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Amherst College’s Ilan Stavans
NBC10 Boston's Sue O'Connell
Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett, Boston Medical Center
Princeton University’s Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Recent segments
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Corby Kummer On Bon Appetit's 'Terribly White Culture'
The editor-in-chief's racist photo was appalling, but even more so is the culture of racism that has now been described at Bon Appetit, Kummer noted. -
Social Justice Vs. Social Distance? Art Caplan Says We Can 'Walk And Chew Gum' At The Same Time
Protests are a health risk amid COVID-19, but there are steps people can take to be safer about it. -
Village Voice: Poems For A Potential Turning Point In America's Relationship With Race
'Today we're taking a closer look than we have in a long time,' at racism in America, poet Richard Blanco said. -
Kayyem: Support From Sen. Romney Shows How ’Successful’ And ’Tactical’ Black Lives Matter Protests Have Become
The former Massachusetts governor said that George Floyd's death was "a heinous murder carried out by a person with a badge." -
Ryan Landry Weighs In On Confederate Statues: 'Cut His Head Off And Leave the Horse'
The Gold Dust Orphans theater company founder said it was important that Americans remember their country's racist legacy. -
Deval Patrick: White Allies To People Of Color Should 'Let Your Guard Down, Open Your Heart, And Listen.'
Demonstrations against police brutality are beginning to coalesce around a platform of policies. Is this a turning point in America?
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 1/21: The Second Term
Jeffrey Thielman, president and CEO of the International Institute of New England, on their work resettling refugees and protecting immigrants.David Cash, former regional EPA director for New England, discusses Trump's energy plansShirley Leung on our modern oligarchy, with tech titans on bended knee for Trump.John King on Trump's executive orders -
Best Of BPR 1/21: Trump's Day One Immigration Orders & Climate Change Denial
Today:Wrapped up in Trump’s day-one actions were a string of executive orders designed to upend U.S. immigration policy – We talk with Jeffrey Thielman, President and CEO the International Institute of New England. And, David Cash, who until yesterday 11:59 AM headed the New England branch of the Environmental Protection Agency… Now he’s watching Donald Trump do his best to dismantle U.S. climate policy. -
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BPR Full Show 1/17: Eggs, Eggs, and Eggs!
Robert Pinsky is a three-time U.S. Poet Laureate, who’s performed alongside Bruce Springsteen and for Lisa Simpson. He joined alongside Berklee professor and bandmate Stan Strickland for Live Music Friday.Ron Mitchell & Breje Williams reflected on MLK’s legacy of activism ahead of MLK dayDiana DiZoglio on efforts to bring transparency to the state legislatureLaTosha Brown,activist & organizer behind Black Voters Matter, on Kamala’s loss, and the path towards equity under Trump 2.0. -
Best Of BPR 1/17: Latosha Brown's Contemplative Politics & Live Music Friday With Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky
Today: LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the national voting rights group Black Voters Matter, reflects on the 2024 election, and the need to buckle in for the work of the next four years.And, three-time poet laureate Robert Pinsky joins for Live Music Friday, accompanied by Stan Strickland, ahead of a show at Regattabar in Harvard Square.