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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Live Music Friday: jazz from Zishi Liu
Ian Coss, host of the GBH News podcast "Scratch and Win," with Dawn Hayes, the former host of “Lottery Live”
Boston Medical Center’s Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett
The NAACP’s Michael Curry
Recent segments
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Diane Foley releases book on confronting one of her son's killers
Journalist James Foley was executed by militants of the Islamic State group in 2014. -
Comedian Marc Maron reflects on New England roots
The comedian and podcaster reflects on his formative years in New England ahead of his Medford show. -
Oscar-nominated documentary '20 Days in Mariupol' is journalism in action
FRONTLINE's film is up for a best documentary at the Academy Awards on March 10. -
Boston police commissioner commends detectives for giving up arbitration in some cases
Central to the new contract is a provision that arbitration is off the table for officers terminated over serious offenses such as murder and rape. -
Latin musician Alex Alvear returns to Boston for a live performance in Roxbury
Alex Alvear and Mango Blue will be at Long Live Roxbury from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. -
The science behind what makes a leap day
Leap days are calendar adjustments that can be explained by astronomy.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 7/16: Trump's Legal Wins Keep On Coming & Past Is Present With Doris Kearns Goodwin
Best Of BPR 7/16: Trump's Legal Wins Keep On Coming & Past Is Present With Doris Kearns Goodwin -
BPR Full Show 7/15: Political Violence on the Ballot
BPR Full Show 7/15: Political Violence on the Ballot -
Best Of BPR 7/15: Trump Is Shot & The Election Goes On
Best Of BPR 7/15: Trump Is Shot & The Election Goes On -
Best Of BPR 7/12: Rep. Moulton Calls For Biden To Step Down & State House Leadership Dines On Campaign Dime
Best Of BPR 7/12: Rep. Moulton Calls For Biden To Step Down & State House Leadership Dines On Campaign Dime -