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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Live Music Friday with three time Poet laureate Robert Pinsky
Former executive editor of the New York Times Jill Abramson
NBC 10 Boston media maven Sue O’Connell
Recent segments
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Shirley Leung Talks Fraud Allegations Against Mass. Rep. David Nangle
The Boston Globe columnist reflected on the charges against Nangle, who stepped down Tuesday afternoon. -
Bob Thompson Discusses Launch Of The Black News Channel
The Black News Channel is available to Spectrum TV subscribers and is currently offered in 15 cities, including Boston. -
Trenni Kusnierek On Mookie Betts Leaving The Red Sox
In a move that stunned Red Sox fans, announced in early February that they intended to trade right fielder Markus “Mookie” Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers. -
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With Widespread MBTA Construction, Transportation Advocates Call For Dedicated Bus Lanes
Chris Dempsey says the system is at 'maximum constriction.' -
Corby Kummer: Is Kelp The New Kale?
It's taken seaweed a while to become mainstream, but Sweetgreen is trying to popularize the plant.
Listen to previous shows
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Full Broadcast 7/24/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Tuesday, July 24th, 2018 State lawmakers are debating a proposal that would require public school kids to take at least one class in civics. Do you agree? Should civics classes be mandatory? We opened up the lines and got your take. Sue O'Connell, host of NECN's "The Take" and co-publisher of **Bay Windows and the **South End News,discussed State Senator Barbara L'Italien's eventful appearance on Fox News. Boston Police Commissioner Bill Evans joined us for his final "Ask the Commissioner." He moves on to a new role at Boston College in August. WCAI science editor Heather Goldstone discussed the Trump Administration's threats to the Endangered Species Act. CNN's John King shared the latest breaking news from Capitol Hill. A new study out of Harvard suggests extreme heat can lower cognitive functioning. In your experience, does this ring true? Do you feel slower in the summer, especially during heat waves? -
Full Broadcast 7/25/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Wednesday, July 25th, 2018 Medical ethicist Art Caplan discussed why pharmacist should not deny patients their medications because of moral objections. CNN released a tape today of Michael Cohen talking to then candidate Donald Trump about payments that needed to be made to kill a story from Karen McDougal about their affair. This tape proves many of the lies Trump and his team told when denying the allegations of the affair and the hush money. We opened the lines to hear if this changes your opinion about Trump. Boston Globe *writer Meredith Goldstein joined us to talk about her new book, *Chemistry Lessons. National security expert Juliette Kayyem joined us to talk about the latest news regarding the Russia investigation. Republican Beth Lindstrom joined us to discuss her race for the Senate. NBC sports Boston and a BPR contributor Trenni Kusnierek discussed the top sports headlines. WGBH Arts Editor Jared Bowen talked about the hottest plays and movies to see in Boston. We opened the lines to hear if you think the fanny pack should make a fashion comeback. -
Full Broadcast 7/23/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, July 23rd, 2018 -
Full Broadcast 7/20/18
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, July 20, 2018. -
Corby Kummer | Why Fast Food Restaurants Use Non-Poach Agreements
Food Food critic and Senior Editor at The Atlantic Corby Kummer joined Boston Public Radio to discuss the use of non-poach agreements by the fast-food industry.