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Thursday on BPR:
Political analyst Chuck Todd
Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral
Economic scholar & author Chuck Collins
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Boston School Committee member Brendan Cardet Hernandez
We will be back at the BPL Studio as soon as we make some updates to the space. We will keep you posted
Recent segments
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                    Bilingual ‘Hamlet’ production takes to Chelsea’s streetsApollinaire Theatre Company, Teatro Chelsea and the city present an immersive adaptation, catering to both English and Spanish speakers.
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                    A hip-hop party for the people comes to BostonA music festival on City Hall Plaza celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
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                    MBTA slow zones remain a 'moving target,' general manager saysSlow zones have been a big complaint among riders.
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                    ‘Therapy alpacas’ bring comfort and calm to unexpected placesHarvard Alpaca Ranch boasts certified therapy alpacas like Sir Erik, who brings calm and smiles to nursing homes, libraries and even radio studios.
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                    To audit the Legislature, DiZoglio prepares to put her faith in votersThe state auditor is starting a ballot initiative to let voters decide whether the office has the power to audit the Legislature.
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                    After an abundant summer last year, SAG-AFTRA actors are now at a standstillActors are left without work opportunities, as they demand better pay and AI regulation.
Listen to previous shows
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                    Best Of BPR 2/06: Local News Is The Solution & Sen. Ed Markey Is Ready For A FightToday:Chuck Todd, formerly of NBC News, discusses the media's ability to hold Trump accountable.Senator Ed Markey discusses the Democratic opposition.
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                    Best Of BPR 2/05: Tracking Democracy With Judge Gertner & Fighting For Birthright Citizenship With Sophia HallRetired federal judge Nancy Gertner argues we need to take a step back and look at the pattern of Trump’s behavior in the context of authoritarian playbooks, not just individual executive orders. And, she tells us about her work with State Democracy Defenders.And, we zoom in on one issue with Sophia Hall of the Lawyers for Civil Rights, challenging Trump’s order to get rid of birthright citizenship on behalf of pregnant undocumented women who fear their children will be born without a state.
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                    BPR Full Show 2/5: Challenging Birthright CitizenshipJared Bowen, GBH executive arts editor, discussed this year's local Super Bowl adsNancy Gertner, retired federal judge, weighed in on the legality of Trump's myriad executive actionsKelly Beatty of Sky & Telescope on space exploration under Trump/MuskSophia Hall, deputy litigation director for Lawyers for Civil Rights, discussed their lawsuit on behalf of undocumented pregnant women challenging Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship
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                    Best Of BPR 2/04: Healey's 'Fair Share' Plan For The MBTA & Josh Kraft Is Running For MayorToday:Gov. Healey announced plans to fill a $700 million shortfall in the MBTA’s budget with income from the Fair Share Amendment, also known as the millionaire's tax. We talk transit with former state rep Bill Straus -- who chaired the House transportation committee on Beacon Hill -- and former assistant transportation secretary Chris Dempsey, now of urban planning firm Speck Dempsey.And, GBH reporter Adam Reilly attended Josh Kraft's campaign launch event Tuesday so you didn't have to. He debriefs us on the Boston mayoral race as it shapes up.
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                    BPR Full Show 2/4: Margery's Lucky RevengeTrenni Casey discussed the upcoming Super BowlFormer Rep. Straus + Chris Dempsey on Mayor Wu vs. Josh Kraft's stance on transportation in BostonLee Pelton of the Boston Foundation discussed the national threats to nonprofits, DEIGBH's Adam Reilly spoke about Josh Kraft's mayoral run announcement CNN's John King discussed the latest in national politics.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
