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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Carol Rose of the ACLU
Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys
Michael Montuori, Allendale Farm, and Danielle Andrews, The Food Project
Recent segments
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Sue O'Connell: Trump May Be Angling For Something Other Than Re-Election
"Donald Trump's going to have a hard time getting re-elected," she said. "Then what's his next play? What's this con man's next revenue stream?' -
Corby Kummer: ‘Life is Actually Going To Be Better Without Buffets’
The Atlantic senior editor and food writer said Americans are better off saving money and eating less, while also avoiding the spread of coronavirus. -
Andy Ihnatko Laments The End of Snow Days For Rhode Island Students
The state's education commissioner announced that schools will use remote learning on days traditionally reserved for snowball fights and hot chocolate. -
Michael Maso: Huntington Theatre Company Will Layoff, Furlough Staff, Extend Closure Into 2021.
'The fundamental aspect of what we do is bring people together for this communal experience,' he said. -
Andrea Cabral: Unions That Protect The 'Worst Actors' Among Members Are Part Of The Policing Problem
The systems that protect police are coming under increased scrutiny as activists call for broad reform. -
Paul Reville On The School Reopening Plan: More Guidance Needed
Governor Charlier Baker announced the state is looking to reopen schools for in-person learning this fall.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 11/21: No Mass Deportations In Boston
Chuck Todd on the latest D.C. headlines, news about Trump’s flurry of appointee announcementsAndrea Cabral on Wu in the national spotlight over her comments on mass deportations in BostonCarol Rose talked about the ACLU of Massachusetts’ new “Firewall for Freedom” agendaAndy Ihnatko on how tariffs are going to impact prices of phones, gadgets & other devices, and what we can expect out of Elon Musk over the next four years -
Best Of BPR 11/20: Trans Community In Crisis & Broker Fees Be Gone
Today:Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo discusses the transgender community's response to Donald Trump's election.And, Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses broker fees. -
BPR Full Show 11/20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
We start the day by opening phone and text lines for a conversation about the #MeToo era as Trump heads back to the White House, along with his cabinet picks who have their own sexual abuse allegations.GBH News arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the release of Wicked and whether "Glicked" (a Gladiator II and Wicked box office weekend) is the new "Barbenheimer."Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses NYC's move to make landlords pay brokers fees and whether a similar policy could work in Boston. She also discusses whether local companies are requiring employees to come into the office five days a week.Today is the 25th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo joins us to discuss threats facing the transgender community at the federal level. Will Austin, founder and CEO of the Boston Schools Fund, discusses his view that getting rid of the MCAS graduation requirement is a bad idea, and other local education issues.Then we escape the headlines and focus on the Great British Baking Show and other escapist, feel-good television. -
Best Of BPR 11/19: Smoking Toad Venom & Kissing Rings
Today: Sports authority Trenni Casey discusses last Friday's fight night with Mike Tyson, and the plans for a soccer specific stadium in Everett for the New England Revolution.And, media maven Sue O'Connell talks about President-elect Trump's cabinet appointments and how to cover Trump without normalizing his fascistic tendencies. -
BPR Full Show 11/19: The Price Of Pet Care
Protesting under Trump's Presidency? We opened the lines to discuss how people feel about openly disagreeing with him.NBC Sports Boston anchor/reporter Trenni Casey on the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the G20 summit.CNN's John King on the latest national political headlinesNBC's Sue O'Connell discused the offensive/racist text chains targeting people of color and queer communitiesWe ended the show discussing the expensive costs of pet care and pet insurance