening Plan: More Guidance Needed
Governor Charlier Baker announced the state is looking to reopen schools for in-person learning this fall. -
Congressman Kennedy: 'It's Awfully Hard To Continue To Be Astounded' When We Know Trump's Priority Is Not Combating Coronavirus
Top public health officials refuted claims made by the president during a political rally that the country would slow down testing in response to an increase in cases.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 5/29: Trump's 'Destructive' Isolationism & Market Basket's Family Food Fight
Today:Ambassador Nicholas Burns was the United States’ top diplomat in China under the Biden administration. He discusses Trump’s tariffs, and international diplomacy writ large.Then we get listener reaction to news that another family feud is brewing at Market Basket, more than a decade after CEO Arthur T DeMoulas garnered massive community support in the last brouhaha over his business model and shareholder profit. -
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BPR Full Show 5/28: I Know It, I Totally Know It!
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the State Department ordering a pause on all student visas, the Heritage Foundation's plan to stifle pro-Palestinian speech, and updates on the killing of two Israeli Embassy aides in Washington, DC.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for Ask The Mayor.Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery discusses a Florida woman who rescued a tangled shark and how one Chicago building made a simple change to stop birds from crashing into its windows. Massachusetts Governor's Council member Mara Dolan calls in to discuss the public defender work stoppage. -
Best Of BPR 5/27: Assumption University President On Academic Freedom & Rick Steves On American Democracy
Today:Greg Weiner, President of Assumption University, argues Trump has a point about liberal campus ideology. And Rick Steves joins for a conversation about the importance of immersing yourself in other cultures. -
