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Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett, Boston Medical Center
Princeton University’s Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Recent segments
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All Rev'd Up: Hostile Work Environment Case Could Be Headed To The Supreme Court Over Use Of N-Word
A former hospital aide has filed a discrimination lawsuit over the n-word being scratched into an elevator at his prior place of work. -
Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu Calls For Census-Level Commitment To Vaccination, Laments 'Lacking' Leadership
The mayoral candidate also spoke about the state of her mayoral race, saying she's anticipating a 'very exciting year' for the city of Boston. -
Mayoral Candidate Andrea Campbell Promises 'Timelines And Accountability'
The city counselor and Roxbury native said she believes that, with the right leadership, Boston has the resources and expertise to become an international leader on issues of racial equity. -
Everett Mayor DeMaria Denies Claims Of Racism, Fires Back With Accusations Of 'Rude And Ignorant' Behavior Against Councilor Adrien
DeMaria's defense concerned a Jan. 25 comment where he said he'd "love to be able to shut some pictures off with some people" on Zoom, in reference to Everett Councilor-at-Large Gerly Adrien. -
Why You'll Likely Need A 'Vaccine Passport' To Travel In The Near Future
Travel expert Rick Steves discusses why traveling may soon require passengers to show a COVID-19 vaccine passport. -
All Rev'd Up: Biden Condemns Racism Against Asian Americans Amid Surge Of Hate Crimes
A recent surge of anti-Asian violence in the San Francisco Bay area has left many badly injured.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 7/6/20: July 4th Retrospects, Part Three of Three
On today's pre-taped episode of Boston Public Radio: Jim and Margery talked to New Yorker staff writer Adam Gopnik about his latest book, "A Thousand Small Sanities: The Moral Adventure of Liberalism." Harvard Business School behavioral economist Michael Norton looked at the pathology of the “ask braggart,” the person whose sole motivation behind asking you a question is to tell you about themselves. Jim and Margery talked to Norman Mineta, the former statesman who served as cabinet secretary for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, about a new PBS documentary, "Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story." New Yorker Staff writer George Packer discussed his latest book, "Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century." Filmmaker, writer, artist John Waters talked to Jim and Margery about his latest book, "Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder." Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of “Bojack Horseman” discussed his collection of short stories, "Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory." Ben Mezrich discussed his latest book, "Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Redemption and Betrayal." -
BPR Full Show 7/3/20: July 4th Retrospects, Part Two of Three
On today's pre-taped episode of Boston Public Radio: New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe discussed his latest book, "Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland." Cartoonist Roz Chast and humorist Patricia Marx discussed their latest collaboration, "Why Don't You Write My Eulogy Now So I Can Correct It? A Mother's Suggestions." Comedian Jay Pharaoh joined us to talk about his latest projects, which includes a new standup tour, web series, and the movie "Unsane," directed by Stephen Soderberg. Judge Richard Gergel discussed his latest book, "Unexampled Courage," which recounts a racist attack on a South Carolina native after World War II and how that episode sparked the civil rights movement. Harvard Businesses School’s Michael Norton joined us to explain his latest research, which looks at identity branding. Michael Norton is the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. His latest book is "Happy Money, the Science of Happier Spending." Alt-rock band Guster joined us for an in-studio performance of their album, "Look Alive." -
BPR Full Show 7/2/20: July 4th Retrospects, Part One of Three
On today's pre-taped episode of Boston Public Radio: Jim And Margery talked to New York Times Magazine staff writer and lecturer at Yale Law School, Emily Bazelon whose latest book, "Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration," looks at the causes of Mass Incarceration Environmentalist and journalist Bill McKibben, the founder of 350.org, discussed his latest book, "Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?" MIT economists Jonathon Gruber and Simon Johnson discussed their latest book: "Jump-Starting America: How Breakthrough Science Can Revive Economic Growth and the American Dream." Author TC Boyle joined Jim and Margery to talk about his latest novel, "Outside Looking In." Poet Richard Blanco gave a crash course on the literary tools that can make your poetry more poetic. -
BPR Full Show 7/1/20: Pacing & Bracing
Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Art Caplan talked about the problem with relying on a quick COVID-19 vaccine, and his worries about this year’s flu season. MIT economist Jon Gruber discussed healthcare options for people who’ve lost coverage after losing their jobs, and responded to caller questions. Ahead of Gov. Baker’s press conference, we opened lines to talk with listeners about Tuesday's decision by the Boston Art Commission to remove a Park Square statue depicting Abraham Lincoln and a former enslaved person. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Wednesday press conference. CNN analyst and national security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed ramifications of rising COVID-19 rates across the U.S., and news about the Trump Administration’s handling of intel that Russia offered bounties on the lives of U.S. troops. Pulitzer-prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen discussed his latest writing in the New York Times, about what director Spike Lee got wrong in his new Vietnam War film “Da 5 Bloods.” Tech writer Andy Ihnatko talked about companies banding together to boycott Facebook, and a marketing firm compiling information on Black Lives Matter protesters from phone data. -
BPR Full Show 6/30/20: Set Off
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to talk with listeners about the widespread use of illegal fireworks in Massachusetts, and hear your thoughts on how and whether to address the issue. NBC Sports Boston reporter and anchor Trenni Kusnierek gave her take on Cam Newton, the prospective new Patriots quarterback, and talked about why she doesn’t expect fans will be able to attend baseball games in 2020, despite Red Sox President Sam Kennedy saying he hopes they’ll be able to. Boston Globe travel writer Christopher Muther talked about restrictions for traveling in New England, and his experience lodging at a “glamping” resort in the White Mountains. Ahead of Gov. Baker’s press conference, we opened lines to talk with listeners about the latest national headlines. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Tuesday press conference. Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins called in for our monthly edition of “Ask the DA."