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Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung
Northeastern University’s Beth Simone Noveck
Musician Peter Wolf
Boston photographer Bill Brett
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 10/15/26: AITA Thursday
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 open the phone and text lines to ask you about all The President’s Women … from the new, fumbling press secretary, to the ouster of Guilfoyle – what’s going on here?And we’ll end the show with Am I the A-hole … domestic strife, as one husband keeps looking up the restaurant menu before the couple goes out to eat… the wife has asked him to stop … Is she being a jerk? Or is he ruining the fun of dining out?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/15/26: Sen Ed Markey Joins Us
A debate on ballot question 7: Andrew Mikoula from Yes on 7 and Adam Chapdelaine from No on 7.Senator Markey joins at 12 after their debate.Rebecca Winter, an organizer of this weekend's No Kings rally, discusses the event. -
BPR Talks 10/14/2026: Alzheimer's Awareness
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 and text lines – inspired by Treasurer Goldberg and other national politicians who are too scared to debate their challengers… what’s lost for small d democracy?We'll open the phone and text lines to you and get your reactions to Lee’s Alzheimer diagnosis.Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/14/26: Wicked Broadway Production
Chris Keohan for Yes on 5 and Phineas Baxandall for No on 5 debating the tax-related ballot question.Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss her new book: "Oceanic Manta Adventure: Saving the Angels of the Sea"Stars from the Broadway in Boston production of Wicked join us at the library -- Susan Cella plays Madame Morrible & Tom McGowan is The Wizard.Lee Pelton, former Boston Foundation president and Emerson College president, joins at the library to discuss his Alzheimer's diagnosis. -
BPR Talks 10/13/2026: Election Day Check-In
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 just 3 weeks until the midterms, we’ll open the lines to talk with you: ballots are in the mail, how are you feeling as the days wind down, Elon Musk spends big, AI ads, and everything seems to be on fire, everywhere?We end the show with you… and peak leaf peeping season… We’re at the peak of the peak. How are you enjoying the colors of the foliage?Listen in to find out!