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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein
Live Music Friday with TEATEA
Press Play media analysis with NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell and the Globe’s Emily Sweeney
James Beard Award-winning chef Jody Adams and Billy Shore, founder and executive chair of “Share Our Strength," ahead of their Chefs Cycle 2026 ride
Recent segments
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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. -
Bob Thompson: 'Sherman's Showcase' Black History Month-Turned Juneteenth Episode Is A Comedic Celebration Worth Watching
The parody variety show filmed a Black History Month special before widespread protests for racial equality. It's as timely as ever. -
Emily Rooney On (A Lot Of) US Monuments: 'They Just Look Terrible'
The “Beat the Press” and “Greater Boston” host poked fun at a statue of Edward Everett Hale by Boston Common.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 2/08: PWHL & AITA: Baby Etiquette
Best Of BPR 2/08: PWHL & AITA: Baby Etiquette -
Best Of BPR 2/07: Harvard Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad On Teaching About Race At Harvard & "A History Of Blaxpoitation Cinema"
Best Of BPR 2/07: Harvard Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad On Teaching About Race At Harvard & "A History Of Blaxpoitation Cinema" -
BPR Full Show 2/7: Good Bidet, Good Bid-night
BPR Full Show 2/7: Good Bidet, Good Bid-night -
Best Of BPR 2/06: Funding The T & Trump's Election Clock
Best Of BPR 2/06: Funding The T & Trump's Election Clock -
BPR Full Show 2/6: Overwhelming Prices
BPR Full Show 2/6: Overwhelming Prices
