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Coming up Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
GBH arts editor Jared Bowen
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Chefs Ana Sortun & Maura Kilpatrick
NPR host Ari Shapiro
Recent segments
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Latin musician Alex Alvear returns to Boston for a live performance in Roxbury
Alex Alvear and Mango Blue will be at Long Live Roxbury from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. -
The science behind what makes a leap day
Leap days are calendar adjustments that can be explained by astronomy. -
Healey: For top industries to thrive in Mass., more housing has to be built
Healey's new economic development bill will invest in artificial intelligence, life sciences and clean energy. -
AG Campbell sues Milton over MBTA Communities Law vote
The attorney general said on Boston Public Radio that she hopes the town doesn’t continue to “waste time” with noncompliance. -
Former federal judge speculates Supreme Court could be split on Trump immunity case
"If it were unanimous in one direction, it could have been done quickly," Nancy Gertner told Boston Public Radio on Monday. -
Jenny Slate describes new stand-up special 'Seasoned Professional' as a love story in reverse
The comedy special is now available on Amazon Prime Video.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 3/24: Lamentations Of An Aztec Philosopher-King & Can Ozempic Treat All Manner Of Addiction?
Today: Amherst College's Ilan Stavans discusses his new book "Lamentations of Nezahualcóyotl: Nahuatl Poems" - a re-telling of an Aztec king's writings, translated directly from the indigenous language.And, Nicholas Reville, CEO of the nonprofit Center for Addiction Science, Policy & Research argues there’s potential for GLP-1 drugs to revolutionize addiction treatment. -
BPR Full Show 3/24: Jim Threatens To Sell His Tesla
Boston University journalism department head Brian McGrory discusses the release of the 'John' names in the brothel case, the CIA-related disclosures from JFK files and how media coverage of COVID-19 may have damaged people's trust in institutions.Amherst College's Ilan Stavans discusses his new book "Lamentations of Neahualcoyotl: Nahuatl Poems" and how Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum is handling Trump.Nicholas Reville, CEO and co-founder of CASPR (Center for Addiction Science, Policy & Research) discusses how GLP-1s and other weight-loss products can also be effective for treating addiction.Richard Davey, head of MassPort, discusses the agency's expansion of climate and environmental staffing and raising fees on rideshares to Logan Airport. -
Best Of BPR 3/21: Judge Gertner Rings Democracy Alarm Bells & The Zahili Zamora Trio
Today:Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner rings alarm bells on Trump's attack of the American legal system, comparing his intimidation and consolidation of power to that of Hungary's Viktor Orban.And, Cuban-born jazz pianist Zahili Zamora joins for Live Music Friday, at the Boston Public Library. -
BPR Full Show 3/21: Acts of Kindness
Live Music Friday with Cuban-born jazz pianist and Berklee professor Zahili Zamora. She's performing next Thursday at Long Live Roxbury Brewing Company. NBC Boston commentator Sue O’Connell discusses the latest news on the Karen Read trial, including blogger "Turtleboy" pleading not guilty to witness intimidation charges. Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner reacts to Justice Roberts’ rebuke of Trump on the issue of judicial impeachment, and more on Trump ignoring judicial orders. Our 'Press Play' media segment with GBH's Adam Reilly and Callie Crossley on the media's coverage of the Trump administration and coverage of the Boston mayoral race. -
Best Of BPR 3/20: Mahmoud Khalil's First Amendment Case & Tesla's Market Slump
Today:Columbia’s Mahmoud Khalil is being held in Louisiana, awaiting his fate after the federal government targeted him for his pro-Palestine advocacy – We speak with one of the members of his legal team, the head of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Donna Lieberman.Dan Primack is the business editor at Axios. He discusses the latest on interest rates and the fed – holding steady at least for now -- and the fate of Tesla.