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Thursday on BPR:
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Media maven Sue O’Connell
Amherst College professor Ilan Stavans
Dusty Rhodes of Sail Boston
A special music performance from “One Long Earring”
Recent segments
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Jonathan Gruber On The Economic Impacts Of The New Coronavirus
The stock market floundered this week amid investor concerns over the coronavirus spreading in China. Economist Jonathan Gruber says this has implications across American markets. -
Christopher Muther: Coronavirus Fears May Hurt Boston's Tourism Industry
Will Boston become a victim of COVID-19? -
Trenni Kusnierek Recounts Zamboni Driver’s Show-Stopping NHL Victory
42 year-old Dave Ayres was named an honorary North Carolinian on Tuesday. -
John King: A Loss In South Carolina Could Be Debilitating For Joe Biden
For former Vice President Joe Biden a win in this Saturday’s South Carolina Democratic primary is crucial to proving his viability as a candidate, according to CNN’s Chief National Correspondent. -
Boston Latin Student Racial Representation Is 'Out Of Whack,' Says Paul Reville
Boston Latin currently has 8% of Black students in its enrollment, compared to Boston's public schools at 30%. -
Sennott: Reduction In Violence In Afghanistan Could Lead To New Future For The Nation
On Saturday, the United States and the Taliban officially began a seven-day reduction of violence as the precursor to beginning peace talks between the two.
Listen to previous shows
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Rep. Stephen Lynch: Seaport Jurisdiction Should Be Shared
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch weighed in on a longtime dispute between Mass. State Police and the Boston Police Department over who should have jurisdiction over the Seaport District, arguing that the responsibility should be shared. -
Will Congress Finally Enact Significant Gun Reform
In the wake of another school shooting, we opened the lines to hear if you actually think Congress will finally pass comprehensive gun reform. Plus, Congressman Bill Keating on gun reform, Trenni Kusnierek called in from the Olympics, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, writer Maggie Jones, tech expert Andy Inhatko, and Connecticut Gov. Dan Mally, -
Why Do We Accept Adulterous Politicians?
It seems that infidelity and they presidency go hand in hand. Why does the public give them a pass though like JFK, Clinton, and now Trump? Are finally ready to stop accepting the adulterous politician? We opened the lines to get your thoughts. Plus, Frontline's Martin Smith, TV expert Bob Thompson, Harvard Business School historian Nancy Koehn, CNN's John King, and Steve Coll on his new book on the war in Afghanistan. -
Security Guards By Day, Artists By Night
Security guards and artists Jeff Ellse and Stephen Holnes joined us for the news quiz. Plus, Shirley Leung, Emily Rooney, Callie Crossley, and we opened the lines to hear what you think Congress should do about gun control. -
RI Gov. Gina Raimondo Answers Your Questions
Rhodes Island Governor Gina Raimondo joined us to take our questions and yours. Plus, Congressman Michael Capuano, Meet The Press' Chuck Todd, Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam, and we heard your thoughts on yesterday's tragic shooting in Florida.