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Live Music Friday courtesy of Haley Richardson
NBC Boston’s Sue O’Connell
Jinkx Monsoon and Ben de la Creme Zoom in ahead of their annual “Jinkx and De La Holiday Show"
Lyndia Downie of Pine Street Inn and Judge Kathleen Coffey join – Coffey is retiring after 15 years leading Pine Street’s “homeless court” – an initiative to resolve low-level charges for people facing homelessness
Recent segments
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News Quiz: Comfort Foods Versus Uncomfortable Foods
It's the battle of comfort foods versus uncomfortable foods on Boston Public Radio's News Quiz this week. On one side, James DiSabatino of Roxy's Grilled… -
One Year After Major Upheaval, Market Basket Bounces Back
Last summer, a bitter family feud between the DeMoulas family over who would take control of their family business—the Market Basket supermarket… -
Hello America, Have You Met Hillary Clinton?
The name "Hillary Clinton" has been at the forefront of American political life for decades, yet her aides have also described her as the "most famous… -
Security Glitches At NYSE And United Airlines Raise Question: Who Should Have Access To Our Data?
This morning, flights from United Airlines were grounded due to a router problem. Then, the New York Stock Exchange mysteriously shut down. While the… -
Misty Copeland: A Role Model For Girls Everywhere Who Want To Find Their Power
Young girls across the country gained a squad of new idols this week when the U.S. Women's National Team stormed its way to a World Cup title. But soccer… -
The Blockbuster Of The Summer Isn't In Theaters—It's 'The Grexit'
Move aside, 'Jurassic Park.' The blockbuster movie of the summer isn't what you expect—it's not even in theaters, says Charles Sennott, head of 'The…
Listen to previous shows
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Corby Kummer | How Can Fresh Produce Be Made More Accessible?
Food critic Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio to discuss the Double Up program that allows people who are receiving SNAP benefits to get reimbursed for each dollar spent on produce in a grocery store or farmer’s market. -
Full Broadcast 8/09/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, August 9th, 2018 -
Full Broadcast 8/08/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 -
Full Broadcast 8/07/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 Congressman Richard Neal joined us on the line to discuss tornado damage in the towns of Dudley and Webster, Massachusetts. We asked you about UMass Amherst's dining services being named the best in the country for the third year in a row. Are luxurious amenities at colleges worth it? Or would you prefer a stripped down campus experience if it meant more affordable tuition? LeBron James will produce a Showtime documentary series called "Shut Up and Dribble" — sports reporter Trenni Kusnierick weighed in. Carol Rose, executive director of ACLU of Massachusetts, updated us on the family separation crisis at the U.S. border. Correspondent A.C. Thompson discussed the new FRONTLINE film: "Documenting Hate: Charlottesville." It's Shark Week in Massachusetts! At least eight great white sharks have been spotted off the coast recently. Are you worried about sharks when you go to the beach? We opened up the lines and got your take. John King, host of CNN's "Inside Politics," went over the latest political headlines. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is worth a staggering $150 billion. Historian Nancy Koehn looked at the policy changes that allow individuals to accumulate unprecedented amounts of wealth. -
Full Broadcast 8/06/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, August 6ht, 2018 Jennifer Braceras, a conservative columnist whose work appears in the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal and *National Review, *and Michael Curry, senior vice president and general counsel at Mass League of Community Health Centers, and a member of the National NAACP Board of Directors, joined us to discuss the top local and national headlines. The GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott talked about the latest news on North Korea - US relations. According to a new report out of the Boston Globe, a majority of Boston’s low performing schools are mostly populated by students of color. We opened the lines and asked you how can the city makes its way out of this inequality? Irene Monroe and Emmett Price joined us for another edition of All Revved Up. TV expert Bob Thompson gave us his list of the worst and best shows on TV. We opened the lines to hear if you are a small talk guru or can barely discuss the weather with a stranger.