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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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Village Voice: Poems For A Potential Turning Point In America's Relationship With Race
'Today we're taking a closer look than we have in a long time,' at racism in America, poet Richard Blanco said. -
Kayyem: Support From Sen. Romney Shows How ’Successful’ And ’Tactical’ Black Lives Matter Protests Have Become
The former Massachusetts governor said that George Floyd's death was "a heinous murder carried out by a person with a badge." -
Ryan Landry Weighs In On Confederate Statues: 'Cut His Head Off And Leave the Horse'
The Gold Dust Orphans theater company founder said it was important that Americans remember their country's racist legacy. -
Deval Patrick: White Allies To People Of Color Should 'Let Your Guard Down, Open Your Heart, And Listen.'
Demonstrations against police brutality are beginning to coalesce around a platform of policies. Is this a turning point in America? -
Charlie Sennott: For Both Protesters and Trump, Current U.S. Moment Hints at 'Tipping Point'
The GroundTruth Project CEO said there's credence to concerns the president is slipping into authoritarianism. -
Catherine D’Amato On Rising Food Insecurity In Mass., And What You Can Do To Help
The Greater Boston Food Bank President and CEO said one in eight people in eastern Massachusetts are now food insecure.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 3/04: "The Time For Waiting And Seeing Is Over," Says Cybersecurity Expert Fired By DOGE
Today:Jonathan Kamens and Francis Tarasiewicz both worked for the federal government until mid-February, when DOGE came for their jobs. Kamens served as the sole government employee working on cybersecurity at VA.Gov protecting veterans' sensitive health information; Tarasiewicz had just landed his dream job as a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in New England.They both warn their firings have immediate negative impacts to American security infrastructures. -
Best Of BPR 3/03: Rep. Moulton On That Disastrous Ukraine Meeting & A Top Secret Lunch At The CIA
Today:Congressman Seth Moulton laments the geopolitical shifts happening at the hands of Donald Trump's administration.And, food policy analyst Corby Kummer joins to discuss potential price fixing by egg producers -- and a top secret lunch with Washington Post food critic Tom Setsiema. -
BPR Full Show 3/3: Zelensky and Trump Oval Office Misfortune
BPR Full Show 3/3: Zelensky and Trump Oval Office Misfortune -
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Best Of BPR 2/28: Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao & Live Music With Castle Of Our Skins
Today:Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao joins Jim and Margery at the BPL on Feb. 28, 2025.And, Live Music Friday with Castle of our Skins – a Black arts institution dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. They perform at the Bethel AME Church in JP this Saturday.
