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Thursday on BPR:
Political commentator Chuck Todd
Former Massachusetts public safety secretary Andrea Cabral
Addiction recovery advocate and former pro basketball player Chris Herren
Ballot Question 2 debate on unionizing public defenders
Recent segments
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Want to forage in your own backyard? 'People have done this since the dawn of people' says one food columnist
Tamar Haspel shares her tips for those Interested in gathering food firsthand. -
In ‘Welcome to Provincetown,’ follow the town’s LGBTQ+ visitors and residents for a summer
Host Mitra Kaboli and executive producer Ben Riskin share the process behind the podcast. -
Mass. ACLU executive director says Supreme Court's upcoming election case could put democracy at risk
“It's really a tremendously fragile time for our democracy," said Carol Rose -
Mycophiles, rejoice: Somerville's first specialty mushroom store is open for business
Forager Tyler Akabane's Somerville store, The Mushroom Shop, is a mycophile's dream come true. -
Retired federal judge says she 'will go anywhere in the country' to represent abortion patients and doctors
Nancy Gertner tells Boston Public Radio about the lawyers fighting for reproductive healthcare. -
Looking for your next summer read? Local booksellers share their recommendations
Porter Square Books' Katharine Nazzaro and Frugal Bookstore’s Clarrissa Cropper list their favorites.
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!
