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Monday on BPR:
The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G Price III
Amherst College’s Ilan Stavans
The Fletcher School’s Daniel Drezner
Bonde Wine Shop's Bertil Jean-Chronberg & Alexandra Whisnant of Zuzu’s Petals wine bar
Recent segments
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Coronavirus Vaccine Shows First Signs Of Promise, But Still Long Road Ahead, Says Art Caplan
The Phase 1 study had successful results, but the next testing phases will be prolonged and much more challenging, Caplan said. -
Trenni Kusnierek Discusses Allegations Of Racism At ESPN
On Tuesday, NBC Sports Boston reporter and anchor Trenni Kusnierek joined Boston Public Radio. -
John King Discusses Trump's Messaging During COVID-19 Pandemic
On Tuesday, John King joined Boston Public Radio to discuss President Trump's messaging surrounding the coronavirus. -
Markey Discusses Coronavirus Relief, Police Reform, Senate Race Against Kennedy
On Tuesday, Sen. Ed Markey discussed his re-election campaign, police reform, and the possibility of another federal stimulus package. -
Corby Kummer On The Boycott Against Goya Foods
Social media has spurred the boycott of Goya Foods products, after the company's CEO praised President Donald Trump. -
Jim Aloisi: Raising The Gas Tax Isn't 'Bold,' And It Shouldn't Be Unattainable, Either
The Massachusetts legislature, citing economic downturns due to COVID-19, appears unlikely to adopt a higher gas tax. Transportation advocates say that's a missed opportunity.
Listen to previous shows
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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. -
BPR Full Show 6/27: Use Your Blinkah
Eric Deggans joins for Press Play. Eric is the TV critic for NPR and the Knight Chair in Journalism and Media Ethics at Washington and Lee University. He discusses Trump's threat to sue CNN and the New York Times and other media stories from this week.For Live Music Friday we talk with Charles River Jazz Festival founder Seba Molnar and two other organizers about the free festival and a new era for emerging jazz artists in Boston. Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner joins briefly to talk about today’s SCOTUS decisions on birthright citizenship and the ACA's preventative care mandate.Environmentalist Bill McKibben talks about provisions in Trump’s spending bill that stand to worsen the climate crisis, and how inaction is making our summers hotter. Media maven Sue O’Connell (NBC10 Boston) joins for a reflection on the Karen Read trial, Trump’s use of swearwords this week, Jeff Bezos' Venetian wedding and more. -
Best Of BPR 6/27: Charles River Jazz Fest & Nancy Gertner On SCOTUS' End-Of-Term Rulings
Today:The Charles River Jazz Festival occurs July 12 at the Herter Park Amphitheater on Soldier’s Field Road. More info and and to reserve a free ticket go to BostonJazzFoundation.org. Festival founder Seba Molnar joinswith foundation co-founder Moriah Phillips, and vice-chair Jess Curin. They all perform.And, retired federal judge Nancy Gertner reviews the Supreme Court's end-of-term rulings released today, including limiting orders blocking the Trump administration's birthright citizenship ban. -
Best Of BPR 6/26: Rep. Pressley On Reproductive Rights Rollbacks & Family Health Project On UBI For Moms
Today:U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley zooms in on the three-year anniversary of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, and a brand new Supreme Court ruling giving states the power to cut off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.And, Joe Knowles of the Family Health Project joins with Roxbury mother Dalia to discuss the benefits of offering direct cash payments to new mothers -- Knowles' initiative provides $400 every month for the first three years of a child's life to local mothers. -