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Political commentator Chuck Todd
Former Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety, Andrea Cabral
Former Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio
Cast and director of Huntington Theatre’s “The Hills of California”
Recent segments
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Ask the AG: What Rights Do Residents Have During The Pandemic?
Attorney General Maura Healey said the new rules and advisories around navigating public life has prompted many to call her office to ask for advice. -
Art Caplan: Trump's Defunding Of WHO Is 'Boneheaded'
The World Health Organization is small and imperfect, but it's the world's best bet to monitor the global spread of COVID-19, Caplan said. -
Keith Lockhart Talks Summer Plans For Boston Pops
The conductor said fans can expect a series of ‘Pops at Home’ videos following the suspension of their spring season. -
Trenni Kusnierek Previews The Slow Return Of Sports
The NBC Sports Boston reporter said fans should expect empty stadiums in the months to come. -
John King: Trump's Feud With Governors Is A Waste Of Time
On Monday, President Donald Trump insisted he had the authority to force states to reopen their economies. -
Paul Reville: Distance Learning During The Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing schools to conduct "distance learning." But online education must be equalized for all school districts, Reville says.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 12/12/19: The Long & Winding Debate
Today on Boston Public Radio: We aired live audio from the House Intelligence Committee’s debate over articles of impeachment, and discussed the events with callers. -
BPR Full Show 12/11/19: Alexa, Are Your Warehouse Workers OK?
Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Arthur Caplan discussed Amazon's internal health care clinics that may be putting warehouse workers at risk. We opened the lines to continue the conversation with our listeners about Amazon warehouse conditions as people begin holiday shopping. National security expert Juliette Kayyem discussed the fallout from a massive Washington Post investigation that revealed decades of U.S. government lies relating to war in Afghanistan. Media maven Sue O'Connell discussed President Donald Trump's new line of LGBTQ merchandise. Radcliffe professor Lizabeth Cohen discussed her new book on urban renewal, "Saving America's Cities: Ed Logue and the Struggle to Renew Urban America in the Suburban Age." Filmmaker Cheryl McDonough discussed a new documentary, Parkland Rising, joined by student/activist Jaclyn Corin. The film follows the high school students and families as they became leaders of the national movement for gun reform following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. -
BPR Full Show 12/10/19: The $120,000 Banana
Today on Boston Public Radio: Colorado Senator and 2020 Presidential candidate Michael Bennet discussed the House impeachment charges and his hopes for the 2020 race. We opened our lines to talk to listeners about the articles of impeachment announced Tuesday morning by House Democrats. NBC Sports Boston Reporter Trenni Kusnierek discussed the death of baseball player and ALS Ice Bucket Challenge creator Pete Frates. Former Secretary of Transportation James Aloisi and Chris Dempsey, Director of Transportation for Massachusetts, discussed an independent safety review board’s critical report on the MBTA’s safety priorities. Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch discussed the House impeachment charges, and new Washington Post revelations about what government officials knew around the war in Afghanistan. TV writer Bob Thompson discussed the passing of Carroll Spinney, who played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on "Sesame Street,” and a spike in representation for the LBGTQ community on TV. CNN’s John King discussed the latest news around the House impeachment charges and a revised North American trade deal. Playwright Ryan Landry discussed the $120,000 banana sold at an art auction, and his Gold Dust Orphan’s production of “Christmas on Uranus." -
BPR Full Show 12/9/19: The Lawyers Testify
Today on Boston Public Radio: We aired live audio from Monday’s House impeachment hearings, and discussed the proceedings with callers. -
BPR Full Show 12/6/19: BPR Nuevo!
Today on Boston Public Radio: Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius discussed paths for growth in the city’s school system, and took questions from listeners. We opened lines to callers to ask: how do you feel when politicians go off script? Emily Rooney, host of WGBH News' Beat The Press, joined us for her famous list of fixations and fulminations. Dan Adams, Cannabis reporter for the Boston Globe, discussed how Massachusetts is faring after its first year with legalized marijuana, and his recent piece in the Globe on the latest vaping-related illnesses. Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung discussed a debate over congestion pricing in Massachusetts, and why the state is stuck in an affordable housing quagmire. Under the Radar host Callie Crossley discussed the legacy and importance of Black Santa, and George Zimmerman’s lawsuit against the parents of Trayvon Martin. Actors Emilio Delgado and Gisela Chipe, who star in the the Huntington Theater Company’s Quixote Nuevo, joined us for our weekly news quiz.