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Monday on BPR:
Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett
Princeton University's Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Evan Horowitz, director of the Center for State Policy Analysis
GOP candidate for Attorney General Michael Walsh
Recent segments
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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. -
Vermont’s new cartoonist laureate talks the wonder of comics
Tillie Walden will become the youngest cartoonist laureate for the Green Mountain state.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 9/25/26: Uncrustadouble
We'll open the calls with NEPM Executive Editor and Big E historian Liz Roman riding along — and hear from Anthony Hough, of Big E vendor/ West Springfield staple "White Hut" (Jim and Margery experienced their Uncrustadouble, double cheeseburger sandwiched between two deep fried uncrustables ...)Rachel Maddow of MS Now zooms in to discuss her coverage of the protest movement, the White House banning her org among others, and other national news.Sarah Willie-LeBreton, president of Smith College, joins in Starr Studio.AG Andrea Campbell does Ask the AG from the Starr Studio, 12-1 -
Are The Luddites Making A Comeback?
Artificial intelligence has integrated into our daily lives; its omnipresence is reinvigorating a modern Luddite movement. In this episode of Not My Politics, Zoe speaks with Maine librarian Hannah Cyrus – whose “Avoiding AI” and “Breaking Up With Big Tech” workshops have been growing in popularity. She makes the case for AI skepticism, and offers concrete steps for those looking to disentangle themselves from the web.Companion reading list:Technofeudalism by Yanis VaroufakisBlood in the Machine by Brian MerchantFollow us on Instagram @GBH_NotMyPolitics and stay tuned for more episodes. -
BPR Full Show 9/24/26: Live from NEPM
Chuck Todd zooms in with the latest national political headlines.Brian Levine, head of UMass Amherst's cybersecurity institute, joins to discuss Springfield's cyber attack, AI threats, and more. Sarah Voiland of Red Fire Farm & Russell Braen of Park Hill Orchard, join to discuss their work strengthening the local food system, the necessity of agrotourism for small farmers, and Mountain Day in WMass. Monte + Kaliis of the Fab413 join for a BPR crossover. -
BPR Full Show 9/23/26: Fat Bear Week
Shirley Leung discusses her latest Power Play column about the Kennedy compound on the Cape.Naturalist Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss the marmots baring a little fur on OnlyFans to raise money for UCLA amid federal funding cuts ... and also terrorizing hikers on California trails.Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear zooms in to discuss his book "Go and Do Likewise: How to Heal a Broken Country" -
BPR Talks 9/23/26: Trunp's Lasting Impact
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: As Trump destroys our relationships with allies, gutting our research and support for global health… faith in our institutions is at rock bottom… Will we ever recover from the impacts of a decade of Trump? Then, we asked about your decluttering habits…or lack thereof…as you clean out the summer wardrobe for the fall sweaters. Listen in to find out!