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Political commentator Chuck Todd
NACA’s Bruce Marks and homeowners who sued the nonprofit mortgage lender BlueHub
Mother and son cooking duo Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji
Massport CEO Richard Davey
Recent segments
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Mass. AG plans to go after AI scammers
Campbell is also working with lawmakers on a response to the Steward Health Care crisis. -
The pros and pitfalls of hydrogen power, according to MIT energy expert
Hydrogen can be a substitute for fossil fuels, says MIT's Robert Stoner. But it's not without critics. -
Latest round of student debt forgiveness is 'life changing,' Pressley says
Some 30 million borrowers could see relief in this latest plan. Despite ballooning costs, Pressley still encouraged young people to pursue higher education. -
In 'The Ritual Effect,' behavioral scientist explains the power of rituals
Michael Norton, the Harold M. Brierly Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, delves into the impact of rituals in his new book. -
Wu says there are ‘misconceptions’ about White Stadium renovations
The mayor said public schools will maintain access to fields. -
Journalist shares what life is like for Israelis and Palestinians 6 months into the war
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict goes back decades, but journalist Marco Werman says this time is different.
Listen to previous shows
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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. -
Best Of BPR 5/07: A Conclave Begins & Ari Shapiro Does Cabaret
Today:National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the start to the secretive process to pick the next pope.NPR host Ari Shapiro zooms in ahead of two local shows on his cabaret tour. -
BPR Full Show 5/7: Are Phone Bans Enough For Kids?
Jared Bowen discusses the local arts groups impacted by cancelled NEA grants.Juliette Kayyem discusses what you need to know about Real ID requirements.Ari Shaprio joins ahead of his one-man cabaret show: "Ari Shapiro: Thank You For Listening" stopping in Nashua and Lexington this weekend.Ana Sortun, executive chef of Oleana and chef/co-owner of Sofra, joins with Maura Kilpatrick, chef/co-owner of Sofra — for our latest edition of How Do You Two Know Each Other? -
Best Of BPR 5/06: Sen. Markey Calls For Small Business Tariff Waiver & The Billionaires Polluting Mass At Hanscom Field
Today:Senator Ed Markey discusses Trump's tariff plan, and his recent visit to Rumeysa Ozturk in Louisiana.And, Chuck Collins from the Institute for Policy Studies discusses the uber-wealthy forces trying to expand Bedford’s Hanscom Field to accommodate more fossil-fueled private jets. -
BPR Full Show 5/06: Where's The Anti-War Movement?
Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts, discusses the appeals court hearing today in the case of Rümeysa Öztürk. Plus, the Trump Justice Department taking the same position as the Biden admin on a major abortion access case.Senator Ed Markey zooms in to discuss national politics: the impacts of tariffs on small business, Republican rule-breaking, Harvard, and Trump's deportations.Lee Pelton of the Boston Foundation discusses how Trump's nonprofit policies will devastate vulnerable communities, and the Boston Foundation's $2.6 million in Safety Net grants. Chuck Collins of the Institute for Policy Studies discusses the American oligarchs — Zuckerberg, Musk and Bezos --- and their impact on politics. He also joins to discuss the proposed Hanscom Field expansion as it relates to private jet use and climate change.