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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Congressman-elect Dan Koh
Live Music Friday from Bailen
Media maven and local woman Sue O'Connell
Organizers of the new arts venue The Platform
Recent segments
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What local leaders say needs to be done to help with Haiti’s ‘dire situation’
Local organizations are pulling together resources needed for the growing number of Haitians coming to the Boston area. -
Transgender attorney says Musk's handling of X is 'extremely concerning'
Alejandra Caraballo, a transgender attorney and clinical instructor at Harvard Law School’s Cyberlaw Clinic, shares why her account was suspended for a few days. -
Healey on emergency shelters: 'We're at capacity'
The governor took questions on Boston Public Radio about the migrant crisis, housing and abortion protections. -
‘Secrets of the Octopus’ demystifies the surprisingly social undersea creatures
Discoveries like the documented packs of octopuses, nicknamed “Octlantis” and “Octopolis,” debunked myths that the creatures barely interact outside of mating. -
Excitement over women's college basketball is skyrocketing this March Madness
Home games and two big household names are boosting sales. -
Patti LuPone's new concert captures life through music
The Broadway star will perform at Boston Symphony Hall on April 2.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 11/09/26: The Lame Duck Era?
Former education secretary Paul Reville discusses the enrollment crisis in public schools.Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett on the midterm elections setting a potential course for a Medicare for All fight, and the large number of doctors/physicians elected to Congress.Boston Symphony Orchestra board of trustees member Jan Brett joins two musicians, principal clarinetist William Hudgins and violist Kathryn Sievres, in speaking out against the BSO's decision to remove Andris Nelsons after this season. -
Best of BPR (Week of Nov. 2-6 2026): Patrick Duval, Boston Globe Spotlight, Zahili Zamora
Former Governor Deval Patrick calls in to discuss the blue wave.Spotlight reporters Kay Lazar, Neena Hagen, and Tricia Nadolny discuss their reporting on nursing homes in Mass.Zahili Zamora and Yosvany Terry join us for Live Music Friday. -
BPR Talks: Post Election Celebrations
Another day, another post-election angle: as young people showed up and voted, what’s the message now to Democrats about where to focus their energy? Is it affordability, immediately? Accountability? Stopping the arch and firing Hegseth? Then we’ll celebrate the spiritual victory of light over dark… Diwali – the Hindu festival of lights … And we’ll end the show with you … As we head into the weekend, hope seems to be back…. are you feeling it too? And when do you think reality will set in that there’s still so much work to do? -
BPR Full Show 11/06/26: Diwali Panel
Spotlight reporters Kay Lazar, Neena Hagen, and Tricia Nadolny discuss their reporting on nursing homes in MassZahili Zamora and Yosvany Terry join us for Live Music Friday.we will speak with Michael Curry instead, about Tuesday's electionsWe host a Diwali panel with Rokeya Chowdry, owner of Shanti Restaurants, and Shiamin Melville, a board member with the New England Botanical Garden, which is hosting a Diwali Lights event later this month. -
BPR Full Show 11/5/26: Gov. Duval on Blue Wave Wins
Good morning, BPR is in Brighton today, with:Andrea Cabral discusses the Democrats' plans to take on Trump.Corby Kummer discusses the consolidation behind the scenes of the restaurant industry, re: Sysco distributors.Former Governor Deval Patrick calls in to discuss the blue wave.Dr. Zeke Emanuel discusses AI in healthcare.