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Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett, Boston Medical Center
Princeton University’s Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Recent segments
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Corby Kummer On Bon Appetit's 'Terribly White Culture'
The editor-in-chief's racist photo was appalling, but even more so is the culture of racism that has now been described at Bon Appetit, Kummer noted. -
Social Justice Vs. Social Distance? Art Caplan Says We Can 'Walk And Chew Gum' At The Same Time
Protests are a health risk amid COVID-19, but there are steps people can take to be safer about it. -
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?
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 1/29: Highlighting Some Lesser Known Grammy-Nominated Artists
Today:We reconvene our music panelists ahead of Sunday’s Grammy Awards. Almost everybody knows about Beyonce and Sabrina Carpenter, but with help from CRB’s Brian McCreath, Berklee’s Emmett G. Price III, and GBH’s James Bennett II, we hear about some nominees you may have missed. -
BPR Full Show 1/29: The Federal Freeze
Jared Bowen on the Mona Lisa getting her own room at the LouvreJuliette Kayyem discussed the chaos from Trump's order to pause federal spendingBoston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed Lunar New YearBrian McCreath, Emmett Price III, and James Bennett II did a deep dive into this year's Grammy nominated artists. -
Best Of BPR 1/28: Trump's Governance By Sharpie & The Price Of Eggs
Today:Andrea Cabral fills in for Margery. We talk with CNN chief national correspondent John King about Trump’s whirlwind 8 days in office. He’s pardoned January 6 rioters, banned transgender people from serving in the military, and pressed pause on all federal loans – too busy to bring prices down though.Then, we open the lines for more egg talk: From bird flu to Trump-o-nomics – prices are up and supply is down. -
BPR Full Show 01/28: Double Clam Chowder
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey on the upcoming Super Bowl, a new TGL golf league in Boston, and huge crowds at the women's Beanpot series. Roger Berkowitz, former CEO of Legal Seafoods, now Roger's Fish Co., brings some chowder to the BPL and talks about the seafood industry in New England and fishermen's reaction to Trump.Boston Globe political reporters Samantha Gross and Matt Stout on their recent stories about Healey's budget, immigration and takeaways from their 'State Secrets' series. CNN national political correspondent John King on Trump's continued division of Americans post-election. -
BPR Full Show 1/27: January Ask the Mayor
Brian McGrory, head of journalism at BU, on the first week of the Trump Era.Mayor Michelle Wu took listener questions and talked about her new opponent.We re-aired our conversation with Globe writer Billy Baker about the importance of maintaining friendships as you age.Corby Kummer discussed the fear in the restaurant industry as Trump comes into power and threatens deportations; and bird flu in Mass.