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Thursday on BPR:
Political analyst Chuck Todd
Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral
Economic scholar & author Chuck Collins
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Boston School Committee member Brendan Cardet Hernandez
We will be back at the BPL Studio as soon as we make some updates to the space. We will keep you posted
Recent segments
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                    ‘Secrets of the Octopus’ demystifies the surprisingly social undersea creaturesDiscoveries like the documented packs of octopuses, nicknamed “Octlantis” and “Octopolis,” debunked myths that the creatures barely interact outside of mating.
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                    Excitement over women's college basketball is skyrocketing this March MadnessHome games and two big household names are boosting sales.
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                    Patti LuPone's new concert captures life through musicThe Broadway star will perform at Boston Symphony Hall on April 2.
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                    Cabbage's popularity is soaring — and not just because of St. Patrick's DayThe latest trendy vegetable can be found at upscale restaurants across the United States.
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                    The Burren is hosting an Irish variety show to celebrate St. Patrick's DayThe Burren will host a series of Irish concerts over St. Patrick's Day weekend.
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                    Wu’s open to expanding the BPS free museum pilot — but not nowBoston Mayor Michelle Wu has confirmed that the seven-month free museum pilot program will not be expanded beyond Boston Public Schools students (BPS) as of now.
Listen to previous shows
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                    Best Of BPR 2/06: Local News Is The Solution & Sen. Ed Markey Is Ready For A FightToday:Chuck Todd, formerly of NBC News, discusses the media's ability to hold Trump accountable.Senator Ed Markey discusses the Democratic opposition.
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                    Best Of BPR 2/05: Tracking Democracy With Judge Gertner & Fighting For Birthright Citizenship With Sophia HallRetired federal judge Nancy Gertner argues we need to take a step back and look at the pattern of Trump’s behavior in the context of authoritarian playbooks, not just individual executive orders. And, she tells us about her work with State Democracy Defenders.And, we zoom in on one issue with Sophia Hall of the Lawyers for Civil Rights, challenging Trump’s order to get rid of birthright citizenship on behalf of pregnant undocumented women who fear their children will be born without a state.
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                    BPR Full Show 2/5: Challenging Birthright CitizenshipJared Bowen, GBH executive arts editor, discussed this year's local Super Bowl adsNancy Gertner, retired federal judge, weighed in on the legality of Trump's myriad executive actionsKelly Beatty of Sky & Telescope on space exploration under Trump/MuskSophia Hall, deputy litigation director for Lawyers for Civil Rights, discussed their lawsuit on behalf of undocumented pregnant women challenging Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship
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                    Best Of BPR 2/04: Healey's 'Fair Share' Plan For The MBTA & Josh Kraft Is Running For MayorToday:Gov. Healey announced plans to fill a $700 million shortfall in the MBTA’s budget with income from the Fair Share Amendment, also known as the millionaire's tax. We talk transit with former state rep Bill Straus -- who chaired the House transportation committee on Beacon Hill -- and former assistant transportation secretary Chris Dempsey, now of urban planning firm Speck Dempsey.And, GBH reporter Adam Reilly attended Josh Kraft's campaign launch event Tuesday so you didn't have to. He debriefs us on the Boston mayoral race as it shapes up.
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                    BPR Full Show 2/4: Margery's Lucky RevengeTrenni Casey discussed the upcoming Super BowlFormer Rep. Straus + Chris Dempsey on Mayor Wu vs. Josh Kraft's stance on transportation in BostonLee Pelton of the Boston Foundation discussed the national threats to nonprofits, DEIGBH's Adam Reilly spoke about Josh Kraft's mayoral run announcement CNN's John King discussed the latest in national politics.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
