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Coming up Thursday on BPR:
Political commentator Chuck Todd
Former Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral
Lonnie DiNello – who says she staved off depression and loneliness with AI companions – she joins with the Boston Globe reporter who profiled her story, Dana Gerber.
Everyday Boston’s Cara Solomon and Stephen Pina, on the power of unexpected kindness in these very tough times.
Recent segments
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Trump And Johnson's 'Anti-Globalization' Approach To Coronavirus Crisis
The two leaders share an approach that runs counter to what the world needs, Charlie Sennott says. -
E.J. Dionne Talks 'Code Red,’ And The Divide Within America’s Left
The journalist and author warned that progressive and moderate liberals could "lose together" if they don’t unite to defeat Republicans in the 2020 election. -
Dr. David Katz On A Targeted Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
So leaders are treating the coronavirus pandemic like a war. Should we react with open warfare or surgical strikes? -
MGH Physician Says Hospital Workers Still 'Mostly In Preparation Mode'
To President Trump’s statements downplaying the need for more ventilators, the physician said "I kind of want to scream." -
Jared Bowen: Artistic Institutions Are Starting To Feel Financial Hit Of COVID-19
Like restaurants and movie theaters, most artistic venues have closed their doors and canceled performances. -
3D-Printer Helps Italian Hospital In Need Of Ventilators
A 3D-printer made hundreds of copies of a ventilator piece in high demand.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 2/12: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Pushes Back Against Challenger Josh Kraft On Housing
Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Feb. 12, 2025. She discusses her upcoming testimony before Congress, Josh Kraft entering the Boston mayoral race, and the latest on plans for a soccer-specific stadium in neighboring Everett. -
Best Of BPR 2/11: 'The Rule Of Law Is Basically Breaking Down' & Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor
Today:Civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo discusses Trump's attacks on transgender people via executive order, and the institutions complying with alarming speed.Then, Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston join to spread some kindness with a card-writing campaign. -
BPR Full Show 2/11: A Gallon Of Milk
LGBTQ civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo on threats to gender affirming care and bans against transgender people in college sports and the militaryACLU of Massachusetts' Carol Rose on the history of birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court Nikki Shults and Stephen Pina of Everyday Boston discussed their "Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” program, where people can write cards so strangers throughout the city will feel less alone around Valentines Day.CNN’s John King on national politics news -
Best Of BPR 2/10: Trump's Tariffs For Tax Cuts & State Party Chairs Weigh In On Healey's Re-Election Bid
Today:Axios business editor Dan Primack discusses Trump's new tariffs on steel & aluminum: How they work and what they mean for U.S industry. Amy Carnevale of Mass GOP and Steve Kerrigan of Mass Dems debate the state's true-blue future, and discuss Governor Maura Healey announcing on BPR that she will run for re-election. -