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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
"Ask the Governor" with Gov. Maura Healey, 11am-12pm
Musical comedians Faith Soloway and Melissa Ferrick of One Long Earring
The Culture Show's Jared Bowen
CNN's John King
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 Show 7/15/20: Tax Day in July
Today on Boston Public Radio: Medical ethicist Art Caplan talked about news of a promising COVID-19 vaccine from Cambridge-based Moderna Therapeutics, and his prescient writing in 2016 on "The End of Civilization and the Real Donald Trump.” MIT economist Jon Gruber talked about President Trump’s attempts to limit immigration during the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlighted all the ways that immigrants fuel the U.S. economy. CNN analyst Juliette Kayyem talked about the surge of COVID-19 across the U.S., and the ongoing question of how to safely reopen schools. Mass. Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz broke down a new police reform bill, which passed in the state Senate early Tuesday morning. In light of tax day, we opened lines to ask listeners: has the COVID-19 pandemic made you more or less likely to skirt the rules when filing? Journalist and naturalist Sy Montgomery called in to talk about the reopening of the New England Aquarium, and how to tell if your dog is suffering from heat stroke. -
BPR Full Show 7/14/20: Tote the Line
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to ask listeners: should society be more forgiving to people with criminal records? NBC Sports Boston reporter and anchor Trenni Kusnierek talked about challenges for fitness studios trying to reopen, and how Boston’s sports teams are faring as they work to sort out their upcoming seasons. Sen. Ed Markey called in to discuss the possibility of more federal aid for struggling families and businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and offer his take on who bears responsibility for deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. Former Secretary of Transportation Jim Aloisi talked about the likelihood that Mass. legislators will enact the gas tax, and challenges with getting commuters to return to the T. Food writer Corby Kummer talked about public blowback to Goya president Robert Unanue's remarks in praise of Donald Trump, and new economic pressures on independent restaurants sorting out how to reopen safely. CNN’s John King discussed the latest political headlines, from updates on the President’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, to news that the GOP convention in Jacksonville, Fla., will be held outside. We open lines to ask listeners: are you excited to use your reusable tote bags in grocery stores again? -
Corby Kummer On The Boycott Against Goya Foods
Food writer Corby Kummer spoke with Boston Public Radio on Tuesday about the boycott against Goya Foods, after the company's CEO, Robert Unanue, praised President Donald Trump last week. "If indeed Goya sales drop, not just for two weeks but for a couple of months, marketers are going to pay a lot of attention and be a lot more careful about their messaging," Kummer said. Kummer is a senior editor at The Atlantic, an award-winning food writer, and a senior lecturer at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition and Policy. -
BPR Full Show 7/13/20: 'Bling Bling Theology'
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to ask listeners: how much harm do you think President Trump is doing by sidelining Anthony Fauci? Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeff Riley and MGH infectious disease specialist Dr. Sandra Nelson weighed the various approaches for reopening Massachusetts schools. WGBH News analyst and GroundTruth Project CEO Charlie Sennott talked about Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and explained the controversy behind Turkish President Recap Tayyip Eddogan’s decision to convert the historic Hagia Sophia back into a mosque. TV expert Bob Thompson talked about Colin Kaeperinck’s deal with Disney, and reviewed “Elvis from Outer Space." Reverends Irene Monroe and Emmett Price, hosts of WGBH’s All Rev’d Up, discussed Kanye West’s bid for President, and why U.S. school curriculums have done such a poor job of teaching the history of American racism. “Make Way for Ducklings” sculptor Nancy Schon discussed her latest work, a memorial to the COVID-19 pandemic, and talked about the role of politics in art. We opened lines to ask: do you think the pandemic is bringing out the best in humanity, or the worst in humanity? -
BPR Full Show 7/10/20: Gamble Away!
Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened lines to ask listeners: Is Massachusetts taking a gamble on our health by reopening casinos? Boston Globe Business Columnist Shirley Leung talked about whether Massachusetts residents can handle phase three of reopening, and offered her take on the myriad organizations addressing Boston’s racial inequity. Beat the Press Host Emily Rooney reflected on the passing of local talk radio figure Jay Severin and read her weekly list of fixations and fulminations. Comedian Tom Papa discussed his new book, "You're Doing Great! And Other Reasons to Stay Alive,” and talked about the joys of living a simple life. Tech writer Andy Ihnatko discussed a damning civil rights audit at Facebook and new features coming to iPhone users with the smartphone's latest operating system. Under the Radar Host Callie Crossley talked about the decision from the New York Times and the Associated Press to capitalize the “b” in Black, and her love of “Hamilton,” which just had its streaming debut on Disney Plus. We reopened lines to ask listeners: With a heat wave approaching, are you missing the office AC?