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Monday on BPR:
Question 8 Debate: on repealing recreational marijuana sales.
Author Kai Bird on Roy Cohn’s influence on Trump
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate John Deaton
Recent segments
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National Security Expert Defends Activation Of National Guard In Massachusetts, Reflects On Future Of Policing
Juliette Kayyem criticized the power of police unions and county sheriffs, as well as the sheer number of police departments. -
NAACP's Michael Curry Warns Of Backlash, Urges Action On Racial Justice In Wake Of Chauvin Conviction
What comes after the Chauvin conviction? Curry said sustained action is needed to prevent continued generational trauma. -
Step Aside, Bellingham ‘Hippies’: Rick Steves Has A Marijuana Message For The Squares
The "Rick Steves' Europe" host has been a longtime advocate for safe and legal pot consumption in the U.S. -
All Rev'd Up: 'America First Caucus' Is A Product Of Ongoing 'Whitelash'
The failed caucus' platform was widely criticized as racist and nativist. -
'It Was Not An Accident,' Former Suffolk County Sheriff Says Of Daunte Wright Killing
During the 'Boston Public Radio' interview, Andrea Cabral also raised doubts about the merits of most routine traffic stops, highlighting the stark racial disparities surrounding them. -
The Urban Grape Owners Talk Wine, Social Justice And Thrill Of Welcoming Patrons Back To Shop
The couple also offered updates on the Urban Grape Wine Studies Award for Students of Color, which they launched with Boston University in June of 2020.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 9/15/26: Queer AF Fashion Show
Trenni Casey discussing the start of the NFL season, and Robert Kraft barring Macklemore from playing at Gillette for his pro-Palestine statements.Joshua Croke, founder/president of Love Your Labels joins ahead of Worcester's Queer AF fashion show; models Ray and Audacious will walk the BPR red carpet.Dr. Vanessa Kerry, CEO of Seed Global Health, joins to discuss the status of global health systems.Retired psychoanalyst Leonard Glass zooms in to discuss Trump's mental status and the Goldwater Rule. -
BPR Full Show 9/14/26: New England Innocence Project
Boston Globe editor Brian McGrory joining for a Monday news roundup.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discussing the do's and don'ts of using AI for your health questions and other headlines in health.Eddie Wright, an exoneree who spent 40 years in prison, and Jacqueline Fonseca, intake coordinator at the New England Innocence Project, join to discuss the "Voices of the Innocent" event at City Winery this week, and Corby Kummer discusses the collapse of our food system — even "expensive" groceries are getting less safe to eat, millions have been dropped from SNAP food assistance, and ranchers and farmers are struggling under Trump's policies. -
BPR Talks 9/14/26: is AI Coming For All of Us?
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 how they feel about AI, is it coming for all of us? should we be concerned? Then, we opened the lines to get your thoughts on little treats... not the big dinner plans type of treats, but rather that $12 Starbucks coffee you love so much.Listen in to find out! -
Best of BPR (9/7-9/11 2026): R.F. Kuang, Beth Noveck &
Welcome to our new rendition of the Best of BPR Podcast! In this new version, we will be publishing the week's top segments. In case you're missing us over the weekend... now you have something to listen to!On today's Show: We’ll speak with best-selling author R.F. Kuang, ahead of the launch of her latest “Taipei Story,” and her event at The WilburWe’ll speak with Northeastern professor Beth Simone Noveck on her new book “Reboot: AI And The Race To Save Democracy.” We’ll hear from Polina Mirzad and her husband Suleiman on their new documentary theater project “What We Carry,” -
BPR Full Show 9/11/26: Remembering 9/11
Laura Ogonowski and Mike Casey reflect on 9/11 25 years later.Catalyst New Music and Boston Singer's Resource are our Live Music Friday guests, ahead of an event called "FUSE: Collaborations in Song" debuting on Sept. 19.Sue O'Connell joins us to discuss the Lindsay Clancy mistrial.