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Political commentator Anand Giridharadas
Boston College economist Juliet Schor
Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Recent segments
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'Do Not Use Instacart' Says Corby Kummer
Many Instacart workers haven't received safety kits or extended pay for having to quarantine. -
Climate Change Remains Persistent Amid Pandemic, Says Bill McKibben
Daily environmental problems, like smog and water pollution, have lessened during the pandemic, but does little to stop climate change as a whole, McKibben said. -
Molly Ball On Nancy Pelosi's Art Of Dealmaking
Ball's new biography of Pelosi positions her as one of, if not the greatest legislators of our time. -
John King: With Attacks On Mail-In Voting, Trump Seeks To ‘Undermine Yet Another Institution'
CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent said all the research refutes the arguments made by the president. -
Michael Norton: Inside Jokes Help Us Feel Like We Belong To A Group, Unless We're The Odd One Out
Perceived inside jokes among a group can make a person feel like the odd one out, but it's often not intentional, we just desperately want to fit in. -
Ryan Landry On Lip-Syncing With Face Masks, And How He’s Getting By During Coronavirus
The Gold Dust Orphans founder said he was reluctant to move his theater troupe online.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 9/18: Liverwurst Ep. 2
We opened the show to get your thoughts on the threats of and actual violence this election season.GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the return of Boston Film Fest and "Laughs in Spanish" at Speakeasy Stage.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses leaders around the world reacting to the potential for election violence in America and Israel's attack on Hezbollah.We host a busing panel with former mayor Kim Janey and NAACP's Michael Curry - who were both bused as children - and Northeastern Professor Ted Landsmark.The ACLU of MA executive director Carol Rose discusses the Massachusetts Election Action Plan, abortion on the ballot across the country, and the potential for SCOTUS to pick our next president.Finally, we (Jim) lament the loss of Boars Head liverwurst. -
Best Of BPR 9/17: AG Campbell On Harris' Mentorship And Addressing Hate In Schools
Today:Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on September 17, 2024. -
BPR Full Show 9/17: Attorney General Q&A
Attorney General Andrea Campbell answered questions from listeners. NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discussed Caitlin Clark's 35 point game. Media maven Sue O'Connell takes a look at Trump's misinformation campaign beyond the rhetoric around Haitian migrants in OhioCNN's John King on the latest political headlinesWe opened the lines to discuss heading back into the office -
Best Of BPR 9/16: From Laura Loomer's Lips To Trump's Ears & Fewer Black Students At College
Today:Boston University Journalism Department Chair Brian McGrory discusses the second attempt on Trump's life and Khalil Gibran Muhammad discusses how the end of race-based admissions changed college campuses this year. -
BPR Full Show 9/16: Monday Clutter
After another apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump yesterday, we opened up the phone and text lines to hear from parents of how they're talking to kids about political violence this election. Brian McGrory of BU's Journalism department discusses the Globe's Spotlight coverage on Steward Healthcare. Plus, various political stories on Laura Loomer and Harris' ABC interview.Ilan Stavans of Amherst College discusses Mexico's independence day and the violent rhetoric around immigration espoused by Trump.Evan Horowitz of Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis breaks down this year's ballot questions facing Mass voters this November.Khalil Gibran Muhammad of Harvard Kennedy School takes a look at this year's college admissions, after the end of affirmative action.