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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Harvard’s Danielle Allen and the American Prospect’s Bob Kuttner – they both have different ideas for the way we do primaries in Massachusetts, we’ll hear them debate
Live Music Friday with “Caio e Jess” – two professors at Berklee College of Music
Local woman and media maven Sue O'Connell
Northwestern University's Leah Gould will talk about women in the military
Recent segments
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Sue O'Connell: Trump Wants To Run The News, Not Just The Nation
"The most powerful human being on the entire planet" wants more attention, says O'Connell. -
Pressley Says Baker 'Open' To Rescinding State-Issued Guidelines For Rationing Ventilators
Rep. Ayanna Pressley said Gov. Charlie Baker is open to rescinding state-issued voluntary guidelines for hospitals regarding rationing medical equipment. -
Former Treasurer Grossman Calls For Banks To Disclose Data On Recipients Of CARES Act Loans
Grossman said he's concerned a majority of the $350 billion in small business loans will not go to minority owned businesses. -
Alex Beam Previews James Taylor’s ‘Breakshot’ Book Club Discussion
The audio memoir is currently available through Audible.com and free for new members. -
'No One's Paying Attention' To 2020 Election, Says Chuck Todd
Joe Biden needs to stay on the sidelines until society begins to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, says Todd. -
Ask the AG: What Rights Do Residents Have During The Pandemic?
Attorney General Maura Healey said the new rules and advisories around navigating public life has prompted many to call her office to ask for advice.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 6/25: Ask The Governor + AI Chatbots
Governor Maura Healey joins for Ask the Governor.GBH News executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the Boston Public Art Triennial, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and the fate of Iran's architectural treasures with escalation of war.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the emerging details of the U.S. strike on Iran and the proposed "Golden Dome" US-wide missile defense system.Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein discusses some of her recent columns and podcast episodes including how to deal with a partner's moodiness and the role of artificial intelligence in dating. -
BPR Full Show 6/24: Is This How We Treat Them?
CNN's John King on the latest national political headlines.Jim O'Connell + Derek Winbush join to discuss 40 years of Boston Health Care for the Homeless.Jordina Shanks of Fenway Health and civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo join to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on gender affirming care for trans youth.Senator Ed Markey discusses attacks to public media, and the latest national headlines.Brittany Jasnoff, executive editor of Boston magazine, joins with Jason Santos — chef/owner at Citrus & Salt — and Lydia Shire — chef/partner at Scampo ... both are winners of the Best of Boston 2025 list this year. -
Best Of BPR 6/24: Sen. Markey On Threats To Public Media & A Trans Health Panel
Today:Senator Ed Markey joins, with reaction to Iran and the latest on recission for PBS and NPR. Then we’ll get reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision last week to uphold a ban on gender affirming care in Tennessee, giving states broad powers to ban or regulate transgender medical care for minors.We talk with Jordina Shanks, CEO of Fenway Health – the largest provider of trans health care in New England – and trans rights activist, Harvard’s Alejandra Caraballo. -
Best Of BPR 6/23: Congressman Moulton On Trump's Iran Plan & The New Vocational Technical School Lottery
Today:Congressman Seth Moulton is holding two truths at once – acknowledging the threat of Iran getting nuclear capabilities, and decrying the Trump administration’s actions over the weekend – and is calling for diplomacy, now.And, Boston Globe education reporter Christopher Huffaker, Commonwealth Beacon executive editor Michael Jonas and the Superintendent of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School Heidi Riccio discuss the changes coming to admissions for vocational schools in the state.