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Thursday on BPR:
Political analyst Chuck Todd
Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral
"Fighting Crime" podcast host Cristina Quinn
The filmmakers behind "What We Carry"
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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Best of BPR (Aug. 31- Sept. 4 2026) Common Man for Ukraine, Independent Senate Race Panel & Paula Cole
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: Lisa Mure and Susan Mathison from Common Man for Ukraine, fresh back from their latest aid visit, Plus a panel with Former Massachusetts Lt Gov Kerry Healey (R), and two independents challenging the two-party system: Todd Achilles, challenging Senator Jim Risch (R) in Idaho… and Brian Bengs, challenging Senator Mike Rounds (R) in South Dakota. Both Achilles and Bengs are combat veterans and the sole challengers to their respective incumbent, and a Live Music Friday performance from Paula Cole, ahead of her “THIS FIRE: 30” show at The Wilbur on Sept 18. -
A Republican and a Socialist react to the Massachusetts primary results
Not My Politics is a new show from GBH News focusing on young people in politics, produced and hosted by Zoe Mathews.In this episode: Two candidates who will appear on the November ballot in Massachusetts discuss the primary results from the opposite sides of the political spectrum: Joe Tache is running for Senate as a Socialist, and Micah Q Jones is a Republican running for the MA-6th Congressional district.Follow us on Instagram @GBH_NotMyPolitics and stay tuned for more episodes. -
BPR Full Show 9/4/26: Paula Cole Joins Us
Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers discusses CVS' plan for a pharmacy in Roxbury ... Plus, the general increase of healthcare costs expected in 2027.Paula Cole joins us for Live Music Friday ahead of a show 9/18 at the Wilbur.Sue O'Connell zooms in from the Duxbury courthouse where jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case remain deadlocked, as of this email. -
BPR Talks 9/4/26: Lindsay Clancy Breaking News
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 what their thoughts are on the latest on Lindsay Clancy. Then, we ask about avoiding cliques this back-to-school season. Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 9/3/26: AI in the Classroom
Political commentator Chuck Todd on the failure of both the Dem and Republican parties to function as they're intended. Paul Reville, former education secretary, discusses the return to school, and the latest re: AI in the classroom.Environmentalist Bill McKibben discusses some of his recent writing, including about the data center/AI battle.