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CNN's John King
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Recent segments
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Deploying Troops Against Political Dissent Is 'Unconstitutional,' Says Carol Rose
The executive director of ACLU Massachusetts says we must stop militarizing our way out of racism. -
All Rev’d Up: On George Floyd Protests And Changing the Culture
Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III said nationwide demonstrations alone won’t be enough to end police violence. -
We Need To 'Repurpose' Existing Drugs 'For COVID-19,' Says Dr. Fajgenbaum
Fajgenbaum has experience researching a disease with similar effects to COVID-19. -
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Calls For Focus To Remain On Peaceful Activism, Passing Legislation That Condemns Police Brutality
"Community organizers are community builders. They are not destroyers," Pressley said. -
Shirley Leung Reflects On A Quiet Newbury Street
The Boston Globe business columnist said she expects most businesses to return more gradually than what's allowed by official guidelines. -
Callie Crossley On The Killing Of George Floyd
"I'm just so upset, so angry, so scared, and worried," Crossley said.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 6/13: Joan Donovan On Combating AI Misinformation & Boston Pride For The People
Today:Joan Donovan, founder of the Critical Internet Studies Institute & Boston University Assistant Professor of Journalism and emerging media studies, joins for a discussion on artificial intelligence, media manipulation, and telling truth from fiction.Boston Pride For The People President Adrianna Bolin and development & parade co-chair, Gary Daffin – he’s also President of the Multicultural AIDS Coalition -- join ahead of Saturday's parade in Boston. -
BPR Full Show 6/12: Put Out That Cigarette!
Chuck Todd on the premiere of his new show “Sunday Night with Chuck Todd,” where he interviewed Steve Bannon.Andrea Cabral on Weinstein verdict.Michael Curry on RFK/vaccine misinformation. Corby Kummer on pricy Boston dining -
Best Of BPR 6/12: Topo Gigio vs Topo Chico & The Future Of Carney Hospital
Today:Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses the new "dirty dozen" list of grocery store items laden with pesticides.And, Michael Curry, head of the Mass League of Community Health Centers, discusses a new proposal for the shuttered Carney Hospital in Dorchester to be repurposed as a training facility for nurses. -
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Best Of BPR 6/11: A Spotlight On Massachusetts' History Of Mistreating Disabled People
Today: A new report shows how, throughout its history, Massachusetts failed thousands of disabled residents living in institutions, and then tried to cover their tracks with bureaucratic stonewalling decades later.GBH’s Megan Smith joins alongside Alex Green, vice-chair of the commission behind this report. And, naturalist Sy Montgomery is back to talk about axolotls, as researchers at Northeastern look into whether humans could ever tap into their secrets around limb regeneration.