Episodes
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BPR Full Show: Titanic
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about yesterday’s Jan. 6 committee hearing, focusing on criminal referrals for former President Donald Trump. Jenny Slate and Ben Shattuck talked about the Golden Globes nomination for “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” and the legacy of Henry David Thoreau. Slate is a comedian, an alum of shows like “Parks and Rec,” “Saturday Night Live,” and the filmmaker behind “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” Shattuck is a writer, the author of “Six Walks in the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau,” and co-owner of Davoll’s General Store in South Dartmouth. Governor-elect and Attorney General Maura Healey discussed her focus on keeping innovation in Mass. competitive, and prioritizing climate policy in order to meet the state’s climate goals. She also answered listeners’ questions during “Ask the Governor-elect.” Jared Bowen shared his thoughts on Damien Chazelle’s film “Babylon,” and the Front Porch Arts Collective’s play “Chicken & Biscuits.” Bowen is GBH News’ executive arts editor. Tiffani Faison talked about the recent opening of Tenderoni’s in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. Faison is a James Beard Award-nominated chef, restaurateur, and TV personality. Her new restaurant, Tenderoni’s, opened in Fenway last month. EJ Dionne updated us on the Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referrals for former President Donald Trump. Dionne is a columnist for the Washington Post. He’s also a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, and his latest book is “100% Democracy: The Case For Universal Voting.” We ended the show by talking with listeners about everything Christmas-related – and…filmmaker James Cameron scientifically confirming that Jack would have died on the life raft even if Rose had simply moved over in “Titanic.” -
BPR Full Show: Criminal Referrals for former President Donald Trump
We opened the show by taking our listeners’ calls about the final public hearing held by the January 6th Committee. The Congressional panel voted to ask the Department of Justice to charge former President Donald Trump with crimes related to the attack on the Capitol. NBC Sports Reporter Trenni Casey discussed the dramatic conclusion to the World Cup in Qatar, where Argentina beat France via penalty kicks. She then contrasted that victory with the utter debacle of the final play between the Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Casey is an anchor and reporter with NBC Sports Boston, and a Boston Public Radio contributor. Charlie Sennott talked about the latest developments in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He also discussed the return of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and how his far-right leaning government under his control will likely derail any form of peace talks between Palestine and Israel. Sennott is the founder and editor-in-chief of the GroundTruth Project and a GBH News Analyst. Rick Steeves discussed his latest trip to Italy, offered tips on pulling off the perfect roadside bathroom trip while on a guided tour, and revealed what training he gives to travel guides across the globe. Steves is an author, television and radio host, and the owner of “Rick Steves' Europe” tour group. You can catch "Rick Steves’ Europe" weeknights at 7:30 on GBH 2, and his radio show “Travel With Rick Steves” Sundays at 4:00 on GBH. Then we ended the show by broadcasting a livestream of the January 6th Committee hearing. The panel voted to refer criminal charges against Donald Trump to the Department of Justice. -
BPR Full Show: Re-gifting
Today on Boston Public Radio: David Leonard joined the show to talk about book-banning attempts across the country. Leonard has been president of the Boston Public Library since 2016. We opened our phone lines and heard from listeners about their thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s new line of NFTs — like this one that imagines him dressed as a wrestler, going for $99. Callie Crossley discussed Harvard’s new president Claudine Gay, a settlement for Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend and more. Crossley is the host of GBH’s Basic Black and Under the Radar with Callie Crossley. Tony Williams and Khalid Hill from “Urban Nutcracker” joined the show to talk about the 2022 edition of their show and gave us a very special tap-dancing performance. The show runs from December 17th to the 23rd at the Shubert Theatre in Boston. Sue O’Connell dug into the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act by President Joe Biden, a hot-mic moment for New Zealand’s prime minister and more. O’Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and South End News, and contributor to Current on NBC LX and NECN. The Handel and Haydn Society joined us for this week’s edition of Live Music Fridays. The Handel and Hayden Society will be performing “A Baroque Christmas” this weekend. We ended the show by talking with listeners about re-gifting. -
