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Monday on BPR:
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation
Brian McGrory, editor of The Boston Globe
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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Rep. Stephen Lynch: Seaport Jurisdiction Should Be Shared
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch weighed in on a longtime dispute between Mass. State Police and the Boston Police Department over who should have jurisdiction over the Seaport District, arguing that the responsibility should be shared. -
Will Congress Finally Enact Significant Gun Reform
In the wake of another school shooting, we opened the lines to hear if you actually think Congress will finally pass comprehensive gun reform. Plus, Congressman Bill Keating on gun reform, Trenni Kusnierek called in from the Olympics, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, writer Maggie Jones, tech expert Andy Inhatko, and Connecticut Gov. Dan Mally, -
Why Do We Accept Adulterous Politicians?
It seems that infidelity and they presidency go hand in hand. Why does the public give them a pass though like JFK, Clinton, and now Trump? Are finally ready to stop accepting the adulterous politician? We opened the lines to get your thoughts. Plus, Frontline's Martin Smith, TV expert Bob Thompson, Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn, CNN's John King, and Steve Coll on his new book on the war in Afghanistan. -
Security Guards By Day, Artists By Night
Security guards and artists Jeff Ellse and Stephen Holnes joined us for the news quiz. Plus, Shirley Leung, Emily Rooney, Callie Crossley, and we opened the lines to hear what you think Congress should do about gun control. -
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo Answers Your Questions
Rhodes Island Governor Gina Raimondo joined us to take our questions and yours. Plus, Congressman Michael Capuano, Meet The Press' Chuck Todd, Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam, and we heard your thoughts on yesterday's tragic shooting in Florida.
