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Coming up Friday on BPR, live from the BPL:
Live Music Friday: Funny Uncle Cabaret
GBH’s Callie Crossley
Clementina Chery of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
Gold Dust Orphan Ryan Landry
Naturalist Sy Montgomery
Recent segments
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Marianne Williamson says she's a 'homeopathic remedy' in the 2024 presidential election
The author spoke to GBH News about her 2024 platform. -
Hutchinson 'sounding the alarm' on what Trump could mean for the future of the GOP
Former Arkansas Governor and head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Asa Hutchinson, discussed his worries about the future of the Republican Party on Boston Public Radio. -
In the New Hampshire primary, anti-Trump sentiment is leading many to support Haley
Nikki Haley has garnered support among undeclared voters. Whether those votes change the outcome depends largely on turnout. -
How can Massachusetts help public school students with dyslexia?
Advocates say state curriculum mandates and private school stop gaps are possible solutions to help public school students with dyslexia. -
Mayor Wu responds to morning MBTA chaos
Mayor Wu told GBH News that despite the issues on Tuesday morning she is optimistic about the MBTA. -
'Try This' podcast offers lessons in sleep and more
The Washington Post's audio toolkit for falling and staying asleep.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 9/04: Netanyahu's War & Worcester Goes Queer AF
Today:The Middle East is at a breaking point, as Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to dig his heels in on a ceasefire deal, Israeli hostages are executed, and tens of thousands of Palestinians suffer in Gaza. We talk with GBH News analyst Charlie Sennott.And, Josh Croke of Love Your Labels and Worcester Drag Queen Daishadore Famouz preview the self-described Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts, this Friday in Worcester. -
BPR Full Show 9/4: Penny Foolish
Charlie Sennott, founder of the GroundTruth Project, to discuss the latest developments in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.And we asked listeners about the start of school, about dress codes, phone rules and the price of school supplies. GBH executive arts editor Jared Bowen discusses "The Apprentice" Trump biopic, and the latest debate over AI in the arts.Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner discusses Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's openness to "enforceable" SCOTUS ethics rules, and the latest in Special Counsel Jack Smith's case against Trump about January 6.Worcester-based Love Your Labels is hosting their annual Queer AF Fashion and Arts Show, coinciding with Worcester Pride this week and next. Love Your Labels founder Joshua Croke and drag queen DaishaDore Famouz join.We revisited our conversation about the meaning of an upside down pineapple and read your texts. CNN's John King joins via zoom to discuss the latest in national politics. Then we opened the phone lines to talk to you about the merits and frivolousness of the U.S. penny. -
Best Of BPR 9/03: Arrow Street Arts & So Long Summer
Today:Jim and Margery broadcast live from the BPL. New arts nonprofit Arrow Street Arts is launching in Harvard Square this month with an 11-day festival. We speak with ASA founder David Altshuler, executive producer and ArrowFest curator Georgia Lyman and Boston drag star Candace Persuasion.Then, we open the lines to mourn the end of summer. -
BPR Full Show 9/3: Back To Work!
We opened the lines to catch up on politics. Trenni Casey, anchor/reporter for NBC Sports Boston, discussed the NCAA in crisisSue O'Connell discussed Donald Trump's Arlington Cemetery photo-opLee Pelton, The Boston Foundation, discussed the new academic year as it relates to political protests, affirmative action, etc.The Arrow Street Arts nonprofit is launching in Cambridge at the old Oberon space with an 11-day festival. We spoke with founder David Altshuler, Liars & Believers EP Georgia Lyman, and Boston-based drag queen Candace PersuasianWe wrapped up the show by mourning the end of summer -
BPR Full Show 8/23: Summer Wrap Up
The Giver author Lois Lowry joined for a quick 5-minute chat ahead of an event at the BPL. She’ll return for a full 20 minutes on October 1. We opened the lines to discuss the DNC. Oompa and Naomi Westwater performed for Live Music Friday ahead of the free, female-centered We Make Noise festivalAdam Reilly joined for a wrap-up of DNC coverage.Corby Kummer covers the latest in food news. Callie Crossley touched on George Santos’ guilty plea earlier this weekMichael Curry talks about companies stepping back from DEI commitmentsWe wrapped up the week by asking folks how they're planning to enjoy the end of summer