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Coming up Monday on BPR:
Amherst College professor Ilan Stavans
Boston Globe’s Shirley Leung
Princeton University race and politics scholar Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Vocational technical school panel with Commonwealth Beacon’s Michael Jonas and Boston Globe’s Christopher Huffaker
Recent segments
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Dr. Katherine Dallow on Navigating COVID-19 in Mass., Four Months into the Global Pandemic
The Vice President of Clinical Programs and Strategies at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts made her third appearance on "Boston Public Radio" Monday. -
Shirley Leung: Gov. Baker Poised To Pick His Sixth Nomination To SJC
The seven-person Supreme Judicial Court will soon be filled with six of Baker's picks, once Justice Barbara A. Lenk retires in August. -
Christopher Wilkins: Playing On Through A Pandemic
The Boston Landmarks Orchestra has taken its concerts online. -
Callie Crossley: 'Renewed Perspective' For DJ Henry Case
The Black college student was killed by police over a decade ago, but there is now a push to reopen the case. -
Walsh Again Rejects Wu's Criticism Of Resiliency Fund, Says Now Is Not The Time To 'Play Politics'
The Boston mayor voiced displeasure with City Councilor Michelle Wu's critiques of his administration's use of private donations to fund emergency relief efforts. -
Rick Steves: The EU Keeps Its Borders Closed To American Travelers
The European Union is excluding Americans as it reopens its borders to travelers because of high coronavirus case rates in the United States.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 10/30: Gender Gaps & Bird Brains
Today: We get listener reactions to a stark gender divide in this year’s race – with women supporting Harris at much higher rates than men.And, a brief reprieve from politics with naturalist Sy Montgomery. From baby turtles named after everyone's favorite public radio show hosts, to Sy’s new book – What The Chicken Knows – all about what we can learn from our feathered farmyard friends. -
BPR Full Show 10/30: Cowboy Mania
Jim Dao, editorial page editor at the Boston Globe, on newspaper endorsements. The Globe endorsed Harris, and included an explainer as to why.Jared Bowen wore his chaps as promised plus he discussed the Clark Art Institute's $45m donationNational security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the threats to this election -- the existing 'stop the steal' movement, conspiracy theories, and "secrets" between Trump and Mike Johnson.Massachusetts Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Services Jon Santiago reacted to Tony Hinchcliffe's racist jokeNaturalist and author Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss her forthcoming book "What The Chicken Knows" -
Best Of BPR 10/29: CNN's John King Urges Patience On Nov. 5 & The Singing Auditor Says Vote Yes On 1
Today: CNN’s chief national correspondent, John King joins us just one week out from when vote counting begins. The Man of the Magic Wall tells us not to expect the results on Tuesday or even Wednesday night … And, state auditor Diana DiZoglio discusses her ballot campaign to expressly authorize her office to audit the legislature – on the heels of two legislative leaders saying they might change her petition even if voters pass it. -
BPR Full Show 10/29: Butterfingers or Bust
Today the presidential candidates give their closing arguments to voters. We ask listeners what issues Harris should focus on during her speech at the Ellipse.Trenni Casey, anchor/reporter for NBC Sports Boston, discusses the NFL concussion protocol after Patriot's QB Drake May took a helmet-to-helmet hit on Sunday, and a Hail Mary pass by the Washington Commanders.Sue O'Connell of NBC10 discusses the ramped-up rhetoric leading up to the election, efforts to rescue Newburyport's Pink House, and Elon Musk's latest claims about aliens.CNN's John King joins one week until election day to discuss how voters across the political spectrum are feeling.State auditor Diana DiZoglio discusses her ballot campaign that would authorize her to audit the legislature and the legislative leaders who say they might just change the law if it passes.Election day isn't the only thing we're counting down to. Halloween is Thursday, so we ask listeners about their favorite candies.