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Juliette Kayyem weighs in on President Biden's statements on Ukraine — including new sanctions against Russia and not utilizing military force — following his first State of the Union address.

New England Law Professor Christine Abely explains how global economic sanctions against Russia could put significant pressure on the Kremlin.

AG tells Boston Public Radio state law required her to rule against the town's energy efficiency initiative.

Keating just returned from meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference.

Juliette Kayyem discusses U.S. sanctions against Russia as tensions rise in Ukraine on Boston Public Radio.

The Latino Rebels news blog founder joined Boston Public Radio to talk about the obstacles to immigration reform.

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 ask listeners how they are dealing with back to school shopping with inflation on the rise. Then, we ask listeners what they're sneaking into Fenway Park and the movie theater.Listen in to find out!

Welcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: Massachusetts Congressman Seth Moulton, joins us as he challenges Senator Ed Markey in the Democratic Primary (we heard from Markey this week)We check in on the Lowell Data Center battle – with MassINC’s Mary Wambui, one of ten Lowell residents joining in a lawsuit against the state regarding the center’s planned expansion, and Jake Fortes, founder of the grassroots advocacy group Honest Future for Lowell.We speak with Natick journalist David Steiner, as he and his wife settle with eBay.

Not My Politics is a new show from GBH News focusing on young people in politics, produced and hosted by Zoe Mathews.In this episode: Alex Alex, former Boston mayoral candidate, and Kunal Botla, Lexington town meeting member, discuss the future of left-leaning politics in the United States.Follow us on Instagram @GBH_NotMyPolitics and stay tuned for more episodes.

Shirley Leung discusses a new family wealth survey that finds continued and massive wealth gaps by racial group. Plus, the progressive cities slashing their affordable housing mandates.Live Music Friday with Rhett Price.European travel guru Rick Steves updates us on his recent trip, what it's like being an American abroad, and how to select the right restaurant while traveling.Sue O'Connell zooms in to discuss the latest re: Lindsay Clancy trial.

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 restrictions should or shouldn't be imposed on Massachusetts beaches. Then, for the end of the show, we discuss pickleball. Should pickle balls be muted when playing outdoors?Listen in to find out!