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Coming up Friday on BPR:
“Press Play” media analysis with Sue O’Connell and Callie Crossley
Lunar New Year music with Zishi Liu
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Author Andy Freed
Recent segments
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Art Caplan: Pay Attention To Where Your COVID-19 Information Is Coming From
"We're using ideological filtering, not science filtering," said medical ethicist Arthur Caplan. -
People Should 'Brace For The Long Haul' Regarding Coronavirus, Says Juliette Kayyem
Kayyem praised Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker for declaring a state of emergency due to coronavirus. -
As Coronavirus Spreads Across America, Will The Democratic Candidates Change How They Campaign?
According to CNN's John King, it may depend on how the delegate lead shakes out. -
Kusnierek On Sports Cancellations Amid Coronavirus: ‘I Think It’s Smart to Wait’
The sports reporter downplayed worries about an outbreak. -
Rollins: ICE Is Making It Harder For Law Enforcement To Work With Immigrant Communities
The threat of being arrested and deported by federal authorities can discourage immigrant victims of violent crimes from coming forward, said the Suffolk County district attorney. -
Corby Kummer: Ordering Food Delivery Online Won't Protect You From Getting Sick
"Plenty of hands are touching the food that comes to you and the groceries that come to you," from online orders, food writer Corby Kummer says.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 6/13: Papa's Time To Shine
Joan Donovan on misinformation in the digital age, she’ll talk about media coverage of the LA protests and discerning real news accounts from AI slop. BAMS Fest returns to Franklin park on June 28th, with a whole slate of sister events during June. We’ll talk with founder Catherine T. Morris, with a Live Music Friday performance from Boston reggae band Roots Alley Collective.Boston Pride for the People holds their annual Pride parade tomorrow, we’ll talk about goings-on and the state of the world for queer folks with BP4TP president Adrianna Boulin & Gary Daffin – who sits on the event leadership committee in addition to leading Boston’s Multicultural AIDS Coalition. -
Best Of BPR 6/13: Joan Donovan On Combating AI Misinformation & Boston Pride For The People
Today:Joan Donovan, founder of the Critical Internet Studies Institute & Boston University Assistant Professor of Journalism and emerging media studies, joins for a discussion on artificial intelligence, media manipulation, and telling truth from fiction.Boston Pride For The People President Adrianna Bolin and development & parade co-chair, Gary Daffin – he’s also President of the Multicultural AIDS Coalition -- join ahead of Saturday's parade in Boston. -
BPR Full Show 6/12: Put Out That Cigarette!
Chuck Todd on the premiere of his new show “Sunday Night with Chuck Todd,” where he interviewed Steve Bannon.Andrea Cabral on Weinstein verdict.Michael Curry on RFK/vaccine misinformation. Corby Kummer on pricy Boston dining -
Best Of BPR 6/12: Topo Gigio vs Topo Chico & The Future Of Carney Hospital
Today:Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses the new "dirty dozen" list of grocery store items laden with pesticides.And, Michael Curry, head of the Mass League of Community Health Centers, discusses a new proposal for the shuttered Carney Hospital in Dorchester to be repurposed as a training facility for nurses. -