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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Live Music Friday: Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Media maven Sue O'Connell
Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein
Recent segments
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Lynn Perry Wooten invested as Simmons University's first Black president
Nearly two years into the job, Wooten was honored with the ceremony Monday. -
Four spring wine recommendations from an expert
Seema Tikare also discusses if you can judge a bottle by its cost or cap, and her favorite places to visit in Greater Boston. -
Think Massachusetts' cannabis products are subpar? Blame growing pains
Why Bay State weed is the product of a complicated grow system, according to Boston Globe cannabis reporter Dan Adam. -
Chefs Ken Oringer and Ming Tsai raise over $400,000 for Ukraine
The two Boston-based chefs are hosting a dinner to raise money for World Central Kitchen, which is providing meals at the Poland-Ukraine border. -
Baker still seeking broader waiver from feds on unemployment overpayments
The governor also has kind words for “zombie people.” -
Siblings in Boston are sending needed supplies to Ukraine
Despite being over 4,500 miles away, a brother-sister duo is helping their fellow Ukrainians during this time of war.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 10/15/26: Sen Ed Markey Joins Us
A debate on ballot question 7: Andrew Mikoula from Yes on 7 and Adam Chapdelaine from No on 7.Senator Markey joins at 12 after their debate.Rebecca Winter, an organizer of this weekend's No Kings rally, discusses the event. -
BPR Talks 10/14/2026: Alzheimer's Awareness
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’ll open the phone and text lines – inspired by Treasurer Goldberg and other national politicians who are too scared to debate their challengers… what’s lost for small d democracy?We'll open the phone and text lines to you and get your reactions to Lee’s Alzheimer diagnosis.Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/14/26: Wicked Broadway Production
Chris Keohan for Yes on 5 and Phineas Baxandall for No on 5 debating the tax-related ballot question.Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss her new book: "Oceanic Manta Adventure: Saving the Angels of the Sea"Stars from the Broadway in Boston production of Wicked join us at the library -- Susan Cella plays Madame Morrible & Tom McGowan is The Wizard.Lee Pelton, former Boston Foundation president and Emerson College president, joins at the library to discuss his Alzheimer's diagnosis. -
BPR Talks 10/13/2026: Election Day Check-In
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: With just 3 weeks until the midterms, we’ll open the lines to talk with you: ballots are in the mail, how are you feeling as the days wind down, Elon Musk spends big, AI ads, and everything seems to be on fire, everywhere?We end the show with you… and peak leaf peeping season… We’re at the peak of the peak. How are you enjoying the colors of the foliage?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 10/13/2026: The Big Dig Podcast
Lt Gov Kim Driscoll debates her challenger Shawn Oliver, live at the BPL at 11:00.Anand Giridharadas joins at the library to discuss his new book "Man in the Mirror."Ian Coss and former Romney staffer Brian Wheelan join to discuss the latest season of The Big Dig.