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BPR is on tape Aug. 11-15. We'll be back live on Monday, Aug. 18 with:
Amherst College's Ilan Stavans
Film critic Odie Henderson
Political commentator and author Robert Reich
The Revs Irene Monroe + Emmett G. Price III
Recent segments
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Congress Will 'Absolutely Never' Pass Gun Control Legislation With Republican Votes, Says Former Sheriff Of Suffolk County
Two mass shootings in one week have gun control advocates wondering whether legislation will ever be enacted. -
In Wake Of Dual Shootings, Warren Calls For Immediate Vote On Assault Weapons Ban
"We have the capacity to force a vote, and I think it’s time we do that," the Massachusetts senator said. -
Baker Stands By State Vaccine Plan, Citing Strong Performance As Measured By Statistics
The governor acknowledged criticism from lawmakers but insisted the current mix of state and local efforts is most effective. -
All Rev'd Up: Harvard Should Be Leading On Reparations But Lags Behind
Students and advocates are calling on Harvard University to acknowledge its role in slavery and offer reparations. -
AG Healey: It Is Time To Stop 'Making Excuses' For Hate-Fueled Violence And Prosecute Hate Crimes
Healey tells Boston Public Radio she supports legislation to update the state's existing hate crime laws. -
Black Lives Have Been Lost Unnecessarily To COVID-19 Because Of America's Failure To Reckon With Systemic Racism, Former Harvard Researcher Says
If reparations to slavery were enacted before the pandemic, COVID-19 transmission and deaths could have been mitigated dramatically, according to Dr. Michelle Morse.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 12/11: Joan Donovan's Whistleblower Complaint Against Harvard & Ilan Stavans On Genocide
Best Of BPR 12/11: Joan Donovan's Whistleblower Complaint Against Harvard & Ilan Stavans On Genocide -
BPR Full Show 12/11: The Odious Yankee Swap
BPR Full Show 12/11: The Odious Yankee Swap -
Best Of BPR 12/08: Penn Jillette & Midwinter Revelers
Best Of BPR 12/08: Penn Jillette & Midwinter Revelers -
BPR Full Show 12/08: Ask the MBTA General Manager
BPR Full Show 12/08: Ask the MBTA General Manager -
Best Of BPR 12/07: Robert Kuttner On Mass Progressives & A Good Hygge To You
Best Of BPR 12/07: Robert Kuttner On Mass Progressives & A Good Hygge To You
