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Thursday on BPR:
Former first lady Jill Biden on her latest book
Political analyst Chuck Todd
A farmer from Granby and a restaurateur from Newton about what high prices mean for the local food system
Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson
Recent segments
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Jeff Bezos Commits 'Extraordinary Amount' To Combat Climate Change, Says Nancy Koehn
The Bezos Earth Fund will fund programs that fight to reverse climate change. -
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.'
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.