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Recent segments
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Did Florida Governor Rick Scott Tell His Staff Not To Use The 'C' Word—'Climate Change?'
Former employees of Florida Governor Rick Scott says he forbade staff from discussing climate change—including using the terms “global warming” or “sea… -
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Lifts Eyebrows And Ruffles Feathers With U.S. Visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech to Congress tomorrow, but not everyone will be welcoming him with open arms. That’s because… -
Is The U.S. Staying In Afghanistan? Charles Sennott On Today's International Headlines
Charles Sennott, co-founder of GlobalPost and head of The GroundTruth Project, joined Boston Public Radio to discuss the international headlines of the… -
Kayyem: To Stem Tide of ISIS Recruitment, U.S. Should Attempt To Address Root Causes
State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf raised eyebrows Monday when suggested that the best way for America to combat ISIS was through addressing its root… -
This Old Ice Dam: Norm Abram And Tom Silva Of This Old House Take Your Questions
Got an icicle the size of a Volkswagen hanging off your roof? Tom Silva and Norm Abram are here to help. The two This Old House experts joined Jim and… -
David Axelrod On 40 Years Of Being A 'Believer' In Politics
David Axelrod is a grizzled veteran of American politics, first covering it as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune and then working campaigns for Richard…
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 10/14/20: Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings, Day Three
Today on Boston Public Radio: We spent today’s show airing live audio from day three of the Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. You can watch the full recording of Wednesday’s hearing by visiting WGBH.org/News, or clicking the link here. -
BPR Full Show 10/13/20: Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings, Day Two
Today on Boston Public Radio We spent today’s show airing live audio from day two of the Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. You can watch the full recording of Tuesday’s hearing by visiting WGBH.org/News, or clicking the link here. -
BPR Full Show 10/12/20: Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings, Day One
Today on Boston Public Radio We spent today’s show airing live audio from day one of the Senate confirmation hearing for US Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. You can watch the full recording of Monday’s hearing by visiting WGBH.org/News, or clicking the link here. -
BPR Full Show 10/9/20: Long-Time Host, First-Time Caller
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the show by talking with listeners about new legislation, unveiled Friday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, that would establish a Congressional panel with the authority to decide when a president is unfit to lead. Beat the Press host Emily Rooney weighed in on the failed attempt by militiamen to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. She also talked about the challenges with celebrating Halloween during the coronavirus pandemic, and gave Jim and Margery a debate-themed pop quiz. Food writer Corby Kummer discussed the latest news around how the restaurant industry is struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, and why the federal government isn’t doing more to help. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh weighed in on the stalled reopening of Boston Public Schools, discussed how he’s preparing for the looming eviction moratorium, and responded to questions from listeners as part of our monthly “Ask the Mayor” series. Under the Radar host Callie Crossley offered her take on Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate and the vitriol brought against Sen. Kamala Harris from critics on the right. She also touched on the surprisingly close Senate race in South Carolina, and previewed this week’s edition of Under the Radar. Closing out the show, we opened lines to talk with listeners about that fly that landed on Vice President Mike Pence’s head at Tuesday night’s debate. -
Corby Kummer: 'Moderately Nervous' For Indoor Dining
Food writer Corby Kummer spoke to Boston Public Radio on Friday about transitioning to indoor dining at restaurants, as the colder winter months emerge. Diners should be ‘moderately nervous,’ when it comes to indoor dining, Kummer said. “We should be paying a lot of attention to what the restaurants are doing. So ventilation is a really big deal, and fresh air is the key.” Kummer is a senior editor at The Atlantic, an award-winning food writer, and a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition and Policy.