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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
"Ask the Governor" with Maura Healey, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Live Music Friday: Latrell James and Boston Calling organizer Mike Snow
'Press Play' with GBH’s Callie Crossley and Bay State Banner editor Ron Mitchell
Recent segments
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GBH president acknowledges threat of federal funding cuts, vows to ‘keep doing the work’
President and CEO Susan Goldberg said President Trump's latest executive order is a "new level of threat," but that GBH will continue producing television and radio. -
Columbia journalism dean addresses response to Trump and challenges to press freedom
Columbia Journalism School Dean Jelani Cobb acknowledged the university’s recent challenges. -
Maria Ressa says Americans must ‘hold the line’ against autocracy
The Nobel Peace Prize winning journalist said the country must stand up to the "bully tactics" of President Donald Trump as he attempts to consolidate executive power. -
Local Ukrainians uncertain the US can deliver a peace deal
Trump’s unpredictability leave many Ukrainians skeptical that a peace deal is near, says local leader. -
Boston-based artist creates ‘Hip Hop Leadership’ curriculum
The project that includes an album, book and classroom curriculum designed to teach leadership through hip-hop. -
This weekend marks the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally
Event organizers say it's a fitting celebration to include in the country's 250th anniversary events.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 2/25: Congressman Bill Keating On Trump's Russian Appeasement & A Possible NFL Rule Change Really Bumming Jim Out
Today:Congressman Bill Keating discusses Ukraine peace talks.And, NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey discusses a certain NFL team's prolific use of the "tush push" and the increase of sports gambling. -
BPR Full Show 02/25: No More Tushy Pushy
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey discusses the Boston group pushing for a new WNBA team and robot umpires in the MLB. Plus, the end of the "tush push" in football. We re-air our conversation with "investigative comedian" Adam Conover, who is performing in Vermont next week.Congressman Bill Keating zooms in to discuss the latest dealmaking with Ukraine and Russia, and why President Trump can be called a Russian "asset."CNN's John King joins via zoom for the latest national political headlines, including his conversations with Trump voters in Colorado. -
Best Of BPR 2/24: Anand Giridharadas On Protective Politics & Andy Ihnatko On Tech Bros Gone Wild
Political commentator behind The.Ink, Anand Giridharadas discusses the Democrats' business-as-usual response to radical changes, and makes a call to action for the public to rise up where the party is failing. Listeners can access a trial of Anand's newsletter for free here.Tech podcaster Andy Ihnatko discusses Elon Musk's unprecedented access to our data and other sensitive information. -
Best Of BPR 2/21: Press Play & Meredith Goldstein
Today:GBH's Adam Reilly and Callie Crossley help us launch our media analysis segment we're calling "Press Play."And, Boston Globe columnist and podcaster Meredith Goldstein discusses some of her latest love letters. -
BPR Full Show 02/21: Mental Plasticity
GBH Music is about to kick off a new string of live jazz shows. For this week’s Live Music Friday, we’ll hear from four-time Grammy winner Oscar Stagnaro and his band TRIAD. We’ll also talk about the series with GBH Music's Sam Brewer & JazzBoston’s Ken Field.Retired Federal Judge Nancy Gertner on what courts can and can’t do to reign in Trump’s orders on birthright citizenship and the mass firing of federal officials. Love Letters advice columnist Meredith Goldstein on why our brains lose plasticity as we age and how this impacts our relationships.We launch a new media analysis segment with GBH's Callie Crossley & Adam Reilly.