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BPR is on tape for the July 4th holiday. We'll be back live on Monday, July 7 with:
NAACP’s Michael Curry
Boston University journalism head Brian McGrory
Vulture podcast critic Nick Quah
July 8 - Ask the Mayor
July 9 - Ask the AG
Recent segments
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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. -
Congressman Kennedy: 'It's Awfully Hard To Continue To Be Astounded' When We Know Trump's Priority Is Not Combating Coronavirus
Top public health officials refuted claims made by the president during a political rally that the country would slow down testing in response to an increase in cases.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 11/06: Doris Kearns Goodwin & Michael Curry
Today:Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks us through a stunning Trump victory last night – an overperformance from the right, and a failure from the Democrats to rally voters behind Harris.And we talk with Michael Curry, of the NAACP, about the generational shift this election in terms of race and equity. -
BPR Full Show 11/5: Election Day Is Here
Election Day has arrived. We had numerous local political figures call into our show. Senator Elizabeth Warren, GOP candidate John Deaton, Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and representatives from each ballot question.We took listeners calls throughout the show to get first hand stories on what election day is looking like. -
Best Of BPR 11/04: Pre-Election Prognostication With Bill Kristol & One Last Ballot Question Primer
Today:Conservative commentator and never-Trumper Bill Kristol of The Bulwark discusses the American right, and the complicated relationship conservatives have with Donald Trump.And, if you’re still unsure whether to drop the MCAS as a graduation requirement, or legalize psychedelics, Evan Horowitz of Tufts Center for State Policy Analysis – ballot question explainer extraordinaire – gives one last rundown ahead of election day. -
BPR Full Show 11/4: Election Day Eve
Former Globe editor Brian McGrory discusses threats to journalism, trust, the truth and democracy ahead of this election.Then, we open the phone lines to check in with listeners on their voting plans and how they're feeling on Election Day Eve.Charlie Sennott from the GroundTruth Project discusses Israel voiding its 1967 agreement recognizing UNRWA and other news from around the world.Longtime Republican operative and now anti-Trump conservative William Kristol discusses the final days of campaigning and the future of the GOP.Evan Horowitz from the Center for State Policy Analysis gives a final explainer on the MA ballot questions. And people call in with their thoughts on each one. -
BPR Full Show 11/1: Native American Performance
Thea Hopkins, an Aquinnah Wampanoag singer/songwriter performed for Native American Heritage MonthCallie Crossley reacted to Trump’s comments about being the protector of women “like it or not"Marvin Gilmore spent decades helping to lift up communities of color in Boston. He joined alongside friend (& James Beard nominated chef) Tracy Chang to celebrate his 100th birthday.James Carville explained his full confidence in the Harris campaign