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Recent segments
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Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin 'transported back in time' with student protests
Renowned historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin spoke about the ongoing encampment protests and how it echoes the protests of the 1960s. -
A comet will shoot across the skies this October
The comet will be visible to the naked eye in October 2024. -
Wu: Emerson protesters 'wanted to get arrested'
A city ordinance banning encampments can't be selectively applied, the mayor said. -
Powerlifter Nadia Moumine builds strength and inclusivity in the gym
Queer powerlifter Nadia Moumine discussed her journey to the national championships and the growth of powerlifting as a sport. -
Healey supports police response at Emerson and Northeastern
Gov. Healey supported the right to protest on college campuses, but called out "threats of violence and disruption of students' access to safe education." -
Poll finds Mass. residents are dissatisfied with primary care
One-third of Massachusetts residents are dissatisfied with their ability to find a primary care doctor, according to a new Suffolk University-Boston Globe poll.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 9/18: A BPR Busing Panel
Today:We talk with two people who were bused in the city of Boston -- a decision 50 years ago with lasting impacts -- Michael Curry, later head of the Boston NAACP, and Kim Janey, who would go on to become the city’s first Black, first female Mayor. Joining them in conversation is Ted Landsmark, whose image came to define the moment by way of the Pulitzer Prize winning photo “The Soiling of Old Glory.” He’s now a distinguished professor at Northeastern. -
BPR Full Show 9/18: Liverwurst Ep. 2
We opened the show to get your thoughts on the threats of and actual violence this election season.GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the return of Boston Film Fest and "Laughs in Spanish" at Speakeasy Stage.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses leaders around the world reacting to the potential for election violence in America and Israel's attack on Hezbollah.We host a busing panel with former mayor Kim Janey and NAACP's Michael Curry - who were both bused as children - and Northeastern Professor Ted Landsmark.The ACLU of MA executive director Carol Rose discusses the Massachusetts Election Action Plan, abortion on the ballot across the country, and the potential for SCOTUS to pick our next president.Finally, we (Jim) lament the loss of Boars Head liverwurst. -
Best Of BPR 9/17: AG Campbell On Harris' Mentorship And Addressing Hate In Schools
Today:Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on September 17, 2024. -
BPR Full Show 9/17: Attorney General Q&A
Attorney General Andrea Campbell answered questions from listeners. NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey discussed Caitlin Clark's 35 point game. Media maven Sue O'Connell takes a look at Trump's misinformation campaign beyond the rhetoric around Haitian migrants in OhioCNN's John King on the latest political headlinesWe opened the lines to discuss heading back into the office -
Best Of BPR 9/16: From Laura Loomer's Lips To Trump's Ears & Fewer Black Students At College
Today:Boston University Journalism Department Chair Brian McGrory discusses the second attempt on Trump's life and Khalil Gibran Muhammad discusses how the end of race-based admissions changed college campuses this year.