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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral
Live Music Friday: Fabiola Mendez and Lowell Folk Festival organizer Lee Viliesis
Zamawa Arenas, co-chair of the Latino Equity Fund, and Ciro Valiente, director of the Venezuelan Association in Massachusetts
Recent segments
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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. -
Even in uncertain times, local farmers are focused on making produce affordable
Two local farmers share how they're trying to offset costs for their customers, despite cuts to food benefits at the state and federal levels. -
Wu: Mass and Cass is ‘One step forward, two steps back, three steps forward’
The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall. -
'So much reasonable doubt': analysts reflect on Karen Read acquittal
Karen Read was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the 2022 death of her boyfriend John O'Keefe.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 3/03: Rep. Moulton On That Disastrous Ukraine Meeting & A Top Secret Lunch At The CIA
Today:Congressman Seth Moulton laments the geopolitical shifts happening at the hands of Donald Trump's administration.And, food policy analyst Corby Kummer joins to discuss potential price fixing by egg producers -- and a top secret lunch with Washington Post food critic Tom Setsiema. -
BPR Full Show 3/3: Zelensky and Trump Oval Office Misfortune
BPR Full Show 3/3: Zelensky and Trump Oval Office Misfortune -
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Best Of BPR 2/28: Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao & Live Music With Castle Of Our Skins
Today:Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on Feb. 28, 2025.And, Live Music Friday with Castle of our Skins – a Black arts institution dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. They perform at the Bethel AME Church in JP this Saturday. -
Best Of BPR 2/27: On The Courts With Andrea Cabral & Oscars Preview With James Bennett II
Today: The chief justice of the supreme court has halted a lower court decision ordering Trump administration to pay State Department, USAID contractors. We talk with Andrea Cabral about a sole jurist acting alone rather than on behalf of the American people.And, GBH arts and culture reporter James Bennett II gives his Oscars previews.