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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Special guest co-host Ken Casey with:
Author Michael Patrick McDonald
Jan. 6 police officer Michael Fanone
Live music from Jesse Ahern
Chrissy Lynch, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO
Recent segments
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Shirley Leung: 'Better To Be Safe Than Sorry' On Vaping
The governor has faced criticism for imposing a four month ban on vaping devices, but the Boston Globe business columnist said she thinks Baker made the right call. -
'This Old House' Previews Its New Season
Richard Tretheway and Jeff Sweenor joined Boston Public Radio to take calls from listeners and discuss the show's upcoming season. -
Cannabis Control Commission Chair Concerned Vaping Ban Could Impact Medical Patients
Steve Hoffman said that while he's not critical of a four-month ban on vaping products, he is concerned it will have negative consequences. -
Rep. Jon Santiago On The Opioid Crisis
Santiago is an emergency room physician, South End resident, and state representative. -
All Revved Up: R.I. Reverend Knew About Sex Abuse In Church
A new investigation by The Boston Globe shows that Rev. Barry Gamache knew about the history of abuse allegations against an employee of his church in Rhodes Island. -
Jared Bowen Reviews 'American Utopia'
WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen said fans of The Talking Heads will love David Byrne's new play.
Listen to previous shows
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The GOP Gets Back Behind Roy Moore
The RNC and President Donald Trump have officially endorsed Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. We opened up the lines and got your take. Plus, medical ethicist Arthur Caplan discussed the first successful pregnancy from a uterus transplant, John Rosenthal discussed gun reform, and Nancy Koehn put the GOP tax plan in historical context. (This is the full show from Tuesday, December 5, 2017.) -
Flynn Takes A Plea
We opened the lines to get your thoughts on Michael Flynn's guilty plea he made to the FBI. Plus, Attorney Dan Small on Flynn. Shirley Leung, Andy Inhatko, Emily Rooney, and cocktail consultants Jonathan Pogash and Kitty Amann joined us for the news quiz. (Full Show 12/01) -
To Run Or To Walk?
Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam explained whether it is better to run or to walk. Plus, Chuck Todd, Congressman Michael Capuano, and Paul Reville. -
Ask Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans: Sexual Harassment
Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans took our questions and yours on another edition of Ask The Police Commissioner. Plus, we opened the lines to hear your thoughts on the latest sexual abuse allegations, Randi Weingarten, John King, and Art Caplan. (Full Show 11/29) -
Ask The Mayor: BPS Audit
Mayor Marty Walsh took your questions and ours on another edition of ask the mayor. Plus, Ryan Landry, Corby Kummer, and anti-pornography activist Gail Dines. (Full Show 11/28/17)
