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Coming up Monday on BPR:
A marathon-themed 'Best-Of' show, featuring our interviews with:
Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon bombing survivors Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky
And more.
Recent segments
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Sen. Ed Markey: 'There Has To Be Accountability' After Capitol Riots
Markey says he supports new impeachment proceedings against Trump, and the possible censure of some Republican colleagues. -
Rep. Seth Moulton: Republicans Lack 'Courage' To Impeach Trump
"The world is watching, future generations of Americans are watching at what we will do today, and the president needs to be held accountable,” the congressman said. -
Trump Should Be 'Removed From Office' Says Congressman Bill Keating
Keating took cover in his office after being alerted to the insurrection at the Capitol building. -
'Maybe This Was The Vaccine We Needed': Washington Post's E.J. Dionne Reacts To Trump Mob
The op-ed columnist also offered comment on Biden's choice of his former college friend, Judge Merrick Garland, to serve as A.G. -
'Anyone Who Thinks It Couldn’t Happen Here Is Wrong,' Warns Political Expert Rosa Brooks
"Every horrific thing that has ever happened anywhere could happen here," the Transition Integrity Project said. -
Questions About Pet Care During The Pandemic? A Boston Vet Covers The Whole Kitten Caboodle
Dr. Virginia Sinnott-Stutzman joined "Boston Public Radio" on Wednesday for our first-ever edition of "Ask The Vet."
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 7/31: Drop That Lobsta
Dan Primack, business editor with Axios, talks about the state of the Fed, Trump tariffs and global trade.Andrea Cabral on DOJ chair Tulsi Gabbard winning over Trump with claims about Obama engaging in criminal conspiracy.James Jacoby joins to talk about his latest film for FRONTLINE, “Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran.” -
Best Of BPR 7/30: Spy On Sy (And Puffins) At Eastern Egg Rock & Marty Martinez Of United Way
Today:Naturalist Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss her trip with producer Zoe Mathews to a puffin colony in Maine.And, Marty Martinez is the new CEO and President of United Way of Massachusetts Bay. He joins to discuss the nonprofit and social services. -
BPR Full Show 7/30: A Song That Launched A Thousand TikTaks
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses AI-fueled video games and the mayoral forum on the arts.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the latest on the gunman in New York, tsunami warnings after last night's earthquake, and new FEMA grants set to go out to states to build migrant detention facilities.Marty Martinez, President and CEO of United Way of Massachusetts Bay, joins to discuss the challenges facing community-based nonprofits right now. Martinez, who formerly served as Boston's health chief, also discusses the state of public health.Naturalist and author Sy Montgomery recounts her trip to see a thriving puffin population in Maine with BPR senior producer Zoe Mathews. Plus, Sy talks about elephants communicating with humans and a pair of coyotes living in Central Park. -
BPR Full Show 7/29: Such As It Is
Congresswoman Katherine Clark discusses what she’s called “six months of chaos under Republican leadership,” the Democratic strategy to get the Epstein files released, and the future of an unpopular party.NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey on the New York City gunman who apparently targeted NFL offices; the Fenway Aramark concession strike; and the MLB’s newest star affectionately known as "Big Dumper."Lee Pelton of the Boston Foundation discusses the latest in higher education deals with the Trump administration, and announces a new food equity program from the Boston Foundation.Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses World Central Kitchen's operations in Gaza, and he remembers his friend, the late Tom Lehrer. -
Best Of BPR 7/28: Judge Gertner On A Rogue DOJ & Michael Curry On Racial Isolation
Today:Retired federal Judge Nancy Gertner discusses a Department of Justice gone rogue, as top department officials suggest ignoring court orders.And, Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers and NAACP discusses the impacts of conservative attacks on diversity.