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Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory
Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett
Exoneree Eddie Wright and Jacqueline Fonseca of the New England Innocence Project
Recent segments
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Pressley to Biden: Forgive student loans immediately
The U.S. representative also criticized Gov. Charlie Baker’s pandemic response, calling for stronger state action. -
Bike lane backlash pushes Cambridge to consult with small business owners
After installing bike lanes along Mass. Ave. in November, the City Council is analyzing future bike installations. -
Scientists had cheap at-home coronavirus tests ready in 2020, but many still are not approved in the U.S.
MIT scientist Dr. Irene Bosch said the FDA missed an opportunity. -
Cambridge restaurateur Tracy Chang urges city to mandate proof of vaccination
The PAGU chef and owner said a requirement would ease the burden on small businesses struggling through the pandemic. -
Political extremism is a ‘coping mechanism’ amid the US mental health crisis, psychotherapist says
After the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, nonprofit organizations aimed at de-radicalizing saw an uptick in requests for help. -
The pandemic compounded existing labor issues in child care and early education
Providers are seeing increased demand for child care amid an exacerbated labor shortage.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Talks 7/29/26: Passive Mindfulness
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 taking calls for Governor Maura Healey, then we end the show by asking listeners what they do to find peaceful mindfulness.Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 7/29/26: Maura Healey Joins Us
Governor Maura Healey joins from 11-12.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the election implications for McConnell extending his Senate leave ... And the massive displacement in France and Spain amid wildfires.TJ and Hadley Douglas join to discuss their new wine venture, Urban Cellar Co.We end the show by asking listeners how they find passive mindfulness -
BPR Talks 7/28/26: It's Bananas!
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 discuss online lottery tickets, is the state using your gambling addiction to fund things instead of raising taxes? Then, we dive deep into bananas, are bananas the new pumpkin spice?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 7/28/26: Ken Casey Live From Europe
We start the show by asking listeners about their thoughts on online lottery ticketsTrenni Casey discusses LeBron James going to the 76ers, and UNC + Bill Belichick in hot water.Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys zooms in from their Euro tour.CNN's John King discusses the latest in national politics.NYT film critic James Poniewozik discusses the latest in TV.We end the show with a bananas segment, are bananas the new pumpkin spice? -
BPR Talks 7/27/26: Jim Shaves His Head
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: Trump's White House correspondent's dinner and inquiries on Jim's recent decision to shave his head, can bald people be attractive? Listen in to find out!
