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We'll feature reporters and voices from around the country talking about key election races in their states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Michigan, Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, California, and Alaska.
Recent segments
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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." -
Poll finds Mass. residents are dissatisfied with primary care
One-third of Massachusetts residents are dissatisfied with their ability to find a primary care doctor, according to a new Suffolk University-Boston Globe poll. -
USDA cuts allowable sugar and sodium levels in school meals
The updated nutrition guidelines allow schools several years to meet the reduced sugar and sodium requirements. -
Mass. congressman hand-delivers official tally of vote approving Ukraine aid to Zelenskyy
U.S. Rep. Bill Keating traveled to Ukraine on Monday to give the Ukrainian president a copy of the official tally sheet where the House authorized crucial military aid for the nation's defense against Russia's invasion. -
Dorchester's Comfort Kitchen is a James Beard 'Best New Restaurant' semi-finalist
Run by Biplaw Rai from Nepal and Kwasi Kwaa from Ghana, Comfort Kitchen was named a semi-finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award in the category of "Best New Restaurant" in New England. -
EPA regional administrator celebrates federal investments this Earth Day
The Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will support people on the ground, but there's still a lag in rollout.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 8/12/26: Ask The Mayor
Rep. Seth Moulton, running to unseat Sen. Ed Markey, discusses his campaign for the Senate.Bob Rivers, chair of the board of directors at Eastern Bank, discusses his support for Q7 on the ballot this cycle, to legalize single-family homes on smaller lots.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins from 12-1 for Ask the Mayor. -
BPR Talks 8/12/26: Trump's Escapade
Welcome to our brand new podcast! 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 ask listeners what their thoughts are on the Trump's condition, can you do two more years of this? Then, we end the show with our monthly Ask the Mayor Segment. -
BPR Full Show 8/11/26: Ask the Attorney General
Attorney General Andrea Campbell joining from 11-12 for Ask the AG.Rep. Stephen Lynch discusses his bid for re-election to represent the 8th district of MA in Congress.Thomas Dinsmore, who has been writing about the BSO's finances in relation to their decision not to renew Andris Nelsons' contract, joins us. -
BPR Full Show 8/10/26: On Courage
We start the show by asking listeners what their thoughts are on the Democratic Party and its stances on GazaCorby Kummer discusses RFK Jr's cooking show, and how our food waste is contributing to our global trash.Trenni Casey discusses the 'Protect College Sports Act' slated for September review in Congress.Ami Fields-Meyer senior fellow at Harvard, and Julia Angwin, investigative journalist, are authors of "On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear" — They join to discuss their book.We end the show by asking listeners what they think about audio books and physical books, are they the same? -
BPR Talks 8/10/26: Audiobooks vs Physical Books
Welcome to our brand new podcast! 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 ask listeners what their thoughts are on the Democratic party and its stance on Gaza. Then, we end the show by asking listeners what they prefer, audiobooks or physical books?Listen in to find out!