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Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung
Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
Recent segments
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What increased AAPI representation in Mass. politics means to local city councilors
The first Chinese American city councilor and first Filipino city councilor in New England share their experiences getting into local politics on Boston Public Radio. -
Mayor Wu says O'Bryant school move was significantly vetted
Mayor Wu told BPR that the O'Bryant School of Math and Science is moving to West Roxbury to expand "high quality" school options. -
A Cape Cod lobster diver's story of survival is the subject of new film 'In the Whale'
A new documentary follows Michael Packard's tale of being scooped up in the mouth of a humpback. -
Black bears don't want to see humans. But they may not have a choice.
Sy Montgomery offers a naturalist's perspective to recent bear sightings. -
John Early's comedy is what we need, now more than ever
Early’s new special is a “sweaty ’70s show” that builds on his past comedic work. -
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.
Listen to previous shows
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Is the Democratic party losing its appeal with young voters?
Not My Politics is a new show from GBH News focusing on young people in politics, produced and hosted by Zoe Mathews.In this episode: Alex Alex, former Boston mayoral candidate, and Kunal Botla, Lexington town meeting member, discuss the future of left-leaning politics in the United States.Follow us on Instagram @GBH_NotMyPolitics and stay tuned for more episodes. -
BPR Full Show 8/14/26: Rick Steves Joins Us
Shirley Leung discusses a new family wealth survey that finds continued and massive wealth gaps by racial group. Plus, the progressive cities slashing their affordable housing mandates.Live Music Friday with Rhett Price.European travel guru Rick Steves updates us on his recent trip, what it's like being an American abroad, and how to select the right restaurant while traveling.Sue O'Connell zooms in to discuss the latest re: Lindsay Clancy trial. -
BPR Talks 8/14/26: Pickleball Feud
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 start the show by asking listeners what restrictions should or shouldn't be imposed on Massachusetts beaches. Then, for the end of the show, we discuss pickleball. Should pickle balls be muted when playing outdoors?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 8/13/26: Data Centers in Lowell
We start the show by asking listeners about kids playing outside, should you let your kid play unsupervised ?Mary Wambui and Jake Fortes of Lowell zoom into the show to discuss their efforts to stop the Markley data center expansion.Andrea Cabral discusses a new plan for ICE to use electric shock gloves as "less-than-lethal" weapons/tools of immigration enforcement.Congressman Jake Auchincloss discusses his re-election campaign for the 4th district.David Steiner and his attorney Chris Murphy discuss their legal fight for accountability against eBay executives who stalked David and his wife Ina.We end the show with our weekly AITA segment. Am I the a-hole for being chronically late? -
BPR Talks 8/13/26: Chronically Late
Welcome to our brand new podcast! 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 start the show by asking listeners about kids playing outside, should you let your kid play unsupervised? We end the show with our weekly AITA segment. Am I the a-hole for being chronically late? Listen in to find out!