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BPR is on tape Aug. 11-15. We'll be back live on Monday, Aug. 18 with:
Amherst College's Ilan Stavans
Film critic Odie Henderson
Political commentator and author Robert Reich
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Recent segments
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Corby Kummer On How Dry January Started A Movement That's Helping Bartenders Get Sober
Movements like dry January are helping even bartenders find sobriety. -
Trenni Kusnierek On Cora Cheating Scandal: ’This Is A Career Ruiner'
The NBC Sports commentator broke down exactly what’s at stake for the Red Sox manager. -
Why 'Jeopardy! The Greatest Of All Time' Is So Popular
TV expert Bob Thompson says the popularity is due to a mix of nostalgia for the game itself and for host Alex Trebec. -
Village Voice: Richard Blanco On The Enduring Sonnet
The inaugural poet recited a handful of modern takes on the classic form. -
Sennott: Trump's Iran Policy Is Made Without Any Sense of History
WGBH News Analyst Charlie Sennott said that Trump's actions could lead to further instability in the region. -
BPR Politics Roundtable: Booker's Exit Shakes Up Presidential Race
On Monday, Sen. Cory Booker announced he would be dropping out of the 2020 presidential contest.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Full Show 5/28/2019: Soybeans, Bitcoin, and School Lunch
Today on Boston Public Radio: We asked listeners about Red Sox player Bill Buckner, who passed away over the weekend. Was he unfairly defined by a single moment? NBC Sports Boston anchor and reporter Trenni Kusnierek also discussed Buckner and other top news in sports. A federal judge is blocking Trump from building parts of his border wall. Ali Noorani, Director of the National Immigration Forum, shared his analysis. Is Trump’s latest aid package for farmers affected by his trade policies going to be enough? Food writer Corby Kummer explained. We spoke to the team behind the new documentary film “Eat Up,” which looks at an effort to bring healthier food to Boston Public Schools. John King, CNN’s Chief National Correspondent and host of “Inside Politics,” went over the latest national political news. Author Ben Mezrich discused his new book “Bitcoin Billionaire: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption.” -
U.S. Farmers Feel Heat From Trump Tariffs
Food writer Corby Kummer believes that, despite promised bailouts to affected farmers, the administration's trade policies have inflicted lasting damage on the American agricultural industry. -
BPR 05/27: Full Show Post: Memorial Day
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Monday, May 27th, 2019. -
BPR 05/24 Full Show Post: Ask The Mayor
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Friday, May 24th, 2019. -
BPR 05/23: Full Show Post: Ask The Governor
The full broadcast of Boston Public Radio from Thursday, May 23rd, 2018 Chuck Todd walked through the latest national headlines, including President Donald Trump's infrastructure meeting with congressional Democrats, and his Rose Garden news conference about impeachment, where he affixed a sign on his podium that declared "No collusion, no obstruction." Todd is moderator of Meet the Press, host of Meet the Press Daily on MSNBC, and the Political Director for NBC news. Is it time for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to get behind other Democrats, and one Republican, and start the process of impeaching President Donald Trump? We opened up the lines to hear our listeners' takes. Andrea Cabral joined for her weekly segment of Law and Order. Cabral, former Suffolk County Sheriff, former secretary of Public safety, and now CEO of Ascend, discussed the implications of facial recognition software for law enforcement and consumer privacy. Alex Beam broke down the latest public shaming craze: "milkshaking," where people throw a milkshake on politicians. Beam is a Boston Globe columnist, whose latest book is "The Feud: Vladimir Nabakov, Edmund Wilson and the End of a Beautiful Friendship." Heather Goldstone, WGBH’s science correspondent, talked about the plastics predicament our world is facing, as the deepest undersea exploration uncovered plastic in the Mariana Trench. She’s an expert in ocean science and the Host of Living Lab Radio, which airs on Sundays at 12 p.m. on 89-7 and Mondays at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on WCAI 90.1. Gov. Charlie Baker joined us for the monthly Ask the Governor segment, when he discussed transportation, national politics, and more.