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"It does bother me the way they think they can repackage Woodson, Washington and Du Bois as a product. ... But we've seen this a number of times."

The 90-member, Kyiv-based National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine is stopping by Mechanics Hall in Worcester on Friday

Opponents of the strike have argued that the action took learning time away from students who are already academically behind as a result of the pandemic.

Khalil Gibran Muhammad teaches 'History, Race and Public Policy' at Harvard University despite national doubt on teaching about racism.

When asked how he deals with criticism, Loeb said that, "by now, my skin turned into titanium."

Tech writer Andy Ihnatko gave his initial impressions on the Apple Vision Pro.

Welcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: Stephen Pina and Sean Ellis join to discuss their journeys from accused, convicted, incarcerated, to free men who have maintained their innocence throughout. Suffolk prosecutors just announced they will not re-try Pina for a decades-old murder for which he served 28 years in prison. Then, our conversation with Matthew Miller, co-writer and producer of the new Anthony Bourdain biopic “Tony.” Lastly, we’ll head Jim and Margery’s new interview with Sasha Waters on her upcoming PBS documentary about poet Mary Oliver,

Odie Henderson discusses some of his latest movie reviews, and the latest around AI in the industry.Diego Herrera, Peruvian saxophonist and composer, is our LMF guest today.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses a 'paradigm shift' in Moderna's cancer vaccine results — and the systemic difficulties in properly diagnosing and addressing acute postpartum psychosis.Stephen Pina and Sean Ellis join to discuss their journeys from accused, convicted, incarcerated, to free men who have maintained their innocence throughout. Suffolk prosecutors just announced they will not re-try Pina for a decades-old murder for which he served 28 years in prison.

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 ask listeners how their feeling in this back to school season, are you a parent ready to get rid of your kids, or missing them? Are you getting ready to go back to school, or are you an empty nester.. happy and unbothered by the holiday.Listen in to find out!

Margaret Sullivan calls into the show to analyze the media's coverage of Trump, and the value/integrity of a newspaper endorsement these days.Andrea Cabral discusses the police officers misusing Flock, and the White Stadium SJC ruling.Matthew Miller is writer and producer of "Tony" the new film about Anthony Bourdain; he joins to discuss. Then, we'll re-air a 2017 conversation Jim and Margery had with Bourdain at the BPL.

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: As Trump turns to domestic bliss, tending to his White House lawn, ignoring his sagging poll numbers, his MAGA election losses, and the war he started in Iran… Are you tired of this? Are you expecting change for the 2028 elections? Call or Text.We’ll end the show with a beach edition of Am I The A Hole…big beach umbrellas, tents, claiming sand at 5 AM… who’s the bigger jerk? The sand hogs among us, with their bluetooth speakers and spiked stelzers… or the person who just wants some peace and quiet on the shore?Listen in to find out!