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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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Wu: Emerson protesters 'wanted to get arrested'
A city ordinance banning encampments can't be selectively applied, the mayor said. -
Powerlifter Nadia Moumine builds strength and inclusivity in the gym
Queer powerlifter Nadia Moumine discussed her journey to the national championships and the growth of powerlifting as a sport. -
Healey supports police response at Emerson and Northeastern
Gov. Healey supported the right to protest on college campuses, but called out "threats of violence and disruption of students' access to safe education." -
Poll finds Mass. residents are dissatisfied with primary care
One-third of Massachusetts residents are dissatisfied with their ability to find a primary care doctor, according to a new Suffolk University-Boston Globe poll. -
USDA cuts allowable sugar and sodium levels in school meals
The updated nutrition guidelines allow schools several years to meet the reduced sugar and sodium requirements. -
Mass. congressman hand-delivers official tally of vote approving Ukraine aid to Zelenskyy
U.S. Rep. Bill Keating traveled to Ukraine on Monday to give the Ukrainian president a copy of the official tally sheet where the House authorized crucial military aid for the nation's defense against Russia's invasion.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 5/14: The Security Risk Of Qatar's Gifted Airplane & Tick Season Is Getting Worse
Today:National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the amount of work that will have to go into retro-fitting the Qatari airplane to suit Trump's presidential needs.And, naturalist Sy Montgomery discusses warming climate's impact on ticks and the humans who get bit by them. -
BPR Full Show 5/14: Kicking And Screaming
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the no-nudity dress code at Cannes and 'Kimberly Akimbo' at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem explains why the Qatari plane gifted to President Donald Trump poses security problems. Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses new FDA-approved 'natural' food colorings, the golden age of the fried-chicken sandwich and Michelin stars coming to Boston restaurants.Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery on this season's tick problem and new research on the rhythmic capabilities of sea lions. -
Best Of BPR 5/13: Mayoral Candidate Josh Kraft & Keith Lockhart's 30 Years With The Boston Pops
Today:Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library to discuss his mayoral challenge to Michelle Wu.And, Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart discusses the current spring Pops season, his 30th with the orchestra. -
BPR Full Show 5/13: Josh Kraft and Conductor Keith Lockhart
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey discusses a private equity in the Celtics' purchase bid and their devastating loss last night in game four against the Knicks. Josh Kraft joins to discuss his campaign for Mayor of Boston.Conductor Keith Lockhart on his 30th anniversary with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and what's in store for the Pops' spring season.CNN's John King joins via zoom to discuss the latest national political headlines. -
Best Of BPR 5/12: UN Humanitarian Worker On The 'Nightmare' In Gaza & All Rev'd Up Pope Edition
Today:Olga Cherevko of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, zooms into the show from Gaza City to discuss the humanitarian crisis there.Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G Price discuss the new Pope's Creole heritage.