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Wednesday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Tufts food policy analyst Corby Kummer
NBC Sports Boston's Trenni Casey
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Recent segments
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Chris Burrell: Local Black And Minority Owned Businesses Are Getting Less Public Money
A new investigative report from WGBH has found that the share of public contracts going to minority and black owned businesses is shrinking. -
Kayyem: The Effect Of Climate Change On Sports
Playing sports is becoming more dangerous to the health of athletes in areas where climate change is hitting hardest. -
Art Caplan: Expanded Healthcare Is A 'Gateway Drug' To Reducing Drug Addiction
A new study shows that states with expanded Medicaid programs saw a marked decrease in overdose deaths. -
Jared Bowen On The Lack Of Diversity Of Oscar Nominations
WGBH's executive arts editor discusses why there was only one person of color nominated in all of the Oscar acting categories. -
Sue O’Connell Laments Cory Booker’s 2020 Campaign
The NECN commentator described the New Jersey Senator as a strong advocate for LBGT rights. -
The War On Terror Has Cost America Trillions Says MIT Economist
By some estimates the various conflicts in the war on terror have cost the U.S. more than $6 trillion.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Talks 7/31/26: Lindsay Clancy + Online Reviews
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We discuss the trial of Lindsay Clancy, how should the media be covering this? Then we end the show by asking listeners what they think about online reviews and surveys, they're everywhere! What do we do about them?Listen in to find out! -
BPR Talks 7/30/26: Texting After Work Hours
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We start by asking listeners what their thoughts are coming out of the Anthony Fauci Hearing, Then, we end the show with our weekly Am I The A-Hole segment, should you be expected to answer texts from your boss after work? Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 7/30/26: DA Hayden Joins Us
We start the show by asking listeners what their thoughts are coming out of the Anthony Fauci HearingChuck Todd discusses the DNC primary calendar.DA Hayden joins to discuss his campaign for Suffolk DA.MIT president Sally Kornbluth discusses how federal policy has impacted the school and research.Dan Krockmalnic of the Boston Globe, president of Mass Newspaper Publishers Association, discusses his push for a journalist shield law in Mass.We end the show with our weekly Am I The A-Hole segment, should you be expected to answer texts from your boss after work? -
BPR Talks 7/29/26: Passive Mindfulness
Welcome to our brand new podcast! This is “BPR Talks” – where we feature the call-in segments of the day. If you’re looking for the full two hours with guests, you can find the full episode right here in the same feed.Today on the show: We start the show by taking calls for Governor Maura Healey, then we end the show by asking listeners what they do to find peaceful mindfulness.Listen in to find out! -
BPR Full Show 7/29/26: Maura Healey Joins Us
Governor Maura Healey joins from 11-12.National security expert Juliette Kayyem discusses the election implications for McConnell extending his Senate leave ... And the massive displacement in France and Spain amid wildfires.TJ and Hadley Douglas join to discuss their new wine venture, Urban Cellar Co.We end the show by asking listeners how they find passive mindfulness