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Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Ballot Question 3 debate on state primaries
ACLU of Massachusetts’ Carol Rose
GBH president and CEO Susan Goldberg on GBH’s 75th anniversary
Recent segments
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Jared Bowen Reviews Jon Stewart’s ‘Really Charming’ Film ‘Irresistible’
The WGBH Executive Arts Editor praised the comedy, which reckons with the absurdity of U.S. politics. -
Sue O'Connell: Trump May Be Angling For Something Other Than Re-Election
"Donald Trump's going to have a hard time getting re-elected," she said. "Then what's his next play? What's this con man's next revenue stream?' -
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.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Talks 9/15/26: Macklemore and Gilette Stadium
Welcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: Patriot’s owner Robert Kraft has banned rapper Macklemore from performing at Gillette over his pro-Palestinian comments. Is this a free speech issue? And have we all forgotten about the horrors continuing in Gaza and the West Bank? Then, we’ll end the show with some tittle-tattle. Is it possible to be an ethical gossip? Or does talking about other people — even when it’s your job — blur moral principles? -
BPR Full Show 9/15/26: Queer AF Fashion Show
Trenni Casey discussing the start of the NFL season, and Robert Kraft barring Macklemore from playing at Gillette for his pro-Palestine statements.Joshua Croke, founder/president of Love Your Labels joins ahead of Worcester's Queer AF fashion show; models Ray and Audacious will walk the BPR red carpet.Dr. Vanessa Kerry, CEO of Seed Global Health, joins to discuss the status of global health systems.Retired psychoanalyst Leonard Glass zooms in to discuss Trump's mental status and the Goldwater Rule. -
BPR Full Show 9/14/26: New England Innocence Project
Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory joining for a Monday news roundup.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discussing the do's and don'ts of using AI for your health questions and other headlines in health.Eddie Wright, an exoneree who spent 40 years in prison, and Jacqueline Fonseca, intake coordinator at the New England Innocence Project, join to discuss the "Voices of the Innocent" event at City Winery this week, and Corby Kummer discusses the collapse of our food system — even "expensive" groceries are getting less safe to eat, millions have been dropped from SNAP food assistance, and ranchers and farmers are struggling under Trump's policies. -
BPR Talks 9/14/26: is AI Coming For All of Us?
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 how they feel about AI, is it coming for all of us? should we be concerned? Then, we opened the lines to get your thoughts on little treats... not the big dinner plans type of treats, but rather that $12 Starbucks coffee you love so much.Listen in to find out! -
Best of BPR (9/7-9/11 2026): R.F. Kuang, Beth Noveck &
Welcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: We’ll speak with best-selling author R.F. Kuang, ahead of the launch of her latest “Taipei Story,” and her event at The WilburWe’ll speak with Northeastern professor Beth Simone Noveck on her new book “Reboot: AI And The Race To Save Democracy.” We’ll hear from Polina Mirzad and her husband Suleiman on their new documentary theater project “What We Carry,”