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BPR: A Comet, A Governor, And A Bobcat Invasion
Kelly Beatty, of Sky and Telescope joins us to marvel at the European Space Agency, and their space craft, Rosetta's ten year journey to land on a comet.… -
BPR: Gas Prices, Headlines, And Homework
Gas prices are finally under three dollars. Are you rejoicing or concerned?Brian McGrory chats about Baker's new cabinet, what makes a Globe headline, and… -
BPR: The MBTA, Jeb Bush, Obamacare, And More
John King discusses the fate of Obamacare, and whether Jeb Bush might run for President. We also check in with him about whether the midterms hurt… -
The MBTA, The Draft, and Job-Hopping Millennials
John King discusses the fate of Obamacare, and whether Jeb Bush might run for President. We also check in with him about whether the midterms hurt… -
How Do Female Candidates Win? Make Every Issue A Women's Issue
During Martha Coakley's concession speech this morning at her campaign's headquarters in Somerville, one subject in particular made her visibly emotional:… -
Mayors Walsh and Flynn United On Menino
One of the most exclusive clubs in the city became even more exclusive yesterday after the death of Tom Menino: the club of Boston mayors. Today, there…
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 12/21/18: Ask The AG, News Quiz
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, December 21st, 2018. We opened up the lines and asked you about the resignation of Defense Secretary James Mattis. Are you concerned the president is making important policy decisions against the advice of his advisers? Rocker Peter Wolf previewed his upcoming New Year's Eve show. Callie Crossley, host of Under the Radar with Callie Crossley, discussed her annual round-up of wacky and wonderful Christmas songs. Emily Rooney, host of Beat the Press, shared her famous list of observations and frustrations. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey took our questions and yours. The folks behind Community Servings, an organization that brings meals to critically and chronically ill people, faced off on our Friday News Quiz. -
BPR Full Show 12/20/18: Holiday Tipping, Justice Reform, Christmas Wine
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, December 20th, 2018. -
BPR Full Show 12/18/18 : Holiday Stress, Climate Change, Obamacare
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, December 18th, 2018. The former head of the EPA Gina McCarthy discussed the Trump administration's approach to climate change. We opened the lines to hear what tips you have to deal with the the stresses of the holiday season. Juliette Kayyem talked about the latest news coming out of the Mueller investigation. The Counsel General of France in Boston Arnaud Mentré talked about the ongoing protests in France. Harvard Historian Nancy Koehn talked about the history and legacy of mall Santas. WGBH's Arts Editor Jared Bowen discussed the latest plays to see around Boston. Economist John Gruber talked about the latest rulings regarding Obamacare. -
Corby Kummer | Is The Christmas Fruitcake Dead?
Food writer Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio to talk about the fate of the Christmas fruitcake. -
BPR Full Show 12/18/18 : Trump, Fruit Cake, Alex Beam
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. We opened up the lines to hear how our listeners feel about all of the news coverage surrounding President Trump and his administration. We sat down with former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis to hear why he’s been fighting for a connected rail link between North and South stations in Boston. We heard the latest from Boston City Hall from Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell. NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Kusnierek joined us to discuss her feelings about the Olympic sport of curling. Atlantic Senior Editor Corby Kummer joined us for a discussion about the origins of a legendary Christmas classic: fruitcake. We spoke with CNN’s Chief National Correspondent John King about the latest developments in the sentencing hearing of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam told us what he’s planning for his next book club.