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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Former Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus
Live Music Friday with Livingston Taylor
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Interim Executive Director John Barros
Recent segments
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Shirley Leung Says Latest Round Of Federal Aid Won’t Be Enough To Save Small Businesses
Leung also said new guidelines should make it harder for large companies to exploit the funds. -
'We're Not Going To Pick Up Where We Left Off': Walsh Says Things Will Not Be Normal When Boston Reopens
Mayor Marty Walsh said the city hopes to test 180,000 people before reopening the economy. -
Trump's Latest Medical Suggestions Are 'Reckless,' Says John King
The president suggested earlier this week that disinfectants could be injected in human bodies to fight the coronavirus. -
Emily Rooney Returns With 'Even Stranger’ List of Coronavirus Quirks
The "Beat the Press" host said coronavirus anxiety has her panic-running her dishwasher and drinking more coffee than ever. -
Paul Reville Calls Move To Online Learning A 'Sputnik Kind Of Moment' For Educators
The former state education secretary cautioned that weak implementation could further widen the state’s achievement gap. -
Jared Bowen: The Berkshires Are Being Hit Hard By Coronavirus Closures
With many of the region's popular summer season arts offerings cancelled, the economy will take a hit.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 6/27: Charles River Jazz Fest & Nancy Gertner On SCOTUS' End-Of-Term Rulings
Today:The Charles River Jazz Festival occurs July 12 at the Herter Park Amphitheater on Soldier’s Field Road. More info and and to reserve a free ticket go to BostonJazzFoundation.org. Festival founder Seba Molnar joinswith foundation co-founder Moriah Phillips, and vice-chair Jess Curin. They all perform.And, retired federal judge Nancy Gertner reviews the Supreme Court's end-of-term rulings released today, including limiting orders blocking the Trump administration's birthright citizenship ban. -
Best Of BPR 6/26: Rep. Pressley On Reproductive Rights Rollbacks & Family Health Project On UBI For Moms
Today:U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley zooms in on the three-year anniversary of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, and a brand new Supreme Court ruling giving states the power to cut off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.And, Joe Knowles of the Family Health Project joins with Roxbury mother Dalia to discuss the benefits of offering direct cash payments to new mothers -- Knowles' initiative provides $400 every month for the first three years of a child's life to local mothers. -
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BPR Full Show 6/25: Ask The Governor + AI Chatbots
Governor Maura Healey joins for Ask the Governor.GBH News executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses the Boston Public Art Triennial, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and the fate of Iran's architectural treasures with escalation of war.Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the emerging details of the U.S. strike on Iran and the proposed "Golden Dome" US-wide missile defense system.Boston Globe Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein discusses some of her recent columns and podcast episodes including how to deal with a partner's moodiness and the role of artificial intelligence in dating. -
BPR Full Show 6/24: Is This How We Treat Them?
CNN's John King on the latest national political headlines.Jim O'Connell + Derek Winbush join to discuss 40 years of Boston Health Care for the Homeless.Jordina Shanks of Fenway Health and civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo join to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on gender affirming care for trans youth.Senator Ed Markey discusses attacks to public media, and the latest national headlines.Brittany Jasnoff, executive editor of Boston magazine, joins with Jason Santos — chef/owner at Citrus & Salt — and Lydia Shire — chef/partner at Scampo ... both are winners of the Best of Boston 2025 list this year.