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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Congressman-elect Dan Koh
Live Music Friday from Bailen
Media maven and local woman Sue O'Connell
Organizers of the new arts venue The Platform
Recent segments
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A personal finance podcast shares the secret ingredient to saving for retirement
Chris Browning's podcast gives listeners tips for how to invest, save and pay off debts. -
Wu ‘torn’ on MCAS ballot question to eliminate graduation requirement
Boston’s mayor is not taking a public position on whether or not the MCAS should be removed as a high school graduation requirement. -
Good news for climate efforts: New funding for electric buses and clean energy in New England
David Cash, EPA administrator for Region 1, discussed efforts to replace fossil fuel heating systems with heat pumps, the Clean School Bus Rebate Program and Massachusetts making strides in offshore wind energy. -
Rep. Seth Moulton says veterans can play a crucial role in Washington
The congressman also defended Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's military service and criticized JD Vance. -
The FDA approved an at-home nasal spray flu vaccine, but it's not available quite yet
A nasal spray to prevent influenza could make it easier for more people to get vaccinated, said Dr. Katherine Gergen-Barnett. But it won't be available until next flu season. -
Lewis Black says 'goodbye' to the comedy circuit
The Daily Show correspondent and stand-up comedian said this is his final tour, but he'll stay busy in other ways.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 11/09/26: The Lame Duck Era?
Former education secretary Paul Reville discusses the enrollment crisis in public schools.Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett on the midterm elections setting a potential course for a Medicare for All fight, and the large number of doctors/physicians elected to Congress.Boston Symphony Orchestra board of trustees member Jan Brett joins two musicians, principal clarinetist William Hudgins and violist Kathryn Sievres, in speaking out against the BSO's decision to remove Andris Nelsons after this season. -
Best of BPR (Week of Nov. 2-6 2026): Patrick Duval, Boston Globe Spotlight, Zahili Zamora
Former Governor Deval Patrick calls in to discuss the blue wave.Spotlight reporters Kay Lazar, Neena Hagen, and Tricia Nadolny discuss their reporting on nursing homes in Mass.Zahili Zamora and Yosvany Terry join us for Live Music Friday. -
BPR Talks: Post Election Celebrations
Another day, another post-election angle: as young people showed up and voted, what’s the message now to Democrats about where to focus their energy? Is it affordability, immediately? Accountability? Stopping the arch and firing Hegseth? Then we’ll celebrate the spiritual victory of light over dark… Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights … And we’ll end the show with you … As we head into the weekend, hope seems to be back…. are you feeling it too? And when do you think reality will set in that there’s still so much work to do? -
BPR Full Show 11/06/26: Diwali Panel
Spotlight reporters Kay Lazar, Neena Hagen, and Tricia Nadolny discuss their reporting on nursing homes in MassZahili Zamora and Yosvany Terry join us for Live Music Friday.we will speak with Michael Curry instead, about Tuesday's electionsWe host a Diwali panel with Rokeya Chowdry, owner of Shanti Restaurants, and Shiamin Melville, a board member with the New England Botanical Garden, which is hosting a Diwali Lights event later this month. -
BPR Full Show 11/5/26: Gov. Duval on Blue Wave Wins
Good morning, BPR is in Brighton today, with:Andrea Cabral discusses the Democrats' plans to take on Trump.Corby Kummer discusses the consolidation behind the scenes of the restaurant industry, re: Sysco distributors.Former Governor Deval Patrick calls in to discuss the blue wave.Dr. Zeke Emanuel discusses AI in healthcare.