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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Tufts food policy analyst Corby Kummer
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Recent segments
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Boston Restaurateurs Myers And Chang On Resiliency, Expanding During Pandemic
As COVID-19 restrictions lift in Massachusetts, Christopher Myers and Joanne Chang are "optimistic" about the future. -
Massachusetts Is 'The Best Of The Worst' On Vaccine Equity, Baker Advisor Says
Michael Curry, a member of Gov. Charlie Baker's COVID-19 Advisory Group, spoke about the state's vaccine equity gap. -
All Rev'd Up: Why Some Catholic Bishops Lobbied Against National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops lobbied against the bill because it included resources for the LGBTQ community. -
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.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 7/14/26: Time To Cool Off With Snow Rooms
Connor Schoen, CEO of Breaktime, joins with Danielle Vousboukis, a young-adult associate with Breaktime, to discuss the organization's job training programs for young people facing homelessness.Trenni Casey discusses today's semifinal match between France and Spain, and tomorrow's between England and Argentina. CNN's John King discusses the latest national political headlines.Defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio discusses her call for all criminal cases involving disgraced state trooper Michael Proctor to be dismissed. -
BPR Full Show 7/13/26: Wine Tasting and Books
Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung on the prospect of Suffolk Downs being a gambling hub once more.Former MA education secretary Paul Reville discusses Healey's new law to overhaul early reading in the state, and the AI school pitched for Boston.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses cyclospora, and what the public is owed in terms of health transparency from public figures and politicians.Bertil Jean-Chronberg of Bonde Fine Wine Shop in Harvard Sq joins for a wine segment. -
BPR Full Show 7/10/26: Peruvian Tall Ships
Chris Vogel of Boston Magazine joins with Justin Power of the Red Fox and Michael Foley of JJ Foley's to discuss their Best of Boston list of best bars and restaurants in the city.Pumawari Tusuy joins for Live Music Friday, ahead of their performance at the Vessel Arrival Ceremony of the Peruvian Tall Ship. Sue O'Connell, BPR's unofficial Karen Read correspondent, discusses the latest disclosures in Michael Proctor's texts. Plus, the death of Club Cafe's founder, Frank A. Ribaudo.Kathleen Kelley and Jim McCarthy joins us to talk about the Brigham nurses strike -
BPR Full Show 7/9/26: Local Impacts on TPS Rulings
Tufts International Politics professor Dan Drezner discusses the latest news out of Iran.Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune and Randolph City Councilor Natacha Clerger join to discuss the local impacts of the Supreme Court's ruling on TPS for Haitians specifically.Andrea Cabral, former public safety secretary, discusses the disturbing revelations from ex-trooper Michael Proctor's texts ... and the NSPM-7 cases against "antifa."Brian Nolen of NH4Ukraine aid group discusses the state of humanitarian aid on the frontlines of Ukraine, ahead of his 9th trip to the region. -
BPR Full Show 7/8/26: July Edition of Ask the Mayor
Juliette Kayyem to discuss Iran.Patrick Roath discusses his challenge to Congressman Stephen Lynch.Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins for Ask the Mayor, 12-1
