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Political analyst Chuck Todd
Former Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral
Retired Federal Judge Nancy Gertner
Andy Freed, author of “Lead Like The Boss”
Mayor of Providence Brett Smiley
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Chef Vs. Chef: Rialto's Jody Adams And Steve DiFillippo of Davio's Face Off On News Quiz
Feeling a little hungry right now? You will be after this week's News Quiz, where top-notch chefs Jody Adams of Rialto and Trade and Steve DiFillippo of… -
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Friday News Quiz: Clowning Around With The Boston Circus Guild
Get in the Halloween spirit with Boston Public Radio's Friday News Quiz! This week, Chuck Lechien, Jr., founder and creative director of the Boston Circus… -
Brunch, Frozen Eggs, and Cirque Of The Dead
Michael Dukakis testified in defense of alleged terrorist Jahar Tsarnaev's friend Robel Phillipos. What do you think about Dukakis' move?Corby Kummer… -
BPR's Ballot Debates: Question One, Gas Tax
On Monday, Boston Public Radio hosted a debate about the first question on the state's November ballot: changing the state's gas tax law so it's not… -
BPR: The Columbus Day Edition
Should Columbus Day be nixed and renamed Indigenous People's Day? We took your calls.Columnists Joan Venocchi of the Boston Globe and Peter Gelzinis of…
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General Knowledge About General Stores.
Ted Reinstein from WCVB-TV’s Chronicle and Anne-Marie Dorning, an Emmy-award winning journalist, joined us to talk about their new book, New England's General Stores: Exploring an American Classic, and to compete in the news quiz. Plus, Congressman Bill Keating, Andrea Cabral, and Shirley Leung. -
Governor Baker Thinks Trump's Call To Soldier's Widow Was Disgraceful
Governor Charlie Baker joined Boston Public Radio for another edition of Ask The Governor. Plus, Alex Beam on the Man Booker Prize, Congressman Mike Capuano, and Chuck Todd. (Full Show 10/19/17) -
Astronaut Scott Kelly Tells Us What Space Smells Like
Astronaut Scotty Kelly joined us to talk about his new book, Endurance:A Yearin Space,A LifetimeofDiscovery. Plus, Brian McGrory, Juliette Kayyem, and a new study from Michael Norton. (Full Show 10/18/17) -
Bill Evans Smells Marijuana Everywhere
Police Commissioner Bill Evans Joined us to take your questions and ours on this month's Ask The Police Commissioner. Plus, medical ethicist Art Caplan on withdrawal of the drug czar nomination, Corby Cummer on the latest food trends, and CNN's John King. (Full Show 10/17/17) -
The Hollywood Fallout From Harvey Weinstein
We opened went to the phones to hear your thoughts on what you think could be the lasting effects of the revelation of Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual abuse. Plus, All Revved Up, a local and national political roundtable, and how serious should we be taking recess? (Full Show 10/16/17)