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Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery
Food policy expert Corby Kummer
Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett
Sky & Telescope editor Kelly Beatty
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What Lessons Can Presidential Candidates Learn About Leadership From Ernest Shackleton?
“For scientific discovery give me Scott; for speed and efficiency of travel give me Amundsen; but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on… -
Europe's Migration Challenge Is Reaching A Crisis Point
This weekend, Hungarian police made a fifth arrest connected to the death of the 71 migrant workers whose corpses were found in a truck abandoned in… -
BPR Rewind: A Tabloid Fiasco, A Boston Girl, And A Deep, Deep Appreciation For Peanut Butter Cups
This week, Boston Public Radio is revisiting some of our favorite conversations from the past few months. Here’s what’s on the docket for Friday, August… -
BPR Rewind: A First Lady, A King Hidden Beneath A Parking Lot, And A Year In Prison
This week, Boston Public Radio is looking back on some of our favorite conversations from the past few months. Here’s what’s on the docket for Thursday,… -
BPR Rewind: An Assassination Plot, A Humble Brag, And A Daring Invention
This week, Boston Public Radio is looking back on some of our favorite conversations from the past year. Here’s what’s on the docket for Wednesday, August… -
BPR Rewind: Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks Performs Live
This week, Boston Public Radio is looking back on some of our favorite conversations from the past few months. Here’s what’s on the docket for Tuesday,…
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 10/10: Barbara Lynch Closes Shop + AITA For Hiring A Maid
Today:Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses Boston restaurateur Barbara Lynch announcing she's closing all her locations.And, we open the lines for Am I The A-Hole. This week's prompt involves an exhausted new mother fed up with her husband not helping out around the house, so she cancels his streaming services and hires a maid with the extra cash. -
BPR Full Show 10/11: In The Eye Of The Hurricane
We opened the lines to discuss on why we can't turn the TV off to hurricane coverage. Paul Reville on a new federal class action lawsuit against 40 colleges, accusing them of conspiring to overcharge on tuition.Andrea Cabral on Fox News’ official misinformation fact sheetCorby Kummer reflected on Barbara Lynch restaurant closuresShirley Leung on ballot question 5 AITA for cancelling streaming services when my husband doesn't clean? We discussed with listeners -
Best Of BPR 10/09: Popcorn Finance & Harris' Media Blitz
Today:In Somerville, bomb threats forced workers at the public library to cancel a children’s reading event featuring local drag queens. NBC10's Sue O’Connell discusses that story, Trump’s close relationship with Putin, and Kamala Harris' media blitz before Nov. 5. And financial consultant Chris Browning is host of Popcorn Finance, a snackable podcast series designed to help the average person get a leg up on their finances. Chris joins us to share some keys to financial success and stability. -
BPR Full Show 10/9: Dude, Don't Fact Check Me
We opened the lines to continue the discussion about Hurricane Milton. GBH's Jared Bowen discussed his star turn in Nassim, tonight. And, Schlock & Awe at the CoolidgeNBC10's Sue O'Connell discussed the Harris campaign's media blitz, AG Campbell joining suit against TikTok, Boston Globe advice/relationship columnist Meredith Goldstein discussed her latest, including a submission from a man who no longer wants his wife to dress him.Chris Browning, host of Popcorn Finance & Men's Health columnist, discussed his bite-sized financial advice lessons.We ended the show talking about people who casually correct you -
BPR Full Show 10/8: Among the Vegetables
Hurricane Milton is barreling towards the west coast of Florida, barely two weeks after Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction in the same area. We asked listeners how this natural disaster-riddled autumn is shaping their views on climate change. NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discusses the Patriots in disarray, and the latest on the NCAA settlement that would allow players to be paid through revenue sharing.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for Ask The Mayor. We talk to her about ballot questions, rat control, commercial taxes and more.CNN's John King joins remotely to discuss national politics.Then, we talk about the vegetable and you. What's your favorite way to prepare the humble tuber, broccoli or lettuce?