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Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Pulitzer-prize winner author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin
Mayor Wu from 12 to 1 for “Ask the Mayor"
Halloween-edition of Live Music Friday with players from the Rasa String Quartet
We will be back at the BPL Studio as soon as we make some updates to the space. We will keep you posted
Recent segments
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Paul Reville: Massachusetts Has A Diversity Problem Among Its Teachers
A new report shows diversity among Massachusetts teachers does not reflect the demographics of their students. -
Shirley Leung Backs Globe’s Call For Free Buses
The Boston Globe columnist voiced support for a pilot program in select areas of the city. -
Art Caplan: It's Not Just Manufacturers, The Government Is Also To Blame For Opioid Epidemic
New research shows the FDA failed to properly regulate prescriptions. -
Trenni Kusnierek On Patriots: 'This Team Has Some Serious Flaws'
The NBC Sports Boston reporter weighed in on the Pats' Sunday loss to the Miami Dolphins. -
Corby Kummer On The 'Windowless Production Kitchens' Of The Online Food Ordering Industry
As online delivery becomes more popular, some in the industry are moving away from traditional restaurants to virtual kitchens to fulfill demand. -
Chris Fleming Reflects On Success in 2019, ‘Gayle’, And The Clashing Personas Of Jim Braude
The YouTuber says his upcoming stand-up show will be “a fun and flirty time."
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 9/10: Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin
Today:Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on September 10, 2024 to discuss her new book "The Leadership Journey," a middle reader guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. We also discuss current events, and previews tonight's presidential debate. -
BPR Full Show 9/10: Countdown to the Debate
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined for Ask the Mayor.Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discussed her first book for children, The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President.Folk star Graham Nash zoomed in ahead of a show at the Boch Center in October.For our new texting segment, we were inspired by a withering obituary out of Maine. We wanted to know, is it ever okay to speak your cold, harsh truth about a dead relative?CNN's John King gave a debate preview.Then, we opened up the phone lines to get your thoughts ahead of tonight's presidential debate. -
Best Of BPR 9/09: Ask The MBTA's Phillip Eng
Today:MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng joins Jim and Margery on September 9, 2024 in Studio 3 for an hour, taking their questions and listeners'. -
BPR Full Show 9/06: Governor Healey's Housing Bond Bill
We opened the lines to discuss the tragic shooting that took place at a Georgia High School. For Live Music Friday, Tiril Jackson, a Norway-based singer/songwriter, performed.Callie Crossley on the latest re: the Georgia shootingCharlie Sennott on the latest Israel/Gaza news Gov. Healey joined to talk about the future for Carney & Nashoba Valley hospitals, the latest on shelter restrictions and more -
Best Of BPR 9/06: Gov. Maura Healey
Today:Governor Maura Healey joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Sept. 6, 2024.