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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
NBC 10 Boston’s Sue O’Connell
Live Music Friday with Boston Baroque
The A.R.T.’s Rhinoceros actors Paul Giamatti and Diane Paulus
Former Cannabis Control Commission Chairwoman Shannon O'Brien
Recent segments
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People Should 'Brace For The Long Haul' Regarding Coronavirus, Says Juliette Kayyem
Kayyem praised Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker for declaring a state of emergency due to coronavirus. -
As Coronavirus Spreads Across America, Will The Democratic Candidates Change How They Campaign?
According to CNN's John King, it may depend on how the delegate lead shakes out. -
Kusnierek On Sports Cancellations Amid Coronavirus: ‘I Think It’s Smart to Wait’
The sports reporter downplayed worries about an outbreak. -
Rollins: ICE Is Making It Harder For Law Enforcement To Work With Immigrant Communities
The threat of being arrested and deported by federal authorities can discourage immigrant victims of violent crimes from coming forward, said the Suffolk County district attorney. -
Corby Kummer: Ordering Food Delivery Online Won't Protect You From Getting Sick
"Plenty of hands are touching the food that comes to you and the groceries that come to you," from online orders, food writer Corby Kummer says. -
The Revs Debate Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Endorsement Of Bernie Sanders
Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III discussed the two Democratic candidates’ respective endorsements, and what they indicate about underlying support.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 6/12: Put Out That Cigarette!
Chuck Todd on the premiere of his new show “Sunday Night with Chuck Todd,” where he interviewed Steve Bannon.Andrea Cabral on Weinstein verdict.Michael Curry on RFK/vaccine misinformation. Corby Kummer on pricy Boston dining -
Best Of BPR 6/12: Topo Gigio vs Topo Chico & The Future Of Carney Hospital
Today:Food policy analyst Corby Kummer discusses the new "dirty dozen" list of grocery store items laden with pesticides.And, Michael Curry, head of the Mass League of Community Health Centers, discusses a new proposal for the shuttered Carney Hospital in Dorchester to be repurposed as a training facility for nurses. -
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Best Of BPR 6/11: A Spotlight On Massachusetts' History Of Mistreating Disabled People
Today: A new report shows how, throughout its history, Massachusetts failed thousands of disabled residents living in institutions, and then tried to cover their tracks with bureaucratic stonewalling decades later.GBH’s Megan Smith joins alongside Alex Green, vice-chair of the commission behind this report. And, naturalist Sy Montgomery is back to talk about axolotls, as researchers at Northeastern look into whether humans could ever tap into their secrets around limb regeneration. -