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Coming up Friday on BPR:
Boston Public Library president David Leonard
Live Music Friday: Grammy-nominated singer songwriter Tracy Bonham
Press Play media analysis with the Boston Globe's Abdallah Fayyad & NBC10 Boston's Sue O'Connell
Marathon preview with the BAA's Jack Fleming
Recent segments
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Paul Reville: As Higher Education Costs Skyrocket, The 4-Year College Model Is 'Breaking Down'
As the cost of a four-year liberal arts education is set to hit $100,000 at some institutions, less and less people are graduating through that model. -
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Says He's Prepared To Tackle Dysfunction In Washington
On Tuesday, Bullock joined Boston Public Radio to discuss the state of his presidential campaign. -
Marika Aubrey Talks 'Come From Away'
The Australian actor discussed the Tony-winning musical currently showing in Boston. -
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.
Listen to previous shows
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Best Of BPR 10/22: Beyond Broken, American Healthcare Is "Absolutely Shattered"
Today:We hear from listeners about the sticking issue of the government shutdown: healthcare costs. -
BPR Full Show 10/21: Lovin' Your Pets
CNN's John King on national politicsFrontline's Michael Kirk discusses his new RFK Jr documentary airing tonightChris Kimball of Milk Street is on to promote his latest cookbook "Milk Street Shorts"Animal Rescue League CEO Edward Schettino and VP of animal welfare Cheryl Traversi discuss the rise in vet costs and the increase in pets being surrendered. They discussed the resources they have to help -
BPR Full Show 10/20: Lazing Around For The Soul
Congressman Seth Moulton discusses his bid to unseat Senator Ed Markey and the Democrats' response to the Trump administration.NPR critic-at-large Eric Deggans discusses how to find trustworthy news sources in today's slop-fest of an information ecosystem. Plus, he reviews "The Diplomat" on Netflix and "The Paper" on Peacock.Former education secretary Paul Reville discusses rising illiteracy in America and the future of state end-of-year exams.Academic Khalil Gibran Muhammad on the universities that have declined the Trump administration's 'compact' to get funding preference, and the impacts of federal worker firings. -
Best Of BPR 10/20: Rep. Moulton Wants To Unseat Sen. Markey & Veteran Journalist Marty Baron Predicts Press Prosecutions
Today:Congressman Seth Moulton discusses his bid to unseat Senator Ed Markey; and the Democrat response to the Trump administration more generally.Plus, former Washington Post (and Boston Globe) editor Marty Baron says Trump is laying the groundwork to prosecute members of the press, and calls on leadership in the industry to stand with their reporters. -
BPR Full Show 10/17: Ask Phil Eng
Former Washington Post and Boston Globe editor Marty Baron joins for Press Play. He talks about news outlets refusing to sign the new Pentagon press rules, the future of NPR, and what to expect from the Trump administration in response to No Kings protests this weekend. NBC10 Boston's Sue O’Connell on Trump’s threats to Boston, Marjorie Taylor Greene calling GOP men weak, and a judge’s order to pause shutdown layoffs.GBH CEO Susan Goldberg talks about the “Fund the Future” campaign and her vision for GBH post-CPB funding.Boston Lyric Opera joins for a Studio 3 edition of Live Music Friday, to talk about "Daughter of the Regiment," an adaptation of a classic French opera that shifts focus to real-life feminist revolutionary Deborah Sampson. Phillip Eng, MBTA general manager and interim secretary of transportation, joins for “Ask the GM." He takes questions from us and listeners.