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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Live Music Friday: Boston Civic Symphony
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Joe Curtatone (Alliance for Climate Transition) & Rahsaan Hall (Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts)
“Love Letters” columnist Meredith Goldstein
Recent segments
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Black entrepreneurs reflect on business since NAACP convention
The founders of Privé Parking and RoseMark Production reflect on the city's commitment to Black-owned businesses following the NAACP convention last summer. -
Harvard prof says Gay’s resignation opens door to more attacks on DEI
Claudine Gay should not have resigned over criticism of her congressional testimony and allegations of plagiarism in her academic work, said Harvard history professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad. Her resignation signals there will be continued attacks against DEI in higher education, he said. -
Steve McQueen’s ‘Lynching Tree’ exhibit comes to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The co-curators of “Lynching Tree” are Lee Pelton, president of The Boston Foundation, and Peggy Fogelman, director of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. -
The US deficit is big — but does it matter? We asked an economist
MIT economist Jonathan Gruber explains the difference between debt and deficit, and how political instability could jeopardize the system. -
Yale public health expert says there is no 'magic wand' to end gun violence, but progress is possible.
Dr. Megan Ranney of the Yale School of Public Health said framing gun violence as a public health issue opens up new solutions. -
Former Berklee president aims to support aspiring musicians with nonprofit Salt Lick Incubator
Roger Brown, former president of Berklee College of Music, founded the national nonprofit in 2022.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 8/8: We Scream for Ice Cream
BPR Full Show 8/8: We Scream for Ice Cream -
Best Of BPR 8/07: Families Of Hamas Hostages Accuse Netanyahu Of Intentionally Delaying Deal & Space 101
Best Of BPR 8/07: Families Of Hamas Hostages Accuse Netanyahu Of Intentionally Delaying Deal & Space 101 -
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Best Of BPR 8/06: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's Agenda Dies At End Of Legislative Session
Best Of BPR 8/06: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's Agenda Dies At End Of Legislative Session -
BPR Full Show 8/06: Mayor Wu Supports Residential Tax
BPR Full Show 8/06: Mayor Wu Supports Residential Tax