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Former Globe Editor Brian McGrory
Emily Norton and Patrick Herron of the Charles and Mystic River Watershed Associations
James Beard-winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspa
Food policy analyst Corby Kummer
Recent segments
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Chuck Todd Laments John Kelly’s Critique Of Trump
The “Meet the Press” moderator expressed frustration that Kelly didn't opted to speak up sooner. -
Art Caplan: Trump's Budget Would Cut America's Best Defense Against Diseases Like Coronavirus
President Trump has proposed cuts to the Centers for Disease Control, other global health agencies. -
What Happens To The Democratic Race After New Hampshire?
In the 2020 New Hampshire primary, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders ended the night as the victor. -
Michael Norton Explains 'Boaty McBoatface,’ And The Risks Of Consumer Voting
The Harvard economist said voting campaigns can be effective, but work best under specific circumstances. -
What It's Like Being Boston's Only Bean-To-Bar Chocolate Factory
Taza Chocolate co-founders speak about their transparent supply chain and unique chocolate making process. -
On Stop And Frisk, Bloomberg Campaign Says He's Learned From His Mistake
Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s campaign said that he regrets the New York Police Department’s controversial use of stop-and-frisk while he was Mayor of New York City, and that he has realized the impact the technique had on communities of color.
Listen to previous shows
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Corby Kummer | How Can Fresh Produce Be Made More Accessible?
Food critic Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio to discuss the Double Up program that allows people who are receiving SNAP benefits to get reimbursed for each dollar spent on produce in a grocery store or farmer’s market. -
Full Broadcast 8/09/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, August 9th, 2018 -
Full Broadcast 8/08/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 -
Full Broadcast 8/07/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 Congressman Richard Neal joined us on the line to discuss tornado damage in the towns of Dudley and Webster, Massachusetts. We asked you about UMass Amherst's dining services being named the best in the country for the third year in a row. Are luxurious amenities at colleges worth it? Or would you prefer a stripped down campus experience if it meant more affordable tuition? LeBron James will produce a Showtime documentary series called "Shut Up and Dribble" — sports reporter Trenni Kusnierick weighed in. Carol Rose, executive director of ACLU of Massachusetts, updated us on the family separation crisis at the U.S. border. Correspondent A.C. Thompson discussed the new FRONTLINE film: "Documenting Hate: Charlottesville." It's Shark Week in Massachusetts! At least eight great white sharks have been spotted off the coast recently. Are you worried about sharks when you go to the beach? We opened up the lines and got your take. John King, host of CNN's "Inside Politics," went over the latest political headlines. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is worth a staggering $150 billion. Historian Nancy Koehn looked at the policy changes that allow individuals to accumulate unprecedented amounts of wealth. -
Full Broadcast 8/06/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, August 6ht, 2018 Jennifer Braceras, a conservative columnist whose work appears in the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal and *National Review, *and Michael Curry, senior vice president and general counsel at Mass League of Community Health Centers, and a member of the National NAACP Board of Directors, joined us to discuss the top local and national headlines. The GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott talked about the latest news on North Korea - US relations. According to a new report out of the Boston Globe, a majority of Boston’s low performing schools are mostly populated by students of color. We opened the lines and asked you how can the city makes its way out of this inequality? Irene Monroe and Emmett Price joined us for another edition of All Revved Up. TV expert Bob Thompson gave us his list of the worst and best shows on TV. We opened the lines to hear if you are a small talk guru or can barely discuss the weather with a stranger.