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Thursday on BPR:
Political analyst Chuck Todd
Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral
"Fighting Crime" podcast host Cristina Quinn
The filmmakers behind "What We Carry"
Recent segments
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Rufus Wainwright will 'play for the village' at City Winery
The singer-songwriter spoke to GBH News ahead of two performances at City Winery. -
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin 'transported back in time' with student protests
Renowned historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin spoke about the ongoing encampment protests and how it echoes the protests of the 1960s. -
A comet will shoot across the skies this October
The comet will be visible to the naked eye in October 2024. -
Wu: Emerson protesters 'wanted to get arrested'
A city ordinance banning encampments can't be selectively applied, the mayor said. -
Powerlifter Nadia Moumine builds strength and inclusivity in the gym
Queer powerlifter Nadia Moumine discussed her journey to the national championships and the growth of powerlifting as a sport. -
Healey supports police response at Emerson and Northeastern
Gov. Healey supported the right to protest on college campuses, but called out "threats of violence and disruption of students' access to safe education."
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 9/9/26: Ask The Mayor
Northeastern professor Beth Noveck, discussing her book "Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy"Juliette Kayyem, discussing her latest piece on the "disturbing feeling of 9/11 nostalgia" and other national security headlines.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu from 12-1 for Ask the Mayor. -
BPR Full Show 9/8/26: RF Kuang Joins Us
CNN chief national correspondent John King zooms in with the latest politics headlines.ACLUM executive director Carol Rose discusses their public records lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's restriction of mail ballots ... and their local legal win compelling state police to disclose license plate reader locations and audit records.Author R.F. Kuang discusses her book Taipei Story, ahead of an event tonight at the Wilbur. -
BPR Talks 9/8/26: End of Summer
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We start the show by asking listeners about the back-to-school season and check in on whether students should be using AI or cellphones in the classroom. Then, we ask listeners about the end of summer.. are you excited that the summer is over or dreading the cold seasons ahead?Listen in to find out! -
Best of BPR (Aug. 31- Sept. 4 2026) Common Man for Ukraine, Independent Senate Race Panel & Paula Cole
Welcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: Lisa Mure and Susan Mathison from Common Man for Ukraine, fresh back from their latest aid visit, Plus a panel with Former Massachusetts Lt Gov Kerry Healey (R), and two independents challenging the two-party system: Todd Achilles, challenging Senator Jim Risch (R) in Idaho… and Brian Bengs, challenging Senator Mike Rounds (R) in South Dakota. Both Achilles and Bengs are combat veterans and the sole challengers to their respective incumbent, and a Live Music Friday performance from Paula Cole, ahead of her “THIS FIRE: 30” show at The Wilbur on Sept 18. -
A Republican and a Socialist react to the Massachusetts primary results
Not My Politics is a new show from GBH News focusing on young people in politics, produced and hosted by Zoe Mathews.In this episode: Two candidates who will appear on the November ballot in Massachusetts discuss the primary results from the opposite sides of the political spectrum: Joe Tache is running for Senate as a Socialist, and Micah Q Jones is a Republican running for the MA-6th Congressional district.Follow us on Instagram @GBH_NotMyPolitics and stay tuned for more episodes.