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Thursday on BPR:
Margaret Sullivan, “American Crisis” Substack author and former New York Times public editor
Former Massachusetts Secretary Andrea Cabral
Colin Killick, Executive Director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Thea Riofrancos, author of “Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism"
Artist Victor Quiñonez
Recent segments
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Is COVID-19 Changing Americans' Outlook On Immigration?
According to an April 28 poll conducted by the Washington Post and the University of Maryland, 65 percent of Americans surveyed said they approved of the president’s partial ban on immigration while 34 percent were opposed. -
Chuck Todd: McConnell's Call To Reopen Senate Is ‘Awfully Risky’
The “Meet the Press" moderator said the decision shows an anxious McConnell eager to approve judges ahead of the November election. -
Andrea Cabral: Court Proceedings Move Online During COVID-19 Crisis
The public can now livestream into many court proceedings, but what does this mean for accessibility? -
McGovern Says Reconvening Congress Poses Public Health Risk, Calls For Remote Voting
Rep. Jim McGovern, the Chair of the House Rules Committee, has proposed allowing members of the House to vote remotely or by proxy. -
Playwright Ryan Landry Is Doing Okay, Painting Himself As a Nun
The Gold Dust Orphans Founder talked about his new painting habit, and hopes of staging a “Tiger King” themed Christmas play this December. -
Aloisi Calls For ’Sustainability Response’ To Transportation Overhaul In The Wake of COVID-19
The former state transportation secretary said officials owe it to the essential workers who live in areas where high auto pollution is linked to COVID-19 deaths.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 9/09: Ask The MBTA's Phillip Eng
Today:MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng joins Jim and Margery on September 9, 2024 in Studio 3 for an hour, taking their questions and listeners'. -
BPR Full Show 9/06: Governor Healey's Housing Bond Bill
We opened the lines to discuss the tragic shooting that took place at a Georgia High School. For Live Music Friday, Tiril Jackson, a Norway-based singer/songwriter, performed.Callie Crossley on the latest re: the Georgia shootingCharlie Sennott on the latest Israel/Gaza news Gov. Healey joined to talk about the future for Carney & Nashoba Valley hospitals, the latest on shelter restrictions and more -
Best Of BPR 9/06: Gov. Maura Healey
Today:Governor Maura Healey joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Sept. 6, 2024. -
Best Of BPR 9/05: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & Man (Still) On Wire
Today:Senator Elizabeth Warren joins us in Studio 3. We talk about the final rush to Nov. 5, and her own re-election campaign, facing a challenge from crypto-currency advocate Republican John Deaton. And, artist Philippe Petit joins us 50 years after he walked between the Twin Towers of the then-World Trade Center in NYC. -
BPR Full Show 9/5: No Parking For You
Chuck Todd returns for his Thursday D.C. politics roundupPhillip Petit celebrates 50 years of his death-defying high rope walk between the Twin Towers.Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral on Geoff Noble as the new head of state police, reaction to the Georgia school shooting, Texas’ Attorney General suing to stop a voter registration effort in San Antonio, and other law & order headlines.Bruce Marks from the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America talks about Kamala’s $25,000 house downpayment plan & other housing news.We read your texts about whether we talk about Trump's role in the January 6th Capitol attack enough. Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks campaigning for Kamala, thoughts on running against Republican John Deaton in November, and the implications of losing a Democratic seat in the senate. Then, Am I the A-hole. We ask you -- should a neighbor be able to park in your driveway without asking?