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Coming up Thursday on BPR:
Political analyst Chuck Todd
Former Massachusetts public safety secretary Andrea Cabral
Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung
GBH’s Jared Bowen
Recent segments
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Juliette Kayyem: 'Something’s Wrong Here'
The CNN analyst discussed the latest news surrounding the House impeachment inquiry. -
Susan Rice Reflects On A Career In National Security
The former ambassador to the United Nations and U.S. national security advisor has written a memoir about her life and career. -
John King: Lynch Is Not The Favorite For Chair Of Oversight And Reform Committee
Rep. Stephen Lynch revealed his intention Monday to run for the chairmanship of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, which was previously held by Rep. Elijah Cummings. -
The Latest Edition of 'Atlas Obscura' Documents The Obscure Wonders Of The World
The co-founder of Atlas Obscura joined us to share some of his favorite local and foreign wonders. -
American Pork Manufacturers Rethink Their Use Of A 'Dangerous' Feed Additive
Ractopamine causes harm to humans and pigs, is banned in over 100 countries but is allowed in the US, says Corby Kummer. -
Dan Adams: Medical Marijuana Patients Feel 'Frozen Out' By Baker's Vape Ban
Boston Globe Cannabis Correspondent Dan Adams explains the concerns some have with the state's e-cigarette ban.
Listen to previous shows
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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. -
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Best Of BPR 5/09: 'We Are Not A Sanctuary State' Gov. Healey Says In Response To Worcester ICE Arrests
Today:Gov. Maura Healey joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on May 9, 2025. -
BPR Full Show 5/09: Ask the Governor & Live Music From Latrell James
For Live Music Friday we hear from Brockton-based artist Latrell James, who won Album of the Year at 2024’s Boston Music Awards. He's performing at Boston Calling this month. We also speak to Boston Calling co-founder Mike Snow."Ask The Governor" with Maura Healey. We ask Gov. Healey about tariffs, the latest ICE raids, potential cuts in the state budget and more. Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins is to talk about dysfunction within the Democratic party, what the party's message should be moving forward, and her recent petition to protect Medicaid and SNAP. -
BPR Full Show 5/08: A New Pope
Podcaster Chuck Todd returns for his Thursday D.C. roundup.Andrea Cabral on the latest law and order headlines: an appeals court ordering the return of Rumeysa Ozturk and to Vermont. Environmentalist Bill McKibben returns for his monthly climate check-in. Culture reporter James Bennett II discusses why Americans are obsessed with the movie Conclave and the real-life conclave. While on air, the current conclave ended and the new pope was announced. We talk with James about the historical significance of the first Pope from the United States, Leo XIV.
