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BPR is on tape for our annual summer break. We'll be back live on Monday, Aug. 31 with:
Katie Theoharides of the Trustees of Reservations
Amherst College’s Ilan Stavans
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Susan Mathison and Lisa Mure of Common Man for Ukraine
Recent segments
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Juliette Kayyem On IG Firings: Trump Is 'Positioning For Losing’
The national security expert said she believes the president is looking to halt future investigations into his administration's conduct, should he lose his re-election bid in November. -
Williamstown Theatre Festival Cancels Summer Season Amidst Coronavirus Concerns
The season will, however, be available online to listen to on Audible. -
Stimulus Package For Healthcare System 'Won't Be Enough,' Says Jonathan Gruber
The coronavirus stimulus package funds dedicated towards healthcare could be billions of dollars short in aid. -
Art Caplan: Rationing Guidelines Reflect Inequities Of Healthcare System, But Are 'What You've Got To Do'
Massachusetts' new guidelines for rationing medical resources prioritize young and otherwise healthy people. -
Chris Muther And Cat Mrs. Davenport Review Freeze-Dried Meals For Social Distancing
The travel writer gave highest marks to the freeze-dried beef stroganoff -
D’Amato Says Food Bank Supplies Are OK, Despite 50% Demand Increase
The Greater Boston Food Bank president said she’s mostly concerned with keeping workers safe from COVID-19.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 12/4: Doomscrolling To Loneliness
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner is among dozens of former judges calling out the targeted and intentional deterioration of the rule of law in the U.S. court systemAndrea Cabral, former public safety secretary, discusses Trump's targeting of Somali migrants including Rep. Ilhan OmarDr. Megan Ranney, dean of Yale School of Public Health, discusses myriad public health issues: a vaccine advisory panel meeting today, the latest on mass shootings/gun violence, and restoring trust in public health/scientific institutionsCongressman Bill Keating discusses Admiral Bradley's appearance before the Senate to answer questions about the Sept. 2 boat strikesAdam Gardner & David Schnieder reunite in Studio 3 as The LeeVees, their Hanukkah themed band -
Best Of BPR 12/03: Massachusetts' Eds And Meds Economy Is 'Accelerating Our Decline' In Trump Era
Today:Evan Horowitz, executive director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University’s Tisch College, discusses the state's economy, the certified ballot questions for 2026's election, and more. -
BPR Full Show 12/3: Another Day Live From The Red Room
The Culture Show's Jared Bowen discusses Wicked: For Good, the latest AI-generated pop song, plus, his art-filled tour of Berlin.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the war crimes allegations against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. And her thoughts on the attack on national guardsmen in D.C.Imari Paris Jeffries of Embrace Boston and Rev. Jay Williams of Union Combined Parish discuss their big plans for the upcoming MLK weekend and for the nation's 250th anniversary.Evan Horowitz of Tufts' Center for State Policy Analysis joins for a year-end roundup of state policy challenges: Medicaid work requirements, fiscal pressure on municipalities, and his new class at Tufts, "AI and the Future of American Politics." -
Best Of BPR 12/02: Actor Ethan Hawke Warns Against 'Ceding Humanity' To AI In Art
Today:Actor Ethan Hawke zooms into BPR ahead of an event at the Coolidge Corner Theater this week. His latest film is "Blue Moon." -
BPR Full Show 12/2: Ethan Hawke's Comb Over
CNN chief national correspondent John King with the latest national political headlinesConductor Keith Lockhart discusses the Boston Holiday Pops 2025 season, which kicks off this weekActor Ethan Hawke zooms in ahead of his event tomorrow with Jared at the CoolidgeLee Pelton of the Boston Foundation discusses the organization's One+ mortgage program, and housing affordability more broadly