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Thursday on BPR:
Political analyst Chuck Todd
Jonathan Van Ness ahead of a show at The Wilbur
Harvard Law School Cyberlaw Clinic’s Alejandra Caraballo on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Sky & Telescope’s Kelly Beatty and Dr. Mario Matta (astronomer and doctor) on the public health impacts of light pollution and regulating it in Massachusetts
Recent segments
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Boston Pride for the People centers joy and community as parade returns this weekend
After a hiatus, the new organizers of Boston's Pride parade want to create ways for all to celebrate. -
Dani’s Queer Bar scheduled to open late summer
The new lesbian bar will be a welcome addition to Boston's queer nightlife. -
Boston's own 'Guster' to perform with Keith Lockhart and Boston Pops
The indie-rock band with a cult following has been going strong for more than 30 years. -
Boston's Innovation Trail showcases scientific breakthroughs, past and present
The walking trail highlights places of important breakthroughs in science, technology and medicine. -
'Raw Dog' explores the flavors and controversies of America’s favorite tubed meat
Comedian Jamie Loftus’ new book is about hot dogs and our sometimes complicated relationship to them. -
Culture wars cast a shadow on Pride Month, listeners tell Boston Public Radio
Corporate support and safety top the concerns of listeners on the first day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Listen to previous shows
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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. -
