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Coming up Monday on BPR:
A marathon-themed 'Best-Of' show, featuring our interviews with:
Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon bombing survivors Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky
And more.
Recent segments
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Juliette Kayyem On IG Firings: Trump Is 'Positioning For Losing’
The national security expert said she believes the president is looking to halt future investigations into his administration's conduct, should he lose his re-election bid in November. -
Williamstown Theatre Festival Cancels Summer Season Amidst Coronavirus Concerns
The season will, however, be available online to listen to on Audible. -
Stimulus Package For Healthcare System 'Won't Be Enough,' Says Jonathan Gruber
The coronavirus stimulus package funds dedicated towards healthcare could be billions of dollars short in aid. -
Art Caplan: Rationing Guidelines Reflect Inequities Of Healthcare System, But Are 'What You've Got To Do'
Massachusetts' new guidelines for rationing medical resources prioritize young and otherwise healthy people. -
Chris Muther And Cat Mrs. Davenport Review Freeze-Dried Meals For Social Distancing
The travel writer gave highest marks to the freeze-dried beef stroganoff -
D’Amato Says Food Bank Supplies Are OK, Despite 50% Demand Increase
The Greater Boston Food Bank president said she’s mostly concerned with keeping workers safe from COVID-19.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 9/02: Mass Political Party Chairs Amy Carnevale And Steve Kerrigan
Today:Mass GOP chair Amy Carnevale and Mass Democrats chair Steve Kerrigan join BPR at the BPL for a politics panel.Plus, Lee Pelton of the Boston Foundation goes over threats to food assistance for the poorest Massachusetts residents. -
BPR Full Show 8/27: So High School
Senator Elizabeth Warren discusses her bipartisan housing plan and what she calls Trump's "authoritarian turn."Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft discusses his campaign and takes calls from listeners.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem on 20 years since Hurricane Katrina and how it changed the field of disaster preparedness.Darlene Lombos, president of Greater Boston Labor Council, discusses Boston's first Labor Day parade.Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung with updates on the BlueHub Capital lawsuit and new legal changes that benefit renters this fall. -
BPR Full Show 8/26: Mayor Wu Preparing For Potential National Guard Deployment
BPR Full Show 8/26: Mayor Wu Preparing For Potential National Guard Deployment -
BPR Full Show 8/25: National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day
Margery hosts with 'local woman' Sue O'Connell. CNN's John King joins with the latest national headlines.NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey discusses the bid to move the Connecticut Sun team to Boston and its implications for the WNBA.Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses the tricky business of running community-owned groceries and a warning from the Dorchester Food Co-op that it may close.UN spokesperson Olga Cherevko on the declaration of famine in Gaza and the lack of response around the world.Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers discusses rising Black unemployment in Boston, growing income segregation in the city, and South Shore Hospital laying off staff. -
BPR Full Show 8/22: Justice For Yacht Rock
Local woman, NBC10 Boston's Sue O'Connell, hosts with Harvard national security expert (and yacht rock fan) Juliette Kayyem. GBH reporters Adam Reilly and Phillip Martin are our guests for Press Play media analysis. We talk with Phillip about his recent reporting on “pink slime" journalism. Plus, journalist deaths in Gaza, MSNBC’s rebrand and House Democrats’ probe into the Paramount / Skydance merger. Jill McCracken performs for Live Music Friday, ahead of the We Make Noise Fest this Saturday in Downtown Crossing. We also talk with organizer and artist Naomi Westwater about how this event platforms women and queer artists. Under the Radar host Callie Crossley discusses Mayor Wu's debate with Todd Lyons, Gavin Newsom's Trump trolling on X, and Gov. Healey pushing to bring the Connecticut Sun to Boston. Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery talks leopard seal mating songs and a large New Zealand parrot that tried to make a move on her.