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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Marty Martinez, head of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay
Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery
Olga Cherevko from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, on the ground in Gaza
Recent segments
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An asteroid may hit Earth in 8 years — but don't panic
"It's not that big," says Sky & Telescope editor Kelly Beatty. -
6 takeaways from Josh Kraft's mayoral kickoff
Tuesday marked the semi-official start of Boston's 2025 mayoral race. -
Boston Medical Center program addresses mental health impacts of racism
The Reconnect program is meant to support Black community members in navigating the mental health impacts of racism developed in collaboration with local churches. -
Rep. Pressley says people 'underestimate' DEI
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley says she is committed to advancing DEI in healthcare, financial services and higher education, despite ongoing attacks from the current administration. -
Wu: Amid ‘bluster’ from Trump, Boston is on firm legal ground with immigration policy
The mayor says Boston officials are neither supporting nor impeding federal deportation efforts. -
Welcoming the Lunar New Year with food
Local chefs Irene Li from Mei Mei Dumplings and Tracy Chang from Pagu discuss the importance of sharing food with family and friends.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 6/06: Protesting Hanscom AFB Expansion & Live Music With 'The Light In The Piazza'
Today:Last year, climate activists Parke Wilde, Julia Hansen, and Peter Watson were arrested protesting the proposed expansion of Bedford’s Hanscom Field – the second busiest airport in New England, behind Logan. They join to discuss the importance of civil disobedience, and standing up for the climate.And, Live Music Friday with the lead love interests of Huntington Theatre Company's production of 'The Light in the Piazza' - Sarah-Anne Martinez and Josh Grosso. -
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Best Of BPR 6/04: "A Heavier Silence" For Palestinians This Eid & Local Aid Groups Supporting Ukrainians
Today:Ahead of Eid al-Adha, the Muslim Feast of Sacrifice holiday, we talk with the Palestinian owners of two local bakeries: Abdulla Awad of Yafa Bakery in Somerville and Sami Herbawi of Andala Coffee House in Cambridge. And, we talk with two the leaders of two New Hampshire-based aid groups for Ukraine: Alan Himmer of the Ukraine Crisis Aid Group, and Susan Mathison of the New Hampshire-based Common Man for Ukraine. -
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Best Of BPR 6/03: Carol Rose On 1,500 People Deported From Mass & Lee Pelton On Higher Ed Attacks
Today:Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses the impacts of federal immigration actions in the state -- including the detainment of an 18 year old.Lee Pelton, president and CEO of the Boston Foundation, former president of Emerson College, discusses the state of higher education.