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Monday on BPR:
CNN's John King
Amherst College's Ilan Stavans
Samaritans' Sissi O'Shaughnessy & The Parmenter Foundation's Angela Crocker
Filmmaker Mary Mazzio
Recent segments
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Mass. attorney general weighs in on criticism over lowering flags for Charlie Kirk
In this case, she says Mass. law is “crystal clear.” -
Josh Kraft calls for Benjamin Netanyahu’s exit
Kraft's family has a long track record of pro-Jewish and pro-Israel philanthropy. -
Boston’s mayor bracing for potential National Guard deployment
The Trump administration has already dispatched the Guard to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. -
Mass. auditor says Legislature is an ‘authoritarian regime’
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio called out state lawmakers and the attorney general for not moving forward her office’s power to audit the Legislature. -
Congresswoman says Harvard's reported deal with Trump is troubling, but might be necessary
As Harvard reportedly considers a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration, U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark expressed concern over institutions “bending the knee” to Trump but Harvard might be the exception. -
Market Basket fires two executives amid ongoing dispute
Two Market Basket executives were placed on leave for "disruptive behavior." They say they were just asking questions. One of them was later fired.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Talks 9/10/26: Am I The A-Hole
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: Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 9/10/26: What We Carry
Chuck Todd on the latest national political headlines. Andrea Cabral on what's next in the Clancy civil cases. Cristina Quinn on her podcast "Fighting Crime," including the role of GLP-1s in reducing crime. And the filmmakers behind "What We Carry," a documentary theater project based on the lived experiences of veterans and refugees of the War on Terror. -
BPR Full Show 9/9/26: Ask The Mayor
Northeastern professor Beth Noveck, discussing her book "Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy"Juliette Kayyem, discussing her latest piece on the "disturbing feeling of 9/11 nostalgia" and other national security headlines.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu from 12-1 for Ask the Mayor. -
BPR Full Show 9/8/26: RF Kuang Joins Us
CNN chief national correspondent John King zooms in with the latest politics headlines.ACLUM executive director Carol Rose discusses their public records lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's restriction of mail ballots ... and their local legal win compelling state police to disclose license plate reader locations and audit records.Author R.F. Kuang discusses her book Taipei Story, ahead of an event tonight at the Wilbur. -
BPR Talks 9/8/26: End of Summer
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 the back-to-school season and check in on whether students should be using AI or cellphones in the classroom. Then, we ask listeners about the end of summer.. are you excited that the summer is over or dreading the cold seasons ahead?Listen in to find out!