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Coming up Monday on on BPR:
Former Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory
Former White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha
Author Adam Chandler on his new book “99% Perspiration"
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner.
Recent segments
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Mayor Wu plans to celebrate Boston's reemergence from pandemic shutdown with downtown events
In the latest edition of "Ask the Mayor" on Boston Public Radio, Wu also discussed protests outside private residences, public schools and rent control. -
Senator Ed Markey wants daylight saving time to stay for good
Markey joined Boston Public Radio to talk the future of energy policy in Build Back Better and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. -
The ‘odd, sometimes even amusing moments’ in two years of the pandemic, as told to Boston Public Radio
Toilet paper hoarding, kindness at the cash register and pandemic puppies. -
Two years after declaring a state of emergency, Baker’s grateful to be governor of Massachusetts
“I’m really glad I was here.” -
‘It’s a war against civilization’: What it’s like fighting Russia’s invasion in Kyiv
Former journalist Yuriy Matsarsky shared his experiences on the ground in Ukraine fighting Russia. -
The country's first newspaper devoted to abolition closed in 1820. Now, it's coming back.
Deborah Douglas and Amber Payne, co-Editors in Chief of an all new 'The Emancipator' talk about their vision for the publication.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 5/05: The Jim and Jim Show
Trenni Casey discusses the Kentucky Derby, the Celtics first playoff game tonight against the Knicks and the benefits of deep breathing.Comedian W. Kamau Bell joins ahead of a show at The Wilbur later this month.GBH News investigations editor Jennifer McKim and Tyngsboro homeowner Trevor Nkuubi join to discuss some shady practices in the solar panel industry.Jeanne Kempthorne, retired attorney and former State Ethics Commissioner, gives her perspective on the legal battle brewing between auditor Diana DiZoglio and AG Andrea Campbell over the auditor's efforts to audit the legislature.Then we re-air our conversation with Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa. -
Say More: The C-Word With Shirley Leung
Today, we bring you the first episode of friend-of-the-show Shirley Leung's new series The C-Word, where she discusses her own experience with breast cancer, something she's kept to herself for years.Shirley's podcast "Say More" can be found here. -
BPR Full Show 5/2: Trumps Wants To End Federal Funding For NPR
Skylark is a multi Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble here for this week’s Live Music Friday. Shirley Leung on her recent episode of “Say More” where she speaks – for the first time publicly – about her experience with cancer. Evan Dalton & Nathan Senner are two birding experts, we’ll put their skills to the test, discuss how climate change impacts bird populations, as well as the threats to science funding.Matt Gertz for Press Play; we peak behind the curtain of the Fox News universe on tariffs, and get an update on the latest with Paramount/60 Minutes. -
Best Of BPR 5/01: 'This Is The Moment' To Fight For Democracy & May Day In Boston
Today:Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist, author of "How to Stand Up to a Dictator," discusses standing against authoritarianism and confronting disinformation. Her message is clear: the future of American Democracy depends on the willingness of Americans to fight for it.And, president of American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts Jessica Tang joins to discuss today's international day of action for the labor movement, amid widespread attacks on laborers, educators, and civil society more broadly from the Trump administration. -
BPR Full Show 5/01: Holding The Line
Maria Ressa is the CEO and co-founder of the Filipino news service Rappler. In 2021 she won the Nobel Peace Prize for her commitment to a free press, reporting on dictator Rodrigo Duterte. Amy Spitalnik is CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. She’ll discuss antisemitism in America and those who argue it’s being politicized by the far-right. Jessica Tang is President of AFT Massachusetts, she joins ahead of an appearance at a May Day rally on Boston Common. Jelani Cobb is Dean of the Colombia Journalism School and writer for the New Yorker. He talks about Columbia in Trump’s crosshairs and journalism’s role holding Trump 2.0 to account.
