EXPLORE MORE
Coming up Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Li Fung of the United Nations office of Human Rights in Sudan
National security expert Juliette Kayyem
The Garden Lady, C.L. Fornari
Recent segments
-
MIT economist Jon Gruber says Trump tariffs are ‘policy by petulance’
Trump's tariff policies will actually hurt American manufacturing, says Gruber. -
Ken Burns says ‘The American Revolution’ tells history that ‘rhymes’ with modern times
“The American Revolution” is the a new six-part documentary series by Ken Burns that chronicles the Revolutionary War. -
State auditor releases correspondence with attorney general amid standoff over new audit law
The move comes amid an impasse between the auditor’s office on the one hand and the Legislature and attorney general’s office on the other. -
Mass. auditor to release communications with attorney general over audit
Diana DiZoglio believes the attorney general will not represent her office in court. -
What one former Trump adviser says comes next for Russia-Ukraine
Americans need to stand together for democracy — abroad and at home — Fiona Hill says. -
How federal cuts to education will impact Massachusetts schools
Former education secretary Paul Reville discussed the clawback of unspent pandemic relief funds.
Listen to previous shows
-
Best Of BPR 9/18: A BPR Busing Panel
Today:We talk with two people who were bused in the city of Boston -- a decision 50 years ago with lasting impacts -- Michael Curry, later head of the Boston NAACP, and Kim Janey, who would go on to become the city’s first Black, first female Mayor. Joining them in conversation is Ted Landsmark, whose image came to define the moment by way of the Pulitzer Prize winning photo “The Soiling of Old Glory.” He’s now a distinguished professor at Northeastern. -
BPR Full Show 9/18: Liverwurst Ep. 2
We opened the show to get your thoughts on the threats of and actual violence this election season.GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the return of Boston Film Fest and "Laughs in Spanish" at Speakeasy Stage.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses leaders around the world reacting to the potential for election violence in America and Israel's attack on Hezbollah.We host a busing panel with former mayor Kim Janey and NAACP's Michael Curry - who were both bused as children - and Northeastern Professor Ted Landsmark.The ACLU of MA executive director Carol Rose discusses the Massachusetts Election Action Plan, abortion on the ballot across the country, and the potential for SCOTUS to pick our next president.Finally, we (Jim) lament the loss of Boars Head liverwurst. -
Best Of BPR 9/17: AG Campbell On Harris' Mentorship And Addressing Hate In Schools
Today:Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on September 17, 2024. -
BPR Full Show 9/17: Attorney General Q&A
Attorney General Andrea Campbell answered questions from listeners. NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discussed Caitlin Clark's 35 point game. Media maven Sue O'Connell takes a look at Trump's misinformation campaign beyond the rhetoric around Haitian migrants in OhioCNN's John King on the latest political headlinesWe opened the lines to discuss heading back into the office -
Best Of BPR 9/16: From Laura Loomer's Lips To Trump's Ears & Fewer Black Students At College
Today:Boston University Journalism Department Chair Brian McGrory discusses the second attempt on Trump's life and Khalil Gibran Muhammad discusses how the end of race-based admissions changed college campuses this year.