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Ballot Question 4 Debate
Musician Chadwick Stokes on his new A.R.T. rock opera, 1972
NBC10 Boston media maven Sue O'Connell
Recent segments
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Local Palestinian café owners reflect on Eid amid war
As Muslims prepare to observe Eid al-Adha, Palestinian locals are navigating the holiday with grief and resilience during the ongoing war in Gaza. -
Former ambassador says Trump’s ban on Harvard international students will ‘ruin’ universities
Nicholas Burns, who now teaches at Harvard, applauded a federal judge’s decision to continue blocking Trump’s ban on international student enrollment. -
Wu escalates war of words with challenger Kraft: ‘The public deserves to know’
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu questioned Josh Kraft’s fitness to lead Boston. -
Assumption University president says colleges must ‘take a hard look’ at themselves
Assumption University President Greg Weiner said two things can be true: federal government overreach threatens academic freedom and schools must address failings on viewpoint diversity. -
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin hopeful despite turmoil: 'We overcome'
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks new History Channel docu-series and puts our current political turmoil into historical context. -
Millions are behind on student debt. Pressley wants to stop wage garnishment for those in default.
The Massachusetts congresswoman said cutting people’s wages to pay back student loans is “cruel” — especially at a time of economic uncertainty.
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!