BPR Full Show: Shopping, IRL
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about getting to know your neighbors. Shirley Leung talked about the housing groups calling for $3.2 billion in aid for Mass. renters, and concern over sports betting at Plainridge Park Casino due to the casino’s connection with Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy. Leung is a business columnist for The Boston Globe. Andrea Cabral discussed Jack Smith’s appointment to special counsel for the Department of Justice’s investigations into former President Donald Trump. She also talked about FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s recent arrest in the Bahamas. Cabral is the former Suffolk County sheriff and the former secretary of public safety. Jared Bowen shared his latest local arts and cultural rundown, focusing on “Torch Song” at The Moonbox Theatre and “Life of Pi,” adapted for Broadway. Bowen is GBH’s executive arts editor. Brian and Lindsay O’Donovan, Jenna Worden, and Karan Casey joined us to discuss this year’s “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn.” Brian O’Donovan and wife Lindsay O’Donovan, artistic director Jenna Worden, and vocalist Karan Casey are in this year’s “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn.” For more information and to get tickets, go to ChristmasCeltic.com. We ended the show by talking with listeners about where they’re shopping for holiday presents. -
BPR Full Show: Split the Bill
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by talking with listeners about the debate over Christmas trees in public spaces. Jon Abbott weighed in on the future of public media as his tenure at GBH comes to a close. Abbott is GBH’s outgoing President and CEO. Sen. Ed Markey discussed the need for stronger tech regulations, and Congress’ omnibus spending bill. Michelle Singletary explained how listeners can manage gift-giving expectations when they’re in debt. Singletary is a nationally syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, whose award-winning column, "The Color of Money," provides insight into the world of personal finance. Her latest book is: “What To Do With Your Money When Crisis Hits: A Survival Guide.” Art Caplan talked about the military’s vaccine mandate rollback, and a recent survey on physicians’ attitudes towards treating anti-vaxxers. Caplan is the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Andy Ihnatko shared his thoughts on the new AI chatbot, Chat GPT. Ihnatko is a tech writer, blogger and podcaster. We ended the show by asking listeners if rising prices are causing them to ask friends to split dinner bills. -
BPR Full Show: "Ask the Mayor" with Mayor Michelle Wu, the Supreme Court, and more
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our show with a call-in segment, asking listeners about their thoughts regarding the recent spike in COVID-19, flu, and RSV cases, and if they are choosing to mask again. Nancy Gertner discussed the latest news coming out of the U.S. Supreme Court and former President Donald Trump’s legal woes. Gertner is a retired federal judge and a senior lecturer at Harvard Law School. Trenni Casey joined the show to talk about the sudden death of American journalist Grant Wahl in Qatar, and the return of Brittney Griner from Russia. Casey is a sports anchor and reporter for NBC Sports Boston. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined us for this month's edition of “Ask the Mayor.” She fielded questions from listeners at home and members of the audience at the Boston Public Library. Wu has been the mayor of Boston since her election in 2021. Comedian Chris Fleming joined the show ahead of his performance at the Wilbur on Dec. 17. We closed the show with Jim and Jared's thoughts regarding house guests, both how they deal with them and sharing their own stories of being guests. -
Corby Kummer: The Return of Eastern Standard
Local restaurateur Garrett Harker announced the return of long-beloved Boston restaurant Eastern Standard in 2023, just down the street from the original restaurant. The famous Kenmore Square establishment — along with Harker’s Island Creek Oyster Bar, and Hawthorne — shuttered in 2021 after negotiations with their landlord fell through. “This is just fantastic news,” award-winning food writer Corby Kummer told Boston Public Radio on Monday, “But what’s great about Eastern Standard is you could go at any time with any mix of people, and having restaurants creates that sort of equalizing effect in a city, from the most elite, rich people to families just out for a really good time.” Kummer is executive director of the Food and Society policy program at the Aspen Institute, a senior editor at The Atlantic and a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. -
