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Former Globe Editor Brian McGrory
Emily Norton and Patrick Herron of the Charles and Mystic River Watershed Associations
James Beard-winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspa
Food policy analyst Corby Kummer
Recent segments
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Bob Thompson Weighs The Ethics Of Cuomo Brothers Interviews
Thompson criticized the interviews, but said he sees the benefit in having Chris Cuomo, who himself has COVID-19, a platform to talk about the disease. -
Robert Reich: This Pandemic May Change How Americans View Government
Amid widespread economic downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic, will people embrace broader government protections? -
Charlie Sennott Calls Coronavirus Speech From Queen Elizabeth II ‘Historic’
The GrouthTruth Project CEO compared the queen’s address to a similar speech given by her father during World War II. -
Vanessa Kerry: Massachusetts' Coronavirus Cases To Peak In 'Next Couple Weeks'
The biggest threat is not knowing who carries the virus. -
Callie Crossley Calls Work-From-Home App Sneek 'Surveillance Of The First Order'
Among other things, the program photographs workers at their computer every one to five minutes. -
Sue O'Connell Denounces Jared Kushner's Role In Trump Administration Coronavirus Response
O'Connell pointed to Kushner's lack of background in public health or government.
Listen to previous shows
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Full Broadcast 5/17/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, May 17th, 2018. We asked you about a turf war on Nantucket that's pitting affordable housing for seasonal workers against the island's wealthy NIMBYists. Is this another example of the 1%'s arrogance? Robert Kennedy, Jr. joined us in studio to discuss his new book,"American Values: Lessons I Learned From My Family."We went over the latest criminal justice headlines with former Suffolk County sheriff Andrea Cabral. Fewer than a dozen pot shops may be opening on July 1st. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung explained what's behind the slow roll-out. WCRB'sBrian McCreath, "A Celtic Sojourn" host Brian O'Donovan, and Berklee College of Music professor Rob Hochschild joined our concert round table and recommended some great concerts to catch around Boston this summer. -
Full Broadcast 5/16/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, May 16th, 2018. Thanks to a new SEC requirement, publicly-traded companies have to disclose how their CEOs are paid compared to their employees. Does this give consumers a reason to do business at places where the distribution of wealth is more fair? We opened up the lines and got your take. Jared Bowen, WGBH arts editor and host of "Open Studio,"brought us his weekly roundup of the best arts and cultural events around town. Homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem debriefed the latest snag in U.S.-North Korea relations, new updates from the Russia investigation, and more. The Royal Wedding is upon us. British Consul General in Boston Harriet Cross answered all of our questions about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big day. Sue O'Connell, host of "The Take" on NECN, discussed anti-gay gubernatorial candidate Scott Lively's race against Charlie Baker. With "The Omnivore's Dilemma," author and journalist Michael Pollan changed the way we thought about food. With his latest book, "How To Change Your Mind," could he do the same for how we think about psychedelic drugs? Pollan discussed his new book, and we opened up the lines and asked about your own experiences. -
Michael Pollan Explores The The Mystical World Of Psychedelics
With "The Omnivore's Dilemma," author and journalist Michael Pollan changed the way we thought about food. With his latest book, "How To Change Your Mind," could he do the same for how we think about psychedelic drugs? Pollan discussed his new book. -
Full Broadcast 5/15/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, May 15th. A Supreme Court decision yesterday opened the door for states to legalize sports betting. Will Massachusetts be one of them? We asked sports reporter Trenni Kusnierick and you. President Donald Trump unveiled his plan to lower prescription drug prices, but was it tough enough on Big Pharma? Medical ethicist Arthur Caplan weighed in. Is oat milk the new miracle dairy substitute? Food writer and editor Corby Kummer looked at its environmental benefits. Naturalist Sy Montgomery's new book, "The Hyena Scientist," shows that hyenas' bad reputation is undeserved. She explained why. CNN's John King brought us the latest news from Washington, D.C. Tom Wolfe, author of generation-defining works like "The Right Stuff" and "The Bonfire of the Vanities," has died. We asked you how his work impacted your life. -
Full Broadcast 5/14/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, May 14th, 2018. Jennifer Nassour, president of Conservative Women for a Better Future and the former Chairwoman of the Mass GOP, and Steve Kerrigan, president and co-founder of the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund and former CEO of the National Democratic Convention, joined Boston Public Radio to discuss the top national and local political headlines. Charlie Sennott, WGBH news analyst and founder of the GroundTruth Project, joined us to talk about the impending peace talks with North Korea and today’s opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem. Boston Globe’s travel writer and columnist Christopher Muther discussed the latest travel trends. Last week, John Kelly talking about separating immigrant children from their families when he said, “The children will be taken care of — put into foster care or whatever.” We opened the lines to hear your thoughts on Kelly’s comments. Emmett Price and Irene Monroe joined us for another edition of All Revved UP. TV expert Bob Thompson gave us his list of the best and worst shows on TV.