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Monday on BPR:
We'll feature reporters and voices from around the country talking about key election races in their states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Michigan, Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, Texas, California, and Alaska.
Recent segments
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Wu says there are ‘misconceptions’ about White Stadium renovations
The mayor said public schools will maintain access to fields. -
Journalist shares what life is like for Israelis and Palestinians 6 months into the war
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict goes back decades, but journalist Marco Werman says this time is different. -
Bostonians gear up, shrug ahead of Monday's solar eclipse
Eager viewers with eclipse glasses can safely see the partial eclipse "peak" at 3:29 p.m. in Boston, right around when school lets out. -
Clean energy leaders highlight collaboration, diversification as key to achieving goals
Joe Curtatone, president of the Northeast Clean Energy Council, and Serge Abergel, chief operations officer for Hydro-Quebec Energy Services, emphasize the crucial role of collaboration in achieving clean energy goals. -
#HellaBlack will showcase unapologetic Black artistry
South End's Cyclorama Theater prepares to hold the annual #HellaBlack Black Arts Showcase on April 8. -
American Spiritual Ensemble brings music and 'warm hugs' to New England
American Spirituals Ensemble brings three live performances to New England.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Talks 10/8/26: Singing at the Theater
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: With credit card debt through the roof, and rates what they are…If you could find someone to pay off your $100,000 credit card debt, wouldn’t you take it? That’s of course the plight of Kimberly Guilfoyle, who apparently did just that, right before her confirmation hearing to become a US AmbassadorThen, our favorite weekly segment: Am I the A-hole, singing in the theater edition… is Jim the jerk for ruining Wicked by singing along the other night? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/08/26: College Campus Addiction Recovery
Chuck Todd discusses the money flowing into the midterm elections.Former public safety secretary Andrea Cabral discusses the Sandra Birchmore case, as jury selection begins in Matthew Farwell's murder trial.Chris Herren, former pro-basketballer who now works in addiction recovery, discusses his new partnership with Providence College, and the importance of recovery support on college campuses.Tom McKeever of SEIU Local 888 + David Holway of NAGE discuss their advocacy for Ballot Question 2. -
BPR Talks 10/07/26: Apple Picking & You
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: More than a quarter million French students have taken to the streets to protest education funding. It got us thinking: why can’t we get the same mass protest here in the U.S. for…. Anything of import? And is mass protest just what we need to push back against the horrors and cruelty of Trump? And the air is crisp, fall is here – and that means it’s peak apple picking season. Do you shell out $40 for that autumnal experience? Or do you stick to the cheap grocery store honeycrisps? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/07/2026: AI in Schools
CNN's John King zooming in with the latest national political headlines.Stefany Breton of Boston University + Brockton Public Schools Superintendent Priya Tahiliani join for an education panel, discussing screen time and AI rules in schools.Juliette Kayyem zooms in to discuss the Russian plague + youth riots in France.David O'Neil, head of the Mass Audubon, discusses his advocacy for Ballot Q6. -
BPR Talks 10/06/26: Kitchen Gadgets
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: we’ll open the phone lines and text lines to get your reactions to President Trump’s comments last night about letting Iran take out American cities like LA and San Diego. A question we’ve been asking for years… Has he totally lost it? Then, we’ll end the show with a discussion of your favorite household appliances and kitchen gadgets that have stood the test of time. Do you have a favorite vacuum cleaner, food processor…or spatula .. that you’ll never give up?Listen in to find out!