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BPR is on tape for our annual summer break. We'll be back live on Monday, Aug. 31 with:
Katie Theoharides of the Trustees of Reservations
Amherst College’s Ilan Stavans
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner,
Susan Mathison of Common Man for Ukraine
Recent segments
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Bob Thompson: Black 'Bachelor,' 'Better Late Than Never'
Matt James was announced to be the upcoming 'Bachelor' last Friday, the first black 'Bachelor' in the show's 18 years on air. -
Bill Buford: America's 'New Respect For Food' Post-Pandemic
Buford discussing his latest book about French cooking, and talks about restaurants in America, post-pandemic. -
As Massachusetts Reopens, Will Boston Reclaim Its Worst Traffic In The Nation Status?
As the city and state moves forward with reopening, will Boston once again be the most congested region in the country? -
Boch Center CEO Joe Spaulding Talks Reopening, Fall 'Ghost Light Series'
Spaulding said he isn't interested in opening his theaters until it's safe for everyone. -
Sue O'Connell: 'Somber' Pride Month Focuses On Racial Inequalities
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, but most events, even virtual ones, have been postponed due to the pandemic and racial injustices. -
Callie Crossley Talks LeBron James' 'Much Needed' Voter Rights Group
The "Under the Radar" host said James "risks a lot" by speaking out on political issues.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 2/20: Beam Us Up
For Press Play media analysis we talk to NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell and GBH's Callie Crossley. Live Music Friday with saxophonist Zishi Liu. He's headlining a Lunar New Year concert at Regattabar later this month.Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses today's SCOTUS ruling that bars President Trump from enacting sweeping tariffs. We play our conversation with Andy Freed, author of “Lead Like The Boss: The Bruce Springsteen Framework to Elevating Your Leadership.” -
BPR Full Show 2/19: Speed No More
Juliette Kayyem on Democratic mayors across the country moving to limit ICE action in their citiesAndrea Cabral on the Colin Gray case, father of a school shooter.Federico Rossano on a GBH event screening NOVA’s “Can Dogs Talk?” -
BPR Full Show 2/18: Cheating To Win
We remember documentarian Frederick Wiseman and actor Robert Duvall with The Culture Show’s Jared Bowen. And he reviews the new Wuthering Heights movie.Boston Globe technology writer Hiawatha Bray discusses why more people are turning to AI for health-related questions (and what it means for their health). Plus, why Healey's social media regulation plan faces an uphill battle.NBC Sports Boston’s Trenni Casey gives us a dispatch from the winter Olympics: on how a cheating scandal is upheaving the friendly sport of curling, and how, per usual, the Olympic Village has already run out of condoms. -
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BPR Full Show 2/13: A Glass Case Of Emotion
NBC10 Sue O'Connell joins to discuss NYC officials re-raising the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, after the Trump administration ordered it removed. Will Nelson Jr. and Loren Benn perform for Live Music Friday, ahead of a Valentine's Day show at Coquette.Boston University researcher Joan Donovan joins for Press Play media analysis, discussing the misinformation stemming from the DOJ's release of the Epstein files, and the internet sleuths claiming they're able to un-redact them.Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein unveils the new Love Letters "Telebooth" at the Boston Public Library, where people can leave a message in a giant phone booth. Then, Meredith sticks around to help answer your love questions ahead of Valentine's Day.