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Thursday on BPR:
Margaret Sullivan, “American Crisis” Substack author and former New York Times public editor
Former Massachusetts Secretary Andrea Cabral
Colin Killick, Executive Director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Thea Riofrancos, author of “Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism"
Artist Victor Quiñonez
Recent segments
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Former federal judge speculates Supreme Court could be split on Trump immunity case
"If it were unanimous in one direction, it could have been done quickly," Nancy Gertner told Boston Public Radio on Monday. -
Jenny Slate describes new stand-up special 'Seasoned Professional' as a love story in reverse
The comedy special is now available on Amazon Prime Video. -
New coalition wants Boston to give ranked choice voting another shot
Ranked Choice Boston says the system can elect candidates that build consensus. -
Tired of dinner and drinks? Try date night at a pop-up sauna.
In light of National Sauna Week, GBH News hosted a discussion with Mark Babson, owner of Got Sauna, and Mark Peloquin, owner of Moki Sauna. -
Alexei Navalny's sudden death was a "mob message," says journalist Charles Sennott
Longtime foreign affairs journalist Charles Sennott of the GroundTruth Project says the death of Russian dissident and Putin opponent Alexei Navalny was meant to send a message. -
Grammy-winning Takács Quartet will perform universe-inspired composition in Boston
The group will perform "Flow" a piece by American violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama co-commissioned by the series and inspired by the natural world.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 5/13: Josh Kraft and Conductor Keith Lockhart
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey discusses a private equity in the Celtics' purchase bid and their devastating loss last night in game four against the Knicks. Josh Kraft joins to discuss his campaign for Mayor of Boston.Conductor Keith Lockhart on his 30th anniversary with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and what's in store for the Pops' spring season.CNN's John King joins via zoom to discuss the latest national political headlines. -
Best Of BPR 5/12: UN Humanitarian Worker On The 'Nightmare' In Gaza & All Rev'd Up Pope Edition
Today:Olga Cherevko of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, zooms into the show from Gaza City to discuss the humanitarian crisis there.Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G Price discuss the new Pope's Creole heritage. -
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Best Of BPR 5/09: 'We Are Not A Sanctuary State' Gov. Healey Says In Response To Worcester ICE Arrests
Today:Gov. Maura Healey joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on May 9, 2025. -
BPR Full Show 5/09: Ask the Governor & Live Music From Latrell James
For Live Music Friday we hear from Brockton-based artist Latrell James, who won Album of the Year at 2024’s Boston Music Awards. He's performing at Boston Calling this month. We also speak to Boston Calling co-founder Mike Snow."Ask The Governor" with Maura Healey. We ask Gov. Healey about tariffs, the latest ICE raids, potential cuts in the state budget and more. Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins is to talk about dysfunction within the Democratic party, what the party's message should be moving forward, and her recent petition to protect Medicaid and SNAP.