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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Live Music Friday: Juliet Lloyd
Former Boston mayor Kim Janey, the NAACP’s Michael Curry, and Ted Landsmark
Jenny Johnson and Billy Costa on their new cookbook
Gold Dust Orphans mastermind Ryan Landry
Recent segments
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Why local Dem leaders are telling New Hampshire voters to write-in Biden
Advocates say Biden winning the New Hampshire Democratic primary as a write-in candidate would send a strong message. -
Marianne Williamson says she's a 'homeopathic remedy' in the 2024 presidential election
The author spoke to GBH News about her 2024 platform. -
Hutchinson 'sounding the alarm' on what Trump could mean for the future of the GOP
Former Arkansas Governor and head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Asa Hutchinson, discussed his worries about the future of the Republican Party on Boston Public Radio. -
In the New Hampshire primary, anti-Trump sentiment is leading many to support Haley
Nikki Haley has garnered support among undeclared voters. Whether those votes change the outcome depends largely on turnout. -
How can Massachusetts help public school students with dyslexia?
Advocates say state curriculum mandates and private school stop gaps are possible solutions to help public school students with dyslexia. -
Mayor Wu responds to morning MBTA chaos
Mayor Wu told GBH News that despite the issues on Tuesday morning she is optimistic about the MBTA.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 9/05: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & Man (Still) On Wire
Today:Senator Elizabeth Warren joins us in Studio 3. We talk about the final rush to Nov. 5, and her own re-election campaign, facing a challenge from crypto-currency advocate Republican John Deaton. And, artist Philippe Petit joins us 50 years after he walked between the Twin Towers of the then-World Trade Center in NYC. -
BPR Full Show 9/5: No Parking For You
Chuck Todd returns for his Thursday D.C. politics roundupPhillip Petit celebrates 50 years of his death-defying high rope walk between the Twin Towers.Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral on Geoff Noble as the new head of state police, reaction to the Georgia school shooting, Texas’ Attorney General suing to stop a voter registration effort in San Antonio, and other law & order headlines.Bruce Marks from the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America talks about Kamala’s $25,000 house downpayment plan & other housing news.We read your texts about whether we talk about Trump's role in the January 6th Capitol attack enough. Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks campaigning for Kamala, thoughts on running against Republican John Deaton in November, and the implications of losing a Democratic seat in the senate. Then, Am I the A-hole. We ask you -- should a neighbor be able to park in your driveway without asking? -
Best Of BPR 9/04: Netanyahu's War & Worcester Goes Queer AF
Today:The Middle East is at a breaking point, as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to dig his heels in on a ceasefire deal, Israeli hostages are executed, and tens of thousands of Palestinians suffer in Gaza. We talk with GBH News analyst Charlie Sennott.And, Josh Croke of Love Your Labels and Worcester Drag Queen Daishadore Famouz preview the self-described Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts, this Friday in Worcester. -
BPR Full Show 9/4: Penny Foolish
Charlie Sennott, founder of the GroundTruth Project, to discuss the latest developments in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.And we asked listeners about the start of school, about dress codes, phone rules and the price of school supplies. GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses "The Apprentice" Trump biopic, and the latest debate over AI in the arts.Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's openness to "enforceable" SCOTUS ethics rules, and the latest in Special Counsel Jack Smith's case against Trump about January 6.Worcester-based Love Your Labels is hosting their annual Queer AF Fashion and Arts Show, coinciding with Worcester Pride this week and next. Love Your Labels founder Joshua Croke and drag queen DaishaDore Famouz join.We revisited our conversation about the meaning of an upside down pineapple and read your texts. CNN's John King joins via zoom to discuss the latest in national politics. Then we opened the phone lines to talk to you about the merits and frivolousness of the U.S. penny. -
Best Of BPR 9/03: Arrow Street Arts & So Long Summer
Today:Jim and Margery broadcast live from the BPL. New arts nonprofit Arrow Street Arts is launching in Harvard Square this month with an 11-day festival. We speak with ASA founder David Altshuler, executive producer and ArrowFest curator Georgia Lyman and Boston drag star Candace Persuasion.Then, we open the lines to mourn the end of summer.