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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung
Live Music Friday from hip hop violinist Rhett Price
PBS European travel guru Rick Steves
NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell
Recent segments
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DA Kevin Hayden on Patrick Rose, gun violence and the state of the DA race
The interim DA said he's glad the Patrick Rose, Sr., files were released, but understands the redactions. -
The solution to the child care crisis? Long term funding, not one-time grants, advocate says
“We can't one-time fund our way out of this decades-long crisis," Amy O'Leary said. -
What can doctors do to prevent gun deaths?
Talking to kids about guns during routine appointments can help ensure safety, a medical ethicist says. -
As pandemic continues, unpaid caregivers face worsening mental health issues
Unpaid caregivers are struggling to balance full-time work, care, and finances. -
Ricardo Arroyo points to public defender background in his case for Suffolk DA
The city councilor discussed how he would approach non-violent crimes, the Patrick Rose case and Mass. and Cass. -
‘Failure is not an option’: Rep. Pressley calls for stricter gun control
The Congresswoman also criticized Biden's $10,000 student debt relief plan, advocating for broader forgiveness.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Talks 8/6/26: Coping With Cyclospora
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 the cyclospora outbreak, how are they dealing with it? Then, we end the show with our Am I The A-hole segment and we ask listeners, is it ok to compliment your coworker's appearance?Listen in for more! -
BPR Full Show 8/5/26: Ed Markey Joins Us
We start the show by asking listeners what they think about the recent growth in surveillance cameras, Do you feel safe with them or do you think we should stop them?Senator Ed Markey zooming in on the heels of the Senate debate earlier this week.Nancy Gertner discusses the state of the Supreme Court, and twenty-five states suing the Trump administration over the latest global tariffs.Phil Eng, interim MassDOT secretary and GM of the MBTA, joins for an hour taking J/M and listener questions. (12-1) -
BPR Talks 8/5/26: Surveillance Cameras & You
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 what they think about the recent growth in surveillance cameras, Do you feel safe with them or do you think we should stop them? Then, we end the show with an Ask the T General Manager segment where listeners call in to speak with Phil Eng, the MBTA General Manager.Enjoy the show! -
BPR Talks 8/4/26: You Get a Car! and You Get a Car!
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 their thoughts were on the Ed Markey and Seth Moulton debate. Then, we end the show by asking listeners about showmanship and grand gestures, should we bring back giveaways at concerts and shows? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 8/4/26: Boston Public Library's New Exhibit
We start the show by asking listeners what their thoughts were on the Ed Markey and Seth Moulton debateJohn King zooms in to discuss the latest national political headlines, and the Michigan primary today.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses postpartum psychosis and RFK Jr.'s dustup with CNN's Dana Bash. Elizabeth Svoboda, author of "The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving" joins ahead of a talk at Porter Square Books' Boston location tonight.David Leonard of the BPL and Alfonso Parra Rubio at MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms, join to discuss the BPL exhibit "Lexicon."We end the show by asking listeners about showmanship and grand gestures, should we bring back giveaways at concerts and shows?