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BPR is on tape for our annual summer break. We'll be back live on Monday, Aug. 31 with:
Katie Theoharides of the Trustees of Reservations
Amherst College’s Ilan Stavans
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner,
Susan Mathison of Common Man for Ukraine
Recent segments
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Former Biden campaign advisor believes Gen Z will save U.S. politics
"This generation gap that’s emerged over the last two decades is among the most significant in politics," John Della Volpe said. -
Feeling angry? A therapist and mother says to scream it out
Sarah Harmon joined Boston Public Radio to talk about mothers are coping during the pandemic, and why sometimes screaming just feels good. -
Healey wants to be 'absolutely number one' on climate as governor
In first radio interview since launching bid for governor of Massachusetts, Healey says she'll bring an equity lens to the office. -
Gov. Baker to join 'Ask the Governor' on Boston Public Radio Thursday
The Massachusetts governor will be on GBH News’ Boston Public Radio on Thursday from 11 a.m. to noon. -
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.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 8/13/26: Data Centers in Lowell
We start the show by asking listeners about kids playing outside, should you let your kid play unsupervised ?Mary Wambui and Jake Fortes of Lowell zoom into the show to discuss their efforts to stop the Markley data center expansion.Andrea Cabral discusses a new plan for ICE to use electric shock gloves as "less-than-lethal" weapons/tools of immigration enforcement.Congressman Jake Auchincloss discusses his re-election campaign for the 4th district.David Steiner and his attorney Chris Murphy discuss their legal fight for accountability against eBay executives who stalked David and his wife Ina.We end the show with our weekly AITA segment. Am I the a-hole for being chronically late? -
BPR Talks 8/13/26: Chronically Late
Welcome to our brand new podcast! 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 about kids playing outside, should you let your kid play unsupervised? We end the show with our weekly AITA segment. Am I the a-hole for being chronically late? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 8/12/26: Ask The Mayor
Rep. Seth Moulton, running to unseat Sen. Ed Markey, discusses his campaign for the Senate.Bob Rivers, chair of the board of directors at Eastern Bank, discusses his support for Q7 on the ballot this cycle, to legalize single-family homes on smaller lots.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins from 12-1 for Ask the Mayor. -
BPR Talks 8/12/26: Trump's Escapade
Welcome to our brand new podcast! 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 what their thoughts are on the Trump's condition, can you do two more years of this? Then, we end the show with our monthly Ask the Mayor Segment. -
BPR Full Show 8/11/26: Ask the Attorney General
Attorney General Andrea Campbell joining from 11-12 for Ask the AG.Rep. Stephen Lynch discusses his bid for re-election to represent the 8th district of MA in Congress.Thomas Dinsmore, who has been writing about the BSO's finances in relation to their decision not to renew Andris Nelsons' contract, joins us.