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Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
CNN’s John King
Carol Rose of the ACLU of Massachusetts
Author Jeff Pearlman
State Rep. David Muradian Jr. and David Nangle of Stop Internet Gambling discuss proposed changes to the state's gambling laws
Recent segments
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Massport wants people to love getting to Logan Airport
Massport CEO Richard Davey says Logan Airport is working to improve passenger experiences, addressing congestion and space limitations. -
Former editor Marty Baron criticizes owner Bezos’ interference in Washington Post
He says traditional media needs to better serve its audience, build back trust and deliver facts with “authenticity.” -
How federal cuts to the VA could impact Massachusetts
Federally funded health services and disability payments may be impacted, but state-funded veteran's services should be protected. -
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng says the agency needs to 'stay persistent'
The South Coast Commuter Rail plans to start service on March 24, with passengers riding free on the weekends until the end of April. -
Healey bemoans federal funding cuts, says loss of up to $16B would be 'devastating'
The state couldn't raise the requisite funds elsewhere, the governor tells GBH News. -
Mayor Wu says Boston has moved too fast on street changes
Bike and bus lanes have become a flashpoint in Boston’s 2025 mayoral election.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 12/4: Doomscrolling To Loneliness
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner is among dozens of former judges calling out the targeted and intentional deterioration of the rule of law in the U.S. court systemAndrea Cabral, former public safety secretary, discusses Trump's targeting of Somali migrants including Rep. Ilhan OmarDr. Megan Ranney, dean of Yale School of Public Health, discusses myriad public health issues: a vaccine advisory panel meeting today, the latest on mass shootings/gun violence, and restoring trust in public health/scientific institutionsCongressman Bill Keating discusses Admiral Bradley's appearance before the Senate to answer questions about the Sept. 2 boat strikesAdam Gardner & David Schnieder reunite in Studio 3 as The LeeVees, their Hanukkah themed band -
Best Of BPR 12/03: Massachusetts' Eds And Meds Economy Is 'Accelerating Our Decline' In Trump Era
Today:Evan Horowitz, executive director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University’s Tisch College, discusses the state's economy, the certified ballot questions for 2026's election, and more. -
BPR Full Show 12/3: Another Day Live From The Red Room
The Culture Show's Jared Bowen discusses Wicked: For Good, the latest AI-generated pop song, plus, his art-filled tour of Berlin.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the war crimes allegations against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. And her thoughts on the attack on national guardsmen in D.C.Imari Paris Jeffries of Embrace Boston and Rev. Jay Williams of Union Combined Parish discuss their big plans for the upcoming MLK weekend and for the nation's 250th anniversary.Evan Horowitz of Tufts' Center for State Policy Analysis joins for a year-end roundup of state policy challenges: Medicaid work requirements, fiscal pressure on municipalities, and his new class at Tufts, "AI and the Future of American Politics." -
Best Of BPR 12/02: Actor Ethan Hawke Warns Against 'Ceding Humanity' To AI In Art
Today:Actor Ethan Hawke zooms into BPR ahead of an event at the Coolidge Corner Theater this week. His latest film is "Blue Moon." -
BPR Full Show 12/2: Ethan Hawke's Comb Over
CNN chief national correspondent John King with the latest national political headlinesConductor Keith Lockhart discusses the Boston Holiday Pops 2025 season, which kicks off this weekActor Ethan Hawke zooms in ahead of his event tomorrow with Jared at the CoolidgeLee Pelton of the Boston Foundation discusses the organization's One+ mortgage program, and housing affordability more broadly