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Coming up Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin
Transit panel with Rep. Bill Straus & Chris Dempsey
"Ask The AG" with Attorney General Andrea Campbell, 1-2 PM
Recent segments
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'This is our moment in time': Hundreds of new supportive housing units to open in Boston area with political will, relief funds
Housing plus additional services will be provided through Pine Street Inn and Father Bill's & MainSpring, a setup local shelter leaders say has a high success rate in keeping people housed. -
What to know about the IRS' new reporting requirements for Venmo, PayPal and other payment apps
Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains the IRS' new reporting requirements for Venmo, PayPal. -
Local activist calls for state action on missing Black women and girls
“Black women and girls, the organizers in Boston, in Massachusetts, are usually the ones that have to fight for our freedom.” -
Former Biden campaign advisor believes Gen Z will save U.S. politics
"This generation gap that’s emerged over the last two decades is among the most significant in politics," John Della Volpe said. -
Feeling angry? A therapist and mother says to scream it out
Sarah Harmon joined Boston Public Radio to talk about mothers are coping during the pandemic, and why sometimes screaming just feels good. -
Healey wants to be 'absolutely number one' on climate as governor
In first radio interview since launching bid for governor of Massachusetts, Healey says she'll bring an equity lens to the office.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 2/20: Adam Conover On Masculinity & Rick Steves Wallops Our Ethno-Centrism
Today:Comedian Adam Conover calls into the show ahead of a stop at the Wilbur on his "Nihilism Pivot" tour.And, travel guru Rick Steves discusses his new memoir "On The Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer." -
Best Of BPR 2/19: We Are 'Alive And Unwell' With Nikki Glaser & Making Good With Bright Horizons' Linda Mason And Roger Brown
Today: Comedian Nikki Glaser calls in ahead of six shows at the Wang Theater this weekend.And, our latest iteration of “How Do You Two Know Each Other?” Husband-and-wife duo Roger Brown and Linda Mason – global aid workers, co-founders of Bright Horizons -- discuss the importance of community. -
BPR Full Show 02/19: Don't Call Me Shirley
National security expert Juliette Kayyem joins to discuss yesterday's meeting between Russia, Saudi Arabia and the US on ending the war in Ukraine...notably without Zelensky in the room. Also, the firing of FAA workers and Gov. Hochul's push to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office.Comedian Nikki Glaser, of Tom Brady Roast and Golden Globes fame, calls in to talk about her six upcoming shows at the Wang Theatre.A restaurant roundtable with chefs Jody Adams (La Padrona), Garret Harker (Eastern Standard) and Jimmy Liang (Mason's Steakhouse). We talk about their new restaurants and the state of the hospitality industry.It's the third iteration of our mini series "How do you two know each other?" with husband and wife duo Linda Mason (Chair Emerita at the Boston Foundation and co-founder of Bright Horizons) and Roger Brown (former President of Berklee College and founder of Salt Lick Incubator). -
BPR Full Show 2/18: Have A Nice Day
NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discusses the NBA All Star game, booing at the Four Nations hockey tournament and the latest with White Stadium.Michael Curry of the League of Community Health Centers discusses major health cuts to NIH and here at Mass General Brigham, plus the NAACP's Black Consumer Advisory.Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung on Boston mayoral candidates already trading barbs around housing and conflicts of interest.CNN's John King joins remotely for the latest national political headlines. -
Best Of BPR 2/18: "If You're Not At The Table, You're On The Menu"
Today: Federal funding cuts are threatening community healthcare, and equity across every industry. NAACP’s Michael Curry minces no words about DEI rollbacks, and the fragility of our healthcare system -- nationally and here in Massachusetts.And, CNN’s John King joins to talk about the fracturing of the media as Trump bans the Associated Press from the Oval Office & Air Force One.