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Coming up Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey
Assumption University president, Greg Weiner
Travel guru Rick Steves
CNN's John King
Recent segments
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Sen. Markey optimistic Democrats can pass social infrastructure package
The senator said he's 'very confident' in his party's ability to find consensus on the multi-trillion dollar social infrastructure package known as the Build Back Better bill. -
Boston Pops seek to honor community and tradition in their holiday return to Symphony Hall
Community and holiday traditions are central themes of the Boston Symphony show. -
Under turkey attack? Here's how to fend off (or befriend) the wild birds
Naturalist Sy Montgomery shares some tips to avoid ruffled feathers -
Mayor Wu hints that an indoor vaccine mandate is imminent in Boston
In her first appearance on "Ask The Mayor," Michelle Wu also laid out her plans for hiring a new police commissioner. -
'We're not conquered or defeated': Mashpee Wampanoag tribe chairman reflects on Thanksgiving
The United American Indians of New England commemorates the National Day of Mourning at Cole’s Hill in Plymouth each year. -
Teachers of color face burnout while schools struggle to represent diverse students
In Massachusetts, a large gap exists between students and teachers of color.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 11/06: Doris Kearns Goodwin & Michael Curry
Today:Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks us through a stunning Trump victory last night – an overperformance from the right, and a failure from the Democrats to rally voters behind Harris.And we talk with Michael Curry, of the NAACP, about the generational shift this election in terms of race and equity. -
BPR Full Show 11/5: Election Day Is Here
Election Day has arrived. We had numerous local political figures call into our show. Senator Elizabeth Warren, GOP candidate John Deaton, Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and representatives from each ballot question.We took listeners calls throughout the show to get first hand stories on what election day is looking like. -
Best Of BPR 11/04: Pre-Election Prognostication With Bill Kristol & One Last Ballot Question Primer
Today:Conservative commentator and never-Trumper Bill Kristol of The Bulwark discusses the American right, and the complicated relationship conservatives have with Donald Trump.And, if you’re still unsure whether to drop the MCAS as a graduation requirement, or legalize psychedelics, Evan Horowitz of Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis – ballot question explainer extraordinaire – gives one last rundown ahead of election day. -
BPR Full Show 11/4: Election Day Eve
Former Globe editor Brian McGrory discusses threats to journalism, trust, the truth and democracy ahead of this election.Then, we open the phone lines to check in with listeners on their voting plans and how they're feeling on Election Day Eve.Charlie Sennott from the GroundTruth Project discusses Israel voiding its 1967 agreement recognizing UNRWA and other news from around the world.Longtime Republican operative and now anti-Trump conservative William Kristol discusses the final days of campaigning and the future of the GOP.Evan Horowitz from the Center for State Policy Analysis gives a final explainer on the MA ballot questions. And people call in with their thoughts on each one. -
BPR Full Show 11/1: Native American Performance
Thea Hopkins, an Aquinnah Wampanoag singer/songwriter performed for Native American Heritage MonthCallie Crossley reacted to Trump’s comments about being the protector of women “like it or not"Marvin Gilmore spent decades helping to lift up communities of color in Boston. He joined alongside friend (& James Beard nominated chef) Tracy Chang to celebrate his 100th birthday.James Carville explained his full confidence in the Harris campaign