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Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Ballot Question 3 debate on state primaries
ACLU of Massachusetts’ Carol Rose
GBH president and CEO Susan Goldberg on GBH’s 75th anniversary
Recent segments
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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. -
Berklee ensemble aims to ‘shift the culture’ for artists with disabilities
Berklee’s Music Inclusion Ensemble, made of artists with disabilities, will play their first concert this weekend.
Listen to previous shows
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Are The Luddites Making A Comeback?
Artificial intelligence has integrated into our daily lives; its omnipresence is reinvigorating a modern Luddite movement. In this episode of Not My Politics, Zoe speaks with Maine librarian Hannah Cyrus – whose “Avoiding AI” and “Breaking Up With Big Tech” workshops have been growing in popularity. She makes the case for AI skepticism, and offers concrete steps for those looking to disentangle themselves from the web.Companion reading list:Technofeudalism by Yanis VaroufakisBlood in the Machine by Brian MerchantFollow us on Instagram @GBH_NotMyPolitics and stay tuned for more episodes. -
BPR Full Show 9/24/26: Live from NEPM
Chuck Todd zooms in with the latest national political headlines.Brian Levine, head of UMass Amherst's cybersecurity institute, joins to discuss Springfield's cyber attack, AI threats, and more. Sarah Voiland of Red Fire Farm & Russell Braen of Park Hill Orchard, join to discuss their work strengthening the local food system, the necessity of agrotourism for small farmers, and Mountain Day in WMass. Monte + Kaliis of the Fab413 join for a BPR crossover. -
BPR Full Show 9/23/26: Fat Bear Week
Shirley Leung discusses her latest Power Play column about the Kennedy compound on the Cape.Naturalist Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss the marmots baring a little fur on OnlyFans to raise money for UCLA amid federal funding cuts ... and also terrorizing hikers on California trails.Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear zooms in to discuss his book "Go and Do Likewise: How to Heal a Broken Country" -
BPR Talks 9/23/26: Trunp's Lasting Impact
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: As Trump destroys our relationships with allies, gutting our research and support for global health… faith in our institutions is at rock bottom… Will we ever recover from the impacts of a decade of Trump? Then, we asked about your decluttering habits…or lack thereof…as you clean out the summer wardrobe for the fall sweaters. Listen in to find out! -
BPR Talks 9/22/26: Toxic Multitasking
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’ll start the show withTrump’s ongoing war with the media. In town last night, Obama criticized Trump for banning CNN, Politico and MS Now from the White House. Is it time for the media to stand up to Trump? Then, Do you need to have something always playing in the background, or do you prefer the silence of your own thoughts? Listen in to find out!