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Political analyst Chuck Todd
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Harvard researcher Dr. Sarah Fortune
MIT economist Jon Gruber
Recent segments
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Three Black leaders are helping people of color invest in real estate
Boston Real Estate Inclusion Fund leaders hope to see more diverse investors. -
Podcasters behind 'Dope Labs' are creating a new film with Boston’s Museum of Science
The full-length planetarium film will feature BIPOC scientists and everyday science stories. -
‘If not now, then when?’ What motivates the new Mass. commissioner for environmental protection
Bonnie Heiple says it’s time to take advantage of new federal resources and make sure community members have a “seat at the table.” -
Is eating ice cream healthy for you?
A Harvard study found that eating half a cup of ice cream a day was associated with a lower risk of heart problems among diabetics. -
Libraries with affordable housing could solve two problems at once
Boston Public Library president says the plan will bring funding to libraries and homes for residents. -
Healey says Clarence Thomas ‘should go’
Gov. Maura Healey voices support for online lottery, marking her first 100 days in office with a Boston Public Radio interview.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 2/12: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Pushes Back Against Challenger Josh Kraft On Housing
Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Feb. 12, 2025. She discusses her upcoming testimony before Congress, Josh Kraft entering the Boston mayoral race, and the latest on plans for a soccer-specific stadium in neighboring Everett. -
Best Of BPR 2/11: 'The Rule Of Law Is Basically Breaking Down' & Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor
Today:Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo discusses Trump's attacks on transgender people via executive order, and the institutions complying with alarming speed.Then, Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston join to spread some kindness with a card-writing campaign. -
BPR Full Show 2/11: A Gallon Of Milk
LGBTQ civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo on threats to gender affirming care and bans against transgender people in college sports and the militaryACLU of Massachusetts' Carol Rose on the history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston discussed their "Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” program, where people can write cards so strangers throughout the city will feel less alone around Valentines Day.CNN’s John King on national politics news -
Best Of BPR 2/10: Trump's Tariffs For Tax Cuts & State Party Chairs Weigh In On Healey's Re-Election Bid
Today:Axios business editor Dan Primack discusses Trump's new tariffs on steel & aluminum: How they work and what they mean for U.S industry. Amy Carnevale of Mass GOP and Steve Kerrigan of Mass Dems debate the state's true-blue future, and discuss Governor Maura Healey announcing on BPR that she will run for re-election. -