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Wednesday on BPR:
Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung
Northeastern University’s Beth Simone Noveck
Musician Peter Wolf
Boston photographer Bill Brett
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 Full Show 6/22/26: Jamie Hosts For the First Time!
Sy Montgomery discussing legislation to protect the horseshoe crab from being bloodletted for medical purposes.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett on the newest research on cannabis and the brain, and impending MassHealth work requirements.Corby Kummer discusses the unraveling of our food safety net, our very real addiction to ultraprocessed foods, and Ina Garten's messy new podcast.Kelly Beatty of Sky and Telescope on the summer solstice, and the upcoming total solar eclipse. -
BPR Full Show: Happy Juneteenth!
Ron Mitchell, publisher of Bay State Banner, and Marita Rivero, former CEO of the Museum of African American History join for Press Play.Women in World Jazz is our guest for Live Music Friday, ahead of a their Belmont Public Library performance in July.Sue O'Connell discusses Trump's Qatari jet and the Europification of Boston/Cambridge over the World Cup.Julia Marcus of GBH Music joins to discuss her interview with Jon Batiste and his new album Black Mozart. -
BPR Full Show 6/18/26: Scottish Dating in Boston
Chuck Todd discusses Trump's Iran nuclear deal/MOU to cease fighting.Meredith Goldstein of the Boston Globe Love Letters fame discusses some of her recent columns: "I'm sick of not living together" and "We don't like the same music" plus her event at the BPL about the history of advice.Senator Van Hollen zooms in to discuss his thoughts about Democrats' failed Israel/Palestine policy, and other criticisms of his party.Brendan Patrick Hughes' podcast Divine Intervention has just won a Peabody award. He'll join with his mother, Marianne Hughes, to discuss the story of antiwar nuns in Boston. -
BPR Full Show 6/16/26: Les Miserables & The Dutch Walk
Les Miserables lead actors Nick Cartell and Hayden Tee join to discuss Broadway in Boston's production, through the end of the month.Omer Bartov, Brown University's professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, discusses his new book "Israel: What Went Wrong"Carol Rose of the ACLU of Mass discusses the House bill on public records and legislative audit, and the Supreme Court wrapping up its term.Trenni Casey zooms in briefly with some World Cup updates. -
BPR Full Show 6/15/26: A Renter's Life
Tufts international politics professor Dan Drezner discusses the latest deal in Iran.Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung joins with all the news about World Cup in Boston, and debriefs her and Jim's interview with former DA Rachael Rollins.Dr. Kate Ackerman of the Women's Health Sports and Performance Institute discusses the gap in research around women's sports health.Corby Kummer explains how international fans are unable to comprehend Taco Bell, unlimited soda refills, and more, as they come to North America for the World Cup. Plus, we as, is pickle the new pumpkin spice?And Dr. Stephen Rich, microbiology professor at UMass Amherst, joins for a tick safety segment.