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Friday on BPR:
"Press Play" media analysis with former Washington Post editor Marty Baron
NBC 10 Boston’s Sue O’Connell
Live Music Friday with the Boston Lyric Opera
"Ask the GM" with MBTA's Phil Eng, 1-2pm
Recent segments
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John King: Opening Hours Of Public Impeachment Hearings Are Critical For Democrats
Democrats will conduct the first public impeachment hearings on Wednesday. -
What Will It Cost To Modernize The MBTA?
Gov. Charlie Baker has proposed an $18 billion plan, but a new report calls for $50 billion. -
The Modern World Is 'Not Good To Artisan Bakeries,' Says Corby Kummer
The death of rural bakeries makes it harder to break bread with fellow members of the community. -
Military Conductors On The Role Of Music In The Armed Services
Conductors from various military bands joined Boston Public Radio on Veteran's Day to discuss the role of music in the military. -
Charlie Sennott On Some Veterans' Regret For Fighting In Iraq And Afghanistan
On Veterans Day, the New York Times published an op-ed penned by five veterans of the armed forces in which they argue that the war in Afghanistan is unwinnable. -
Climate Activists Focusing On The Impact Of Climate Change On Children And Families
The Sunrise Movement and Mothers Out Front are working to change the dialogue about climate change and push for bold reforms.
Listen to previous shows
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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. -
Best Of BPR 9/05: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & Man (Still) On Wire
Today:Senator Elizabeth Warren joins us in Studio 3. We talk about the final rush to Nov. 5, and her own re-election campaign, facing a challenge from crypto-currency advocate Republican John Deaton. And, artist Philippe Petit joins us 50 years after he walked between the Twin Towers of the then-World Trade Center in NYC. -
BPR Full Show 9/5: No Parking For You
Chuck Todd returns for his Thursday D.C. politics roundupPhillip Petit celebrates 50 years of his death-defying high rope walk between the Twin Towers.Former secretary of public safety Andrea Cabral on Geoff Noble as the new head of state police, reaction to the Georgia school shooting, Texas’ Attorney General suing to stop a voter registration effort in San Antonio, and other law & order headlines.Bruce Marks from the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America talks about Kamala’s $25,000 house downpayment plan & other housing news.We read your texts about whether we talk about Trump's role in the January 6th Capitol attack enough. Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks campaigning for Kamala, thoughts on running against Republican John Deaton in November, and the implications of losing a Democratic seat in the senate. Then, Am I the A-hole. We ask you -- should a neighbor be able to park in your driveway without asking?