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Thursday on BPR:
Political commentator Chuck Todd
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden
MIT president Sally Kornbluth
Recent segments
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Baker Talks TCI, MBTA Construction And Drivers License Bill On Ask The Governor
On Thursday, Governor Charlie Baker joined Boston Public Radio for Ask the Governor. -
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.
Listen to previous shows
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Full Broadcast 6/01/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, June 1, 2018. Scripps National Spelling Bee crowned their champion last night, and in the tradition of the Bee, we opened the lines to test your spelling skills. WGBH's Emily Rooney gave us her famous list. Senator Elizbeth Warren answered our questions about Dodd-Frank and Roseanne. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung talked about the upcoming BIO International Convention. NECN's Sue O'Connell discussed Pride Month. Comedian John Hodgman talked about his new book, Vacationland. Actors Josh Stamberg and Joanne Kelly star in the new play Fall at the Huntington Ave. Theater. They joined us for the news quiz. -
Full Broadcast 5/31/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, May 31st, 2018. -
Full Broadcast 5/30/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, May 30th, 2018. Governor Charlie Baker took our questions and yours. A new study suggests the death toll from Hurricane Maria may number in the thousands — far more than the official government death toll of 64. Homeland security expert Juliette Kayyem brought us her analysis. ABC canceled the reboot of "Roseanne" after its star, Roseanne Barr, published racist tweets. We asked for your take on how it was handled. Should ABC have handed Barr a show in the first place? WGBH arts editor Jared Bowen shared his roundup of the best arts and cultural events in Boston, including a new musical based on Alanis Morissette's 1995 album "Jagged Little Pill." We asked you about dining alone. Do you enjoy taking a book to a bar and dining solo, or does it feel strange to you? Fifty years after the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., we talked to his biographer Larry Tye about his life and legacy. -
Full Broadcast: 5/29/2018
Listen to the full episode of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Featuring: sports reporter Trenni Kusnierick, television expert Bob Thompson, food writer and editor Corby Kummer, CNN's John King, and Harvard Business School Nancy Koehn. -
Full Broadcast 5/25/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, May 25th, 2018. Memorial Day weekend is here and you know what that means, traffic. We opened the lines to hear about your traffic tips. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung updated us on the future of the Necco candy company. Under The Radar's Callie Crossley talked about the recent sexual allegations made against Morgan Freeman. Mark Richardson and Dan Jaffe from the New England Wild Flower Society joined us for the news quiz. Mayor Marty Walsh took your questions and ours on another edition of Ask The Mayor.