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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Republican candidate for governor Mike Minogue
Live Music Friday with Boston Landmarks Orchestra
Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono
NBC Boston media maven Sue O’Connell
Recent segments
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Auditor DiZoglio says legislators are setting an 'awful example' by refusing audit
The Massachusetts state auditor wrote a song about being silenced in politics. -
LGBTQ+ asylum seekers find sanctuary in Worcester
LGBT Asylum Task Force in Worcester provides housing, emotional assistance, and a path to independence for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. -
An MIT economist explains congestion pricing
How would this traffic control measure ever work in Boston? -
'Never Let Him Go' is about a Cambridge man's decades-long quest for justice
Steve Johnson's unwavering pursuit of justice for his brother is at the heart of the four-part documentary series on Hulu. -
Mayor Wu would prevent a final police union arbitration agreement if reforms not approved
The mayor emphasized she would not sign a police union contract that does not include significant reform. -
Boston Seafood Festival takes over the historic Fish Pier this Sunday
Boston Fish Pier will close to the public on Sept. 10, exclusively hosting the annual Boston Seafood Festival.
Listen to previous shows
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Are The Luddites Making A Comeback?
Artificial intelligence has integrated into our daily lives; its omnipresence is reinvigorating a modern Luddite movement. In this episode of Not My Politics, Zoe speaks with Maine librarian Hannah Cyrus – whose “Avoiding AI” and “Breaking Up With Big Tech” workshops have been growing in popularity. She makes the case for AI skepticism, and offers concrete steps for those looking to disentangle themselves from the web.Companion reading list:Technofeudalism by Yanis VaroufakisBlood in the Machine by Brian MerchantFollow us on Instagram @GBH_NotMyPolitics and stay tuned for more episodes. -
BPR Full Show 9/24/26: Live from NEPM
Chuck Todd zooms in with the latest national political headlines.Brian Levine, head of UMass Amherst's cybersecurity institute, joins to discuss Springfield's cyber attack, AI threats, and more. Sarah Voiland of Red Fire Farm & Russell Braen of Park Hill Orchard, join to discuss their work strengthening the local food system, the necessity of agrotourism for small farmers, and Mountain Day in WMass. Monte + Kaliis of the Fab413 join for a BPR crossover. -
BPR Full Show 9/23/26: Fat Bear Week
Shirley Leung discusses her latest Power Play column about the Kennedy compound on the Cape.Naturalist Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss the marmots baring a little fur on OnlyFans to raise money for UCLA amid federal funding cuts ... and also terrorizing hikers on California trails.Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear zooms in to discuss his book "Go and Do Likewise: How to Heal a Broken Country" -
BPR Talks 9/23/26: Trunp's Lasting Impact
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 destroys our relationships with allies, gutting our research and support for global health… faith in our institutions is at rock bottom… Will we ever recover from the impacts of a decade of Trump? Then, we asked about your decluttering habits…or lack thereof…as you clean out the summer wardrobe for the fall sweaters. Listen in to find out! -
BPR Talks 9/22/26: Toxic Multitasking
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’ll start the show withTrump’s ongoing war with the media. In town last night, Obama criticized Trump for banning CNN, Politico and MS Now from the White House. Is it time for the media to stand up to Trump? Then, Do you need to have something always playing in the background, or do you prefer the silence of your own thoughts? Listen in to find out!