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Political analyst Chuck Todd
Former Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Gold Dust Orphan's Ryan Landry
Environmentalist Bill McKibben
Recent segments
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Former Suffolk County Sheriff On Texas Election Suit: 'Sedition is the Right Word For This’
Andrea Cabral called the lawsuit "absolutely an attempted coup" during a Friday interview on Boston Public Radio. -
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Calls On 'All State Legislators To Strike Down' Baker Amendments To Police Reform Bill
Pressley said the Massachusetts compromise police reform bill represented modest policy proposals given the "depth of hurt" caused by generations of brutality by police. -
Suffolk DA Rachael Rollins Hints At Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Job
Rollins said she has been approached about her interest in the U.S. attorney post currently held by Andrew Lelling. -
Cassellius Hopes To Have All High-Priority Students Back In Classrooms 'After The Winter Break'
Boston schools will first bring 1,700 more students back to the classroom next week. -
The Revs Weigh In On Supreme Court's Ruling On Religious Gatherings
The “All Rev’d Up” hosts said that regardless of political affinity, everyone ought to be on the side of saving lives. -
Dr. Elizabeth Pinsky: 'I Cannot Wrap My Brain Around The Decision Not To Scale Back' As COVID-19 Cases Rise
Open schools safely and cut back on everything else, Pinsky argues.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 01/06: Reflecting on J-6 and Beef Tallow
We reflect on the four years since a violent mob attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021.BU journalism department chair Brian McGrory discusses the flurry of legislation sent to Gov. Healey at the end of the 2024 session, and another exit from a Washington Post editorial staffer after a Jeff Bezos cartoon was killed.GroundTruth Project's Charlie Sennott discusses Israel's continued attacks on Gaza with no ceasefire, as a deadline looms for Israel/Hezbollah's own ceasefire. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans discusses his best shows of 2024 — Shogun, Shrinking, Fight Night — and last night's Golden Globe Awards.It's our first day streaming on YouTube. We ask listeners to text in with their thoughts on which side of the studio is messier --- Jim, or Margery's?The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discuss whether Democrats should re-embrace religion and the struggle of politically diverse congregations.Then we talk about RFK Jr.'s war against seed oils in ultra-processed foods. Could beef tallow be a good alternative? -
Best Of BPR 1/03: Communities For Restorative Justice + The Return Of Toad
Today:Trust in judicial institutions is historically low. We talk with Communities For Restorative Justice executive director Erin Freeborn, and retired federal judge Nancy Gertner about the impact of restorative justice efforts.Then, Cambridge’s beloved tiny bar & music venue “Toad” is coming back, while Christopher’s next door becomes McCarthy’s. We talk with the McCarthys themselves and hear from their family band for Live Music Friday. -
BPR Full Show 1/03: Best (And Worst) Movies of 2024
Tommy McCarthy & Co. performed for Live Music FridayNancy Gertner & Erin Freeborn joined to talk about the work of Communities for Restorative Justice, a nonprofit that offers an alternative to the prison system that involves heavy dialogue and punishments decided to by victims rather than judges & juries.Sue O’Connell on Trump’s bid to save TikTok, dry January, and the siri lawsuit.Odie Henderson on his favorite (and least favorite) movies of 2024. -
Best Of BPR 1/02: Jimmy Carter In His Own Words & Reflections With Former Aide Margaret McKenna
Today:We bring you Jim and Margery's 2014 conversation with a 90-year-old Jimmy Carter, about his book "A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power."And, one of Carter's former aides Margaret McKenna reflects on his legacy. -
BPR Full Show 1/2: Remembering Jimmy Carter
Juliette Kayyem debriefed the attack in New Orleans that killed 15, and the Cybertruck explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas.Margaret McKenna reflected on her time working under President Jimmy Carter as a White House deputy counsel in the 70’sWe replayed Jim & Margery’s 2014 interview with Jimmy Carter about his book “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power.”Andrea Cabral on the downward trend for violent crime in BostonCorby Kummer talked about the craft beer breweries celebrating Pres. Carter’s legacy