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Tuesday on BPR, live from BPL:
Gov. Maura Healey joins from 11-12 for Ask the Governor
CNN's John King on the latest national political headlines
NAACP's Michael Curry on rising insurance rates
Trenni Casey discusses Trump's 'Patriot Games'
Recent segments
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The Revs Reflect On The Passings Of John Lewis And C.T. Vivian
Rev. Emmett Price drew parallels between a young John Lewis and the young folks currently spearheading Black Lives Matter protests. -
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.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 7/8: Bye Bye Broker Fees
NBC Sports' Trenni Casey on Wimbledon 2025 and her recent 160 mile fundraising run for MS. Kelly Beatty, senior editor at Sky & Telescope discusses the towns in America working to protect their 'dark sky reserve' from light pollution; and battles in the federal government over NASA's budget.Brett Smiley, mayor of Providence RI, joins to discuss his city.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for Ask The Mayor, from 1-2. -
Best Of BPR 7/07: The 'Alligator Alcatraz' Trap & Trump's Budget Is A Catastrophe For Local Health Care
Today:Amherst College humanities professor Ilan Stavans discusses the Florida detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz by the right.And, CEO of the Mass League of Community Health Centers, Michael Curry, discusses impacts to local healthcare under the latest national budget. -
BPR Full Show 7/07: Your Wizz On The Water
NAACP & Mass League of Community Health Centers' Michael Curry discusses the national budget and its impact to healthcare in Massachusetts. Plus, the global impacts of cutting USAID.Boston University Journalism Chair Brian McGrory discusses the Boston Globe's fact-check of the Boston mayoral race the growing death toll in Texas from devastating floods, all while key weather service roles were vacant.Ilan Stavans of Amherst College discusses the so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in South Florida — the implications of the media adopting this name and the conditions at the facility. Nick Quah, podcast critic at Vulture, shares his best podcasts of 2025 so far. -
Best Of BPR 6/30: The Case For A Four Day Work Week & An ICE Detention Upends A Local Family Restaurant
Today:Economist Juliet Schor discusses her new book "Four Days a Week: The Life-Changing Solution for Reducing Employee Stress, Improving Well-Being, and Working Smarter."Paul Dama is the restaurant manager at Suya Joint, a Nigerian restaurant in Boston. He escaped Boko Haram's torture, sought asylum in the United States in 2019 and is authorized to work here legally. Earlier this month, Dama was taken into ICE custody, while on his way to church on Father's Day. Cecilia Lizotte, his sister, and the chef and owner at Suya Joint, discusses his situation. -
BPR Full Show 6/30: How To Pick A Melon
Anand Giridharadas, political commentator behind The Ink newsletter, discusses Zohran Mamdani bringing democratic socialism back into the conversation.Economist Juliet Schor discusses her new book Four Days a Week: The Life-Changing Solution for Reducing Employee Stress, Improving Well-Being, and Working Smarter.Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther discusses the Godfrey Hotel making a top 10 list, and his picks for travel when he really wants to escape.Cecilia Lizotte, chef and owner of Suya Joint, joins to discuss the ICE detainment of her brother Paul, manager at the restaurant.Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner joins for a SCOTUS end-of-term roundup.