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BPR is on tape Aug. 11-15. We'll be back live on Monday, Aug. 18 with:
Amherst College's Ilan Stavans
Film critic Odie Henderson
Political commentator and author Robert Reich
The Revs Irene Monroe + Emmett G. Price III
Recent segments
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Teachers' union and former BPS student make case for eliminating MCAS graduation requirement
The Massachusetts Teachers Association, led by President Max Page, has initiated a ballot proposal to replace the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS, as a high school graduation requirement. He joined Boston Public Radio to discuss along with former BPS student Gigi Greene. -
Museum of Science plans to revolutionize public engagement with science
The Museum of Science is creating the Public Science Common, a unique space designed to connect the community with Boston’s top scientific minds and foster a lasting appreciation for science. -
'Is the real Independence Day in 1776?' asks NAACP's Michael Curry on Juneteenth
Michael Curry, a member of the National NAACP Board of Directors, emphasized the importance of Juneteenth as a pivotal moment in American history that should be widely celebrated. -
Senator Markey champions Juneteenth federal holiday and criticizes Supreme Court's conservative shift
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey reflected on being one of the lead sponsors of the bill that established Juneteenth as a federal holiday and his proposed Right to Contraception Act. -
Latino Equity Fund marks its 10th anniversary with a celebration in Somerville
The Latino Equity Fund (LEF) is marking its 10th anniversary with a vibrant celebration themed "¡Pa’lante! A Decade of Impact." The festivities will be held at Bow Market in Somerville. LEF Director Javier Juarez highlighted the significance of their work in a recent discussion. -
Nubian Markets 'stays true' to community roots, one year in
The grocery, cafe and gathering space celebrates first anniversary in one of Boston's most dynamic neighborhoods.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 10/30: How Online Extremism Hurts Women & 'The Real James Bond ... Was Dominican'
Best Of BPR 10/30: How Online Extremism Hurts Women & 'The Real James Bond ... Was Dominican' -
BPR Full Show 10/30: When They Landed on Plymouth Rock
BPR Full Show 10/30: When They Landed on Plymouth Rock -
BPR Full Show 10/27: Tricks and Some Treats
BPR Full Show 10/27: Tricks and Some Treats -
Best Of BPR 10/27: John Rosenthal Of Stop Handgun Violence & The Boston Lyric Opera's 'La Cenerentola'
Best Of BPR 10/27: John Rosenthal Of Stop Handgun Violence & The Boston Lyric Opera's 'La Cenerentola' -