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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Marty Martinez, head of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay
Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery
Olga Cherevko from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, on the ground in Gaza
Recent segments
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MBTA slow zones remain a 'moving target,' general manager says
Slow zones have been a big complaint among riders. -
‘Therapy alpacas’ bring comfort and calm to unexpected places
Harvard Alpaca Ranch boasts certified therapy alpacas like Sir Erik, who brings calm and smiles to nursing homes, libraries and even radio studios. -
To audit the Legislature, DiZoglio prepares to put her faith in voters
The state auditor is starting a ballot initiative to let voters decide whether the office has the power to audit the Legislature. -
After an abundant summer last year, SAG-AFTRA actors are now at a standstill
Actors are left without work opportunities, as they demand better pay and AI regulation. -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren worries Supreme Court is putting 'democracy at risk'
The Massachusetts senator supports expanding the number of justices. -
Jay Leno says New England is 'the funniest place'
Comedian Jay Leno discussed his oddly fond memories of Massachusetts.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 6/13: Joan Donovan On Combating AI Misinformation & Boston Pride For The People
Today:Joan Donovan, founder of the Critical Internet Studies Institute & Boston University Assistant Professor of Journalism and emerging media studies, joins for a discussion on artificial intelligence, media manipulation, and telling truth from fiction.Boston Pride For The People President Adrianna Bolin and development & parade co-chair, Gary Daffin – he’s also President of the Multicultural AIDS Coalition -- join ahead of Saturday's parade in Boston. -
BPR Full Show 6/12: Put Out That Cigarette!
Chuck Todd on the premiere of his new show “Sunday Night with Chuck Todd,” where he interviewed Steve Bannon.Andrea Cabral on Weinstein verdict.Michael Curry on RFK/vaccine misinformation. Corby Kummer on pricy Boston dining -
Best Of BPR 6/12: Topo Gigio vs Topo Chico & The Future Of Carney Hospital
Today:Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses the new "dirty dozen" list of grocery store items laden with pesticides.And, Michael Curry, head of the Mass League of Community Health Centers, discusses a new proposal for the shuttered Carney Hospital in Dorchester to be repurposed as a training facility for nurses. -
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Best Of BPR 6/11: A Spotlight On Massachusetts' History Of Mistreating Disabled People
Today: A new report shows how, throughout its history, Massachusetts failed thousands of disabled residents living in institutions, and then tried to cover their tracks with bureaucratic stonewalling decades later.GBH’s Megan Smith joins alongside Alex Green, vice-chair of the commission behind this report. And, naturalist Sy Montgomery is back to talk about axolotls, as researchers at Northeastern look into whether humans could ever tap into their secrets around limb regeneration.
