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Friday on BPR, live from NEPM in Springfield:
NEPM executive news editor Elizabeth Román
MS Now host Rachel Maddow
Smith College president Sarah Willie-LeBreton
"Ask the AG" with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, 12-1pm
Recent segments
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Bake it simple this Thanksgiving, says pastry chef Claire Saffitz
Saffitz says there's still time to whip up a last-minute dish for the holidays, as long as you respect the rules of baking. -
America's Test Kitchen co-host Bridget Lancaster quells your turkey worries
The chef answers your Thanksgiving questions on food safety, procrastination and whether to brine or dry salt a bird. -
The turkey population in Massachusetts has exploded. 'Turkey Town' explores why
The new documentary by local filmmaker Aynsley Floyd takes a look at conservation efforts. -
Wu announces $60 million affordable housing program, previews push for rent stabilization
Boston’s mayor tells GBH News the city will bring a local rent control option to the Legislature in January. -
Lidia Bastianich on home cooking as an act of love and cultural exchange
The award-winning chef is celebrating 25 years on PBS -
Fallout from COVID–19 a major factor in RSV cases and treatment, doctor says
Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett explained how the pandemic created a perfect storm for this virus season on Boston Public Radio.
Listen to previous shows
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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! -
BPR Full Show 8/12/26: Ask The Mayor
Rep. Seth Moulton, running to unseat Sen. Ed Markey, discusses his campaign for the Senate.Bob Rivers, chair of the board of directors at Eastern Bank, discusses his support for Q7 on the ballot this cycle, to legalize single-family homes on smaller lots.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins from 12-1 for Ask the Mayor. -
BPR Talks 8/12/26: Trump's Escapade
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 ask listeners what their thoughts are on the Trump's condition, can you do two more years of this? Then, we end the show with our monthly Ask the Mayor Segment.