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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Live Music Friday: Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Media maven Sue O'Connell
Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein
Recent segments
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Harvard Health Expert Says America's Vague And Conflicting Pandemic Goals Muddy Our Path Out
Joseph Allen said Americans need clearer guidance on where the pandemic ends and quasi-normalcy begins. -
Housing Advocate Breaks Down Rental Support Pathways, Explains Why He's Endorsing Andrea Campbell For Boston Mayor
Marks, who founded the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, joined "Boston Public Radio" on Monday. -
French Ambassador Étienne Talks Afghanistan, France's "Health Pass" And What He Really Thinks Of Gov. Baker
Étienne Zoomed in to Thursday's show as part of his tour through New England. -
For State Rep. Mike Connolly, Ditching The State’s Happy Hour Ban Is About More Than Cheap Drinks
The state legislator joined Boston Public Radio on Wednesday, where he explained how lifting a decades-old happy hour ban could offer much-needed support for struggling restaurants. -
Worried About Back-To-School Safety? Dr. Renee Crichlow Has You Covered
The Codman Square Health Center’s Chief Medical Officer talked masking, vaccine requirements and why frisbee golf is a great option for fall sports. -
‘This Is Frat Behavior’: National Security Expert Juliette Kayyem Condemns Rep. Moulton For Unplanned Afghanistan Trip
The Harvard Professor and CNN analyst did not mince words when asked her thoughts on the Congressman’s Tuesday visit to Kabul.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 8/20/26: Tony Movie Interview
Margaret Sullivan calls into the show to analyze the media's coverage of Trump, and the value/integrity of a newspaper endorsement these days.Andrea Cabral discusses the police officers misusing Flock, and the White Stadium SJC ruling.Matthew Miller is writer and producer of "Tony" the new film about Anthony Bourdain; he joins to discuss. Then, we'll re-air a 2017 conversation Jim and Margery had with Bourdain at the BPL. -
BPR Talks 8/20/26: Beach Etiquette
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: As Trump turns to domestic bliss, tending to his White House lawn, ignoring his sagging poll numbers, his MAGA election losses, and the war he started in Iran… Are you tired of this? Are you expecting change for the 2028 elections? Call or Text.We’ll end the show with a beach edition of Am I The A Hole…big beach umbrellas, tents, claiming sand at 5 AM… who’s the bigger jerk? The sand hogs among us, with their bluetooth speakers and spiked stelzers… or the person who just wants some peace and quiet on the shore?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 8/19/26: Dolly Parton Truck Stop
Hilary Burns and Brian Bergstein of the Boston Globe discuss their new College Town newsletter.Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther discusses Dolly Parton's new truck stop ... the grand dame of Copley Square .. And he rates the Boston hotel that was named best in the country.We'll host an e-bike safety panel with Dr. Cornelia Griggs, a pediatric surgeon, and state Rep. James Arciero, chair of the house joint committee on transportation.Then, Sue O'Connell zooms in briefly for the latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial. -
BPR Talks 8/19/26: Costco & You
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We start the show by asking listeners what they think about driverless cars coming to Boston, do you feel safe? Should we be doing more to stop this new technology? Then, we end the show with an ode to Costco, do you love buying a variety of products in bulk and stopping at the food court for a hot dog, or do you dread the long lines and the overwhelming atmosphere? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Talks 8/18/26: Kids at Restaurants
This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We ask listeners about Ossoff's criticism of Donald Trump during a recent rally speech, then we end the show by asking listeners about taking kids places, should kids be allowed to sit at the bar as long as they behave well?Listen in to find out!