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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein
Live Music Friday with TEATEA
Press Play media analysis with NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell and the Globe’s Emily Sweeney
James Beard Award-winning chef Jody Adams and Billy Shore, founder and executive chair of “Share Our Strength," ahead of their Chefs Cycle 2026 ride
Recent segments
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Andrea Cabral On Baltimore, The Police, And Freddie Gray
Former Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral joined Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for Open Mic. She gave us her take on the unfolding… -
Finding Your Roots, Or Burying Them? 'All Revved Up' Takes On Ben Affleck
Last week, actor Ben Affleck issued an apology on Facebook after it was revealed he lobbied the filmmakers behind the PBS documentary series “Finding Your… -
What's Going On With America's Criminal Justice System?
Today on Boston Public Radio, Jim Braude and Margery Eagan took a look at the country’s criminal justice system from three different angles:To hear from… -
To Stop ISIS Recruitment In U.S., Law Enforcement Must 'Demystify' Terrorism
The FBI arrested six Somali-Americans on Sunday for attempting to travel to Syria and join ISIS. Juliette Kayyem, host of the national security podcast… -
The $70,000 CEO Is The Business Leader Of The Future, Says Harvard Biz Prof
Last week, Dan Price—CEO of a credit card payments company called Gravity Payments—decided to raise the minimum wage for all his employees to $70,000,… -
Through War And Strife, The Boston Marathon Has Always Been A Symbol Of Resilience
For many Bostonians, Patriots’ Day marks the unofficial beginning of spring. But of course, as Charles Sennott, head of The GroundTruth Project, points…
Listen to previous shows
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We Take A Look At The "Hole" Story
During a meeting on immigration with senators yesterday, Donald said he did not want people coming from "Shithole" countries like Haiti. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on Trump's comments. Plus, Emily Rooney, Shirley Leung, Mike Norton, Callie Crosley, and a special turtle rescue news quiz. (Full Show 1/12/18) -
Do You Ask For Permission Or Forgiveness?
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is feeling heat from her Republican colleagues for releasing testimony from a Judiciary Committee sessions. We opened the lines to here if you think it is better to ask for forgiveness or for permission. Plus, Heather Goldstone, Chuck Todd, Andrea Cabral, Paul Reville, and Alex Beam. (Full show 01/11/17) -
BPR Answers Your GOP Tax Plan Questions
Economist John Gruber joined Boston Public Radio to answer all of your GOP tax plan questions. Plus, Congressman Bill Keating, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, tech expert Juliette Kayyem, and arts editor Jared Bowen. (Full Show 1/10/17) -
Jeff Sessions Vs. Marijuana
Jeff Sessions is now taking away states rights and making legal marijuana a federal issues again. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on session's crusade against marijuana. Plus, Medical ethicist Art Caplan, Congressman Seth Moulton, food writer Corby Kummer, and Nancy Koehn. (Full show 1/9/17) -
Oprah For President
Oprah's rousing speech at the Golden Globes last night was perhaps the highlight of the night. Her speech has led people to question if Oprah has presidential aspirations. We opened the lines to hear if you would vote for Oprah. Plus, TV expert Bob Thompson, sports with Trenni Kusinerick, a political roundtable, and journalist Farah Stockman. (Full Show 1/8/17)
