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Wednesday on BPR:
Harvard national security expert Juliette Kayyem
Bipartisan panel on MA Legislature reform with Jennifer Nassour & Jay Kaufman
GBH’s Jared Bowen
Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner
Recent segments
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A New Poll Says Mass Democrats Are More Likely To Lean Moderate
The poll found that while progressive Democrats were a significant part of the state’s Democratic electorate, they only made up 22 percent of the entire population. -
The Top 5 Boston Public Radio Segments Of 2019
Jim and Margery's favorite segments of the year. -
All Rev'd Up: Christianity Today's Editorial Calling For Trump Removal
The hosts of WGBH’s "All Rev’d Up” debated the longterm impact of last week's piece, titled “Trump Should Be Removed From Office." -
Caplan: The Insurance Model Is Not The Best One For Health Care
On Dec. 18, a federal appeals court struck down an integral part of the Affordable Care Act that imposes a penalty on an individual if they are not covered by health insurance. -
Bob Thompson On Eddie Murphy's Return To 'SNL'
The episode garnered just under 10 million viewers, but Thompson thinks it was just a competent showing. -
Healey Accuses 8 Online E-Cig Retailers Of Selling Banned Products In Mass.
Healey is suing eight out-of-state online retailers for allegedly selling flavored tobacco products in the wake of new Massachusetts law.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 10/7: For Maya Roman, Every Day Is Oct. 7 & Ilan Stavans On Shared Grief
Today:We mark one year since Hamas terrorists from Gaza invaded Israel, killing more than 1,000 Israelis, and taking 250 hostage. In the 12 months since, Israel’s military response has resulted in more than 40,000 deaths of Palestinians – the majority civilians. We talk with Maya Roman, a relative of one of the hostages, Carmel Gat, who was killed in August in captivity. And, we reflect with Amherst College professor Ilan Stavans about the shared grief for Israelis, Palestinians and the world at large… but we’ll also appreciate a little joy. Tomorrow, Ilan publishes his great new Jewish-Mexican cookbook: Sabor Judio. -
BPR Full Show 10/7: One Year Since Hamas Attack
We started the show with Maya Roman, family member of Carmel Gat, who was held hostage by Hamas for months until her death.Charlie Sennott of The GroundTruth Project on the 1 year mark of the deadly Hamas attack in Israel, and subsequent war(s) in response.Ilan Stavans of Amherst College will discuss how Oct. 7 marked a turning point in Israel's history and his new cookbook "Sabor Judio: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook"Anand Giridharadas, political analyst/journalist, discusses some of his latest writing in The.Ink about the state of national politicsWe ended the show by discussing undecided voters -
Best Of BPR 10/04: EPA's David Cash + LMF Will Dailey
Today:New England EPA administrator David Cash talks about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act, and what’s next for climate in 2024 – from offshore wind to the threatened coastline. Live Music Friday with great local singer/songwriter Will Dailey. He’s got a new album “Boys Talking” out soon – and a show at the Sinclair next week. -
BPR Full Show 10/4: Please...Clean Up
We opened the lines to discuss election workers. Will Dailey performed for Live Music FridayCallie Crossley on election threats here in Mass ahead of NovemberDavid Cash, New England’s EPA administraton on climate policy differences in a Harris or Trump administrationCorby Kummer on FAS sewage sludge, threats to SNAP benefits for millions, and the art of the campaign meal-stopWe ended the show to talk about cleaning up after your dog goes #2 -
BPR Full Show 10/3: The Unsealed Indictment
Chuck Todd on VP debates & more…We opened the lines to discuss reactions to the Jack Smith caseAndrea Cabral talked about Gov. Healey using executive powers to put newly passed gun regulations into effect.Shirley Leung discussed her latest liquor license reporting. Joe Curtatone introduced us to another player in New England’s clean energy sector -- Bill DeCroce, CEO of Vicinity Energy.We ended the show by discussing an AITA prompt about a birthday painting