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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
NPR’s Eric Deggans
Live Music Friday with musicians performing at this year’s Charles River Jazz Festival
Former federal judge Nancy Gertner
Environmentalist Bill McKibben
Media maven Sue O’Connell
Recent segments
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Corby Kummer: Is Kelp The New Kale?
It's taken seaweed a while to become mainstream, but Sweetgreen is trying to popularize the plant. -
Valentine's Day With Myers + Chang
The duo behind Myers + Chang and Flour Bakery spoke about their newest bakery opening. -
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Alex Beam Reflects On Shattered $200,000 Piano
The Boston Globe columnist expressed sympathy for pianist Angela Hewitt. -
Callie Crossley On How Black Voters Are Responding To Bloomberg's Presidential Bid
Ever since a 2015 audio recording of presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg defending the controversial tactic known as stop-and-frisk resurfaced on Tuesday, Bloomberg has been playing defense. -
AG Maura Healey Seeking Damages From Juul For Allegedly Profiting Off 'Exploitation Of Young People'
Healey's office announced a lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul for directly marketing to underage people.
Listen to previous shows
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Best of BPR: SCOTUS Reverses Affirmative Action In Higher Ed
Best of BPR: SCOTUS Reverses Affirmative Action In Higher Ed -
BPR Full Show 6/29: Affirmative Action Rejected
BPR Full Show 6/29: Affirmative Action Rejected -
Best of BPR 6/27: Attorney General Andrea Campbell Says POST Commission Should Investigate Problem Police Officers Individually
Best of BPR 6/27: Attorney General Andrea Campbell Says POST Commission Should Investigate Problem Police Officers Individually -
BPR Full Show 6/27: Fritz & the Pigeon
Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined for “Ask The AG.” She answered questions on right to repair laws, LGBTQ+ retail merchandise, reducing police violence and an update on the library pigeon. NBC Sports Boston Anchor/Reporter Trenni Casey discussed a Belgian shot putter-turned-hurdler and a new study on the role of cumulative impacts and CTE. Dr. Katherine Gergen-Barnett of Boston Medical Center discussed the latest on Ozempic: pill trials, shortages, what it says about the healthcare system and her take as a medical doctor. Jim Aloisi, former transportation secretary, and Stacy Thompson, executive director of Livable Streets, gave us a primer on the looming Sumner Tunnel closure and New York City’s congestion pricing plan. PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs executive director Leah Clapman joined with two students. They shared their work reporting on the Boston Renegades and the Hyde Square Task Force. We opened the phone lines to continue our bus lane debate. Margery thinks it’s okay to drive in bus-only lanes when no bus is around. Are you with her? -
Best of BPR 6/26: A Chaotic 36 Hours in Russia, Explained & The Rise of Lab-Grown Meat
Best of BPR 6/26: A Chaotic 36 Hours in Russia, Explained & The Rise of Lab-Grown Meat