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Coming up Thursday on BPR:
Political commentator Chuck Todd
Former Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral
Lonnie DiNello – who says she staved off depression and loneliness with AI companions – she joins with the Boston Globe reporter who profiled her story, Dana Gerber.
Everyday Boston’s Cara Solomon and Stephen Pina, on the power of unexpected kindness in these very tough times.
Recent segments
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Acting Mayor Janey extends free MBTA ridership in her final days in office
Although Janey said she was open to a job in the Wu administration, her immediate plans were to “rest and reflect and write.” -
Asian Americans In Boston Are 'Pinching Themselves' After Michelle Wu's Historic Win
Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung joined Boston Public Radio to discuss the election -
Conservative Panic Over Critical Race Theory Apparent In Virginia Election
Former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville says Democrats need to change how they discuss the topic. -
Medical Ethicist Says COVID-19 Vaccines For Kids 5-11 Shouldn't Be Mandated — Yet
As shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 arrive at hospitals, pediatric centers and vaccination clinics around the… -
No Permanent Housing Means Mass And Cass Evictees Will Be Back On The Streets, Says ACLU Exec. Director
Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union in Massachusetts, told Boston Public Radio on Tuesday the city should be making a housing-first effort, not evicting people and offering temporary shelter or involuntarily committing them to live in a detention center, as proposed by Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins. -
Mayoral Candidates Wu And Essaibi George Have One Last Pitch To Boston Voters
Regardless of who comes out ahead, the winner of Tuesday’s election will become the first duly elected woman to lead the city
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 3/12: Time's Up TikTok
BPR Full Show 3/12: Time's Up TikTok -
Best Of BPR 3/11: "American Mother" & Oscars Recap
Best Of BPR 3/11: "American Mother" & Oscars Recap -
BPR Full Show 3/11: Four Years of COVID
BPR Full Show 3/11: Four Years of COVID -
Best Of BPR 3/08: White Snake Projects & Tom Rush Defends Himself Against Margery's Slander
Best Of BPR 3/08: White Snake Projects & Tom Rush Defends Himself Against Margery's Slander -
BPR Full Show 3/8: Strappy Little Staple of Yore
BPR Full Show 3/8: Strappy Little Staple of Yore