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Tuesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
PBS Frontline's Michael Kirk
NBC Sports Boston’s Trenni Casey
CNN’s John King
Joe Curtatone from the Alliance for Climate Transition and Emily Reichert of MassCEC
Recent segments
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Corey Lewandowski Reflects On Four Years Of Trump
The president's former campaign manager listed infrastructure as one of the issues Washington failed to deliver on during the President’s first term. -
On Primary Day, Chuck Todd Credits The Stamina Of Democratic Candidates
NBC’s “Meet the Press” moderator said he was surprised the candidates haven't made more slip-ups because of exhaustion. -
O'Connell And Horn: New Hampshire Voters 'On The Fence' About Who To Vote For
Many New Hampshire voters still haven't made up their minds on the day of the first primary election in the nation. -
Andrew Yang: Trump Is 'Symptom Of A Disease,' But Not Root Of All Dems' Economic Problems
The presidential candidate argues for a universal basic income to fight job loss as markets change. -
U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster: Buttigieg Is A ‘Unifier'
The representative of New Hampshire’s 2nd District spoke at length on why she believes Buttigieg can beat Trump in November. -
It's Sink Or Swim In New Hampshire Says New York Times Political Reporter
Former Vice President Joe Biden should be weary of a poor showing in the New Hampshire primary according to "New York Times" national political correspondent Jonathan Martin.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Episode 10/9/19: Judging a Book By Its Cover
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines to callers to hear their thoughts on Trump’s choice to not comply with House impeachment proceedings. Media maven Sue O’Connell discussed three LGBT descrimination cases that the Supreme Court heard on Tuesday. CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem discussed President Trump’s decision to pull troops out of northeast Syria, as well as the latest on the House impeachment inquiry. WGBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen reviewed Trinity Rep’s production of “Prince of Providence,” as well as “Homer at the Beach,” a gallery of Winslow Homer paintings on display at the Cape Ann Museum. Listeners phoned in to discuss whether cell phones have any place in theaters and schools. Boston Globe columnist Alex Beam discussed his latest piece, which bemoans a new interior design trend: Judging books exclusively by their covers and using them as decorative objects. Listeners phoned in to give their thoughts on reading in 2019. -
BPR Full Show 10/08/19: A Dramatic Escalation
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines to callers to ask: in light of accusations that he solicited sex workers at a Florida spa, is the NFL doing enough about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft? Author Holly Jackson discussed her new book, “American Radicals: How Nineteenth Century Protest Shaped the Nation.” Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed Sen. Bernie Sanders’ recent heart attack, and the questions it’s raised about whether public officials have an obligation to disclose personal health issues. Attorney General Maura Healey responded to questions from callers as part of her monthly “Ask the AG” series. CNN chief national correspondent John King discussed the latest national headlines, including the House's subpoena of EU ambassador Gordon Sondland following Tuesday morning's canceled deposition. -
BPR Full Show 10/7/19: Jose, Can You See?
Today on Boston Public Radio: Shannon O’Brien and Charlie Chieppio discussed the latest national and local headlines, including impeachment news and Ed Markey’s pursuit of an environmental debate against Senate seat rival Joe Kennedy. Charlie Sennott discussed fallout from Hong Kong’s ban on face masks, Boris Johnson’s plan for Brexit, and the U.S.’ decision to pull troops from Northeast Syria. We opened our lines to callers to hear their thoughts on impeachment proceedings. TV guru Bob Thompson discussed CNN’s decision not to air an attack ad by President Trump. He also reviewed Masterpiece’s new series “PRESS", along with "El Camino", the new movie set in the Breaking Bad universe. *All Rev’d Up *hosts Irene Monroe and Emmett G Price III discussed Brandt Jean forgiving his brother’s killer, as well as the passing of actress Diahann Carol. With National Hispanic Heritage Month under way, inaugural poet Richard Blanco read a selection of self-penned poems dealing with Hispanic identity. Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu discussed her latest report on the benefits of disbanding the Boston Planning and Development Agency. -
BPR Full Show 10/4/19: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern, Alive And Well
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the lines to callers to hear their thoughts on the latest regarding House impeachment proceedings. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed Mark Zuckerberg’s leaked memo to Facebook employees, where he spoke on the threat of a potential Elizabeth Warren presidency. He also discussed Amazon’s foray into wearable tech. Emily Rooney, host of WGBH News' Beat the Press, joined to give her weekly list of fixations and fulminations. Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung discussed her recent column asking whether affirmative action will ever not be necessary in American schools. NPR Correspondent and writer Aarti Shahani discussed her new memoir “Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares." Callie Crossley, host of WGBH’s Under The Radar, discussed a Dallas judge’s sympathy for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyer following her murder conviction. Actors Will Lebow and Jeremy Webb of “Rozencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” joined us for our weekly news quiz. -
BPR Full Show 10/3/19: Incessant Humanity
Today on Boston Public Radio: MSNBC’s “Meet The Press" moderator Chuck Todd discussed the latest news regarding the House impeachment inquiry. We opened the lines to hear from callers: in light Dallas police officer Amber Guyger's guilty murder verdict, what are your thoughts on forgiveness? Former Suffolk County Sheriff and Secretary of Public Safety Andrea Cabral discussed the guilty verdict for former Dallas police officer Amber Guyer, and the sympathy she received from both the judge and brother of her victim. Husband and wife acting duo Chris Cooper and Marianna Leone, along with director Dan Habib, discussed their latest film, “Intelligent Lives,” which will air on GBH’s WORLD Channel later in October. Paul Reville, Former Secretary of Education and head of Harvard’s Education Redesign Lab, discussed a federal judge’s ruling on Harvard admissions.