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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Live Music Friday with three time Poet laureate Robert Pinsky
Former executive editor of the New York Times Jill Abramson
NBC 10 Boston media maven Sue O’Connell
Recent segments
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Calls For Trump Impeachment, Says Mueller Report Provides Grounds
In response to the release of the redacted Mueller report, Rep. Ayanna Pressley has renewed her call to impeach President Donald Trump. -
Rep. McGovern On AG Barr's Assessment Of Mueller Report: 'I Don't Trust Him'
Following the release of the redacted Mueller report Thursday, Rep. Jim McGovern told WGBH News he “doesn’t trust” U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s assessment that there was “no collusion” between Russia and the Trump campaign in the lead up to the 2016 election. -
All Revved Up: Cambridge's N-Word Controversy Falls In Much Larger Context
A teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School is under investigation after a controversial panel involving the use of a racial slur. -
US and Britain Need To 'Wake Up' To Russian Meddling In Democracy, Charles Sennott Says
Charles Sennott of The GroundTruth Project said the two countries need to come together to prevent further Russian influence campaigns. -
Irish Official Remains 'Optimistic' UK and EU Can Work Out A Deal
Minister for Communications, Climate Action, and Environment Richard Bruton said he respects the United Kingdom's decision and hopes they can work toward a productive, long-term economic partnership. -
What Are Realistic Expectations For The Second US-North Korea Summit?
Charles Sennott of The GroundTruth Project believes symbolic gains could be made, but that substantive progress is unlikely.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 3/14: Irish Goodbyes
“A Man of No Importance” is the latest musical from SpeakEasy Stage Company.. We hear performances from the cast and speak with actors Eddie Shields, Billy Meleady & Kathy St. George for this week’s Live Music Friday.GBH's Callie Crossley discusses federal pressure on Maine's governor over a trans student athlete. She also discusses the removal of the “Black Lives Matter” mural in D.C., and Attorney General Andrea Campbell joining other AGs who are suing Trump about the dismantling of the education department.Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther gives a eulogy for free checked luggage on domestic flights and provides tips for traveling on the cheap in Thailand.Political analyst Chuck Todd joins for our "Press Play" media analysis segment. -
Best Of BPR 3/13: Anand Giridharadas On Our Broken Political Spectrum & Veterans Services Sec. Jon Santiago
Today:Anand Giridharadas of The.Ink argues the left-right political spectrum doesn’t apply anymore. We should be thinking about things through a “who’s fighting for me” frame. Then, Massachusetts’ Veterans Services Secretary Dr. Jon Santiago discusses the litany of ways the Trump administration is making life more difficult for those who served our country. -
BPR Full Show 3/13: AITA For Avoiding Friends With Kids?
BPR Full Show 3/13: AITA For Avoiding Friends With Kids? -
BPR Full Show 3/12: "Ask The" Double-Header
Gov. Maura Healey joins for Ask The Governor. We'll talk threats to federal funding and ask about her appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the MIT dome, the cabaret star Meow Meow and "Death Becomes Her" on Broadway.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the latest on a Russia/Ukraine ceasefire, Trump's plans for a renewed travel ban for people from specific countries, and the universities pushing back against Trump's attack on DEI.MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng joins for "Ask the GM." We'll ask him about findings by recent audits, T safety and a new south coast rail. -
Best Of BPR 3/11: Mayor Wu On Representing Boston
Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on March 11, 2025 to discuss her appearance in a Congressional hearing about Boston's immigration policies, the growing field of contenders for Boston mayor, and of course, bike lanes.