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Thursday on BPR:
Political analyst Chuck Todd
Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral
Economic scholar & author Chuck Collins
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Boston School Committee member Brendan Cardet Hernandez
We will be back at the BPL Studio as soon as we make some updates to the space. We will keep you posted
Recent segments
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                    GBH reporters detail the story of forced labor in MassachusettsReporters Jenifer McKim and Sarah Betancourt discuss their series Trafficking Inc. with Boston Public Radio.
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                    Want to help save democracy? Stop attacking people and find common ground, journalist saysJournalist Anand Giridharadas says some Americans have “succumbed to really outlandish fantasies."
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                    Rep. Pressley touts Dems' efforts on student loan forgiveness, economic relief ahead of the midtermsPressley says the party can do a better job of spreading its message to voters.
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                    Sen. Warren calls for change in MBTA leadershipThe senator says lack of accountability, not resources, is the biggest obstacle to progress.
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                    ‘He did not have a great reputation’: Maggie Haberman details Trump’s toddler years in new memoirHer latest book “Confidence Man” shows the “confusing” persona of former President Donald Trump.
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                    Regie Gibson and his Atlas Soul Trio share their 'gumbo' of music and spoken wordThe group stopped by Boston Public Radio to talk about their love of language and play a few songs.
Listen to previous shows
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                    BPR Full Show 7/31: Drop That LobstaDan Primack, business editor with Axios, talks about the state of the Fed, Trump tariffs and global trade.Andrea Cabral on DOJ chair Tulsi Gabbard winning over Trump with claims about Obama engaging in criminal conspiracy.James Jacoby joins to talk about his latest film for FRONTLINE, “Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran.”
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                    Best Of BPR 7/30: Spy On Sy (And Puffins) At Eastern Egg Rock & Marty Martinez Of United WayToday:Naturalist Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss her trip with producer Zoe Mathews to a puffin colony in Maine.And, Marty Martinez is the new CEO and President of United Way of Massachusetts Bay. He joins to discuss the nonprofit and social services.
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                    BPR Full Show 7/30: A Song That Launched A Thousand TikTaksGBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses AI-fueled video games and the mayoral forum on the arts.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the latest on the gunman in New York, tsunami warnings after last night's earthquake, and new FEMA grants set to go out to states to build migrant detention facilities.Marty Martinez, President and CEO of United Way of Massachusetts Bay, joins to discuss the challenges facing community-based nonprofits right now. Martinez, who formerly served as Boston's health chief, also discusses the state of public health.Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery recounts her trip to see a thriving puffin population in Maine with BPR senior producer Zoe Mathews. Plus, Sy talks about elephants communicating with humans and a pair of coyotes living in Central Park.
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                    BPR Full Show 7/29: Such As It IsCongresswoman Katherine Clark discusses what she’s called “six months of chaos under Republican leadership,” the Democratic strategy to get the Epstein files released, and the future of an unpopular party.NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey on the New York City gunman who apparently targeted NFL offices; the Fenway Aramark concession strike; and the MLB’s newest star affectionately known as "Big Dumper."Lee Pelton of the Boston Foundation discusses the latest in higher education deals with the Trump administration, and announces a new food equity program from the Boston Foundation.Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses World Central Kitchen's operations in Gaza, and he remembers his friend, the late Tom Lehrer.
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                    Best Of BPR 7/28: Judge Gertner On A Rogue DOJ & Michael Curry On Racial IsolationToday:Retired federal Judge Nancy Gertner discusses a Department of Justice gone rogue, as top department officials suggest ignoring court orders.And, Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers and NAACP discusses the impacts of conservative attacks on diversity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
