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Coming up Monday on BPR:
USA Today’s Susan Page on her new book, "The Queen and Her Presidents"
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Tufts international affairs expert Daniel Drezner
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
Recent segments
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Alan Alda On How To Interview An Octopus And Other Creatures
The actor joins Boston Public Radio to discuss his podcast Clear + Vivid, and his communication trainings. -
Undocumented Immigrants Hit Hardest By Coronavirus Crisis
The group hit the hardest is receiving the least amount of help, says Shirley Leung. -
Warren Criticizes McConnell For Forcing Senate To Vote In Person During Pandemic
On March 23, Sen. Rand Paul confirmed that he conducted normal business, including being in close quarters with other senators and using the Senate gym, while knowing he may be carrying the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. -
Bob Thompson: 'Tiger King' Is First Pop Culture Masterpiece In The Age Of Coronavirus
Who is the Tiger King everyone's talking about? -
Trump And Johnson's 'Anti-Globalization' Approach To Coronavirus Crisis
The two leaders share an approach that runs counter to what the world needs, Charlie Sennott says. -
E.J. Dionne Talks 'Code Red,’ And The Divide Within America’s Left
The journalist and author warned that progressive and moderate liberals could "lose together" if they don’t unite to defeat Republicans in the 2020 election.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 9/22: Maria Ressa Warned Us About This
Today: We bring you our conversation from May 2025 with Maria Ressa – the Nobel prize winning journalist who was arrested repeatedly in the Philippines for reporting on corruption, human rights abuses and the weaponization of social media under former President Rodgrigo Duterte. She tells us she looks out on America in this current moment with "deja-vu" and "PTSD" from her own experiences living through authoritarianism. -
BPR Full Show 9/22: Sweater Weather
Amherst College’s Ilan Stavans on what independence means in America in 2025. Plus, his thoughts on the chilling effect ICE raids are having on immigrant communities in New England.Brian McGrory, Boston University head and former Boston Globe editor, gives his take on the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel and larger attacks on free speech, plus the Pentagon’s new media restrictions. Axios business editor Dan Primack on the AI race with China, the latest on TikTok’s sale, and why the Fed’s interest rate reduction might not be enough to stop a recession. The Revs, Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III, on how Charlie Kirk’s death and evangelical roots are being received by Black Christians. Then, we open the phones lines to hear how listeners are embracing the season of flannel, pumpkin spice everything and cozy sweaters. -
BPR Full Show 9/19: What The Fluff Is Happening?
It's our weekly “Press Play” media analysis segment with NBC10 media maven Sue O’Connell, and The Bay State Banner’s Ron Mitchell. They talk about the first amendment fallout in the wake of Charlie Kirk, and more.Former congressman Joe Kennedy on the third on the future of the Democratic Party, his work with the Groundwork Project and standing up to authoritarian threats. It's Live Music Friday with activist singer/songwriter Evan Greer, ahead of an album drop tomorrow. “I’m not religious enough for her” and “My partner does all the talking at parties”...those are some recent love-related dilemmas from Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein. She joins to discuss all matters of the heart. This weekend marks the 20th annual What the Fluff festival in Somerville. We open the phone and text lines for all things marshmallow fluff – from fluffernutters to rice crispies -- how do you enjoy this local pantry treat? -
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BPR Full Show 9/17: Turtles Crossing The Road
Jared Bowen discusses the death of Robert Redford, the Emmys, and Mrs. Doubtfire at Broadway in Boston Juliette Kayyem, national security expert, discusses the US striking another military attack on a boat from Venezuela ... Plus, the expected crackdown on liberal groups in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing.Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Mass., discuses the SCOTUS decision on ICE arrests in LA, and press freedoms under attack.Sy Montgomery + Matt Patterson join to discuss their latest book "The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle" — they're on tour, and issuing public safety announcements as turtles are crossing roads to find their winter hibernation spots.