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Journalist James Foley was executed by militants of the Islamic State group in 2014.

The comedian and podcaster reflects on his formative years in New England ahead of his Medford show.

FRONTLINE's film is up for a best documentary at the Academy Awards on March 10.

Central to the new contract is a provision that arbitration is off the table for officers terminated over serious offenses such as murder and rape.

Alex Alvear and Mango Blue will be at Long Live Roxbury from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 9.

Leap days are calendar adjustments that can be explained by astronomy.

Today:Senior Foreign Correspondent for FRONTLINE, Martin Smith, is out with an sweeping, two-hour documentary on China’s rise to global superpower, Xi Jinping advancing their goals by means necessary.And, we talk with BSO Conductor and music director Andris Nelsons, who’s celebrating a milestone 10 years with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. And for the first time on our show, he’s joined by the BSO’s new CEO and President, Chad Smith.

BPR Full Show 11/27: Roasted Carrots For Thanksgiving

Today:Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Nov. 26, 2024.

BPR Full Show 11/26: Attorney General Says Teacher Strikes "Unacceptable"

Today:Satirist Andy Borowitz discusses the role of comedy in revealing truth.Congressman Jim McGovern calls into the show on his annual 43-mile trek across his district in Western Massachusetts, raising money to end hunger.