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Coming up Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Senator Ed Markey
CNN’s John King
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless' Jim O’Connell and Derek Winbush
Trans health panel with Jordina Shanks, Fenway health CEO, and civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo
Two “Best of Boston” restaurant winners: Jason Santos, Chef/Owner of Citrus & Salt and Lydia Shire, Chef/Partner of Scampo
Recent segments
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Bob Thompson On 'Love Is Blind,' Hillary's New Hulu Documentary, And Other TV Headlines
Is love really blind? Thompson walks us through Netflix's latest reality TV show. -
All Rev'd Up: The NAACP's Denial Of Boston's Proposed Slave Monument
The Boston branch of the NAACP wanted there to be a process surrounding the artwork, since it would've been placed in a public space. -
BU Epidemiologist Sandro Galea Talks Coronavirus
Galea said Americans shouldn’t panic, but should practice “the basic hygiene that we should always be doing." -
Elizabeth Warren Makes Her Super Tuesday Pitch To Mass. Voters
The Massachusetts Senator called in to “Boston Public Radio” on Monday for a quick interview. -
Steve Hoffman: Cannabis Control Commission Is Seeking Help From Beacon Hill To Make Marijuana Industry More Equitable
While the CCC is supposed to make sure people affected by the war on drugs are included in the state's legal market, they can't regulate the agreements made by individual cities and towns. -
US Deal With Taliban Has 'Inherent Flaw' And 'Is In Trouble,' Says Charlie Sennott
The United States and the Taliban agreed to a deal over the weekend that could close the conflict in Afghanistan.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 4/28/20: Vigilantes to the Rescue?
Today on Boston Public Radio: — We opened our lines to talk with listeners about coronavirus vigilantes, and whether there’s a public responsibility to reprimand people who ignore safety guidelines. — NBC Sports Boston reporter Trenni Kusnierek talked about last week's NFL draft, and the latest news around the Tokyo Olympics, currently scheduled for 2021. — We aired live audio from Charlie Baker’s Tuesday press conference. — Harvard behavioral economist Michael Norton talked about the rituals parents are introducing to their kids to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, and took questions from listeners. — CNN’s John King discussed the latest political headlines. -
BPR Full Show 4/27/20: What Testing Tells Us
Today on Boston Public Radio: New York Times columnist Ben Smith talked about the media's responsibilities when it comes to covering President Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. We opened our lines to check in with listeners, and talk about the struggles of working from home. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Monday press conference. TV expert Bob Thompson discussed last week’s Prince tribute on CBS, and reviewed “Homeland” and HBO’s “Bad Education.” Dr. Katherine Dallow, Vice President of Clinical Programs and Strategy at Blue Cross Blue Shield, talked about the status of coronavirus testing in Massachusetts, and answered questions from callers. -
BPR Full Show 4/24/20: The President is Not a Doctor
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened our lines to ask listeners: has President Trump gone too far in promoting misinformation about coronavirus? Beat the Press host Emily Rooney discussed the president’s daily coronavirus briefings, and read her weekly list of fixations and fulminations. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh called in for an hour-long edition of “Ask the Mayor.” Boston Globe Columnist Shirley Leung discussed how the unemployment crisis is playing out in Massachusetts, and what small businesses can expect from the latest federal aid package. CNN’s John King talked about the president’s latest false claim, where he denied saying UV light and disinfectant could be used to cure coronavirus, and Joe Biden’s warning that Trump could try to delay the election in November. Under the Radar host Callie Crossley talked about President Trump’s claims regarding disinfectant and COVID-19, and gave her thoughts on the disproportionately high impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. -
BPR Full Show 4/23/20: Blursday
Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd talked about his recent interview with Vice President Mike Pence, and broke down the debate in Washington over more stimulus funding. Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed why some are advocating to reopen gun shops, and President Trump’s threats to sue governors over closed businesses. We aired live audio from Gov. Charlie Baker’s Thursday press conference. Former Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic could shape the future of education in Massachusetts, and Harvard’s decision to return $8.6 million in coronavirus stimulus funds. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam talked about the newly-published recipe to make IKEA’s Swedish meatballs at home, and where the rich are flocking to during the coronavirus pandemic. Jim and Margery talked about their concerns over the Trump administration's dismissal of science amid the coronavirus pandemic. -
BPR Full Show 4/22/20: Are Grocery Workers Heroes or Victims?
Today on Boston Public Radio: CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem talked about President Trump’s latest restrictions on immigration, and U.S. governors pushing for what she calls a “careless" reopening of state economies. MIT economist Jon Gruber discussed structural issues in America's nursing home industry, and how funding problems are exacerbating the crisis for seniors in need of care. We opened our lines to ask listeners: are you still watching Trump’s daily coronavirus briefings? We aired live audio from Gov. Baker’s Wednesday press conference. Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed the shortage of protective gear in the U.S., and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s push to reopen nonessential business in his state. Food writer Corby Kummer discussed whether grocery clerks are heroes or victims in the coronavirus pandemic, and the dubious future of the Whole Foods hot bar.