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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
Recent segments
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Presidential candidate Dean Phillips says he's 'practicing democracy'
Representative Dean Phillips Challenges Biden in 2024 New Hampshire Primary -
Why local Dem leaders are telling New Hampshire voters to write-in Biden
Advocates say Biden winning the New Hampshire Democratic primary as a write-in candidate would send a strong message. -
Marianne Williamson says she's a 'homeopathic remedy' in the 2024 presidential election
The author spoke to GBH News about her 2024 platform. -
Hutchinson 'sounding the alarm' on what Trump could mean for the future of the GOP
Former Arkansas Governor and head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Asa Hutchinson, discussed his worries about the future of the Republican Party on Boston Public Radio. -
In the New Hampshire primary, anti-Trump sentiment is leading many to support Haley
Nikki Haley has garnered support among undeclared voters. Whether those votes change the outcome depends largely on turnout. -
How can Massachusetts help public school students with dyslexia?
Advocates say state curriculum mandates and private school stop gaps are possible solutions to help public school students with dyslexia.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 12/16: Ask The Mayor | White Stadium
CNN's John King on the latest national political headlinesNBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey joins in person to discuss outrageous ticket prices for the World Cup and John Cena's retirementFood policy analyst Corby Kummer zooms in to discuss the Market Basket family back in court todayMahsa Khanbabai, attorney for Rumeysa Ozturk, zooms in to discuss her client's caseBoston Mayor Michelle Wu answered listener questions for Ask The Mayor 1-2. -
BPR Full Show 12/15: Cold Hard Cash
Cristina Quinn, of The Washington Post's Try This podcast, co-hosts with Jim today. Amherst College professor Ilan Stavans discusses a far-right win in the the Chilean presidential elections and the mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia.Daniel Drezner, dean of international politics at Tufts Fletcher School, discusses the Trump/MAGA foreign policy evolution.Bertil Jean-Chronberg of Bonde Fine Wine Shop and Alexandra Whiznant of Zuzu's Petals wine and dessert bar join for a wine panel. They bring some bubby, crème brûlée...and a blow torch.MIT economist Jon Gruber talks about his appearance on 60 Minutes talking about pros and price tag of genetic therapies.Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discuss a new poll that finds no religious revival among young Americans, despite a different media narrative. Plus, the Democrats in Congress trying to take back faith from the right.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem gives the latest on the deadly Brown University mass shooting.Then we espouse on the benefits of using cold, hard cash to stay within your shopping budget. -
BPR Full Show 12/12: The Small Talk Trap
Andrea Cabral and Shirley Leung are in the host seats. They talk with: NPR critic-at-large Eric Deggans on journalism ethics in the wake of Olivia Nuzzi, AI taking over podcast jobs at the Washington Post, and more media news.GBH's Callie Crossley on why Greater Boston’s gender wage gap is shrinking…while the racial wage gap is growing. And on DEI in Boston business, and about a student from her alma mater who’s bringing Black dolls to local kids.It's a holiday edition of Live Music Friday with students from the Boston Latin School Concert Choir, ahead of their annual Family Holiday Concert this Sunday.NBC10 Boston media maven Sue O’Connell is fresh back from covering the trial of Brian Walshe, accused of murdering his wife. She gives us the latest in the case and tries to explain to us why everyone is obsessed with these grisly murder trials. -
Best Of BPR 12/11: 'Status: Venezuelan'
Today: Andrea Cabral and Shirley Leung fill in for Jim and Margery.“Status: Venezuelan" is a new documentary co-produced by FRONTLINE and ProPublica, following a family trying to hold on to their legal status in the U.S., as the second Trump administration targets Venezuelans. ProPublica filmmakers Mauricio Rodríguez Pons and Almudena Toral join us on zoom to discuss. -
BPR Full Show 12/11: Frontline's "Status: Venezuelan"
Andrea Cabral and Shirley Leung are in the host seats today. Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses a number of Supreme Court-related topics: gerrymandering, religious vaccine mandates, and presidential power.Mauricio Rodriguez Pons and Almudena Toral are behind Frontline's latest film, in partnership with ProPublica: Status Venezuelan. They zoom in to discuss.Trenni Casey discusses early controversy in the World Cup draw, as Egypt and Iran protest being drawn to play in Seattle during the tournament's 'Pride Match.' Plus, the grandpa playing quarterback in the NFL.MIT economist Jon Gruber on Trump's plan to deliver direct cash to kids; and the latest on ACA subsidies.