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Monday on BPR:
Retired Federal Judge Nancy Gertner
Head of BU Journalism Department Brian McGrory
Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther
Michael Curry of the NAACP and Mass League of Community Health Centers
Recent segments
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Description-defying artist Cliff Notez on why Boston’s ‘ahead of the pack’
The multi-genre, multi-art form performer talks about bringing Boston’s art community together. -
Bay State Banner charts New England expansion to fill the ‘void’ of dying local journalism
New owner Ron Mitchell looks to the Banner’s future, -
Ending blood donation bans on gay and bisexual men is a win, but blood remains scarce
The FDA’s new blood donation guidelines favor specificity over broad bans. -
Boston's theater scene comes to life in four local productions
From Broadway adaptations to original plays, there's lots happening around town. -
Bruce Marks wants you to buy — or build — a home
A new initiative from NACA will help residents own their own pre-fab homes. -
Campbell optimistic new Police Accountability Unit will foster ‘systemic conversations’
Attorney General Andrea Campbell addressed excessive force in policing during “Ask the AG” on Boston Public Radio.
Listen to previous shows
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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. -
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Best Of BPR 6/10: RFK Purges CDC Panel & Embrace Ideas Festival
Today:Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett of the Boston Medical Center joins to discuss the latest medical headlines.And, ahead of this year’s Embrace Ideas Festival, we talk with Embrace Boston CEO Imari Paris Jeffries. Plus, joining Imari both at the festival – and today’s show – Giselle Byrd. She’s the first Black trans woman to lead a regional theatre company in the United States at Boston’s The Theater Offensive. -
