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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral
Live Music Friday: Fabiola Mendez and Lowell Folk Festival organizer Lee Viliesis
Zamawa Arenas, co-chair of the Latino Equity Fund, and Ciro Valiente, director of the Venezuelan Association in Massachusetts
Recent segments
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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. -
All Rev'd Up On The Tale Of Two Popes
Retired Pope Benedict XVI voices support for the Catholic Church's practice of a celibate priesthood, while Pope Francis is considering the possibility of allowing older, married men to be ordained as priests in the Amazon region.
Listen to previous shows
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BPR Answers Your GOP Tax Plan Questions
Economist John Gruber joined Boston Public Radio to answer all of your GOP tax plan questions. Plus, Congressman Bill Keating, national security expert Juliette Kayyem, tech expert Juliette Kayyem, and arts editor Jared Bowen. (Full Show 1/10/17) -
Jeff Sessions Vs. Marijuana
Jeff Sessions is now taking away states rights and making legal marijuana a federal issues again. We opened the lines to get your thoughts on session's crusade against marijuana. Plus, Medical ethicist Art Caplan, Congressman Seth Moulton, food writer Corby Kummer, and Nancy Koehn. (Full show 1/9/17) -
Oprah For President
Oprah's rousing speech at the Golden Globes last night was perhaps the highlight of the night. Her speech has led people to question if Oprah has presidential aspirations. We opened the lines to hear if you would vote for Oprah. Plus, TV expert Bob Thompson, sports with Trenni Kusinerick, a political roundtable, and journalist Farah Stockman. (Full Show 1/8/17) -
Ask The Mayor: The Future Of Bodycams
Mayor Marty Walsh joined us for another edition of Ask The Mayor to talk about the future of the body cam program. Plus, filmmaker Errol Morris, Emily Rooney, and Callie Crossley. (Full Show 01/05) -
Braving The Bomb Cyclone
We opened the lines to hear how you were braving the bomb cyclone winter storm. Plus, Elizabeth Warren, Andrea Cabral, Carlie Sennott, Alex Beam, and Congressman Mike Capuano. (Full Show 1/04)