BPR Full Show: Pilk
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the show by taking calls from our listeners to ask if they are returning to public transit following the grand opening of a new branch on the Green Line. The Medford branch connects Tufts University to downtown Somerville. Washington Post Columnist E.J. Dionne, Jr. discussed some of his latest columns, including his plea to conservative Christians to change their mind on same-sex marriage. He also discussed Senator Kyrsten Sinema's decision to switch her party registration. Stephanie Leydon and Frances Amador of City Life/Vida Urbana discussed the latest installment of "Priced Out,” a GBH News series covering the rising rental costs in Boston, and the tenants organizing for the right to stay housed. Food Policy writer Corby Kummer discusses the return of the restaurant Eastern Standard, free school lunches for children, an angry Olive Garden manager and "Pilk.” Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III talk about the end of Trevor Noah's tenure on "The Daily Show," the release of Brittney Griner, and fractions within the Methodist church over positions on LGBTQ rights. Massachusetts Institute of Technology economist Jon Gruber explained why pedestrian and auto deaths are on the rise in the U.S. despite falling rates globally, and the economic impacts of big cars. Then we ended the show taking our listeners’ calls about what they plan on binging during the holiday season as the Golden Globe nominations are released. -
BPR Full Show: Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas Tree
Today on Boston Public Radio: We began the show by asking listeners for their thoughts on Brittney Griner’s homecoming. Shirley Leung discussed her latest columns on fighting homelessness and “not in my backyard” sentiments as well as local ties to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Leung is a business columnist for the Boston Globe. Callie Crossley gave her thoughts on the latest in culture: Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being investigated by the House ethics committee, and Bill Cosby being sued for sexual assault and drugging. Crossley is the host of GBH's Under the Radar and Basic Black. Sue O’Connell talked about Brittney Griner’s release from prison, and the recent affair between the hosts of Good Morning America. O’Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and South End News, and contributor to Current on NBC LX and NECN. Jacques Pepin chatted about his career, and gave us some insight into the process behind his new book “Art of the Chicken.” Pépin is a chef, author and PBS contributor. Chad Stokes and Sybil Gallagher joined us for Live Music Friday ahead of a benefit show on Saturday for Calling All Crows, an organization that mobilizes music fans to feminist activism. Stokes’ band, ‘Chad Stokes & The Pintos,’ played us some music. Stokes and Gallagher are co-founders of Calling All Crows. We ended the show by asking listeners if inflation is affecting their holiday cheer. -
BPR Full Show: Gov. Charlie Baker's Final "Ask the Governor"
Today on "Boston Public Radio" : NBC's Chuck Todd zoomed in to discuss how Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock's victory over Republican candidate Herschel Walker in Georgia was the latest sign that former President Donald Trump's brand of conservatism is waning in popularity. He also discussed the latest upheaval to the media industry following the closing of the Washington Post Magazine, a strike at the New York Times and the continuing closures of local newspapers under control by large conglomerates. Chuck Todd is the Moderator of Meet the Press, host of Meet the Press Daily on MSNBC, and the Political Director for NBC News. We then held a call-in segment, where our listeners talked about where they receive their news and how they miss the local coverage provided by smaller newspapers. Governor Charlie Baker came into the studio for his last segment of "Ask the Governor" on BPR before he leaves office in January. He talked about how he doesn't own a car and is confused by newer models, some of his proudest moments in office, and received calls from former Governor Bill Weld, Governor-elect Maura Healey and U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh. Nadia Liu Spellman of Dumpling Daughter joined with her mother, restaurateur Sally Ling, to discuss their respective culinary careers and their new book "Dumpling Daughter Cookbook." We ended the show by talking with listeners about whether they let their children swear.
