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Coming up Monday on BPR:
USA Today’s Susan Page on her new book, "The Queen and Her Presidents"
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Tufts international affairs expert Daniel Drezner
GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen
Recent segments
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Andrea Campbell On How COVID-19 Is Impacting Boston's Minority Communities
New data released in Boston indicates that African-Americans and Latinos are getting infected at higher rates than whites. -
Shirley Leung: The Future of Boston's Restaurants Is Worrisome
The restaurant industry will have the toughest time returning to normal after the coronavirus crisis, Leung says. -
Chuck Todd: Some Voters Won't 'Show Up' For Trump In 2020 Election
Voters who wanted to shake up the system in 2016 can't apply the same rationale to this year's election, says Chuck Todd. -
Neal: 60 Million Stimulus Checks Expected To Go Out Monday
Neal said Americans who have enrolled in direct deposit with the IRS are likely to receive the money before those who have not. -
Andrea Cabral On The Push To Release People From Prisons Amid Coronavirus Concerns
"The price you pay for committing a crime ... should not be your life." -
Marijuana Advocates Call On Gov. Baker To Allow Recreational Shops To Be Deemed Essential
Baker has previously said he is opposed to opening recreational dispensaries during the pandemic.
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.