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Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory
Business columnist Shirley Leung
Boston Medical Center’s Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett
GBH’s Jared Bowen
Recent segments
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Medical ethicist says removing unvaccinated patient from heart transplant list was 'sound' policy
Brigham and Women’s Hospital removed a man from the heart transplant waiting list because he had not received the COVID-19 vaccine. -
Mass. Senate President calls for same-day voter registration as House takes up voting rights
Conflict on the horizon: The House Speaker on Monday reiterated his opposition to same-day registration. -
Tech writer says airlines' outdated technology, not 5G services, to blame for flight disruptions
The aviation industry is concerned that the enhanced 5G technology could interfere with planes' radio signals. -
Five-time 'Jeopardy!' champion: Bring back old rules or retire the show
The five-time "Jeopardy!" champion says it may be time for the beloved American game show to end. -
‘We never heard anything back’: Adoptive father of Harmony Montgomery’s sibling speaks out about missing child case
Montgomery’s case illustrates a too-common mistake in the state courts and child protective services, child advocate says. -
Restaurateur Tiffani Faison is taking things 'one week at a time'
The "Chopped" judge and "Top Chef" alum shares her upcoming restaurants.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 12/11: 'Status: Venezuelan'
Today: Andrea Cabral and Shirley Leung fill in for Jim and Margery.“Status: Venezuelan" is a new documentary co-produced by FRONTLINE and ProPublica, following a family trying to hold on to their legal status in the U.S., as the second Trump administration targets Venezuelans. ProPublica filmmakers Mauricio Rodríguez Pons and Almudena Toral join us on zoom to discuss. -
BPR Full Show 12/11: Frontline's "Status: Venezuelan"
Andrea Cabral and Shirley Leung are in the host seats today. Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses a number of Supreme Court-related topics: gerrymandering, religious vaccine mandates, and presidential power.Mauricio Rodriguez Pons and Almudena Toral are behind Frontline's latest film, in partnership with ProPublica: Status Venezuelan. They zoom in to discuss.Trenni Casey discusses early controversy in the World Cup draw, as Egypt and Iran protest being drawn to play in Seattle during the tournament's 'Pride Match.' Plus, the grandpa playing quarterback in the NFL.MIT economist Jon Gruber on Trump's plan to deliver direct cash to kids; and the latest on ACA subsidies. -
BPR Full Show 12/10: Quitting Caffeine? Never.
The Culture Show's Jared Bowen discusses ABC signing Kimmel to a one-year contract a social media ban for kids in Australia and his interview with Patti Smith.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem on cracks showing in the Trump Cabinet — namely, Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem.Franchie Viaud of JustBookish in Dorchester and Cathy and Bruce Jacobs of Turtle Books in Brookline join for an indie bookstore panel.Musician Will Dailey performs ahead a show at the Paradise Rock Club this weekend.Naturalist Sy Montgomery joins via zoom for the Afternoon Zoo to talk piano-playing octopuses and falcons protecting cherry crops in Michigan. -
Best Of BPR 12/10: In Support Of Indie Bookstores & Will Dailey's 'People Over Platforms' Music
Today:Franchie Viaud, bookstore manager at Just Book-ish in Dorchester, and Cathy and Bruce Jacobs, co-owners of Turtle Books in Brookline, discuss the importance of independent bookstores.And, musician Will Dailey joins ahead of a show at the Paradise Rock Club. -
Best Of BPR 12/09: On The "ICE Was Here" Nativity Scene In Dedham
Today: We get your thoughts on the nativity scene put up by St. Susanna Parish, featuring a sign reading "ICE was here" in the spot where Jesus, Mary and Joseph are usually centered in the manger.