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Political podcaster Chuck Todd
Boston Magazine's top 50 restaurant chefs: Carl Dooley (Mooncusser) and Erin Miller (Urban Hearth)
Amherst College professor Ilan Stavans
Which Side? Music Protest Teach-Out
Recent segments
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Sy Montgomery On Ways To Stay Connected While Social Distancing: 'It's A Terrific Time To Watch Spring'
Social distancing from humans doesn't mean you can't be connected to all life. -
Governor Baker 'Has To Be More Strict,' Says Sue O'Connell
Governor Charlie Baker has to be more direct about social distancing guidelines, regarding the novel coronavirus, says O'Connell. -
Dr. Thomas Tsai Says Boston Hospitals Have ‘Fighting Chance’ In Handling Covid-19 Spike
The Harvard professor explained several new policies hospitals are implementing to slow the spread of coronavirus. -
What To Watch While Social Distancing
For HBO subscribers Bob Thompson recommends the documentary “After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News,” an intimate look at the impact of disinformation on real people. -
Shirley Leung: 'Recession Has Probably Already Started'
Boston's economy is taking a hit, as restaurants and hotels are forced to close. -
Bill McKibben: Social Distancing Goes Against Our Human Nature
We must follow social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but loneliness may follow.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Talks 7/30/26: Texting After Work Hours
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We start by asking listeners what their thoughts are coming out of the Anthony Fauci Hearing, Then, we end the show with our weekly Am I The A-Hole segment, should you be expected to answer texts from your boss after work? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Talks 7/29/26: Passive Mindfulness
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We start the show by taking calls for Governor Maura Healey, then we end the show by asking listeners what they do to find peaceful mindfulness.Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 7/29/26: Maura Healey Joins Us
Governor Maura Healey joins from 11-12.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the election implications for McConnell extending his Senate leave ... And the massive displacement in France and Spain amid wildfires.TJ and Hadley Douglas join to discuss their new wine venture, Urban Cellar Co.We end the show by asking listeners how they find passive mindfulness -
BPR Full Show 7/28/26: Ken Casey Live From Europe
We start the show by asking listeners about their thoughts on online lottery ticketsTrenni Casey discusses LeBron James going to the 76ers, and UNC + Bill Belichick in hot water.Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys zooms in from their Euro tour.CNN's John King discusses the latest in national politics.NYT film critic James Poniewozik discusses the latest in TV.We end the show with a bananas segment, are bananas the new pumpkin spice? -
BPR Talks 7/28/26: It's Bananas!
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We discuss online lottery tickets, is the state using your gambling addiction to fund things instead of raising taxes? Then, we dive deep into bananas, are bananas the new pumpkin spice?Listen in to find out!
