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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
“Press Play” media analysis with NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell and The Bay State Banner's Ron Mitchell
Former congressman Joe Kennedy III
Live Music Friday with singer/songwriter Evan Greer
Boston Globe “Love Letters” columnist Meredith Goldstein
Recent segments
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Callie Crossley On Some Of The Proposals To Address Systemic Racism In Mass.
The “Under the Radar” host expressed cautious optimism about some of the changes being proposed by local leaders. -
Sue O'Connell: Trump's Church Photo Op May Be A 'One-Two' Punch For His Base
The broad outcry from church and military leaders alike may have an impact on Trump in November. -
Trenni Kusnierek: MLB Wage Disputes ‘Might Be What Does Baseball In’
The NBC Sports Boston anchor called the infighting “tone deaf,” in light of the country’s current economic crisis. -
Undocumented Workers 'Locked Out' From Economic Relief, Says Corby Kummer
Even though they pay taxes, undocumented workers are unable to get a stimulus check during a time of spiked unemployment. -
Andrea Cabral On Issues With Police Unions, And The Road To Real Reform
The former Suffolk County Sheriff called on white Americans to have serious discussions with one another about the systems that allowed Minneapolis police to kill George Floyd. -
Dr. Paul Farmer On Massachusetts' Contact Tracing Initiative
The effort to track the spread of the novel coronavirus in the state takes 'a lot of support.'
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 01/30: The Doggler
Rep. Ayanna Pressley reacts to Trump-caused chaos, Democratic resistance and the deadly plane crash in Washington, DC. Former public safety secretary Andrea Cabral helps make sense of what’s going on behind the scenes with the Trump administration freezing (and unfreezing) federal funds. She also discusses a new case before SCOTUS that would allow the government to create publicly-funded religious schools.Boston Globe columnist Marcela Garcia discusses her reporting on local ICE raids, and offers thoughts on the future of TikTok, where her two dogs have over 100k followers.Filmmaker Terri Randall & Former Lt. U.S. Navy pilot Ryan Graves on the new PBS NOVA documentary “What Are UFO’s?” -
Best Of BPR 1/29: Highlighting Some Lesser Known Grammy-Nominated Artists
Today:We reconvene our music panelists ahead of Sunday’s Grammy Awards. Almost everybody knows about Beyonce and Sabrina Carpenter, but with help from CRB’s Brian McCreath, Berklee’s Emmett G. Price III, and GBH’s James Bennett II, we hear about some nominees you may have missed. -
BPR Full Show 1/29: The Federal Freeze
Jared Bowen on the Mona Lisa getting her own room at the LouvreJuliette Kayyem discussed the chaos from Trump's order to pause federal spendingBoston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed Lunar New YearBrian McCreath, Emmett Price III, and James Bennett II did a deep dive into this year's Grammy nominated artists. -
Best Of BPR 1/28: Trump's Governance By Sharpie & The Price Of Eggs
Today:Andrea Cabral fills in for Margery. We talk with CNN chief national correspondent John King about Trump’s whirlwind 8 days in office. He’s pardoned January 6 rioters, banned transgender people from serving in the military, and pressed pause on all federal loans – too busy to bring prices down though.Then, we open the lines for more egg talk: From bird flu to Trump-o-nomics – prices are up and supply is down. -
BPR Full Show 01/28: Double Clam Chowder
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey on the upcoming Super Bowl, a new TGL golf league in Boston, and huge crowds at the women's Beanpot series. Roger Berkowitz, former CEO of Legal Seafoods, now Roger's Fish Co., brings some chowder to the BPL and talks about the seafood industry in New England and fishermen's reaction to Trump.Boston Globe political reporters Samantha Gross and Matt Stout on their recent stories about Healey's budget, immigration and takeaways from their 'State Secrets' series. CNN national political correspondent John King on Trump's continued division of Americans post-election.