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Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
National security expert Juliette Kayyem
Mass League of Community Health Centers' Michael Curry
CNN's John King
Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther
Recent segments
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Elsa Dorfman Was A 'Phenomenon,' Her Husband Remembers
Attorney Harvey Silverglate was partner to the photographer for more than 40 years. -
Deploying Troops Against Political Dissent Is 'Unconstitutional,' Says Carol Rose
The executive director of ACLU Massachusetts says we must stop militarizing our way out of racism. -
All Rev’d Up: On George Floyd Protests And Changing the Culture
Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III said nationwide demonstrations alone won’t be enough to end police violence. -
We Need To 'Repurpose' Existing Drugs 'For COVID-19,' Says Dr. Fajgenbaum
Fajgenbaum has experience researching a disease with similar effects to COVID-19. -
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Calls For Focus To Remain On Peaceful Activism, Passing Legislation That Condemns Police Brutality
"Community organizers are community builders. They are not destroyers," Pressley said. -
Shirley Leung Reflects On A Quiet Newbury Street
The Boston Globe business columnist said she expects most businesses to return more gradually than what's allowed by official guidelines.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 10/21/26: The Joy of Cookies
Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery discussing her new cookbook "The Joy of Cookies"Nathalie Robelot-Timtchenko, founding executive director of First Aid for the Soul nonprofit, discussing her work at the intersection of mental health, the arts, and human rights — on the heels of a local "Voices for Ukraine" event last month.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for Ask the Mayor, 12-1. -
BPR Full Show 10/20/26: Bullying Unchecked
Marcela Garcia from the Globe discusses some of her latest columns on Boston Schools, and the debate over 30-minute Amazon drone delivery.Our own Chris Burrell discusses his 'Bullying Unchecked' series on bullying in Mass.Shirley Leung of the Globe discusses Dana-Farber/Beth Israel new cancer hospital; she attended the groundbreaking this week. -
BPR Talks 10/20/26: Nuts and You
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 often ask about what’s done in our name… the latest continuing horror, our government’s decision to completely abandon our democratic ally – Ukraine… in favor of authortic Putin and Russia.And get a little nutty at the end of the show, as we often do… talking seeds and legumes: a new study finds nut snacks can make you healthier. Listen in to find out! -
BPR Talks 10/19/26: Trump and Men's Bodies
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:Polls are predicting a blue wave on election day…but even if that’s true, will midterm victories for Democrats do anything to stop MAGA? Call or text. we’ll open the lines again at the end of the hour to get your thoughts on Fast Food Nation under RFK Jr … and the latest trend: proteinmaxxingWhile stumping for GOP midterm candidates President Trump has been eager to talk down the physical appearance of women, and talk up the physical appearance of men. What’s your take on the president’s obsession with the male form?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/19/26: Fast Food Nation 25th Anniversary
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses the ways the Trump administration may interfere with the midterms.Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, joins us on the 25th anniversary of the book, to discuss America's food system today.Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory joins to discuss some of the paper's latest headlines, including their Spotlight report into the state's nursing homes.