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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Media maven Sue O’Connell
Live Music Friday with Debo Ray
Tech journalist Joanna Stern on her new book “I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything,”
Two parents of the Croft School in the South End – who are organizing to save their school community after news the school would close due to financial mismanagement
Recent segments
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John King: The President Is Using A 'Bludgeon' To Discuss Economic Concerns Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
It's responsible to discuss public health restrictions' impacts on our economy during the coronavirus pandemic. But how we talk about it matters. -
Sy Montgomery On Ways To Stay Connected While Social Distancing: 'It's A Terrific Time To Watch Spring'
Social distancing from humans doesn't mean you can't be connected to all life. -
Governor Baker 'Has To Be More Strict,' Says Sue O'Connell
Governor Charlie Baker has to be more direct about social distancing guidelines, regarding the novel coronavirus, says O'Connell. -
Dr. Thomas Tsai Says Boston Hospitals Have ‘Fighting Chance’ In Handling Covid-19 Spike
The Harvard professor explained several new policies hospitals are implementing to slow the spread of coronavirus. -
What To Watch While Social Distancing
For HBO subscribers Bob Thompson recommends the documentary “After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News,” an intimate look at the impact of disinformation on real people. -
Shirley Leung: 'Recession Has Probably Already Started'
Boston's economy is taking a hit, as restaurants and hotels are forced to close.
Listen to previous shows
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Pearls Of Wisdom From Oystermen
Oystermen Rowan Jacobsen and John Brawley joined us to discuss the oyster industry and what makes the perfect oyster. Plus, NBC's Chuck Todd, Congressman Capuano, writer Jennifer Eagan on her latest book, and Andrea Cabral. (Full Show 11/02/17) -
Speaking Out Against Sexual Harassment
We opened the lines to hear if you think the men who have been complicit by not reporting rampant sexual abuse are just as guilty as the sexual abusers. Plus, Juliette Kayyem on last night's terrorist attack in NYC, Frontline's Michael Kirk on their new Putin documentary, Nancy Koehn, Jared Bowen. (Full Show 11/1/17) -
Cinema Classic Challenge: 'Psycho'
In celebration of Halloween, we watch Pyscho this month for our Cinema Classic Challenge. We opened the lines to hear if you still think this 1960 classic holds up. Plus, medical ethicist Art Caplan, Rep, Steve Lynch, Walt Willet on his new nutrition book, and food critic Corby Cummer. (Full Show 10/31) -
Mueller's Indictments
Joanna Weiss and Jack Sullivan joined us to discuss the bombshell that was today's indictments from Mueller's Russian investigation. Plus, All Revved Up, Charlie Sennott, Richard Blanco, and TV expert Bob Thompson. (Full Show 10/30/17) -
A Spooky News Quiz
David Berger-jones and Caitlin Johnston from Cambridge Historical Tours joined us for a spooky news quiz. Plus, Emily's Rooney's famous list, Shirley Leung on Amazon, The French Ambassador to the US, and Andy Ihnatko on the new iPhone. (Full Show 10/27/17)