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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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John King Breaks Down Senate Clash On Police Reform
The CNN correspondent said Democrats will be taking a risk in shutting the GOP bill down outright, in a vote scheduled for Wednesday. -
Maura Healey: Schools Need More Money So Students Can Succeed Amid Converging Crises Of Health, Economy
Dismantling racism and robust public education go hand in hand. -
Tom Jennings: FRONTLINE Documentary Follows Rise And Fall Of Opioid Pharma Company
The documentary looks into John Kapoor, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur whose actions are said to have fueled the opioid crisis. -
Charlie Sennott On UN Racism Resolution, A 'Self-Effacing’ Moment For U.S.
The GroundTruth Project CEO also said the decision reflected a global crisis of systemic racism and police violence. -
All Rev'd Up On Teaching Racism
Middle school Milton teacher Zakia Jarrett was briefly placed on leave for a lesson she taught on racism. -
Boston Public Library Begins In-Person Service This Week Through 'BPL To Go' Program
It's like takeout, but for knowledge.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 2/11: 'The Rule Of Law Is Basically Breaking Down' & Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor
Today:Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo discusses Trump's attacks on transgender people via executive order, and the institutions complying with alarming speed.Then, Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston join to spread some kindness with a card-writing campaign. -
BPR Full Show 2/11: A Gallon Of Milk
LGBTQ civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo on threats to gender affirming care and bans against transgender people in college sports and the militaryACLU of Massachusetts' Carol Rose on the history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston discussed their "Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” program, where people can write cards so strangers throughout the city will feel less alone around Valentines Day.CNN’s John King on national politics news -
Best Of BPR 2/10: Trump's Tariffs For Tax Cuts & State Party Chairs Weigh In On Healey's Re-Election Bid
Today:Axios business editor Dan Primack discusses Trump's new tariffs on steel & aluminum: How they work and what they mean for U.S industry. Amy Carnevale of Mass GOP and Steve Kerrigan of Mass Dems debate the state's true-blue future, and discuss Governor Maura Healey announcing on BPR that she will run for re-election. -
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BPR Full Show 02/07: Friday Ask the Governor
Live Music Friday with singer-songwriter Kyle Ray, who is opening for Sheryl Crow at Concord’s Umbrella Arts Center. We also speak with the president of Salt Lick Incubator, Liza Levy.GBH's Callie Crossley talks about media outlets responding to MAGA pressure, while Fox News puts Lara Trump in the host seat. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung on the Boston Mayoral race and state officials bracing for future funding freezes by the Trump administration.Gov. Maura Healey joins for "Ask the Governor."