EXPLORE MORE
Coming up Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Food policy expert Corby Kummer
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart
The Long Run: Rachel Binstock from Wasted*
Recent segments
-
Leung: MIT Had To Know What Jeffrey Epstein Did When They Took His Money
MIT president L. Rafael Reif said the university was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual misconduct when they took his money. -
Report: Student Suicides Are On The Rise, But Schools Don't Track Them
Investigative reporter Jenifer McKim discussed her latest piece. -
Reville: A Long-Term Solution To Delayed Public School Buses
What's a consequence of Boston's school choice registration? Chronically delayed buses, says Paul Reville. -
Ryan Landry: 'We're Living In A Different World' Of Comedy Now, And That's Okay
Landry supports SNL's decision to fire new cast member Shane Gillis due to the comedian's history of racist remarks. -
Norton: Simplicity Is The New Status Symbol
Wealthy people are swapping glitz and glamor for minimalism, says Michael Norton. -
John King: Impeaching Kavanaugh Is Up To The House
Rep. Ayanna Pressley called for an impeachment inquiry, but Senate Democrats aren't thrilled about it.
Listen to previous shows
-
-
BPR Full Show 02/12: Losing Our Marbles
We start the show with "Ask the Mayor" with Michelle Wu. Harvard national security analyst Juliette Kayyem discusses President Trump's posturing on Gaza and attempts within the government to shield itself from DOGE.Ashish Jha, dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health, on the Trump administration's assault on science and health research. Naturalist Sy Montgomery says its the season of love --- and not just for humans. New England foxes, skunks, coyotes, racoons, mink, and barred owls are getting hot and heavy around Valentine's Day. -
Best Of BPR 2/12: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Pushes Back Against Challenger Josh Kraft On Housing
Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Feb. 12, 2025. She discusses her upcoming testimony before Congress, Josh Kraft entering the Boston mayoral race, and the latest on plans for a soccer-specific stadium in neighboring Everett. -
Best Of BPR 2/11: 'The Rule Of Law Is Basically Breaking Down' & Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor
Today:Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo discusses Trump's attacks on transgender people via executive order, and the institutions complying with alarming speed.Then, Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston join to spread some kindness with a card-writing campaign. -
BPR Full Show 2/11: A Gallon Of Milk
LGBTQ civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo on threats to gender affirming care and bans against transgender people in college sports and the militaryACLU of Massachusetts' Carol Rose on the history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston discussed their "Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” program, where people can write cards so strangers throughout the city will feel less alone around Valentines Day.CNN’s John King on national politics news
