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Thursday on BPR:
Margaret Sullivan, “American Crisis” Substack author and former New York Times public editor
Former Massachusetts Secretary Andrea Cabral
Colin Killick, Executive Director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Thea Riofrancos, author of “Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism"
Artist Victor Quiñonez
Recent segments
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Callie Crossley: 'Black Voices For Trump' Attempts To Win Over Voters In Swing States
President Trump is trying to win over a few key voters to gain an advantage over his future Democratic rival. -
Keith Lockhart Discusses 25 Years At The Boston Pops
Lockhart is currently in his 25th season with the orchestra. -
Brian O’Donovan On A Celtic Sojourn: 'It’s Not Your Father's St. Patrick’s Day'
The host of “A Celtic Sojourn” was joined by Torrin Ryan, who showcased his skills on the uilleann pipes. -
Brenda Cassellius On Pending State Review Of Boston Schools: 'I Welcome Partnership' From The State
The results of a state review of Boston Schools have not been publicly released yet. -
Shirley Leung On The Impact The Coronavirus Will Have On Boston's Economy
Hotels and restaurants will be affected most in Boston due to coronavirus fears, says Leung. -
Bloomberg Campaign Says Decision To Release 3 Women From NDAs Shows His Strength As A Leader
Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg has faced immense criticism from his opponents for his decision to only release three women from non-disclosure agreements they signed with his company.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 12/10/18 : Political Roundtable, All Revved Up, Concert Roundtable
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, December 10th, 2018. Jennifer Braceras of the Federalist Society and former Boston City Councilor John Nucci joined us for our political roundtable, where we discussed the latest developments in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. We spoke with WGBH News Analyst and CEO of the GroundTruth Project Charlie Sennott about the relationship between President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and the Saudi royal family. After an explosive memo was released Friday that seemingly links Trump to payments provided to two women with whom he allegedly had extramarital affairs in exchange for their silence, we opened up the lines to hear if our listeners think the president will face any consequences. We sat down with media scholar Bob Thompson to discuss the controversy surrounding former CBS CEO Les Moonves, who has been accused by multiple former employees of sexual misconduct. The Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price joined us for another edition of All Revved Up, where we discussed the revelations of several homophobic comments made by comedian Kevin Hart that surfaced, prompting him to step down from hosting the 2019 Academy Awards. Berklee College of Music Professor Rob Hochsfield and WCRB’s Brian McCreath joined us for a spirited preview of a few upcoming holiday-themed concerts happening throughout Boston. -
BPR Full Show 12/07/18 : Apologies, Theater, Gentlemen Auction
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, December 7th, 2018. We opened up the lines to hear how our listeners feel about apologies from famous people after they have been embroiled in controversy. We sat down with playwright Michael Cristofer and actor Kyle Vincent Terry to discuss their play “Man in the Ring,” about the life of boxer Emile Griffith, which is running through December 22. We celebrated 20 years of Beat The Press with none other than Beat The Press Host Emily Rooney. Harvard Business School Professor Michael Norton and Assistant Professor Alison Wood Brooks joined us to discuss the science behind inside jokes. We spoke with playwright Ryan Landry about the controversy over the classic Christmas song, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Under The Radar Host Callie Crossley joined us for a discussion about the news of multiple sexual harassment and rape accusations against scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson. WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen and Vice President, Director of Fine Wines, and Managing Director of Skinner Galleries Marie Keep joined us for our weekly news quiz. -
BPR Full Show 12/06/18 : Chuck Todd, Justice Reform, Double Dipping
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, December 4th, 2018. -
BPR Full Show 12/5: George H.W. Bush Funeral
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, December 5th, 2018. We took former president George H.W. Bush’s funeral. -
Corby Kummer | It Is Not Just You, Restaurants Are Too Loud
Food critic and Senior Editor at The Atlantic Corby Kummer talked Boston Public Radio Tuesday about why restaurants are too loud.