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We'll feature reporters and voices from around the country talking about key election races in their states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Michigan, Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, California, and Alaska.
Recent segments
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Despite Trump’s obstruction, Warren remains upbeat about housing bill’s fate
The president is refusing to sign the bill until Congress passes a voter ID law he wants. -
‘We made a mistake’: After court tosses 2 ballot questions, attorney general defends her record
A proposal to bring back rent control was thrown out less than a week after an income tax cut initiative was jettisoned. -
In first interview for DA bid, Rachael Rollins makes her case despite ‘messy’ exit as US attorney
Rollins took swipes at both Kevin Hayden, who she wants to unseat as Suffolk district attorney, and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. -
Boston, state resolve Summer Street standoff days ahead of first World Cup match
The impasse had complicated preparations for the World Cup matches. -
‘We got our licenses!’: Boston gets go-ahead for FIFA World Cup watch parties
The first neighborhood event is less than three weeks away. -
‘He will never win a statewide election’: Shortsleeve knocks Minogue for abortion stance
The Republican gubernatorial candidate says his rival's pro-life position will be a deal-breaker for voters.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 10/8: Finding Community Amid 'Democracy’s Discontent'
The Culture Show's Jared Bowen on Bob Ross' paintings on the auction block to support public media, "Sardines" at the Huntington, Taylor Swift's record-breaking record sales, and other arts and culture news. Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem on President Trump's troop orders to Portland and Chicago, the air traffic controller debacle nationwide, and more. Political philosopher Michael Sandel (author of the celebrated 1996 book "Democracy's Discontent") joins us ahead of his GBH Ralph Lowell Annual Lecture Thursday night.Tufts food policy analyst Corby Kummer is joined by retiring Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema, who exposes his face to us for the first time. -
Best Of BPR 10/6: ACLUM's Carol Rose Previews New SCOTUS Term
Today:Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses our constitutional crisis, as the Supreme Court starts a new term. -
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Best Of BPR 10/06: Paul Dama Says His ICE Arrest Echoed Terrorism He Sought Asylum From.
Today:Paul Dama was here in the U.S. legally seeking asylum from Boko Haram, when he was taken by immigration officials on his way to church. He was held for months, and made to re-submit his asylum claim while detained; only granted freedom two weeks ago. He has returned to his job at Suya Joint in Nubian Square, alongside sister, chef and owner of the restaurant, Cecilia Lizotte. They both join us to discuss. -
BPR Full Show 10/6: Robert Putnam On Bowling Alone
UMass President Marty Meehan joins us in studio to talk about school tuition, federal research cuts and their impact on scientific advancement.Former Assistant Secretary of Transportation, Chris Dempsey, and former Rep. Bill Straus join for a transit panel. Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, discusses growing social isolation and what to do about it.Paul Dama and Cecilia Lizotte of the Roxbury restaurant Suya Joint recap Dama's months-long ICE detention and his eventually successful asylum claim.
