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Thursday on BPR:
Political analyst Chuck Todd
Jonathan Van Ness ahead of a show at The Wilbur
Harvard Law School Cyberlaw Clinic’s Alejandra Caraballo on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Sky & Telescope’s Kelly Beatty and Dr. Mario Matta (astronomer and doctor) on the public health impacts of light pollution and regulating it in Massachusetts
Recent segments
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Harvard astronomy professor Avi Loeb thinks he has new evidence of alien spacecraft
When asked how he deals with criticism, Loeb said that, "by now, my skin turned into titanium." -
Is the Apple Vision Pro worth the price?
Tech writer Andy Ihnatko gave his initial impressions on the Apple Vision Pro. -
Dog Aging Project on short leash for funding
The Dog Aging Project, a groundbreaking research initiative, aims to increase canine longevity but is set to run out of funds in June 2024. -
James Beard Awards rule change means more recognition for smaller cities
Some people think Boston was snubbed in this year's award semifinalists. -
Why the US economy is in better shape than you think
Jonathan Gruber, the chair of MIT’s economics department, says it can all be explained with the prices of candy bars and cars. -
'It’s a massive win,' says environmentalist, after Biden Administration delays natural gas expansion
The Biden Administration will delay its decision on expanding a liquified natural gas export facility in Louisiana — a decision environmentalists say is an important step to meet climate change goals.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 6/25: Ask The Governor + AI Chatbots
Governor Maura Healey joins for Ask the Governor.GBH News executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the Boston Public Art Triennial, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and the fate of Iran's architectural treasures with escalation of war.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the emerging details of the U.S. strike on Iran and the proposed "Golden Dome" US-wide missile defense system.Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein discusses some of her recent columns and podcast episodes including how to deal with a partner's moodiness and the role of artificial intelligence in dating. -
BPR Full Show 6/24: Is This How We Treat Them?
CNN's John King on the latest national political headlines.Jim O'Connell + Derek Winbush join to discuss 40 years of Boston Health Care for the Homeless.Jordina Shanks of Fenway Health and civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo join to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on gender affirming care for trans youth.Senator Ed Markey discusses attacks to public media, and the latest national headlines.Brittany Jasnoff, executive editor of Boston magazine, joins with Jason Santos — chef/owner at Citrus & Salt — and Lydia Shire — chef/partner at Scampo ... both are winners of the Best of Boston 2025 list this year. -
Best Of BPR 6/24: Sen. Markey On Threats To Public Media & A Trans Health Panel
Today:Senator Ed Markey joins, with reaction to Iran and the latest on recission for PBS and NPR. Then we’ll get reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision last week to uphold a ban on gender affirming care in Tennessee, giving states broad powers to ban or regulate transgender medical care for minors.We talk with Jordina Shanks, CEO of Fenway Health – the largest provider of trans health care in New England – and trans rights activist, Harvard’s Alejandra Caraballo. -
Best Of BPR 6/23: Congressman Moulton On Trump's Iran Plan & The New Vocational Technical School Lottery
Today:Congressman Seth Moulton is holding two truths at once – acknowledging the threat of Iran getting nuclear capabilities, and decrying the Trump administration’s actions over the weekend – and is calling for diplomacy, now.And, Boston Globe education reporter Christopher Huffaker, Commonwealth Beacon executive editor Michael Jonas and the Superintendent of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School Heidi Riccio discuss the changes coming to admissions for vocational schools in the state. -
BPR Full Show 6/23: Most Improved Camper
Congressman Seth Moulton joins us to discuss Trump's weekend bombing campaign in Iran. Then we open the phone lines to get listener reactions to escalating violence in the Middle East.Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses the latest with the Celtics' sale, and takes a look at the Commonwealth Fund, which was established in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. Heidi Riccio, superintendent of Essex North Shore Technical & Agricultural School, Michael Jonas of the CommonWealth Beacon and Chris Huffaker of the Boston Globe join for a discussion on vocational technical school admissions.Princeton’s Khalil Gibran Muhammad discusses the Trump administration’s latest efforts to strangle higher education, and what the president’s so-called “historic” deal with Harvard University could actually entail.