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Coming up Monday on BPR:
Political commentator Anand Giridharadas from The Ink
Former Mass. Education Secretary Paul Reville
The Atlantic’s food policy writer Corby Kummer
Tech guru Andy Ihnatko
Recent segments
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Warren calls for removal of Steward Health Care CEO
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has called for the removal of Ralph de la Torre from his role as CEO of Steward Health Care, following the company’s filing for bankruptcy in May. -
Meet Republican Senate candidate Ian Cain
The Quincy City Council president is looking to unseat incumbent Sen. Elizabeth Warren. -
Wu ‘very disappointed’ that Boston proposals are languishing on Beacon Hill
“The structure of lots of what we see around here is part of the two-sided coin of what it means to be such a historic region,” Wu told Boston Public Radio Tuesday. -
New England Olympians shine in Paris
The “pommel horse guy” and women’s rugby star Ilona Maher have stood out from the pack with their medals — and their virality. -
Healey won’t ‘sugarcoat’ Massachusetts’ shelter shortage
The governor defended the five-day shelter limit that goes into effect on Aug. 1 -
High food costs are hurting people already struggling in Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses the adverse health impacts from continuously high food prices.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 1/29: The Federal Freeze
Jared Bowen on the Mona Lisa getting her own room at the LouvreJuliette Kayyem discussed the chaos from Trump's order to pause federal spendingBoston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed Lunar New YearBrian McCreath, Emmett Price III, and James Bennett II did a deep dive into this year's Grammy nominated artists. -
Best Of BPR 1/28: Trump's Governance By Sharpie & The Price Of Eggs
Today:Andrea Cabral fills in for Margery. We talk with CNN chief national correspondent John King about Trump’s whirlwind 8 days in office. He’s pardoned January 6 rioters, banned transgender people from serving in the military, and pressed pause on all federal loans – too busy to bring prices down though.Then, we open the lines for more egg talk: From bird flu to Trump-o-nomics – prices are up and supply is down. -
BPR Full Show 01/28: Double Clam Chowder
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey on the upcoming Super Bowl, a new TGL golf league in Boston, and huge crowds at the women's Beanpot series. Roger Berkowitz, former CEO of Legal Seafoods, now Roger's Fish Co., brings some chowder to the BPL and talks about the seafood industry in New England and fishermen's reaction to Trump.Boston Globe political reporters Samantha Gross and Matt Stout on their recent stories about Healey's budget, immigration and takeaways from their 'State Secrets' series. CNN national political correspondent John King on Trump's continued division of Americans post-election. -
BPR Full Show 1/27: January Ask the Mayor
Brian McGrory, head of journalism at BU, on the first week of the Trump Era.Mayor Michelle Wu took listener questions and talked about her new opponent.We re-aired our conversation with Globe writer Billy Baker about the importance of maintaining friendships as you age.Corby Kummer discussed the fear in the restaurant industry as Trump comes into power and threatens deportations; and bird flu in Mass. -
Best Of BPR 1/27: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu On Immigration Raids, Tax Rates, And Josh Kraft
Today: Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung fills in for Margery.She and Jim talk with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for an abbreviated Ask The Mayor on January 27, 2025.