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Coming up Monday on BPR:
Michael Curry of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
Leah Hastings of Mass Prisoner Legal Services and Sarah Sherman-Stokes of BU School of Law on what Massachusetts can do to protect against federal immigration actions
Boston coffee legend George Howell, founder of The Coffee Connection and George Howell Coffee
The Culture Show’s Jared Bowen
Recent segments
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People Should 'Brace For The Long Haul' Regarding Coronavirus, Says Juliette Kayyem
Kayyem praised Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker for declaring a state of emergency due to coronavirus. -
As Coronavirus Spreads Across America, Will The Democratic Candidates Change How They Campaign?
According to CNN's John King, it may depend on how the delegate lead shakes out. -
Kusnierek On Sports Cancellations Amid Coronavirus: ‘I Think It’s Smart to Wait’
The sports reporter downplayed worries about an outbreak. -
Rollins: ICE Is Making It Harder For Law Enforcement To Work With Immigrant Communities
The threat of being arrested and deported by federal authorities can discourage immigrant victims of violent crimes from coming forward, said the Suffolk County district attorney. -
Corby Kummer: Ordering Food Delivery Online Won't Protect You From Getting Sick
"Plenty of hands are touching the food that comes to you and the groceries that come to you," from online orders, food writer Corby Kummer says. -
The Revs Debate Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Endorsement Of Bernie Sanders
Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discussed the two Democratic candidates’ respective endorsements, and what they indicate about underlying support.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 7/14: I'm The Problem, It's Me
Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers and NAACP zooms in from the NAACP convention in Charlotte, North Carolina to discuss this year's convention, themed "The Fierce Urgency of Now."Then, MIT economist Jon Gruber breaks down the healthcare impacts of Trump's spending bill.Food policy analyst Corby Kummer explains the impact of tariffs on coffee in Brazil, and how another caffeinated plant, the U.S.-native yaupon, may be getting a boost.The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G Price III join for All Rev'd Up. They discuss a new IRS rule on political endorsements and Pope Leo's thoughts on AI. -
BPR Full Show 7/11: You're Gonna Be Shocked About The Bread
GBH political reporter Adam Reilly and Wall Street Journal columnist Callum Borchers join for Press Play media analysis. They talk about blowback to a NYTimes report on Zohran Mamdani’s college application, CBS’ 60 Minutes settlement and more.Debo Ray is our guest for Live Music Friday. She’s a Grammy-nominated singer who released her debut self-titled album earlier this year. She joins alongside drummer, manager, and husband Jerry Velona ahead of a free show next week at Long Live Roxbury. PBS travel guru Rick Steves talks about summer travel to Europe and traveling abroad as an American under Trump 2.0.NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell discusses Trump openly criticizing Putin, 50 years of Live Aid and TSA lifting their rule about taking your shoes off during security checks. -
Best Of BPR 7/11: Live Music With Debo Ray & Rick Steves On Seeking Culture Shock
Today:Grammy-nominated artist Debo Ray joins for Live Music Friday, ahead of her performance at this weekend's Charles River Jazz Fest, and a free show at Long Live Beerworks in Roxbury.And the face of PBS travel programming, Rick Steves, joins to discuss the benefits of stepping outside your cultural comfort zone. -
Best Of BPR 7/10: Karen Read's Screen Adaptation
Today: Juliette Kayyem fills in for Jim Braude.She and Margery speak with former public safety secretary Andrea Cabral about the screen adaptation deal Karen Read has signed with her attorney, weeks after her acquittal. -
BPR Full Show 7/10: Do You Still Use Amazon?
Chuck Todd, host of the Chuck Toddcast, on political headlines. Andrea Cabral on Epstein files and proposed legislation to ban ICE from wearing face masks in Mass. Paul Reville on this latest Harvard subpoena and ongoing animosity between Harvard and Trump. Paul will also cover how the GOP spending bill impacts education, and $100 million in federal funding withheld from Mass. schools.Odie Henderson talks summer movies. This week he’ll cover the new ‘Superman’ reboot, ‘Sorry, Baby,’ and this latest entry into the Jurassic World franchise. He’ll also talk 20 years of Brokeback Mountain.